HAKA dance

A deep, reverberating “Hiiii” is released from the collective lungs of the All Blacks, New Zealand’s national rugby team. The haka dance is more than a show of nationalism or team support; it’s a call to respect and a show of reverence for past and present players, the opposing team, the supporters, the game and New Zealand. It seems to say, “We are strong competitors. Don’t be fooled. But, we recognize you as worthy opponents.”

This is not the first time I’ve seen a haka, but watching them before on TV, I never got a sense of the power this tradition has. For many New Zealanders, it is an emotional moment that rivals that of the national anthem. When the All Blacks finish, my husband and I instinctively pull up our sleeves to reveal the goosebumps covering our forearms.

video : All black's Haka
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdMCAV6Yd0Y&feature=player_embedded

..... This culture is amazing. I have never seen some culture like this !! They always perform this before competition . It seems to say , they are strong . In Thailand , I think we don't have some culture like this cecause I have never seen this in Thailand. just watch the video that I post !!!

Man 'admits' string of guard robberies

Man 'admits' string of guard robberies Joke Iamsuwan, 30, appears at a news conference held by the Crime Suppression Division yesterday. Mr Joke has been charged with attacking security guards at used car lots, condominium complexes and housing estates in Bangkok over the past six years, hitting them over the head to steal their mobile phones and money. PAWAT LAOPAISARNTAKSIN

MRTA: Subway is well guarded

MRTA: Subway is well guarded

MRTA: Subway is well guarded The public can definitely be sure of their security at all subway train stations, Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRT) acting governor Yiamchai Chatkaew said on Tuesday. Mr Yiamsaid was responding to Puea Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit's warning of possible sabotage of the subway train system. He said tight security measures are in place at all subway train stations. All passengers are subject to bag checks. Closed-circuit surveillance cameras have been installed at all stations. Security agencies have not issued any warning of possible sabotage and it was therefore not necessary for the MRTA to ask for support from the military, Mr Yiamchai said. He said passengers can be sure of their safety when using the subway train.

Olympiad medal tally adds up for Thai maths students

Olympiad medal tally adds up for Thai maths students

A team of Thai students has won a gold and five other medals at the Southeast Mathematics Olympiad 2010 in Taiwan.
The team, made up of eight secondary school students, picked up a gold, two silver and three bronze medals, as well as two honourable mentions, at the annual competition which began on Aug 16 in Changhua.
The event ended on Sunday.
The competition attracted nine participating countries made up of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the other six from Southeast Asia.
Nut Sothanapan from Srinakharinwirot University's Pathumwan Demonstration School, won the gold.
Silver medals went to two students from Suankularb Wittayalai School, Jetsada Podapon and Pakapark Bhumiwat.
The three bronze medals went to students from Samsen Wittayalai and Srinakharinwirot University's Pathumwan and Chulalongkorn University's demonstration school.
A student each from Assumption College Lampang and Suankularb Wittayalai Nonthaburi School received honourable mentions at the event.
Education Minister Chinnaworn Boonyakiat yesterday accompanied a group of 50 students who have recently won more than a dozen gold and many other medals at international olympiads in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and informatics on a visit to meet Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva at the parliament.
Mr Abhisit extended his congratulations to the students for their success and for the honour they have bestowed on the country.
He said most high school students who were good at maths and science were expected to further their studies in the medical field. This was contributing to the country's shortage of research staff

What do you feel when you see this pic?

In my mind I feel lonely and it's like there's no one beside me

Tourist attractions in Nakhon Pathom

Phra Pathom Chedi

Phra Pathom Chedi is the tallest stupa in the world with the height of 127 metres (417 ft). It is located in the town of Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.The name Phra Pathom Chedi means Holy chedi (stupa) of the beginning. The stupa at the location is first mentioned in Buddhist scriptures of the year 675, however archaeological findings date back to the 4th century. In the 11th century it was overbuilt with a Khmer (Ancient Cambodia) style prang, which was later overgrown by the jungle. The ruin was visited several times by the later King Mongkut during his time as a monk, and after his coronation he ordered the building of a new and more magnificent chedi at the site. After 17 years of construction it was finished in 1870, and the population of nearby Nakhon Chai Si was ordered to move to the newly created town around the chedi.

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Lumpaya Floating Market

Wat Lamphaya Floating Market, situated in front of Lamphaya temple, on the Tha Chin River. The floating market was initiated by the Tambon Lamphaya Cultural Council and Lamphaya temple. It is a centre of trade for fruits and vegetables as well as agricultural produces including rattan ware, woven cotton, dyed cotton, and inexpensive food. Local food like noodles with beef, Thai desserts, and steamed curried fish patty, are sold by local vendors who do their trade in their boats. In front of the temple is another haven for the various species of fish including big catfish-like fresh water fishes, black ear, and giant gourami. The cruise services along Tha Cheen River are also available. Several types of boats cater to the needs of the visitors, which include:

GREETING!!! =))

GREETING

Good morning ( กุด ม้อร์หนิ่ง ) สวัสดีตอนเช้า

Good afternoon ( กุด อาฟเตอร์นูน ) สวัสดีตอนบ่าย

Good evening ( กุด อี๊ฟหนิ่ง ) สวัสดีตอนเย็น

How do you do ? ( ฮาว ดู ยู ดู ) สบายดีหรือ (ถามเมื่อพบกันเป็นครั้งแรก )

How do you do ? ( ฮาว ดู ยู ดู ) ตอบเช่นกัน

Hello(เฮลโหล) สวัสดี

How are you today? ( ฮาว อาร์ ยู ทูเดย์ ) สบายดีหรือวันนี้

Fine , thank you. And you ? (ฟายน์ แธ้งกิ่ว แอนด์ ยู้ ) สบายดีขอบคุณ แล้วคุณล่ะ

Very well , thanks. ( แวรี่เวล แธงส์ ) สบายดีมาก ขอบคุณ

Hi , how are you doing ? ( ไฮ ฮาว อาร์ ยู ดู๊อิ่ง ) สวัสดี สบายดีหรือ

Just fine , thanks. And you? (จัสท์ ฟายน์ แธ้งส แอนด์ ยู้ ) ก็สบายดี ขอบคุณนะ แล้วคุณล่ะเป็นยังไงบ้าง

Great , thanks. ( เกรท แธงส์ ) เยี่ยมมาก ขอบคุณ

Hello, how have you been doing? (ฮัลโหล ฮาว แฮฟ ยู บีน ดู๊อิ่ง) สวัสดีไม่ได้เจอกันตั้งนานสบายดีมั้ย

Good , thank you. And you ? ( กู้ด แธ้งกิ่ว แอนด์ ยู้ ) สบายดี คุณล่ะ เป็นไง

Pretty good , thanks. ( พริททิ่กู้ด แธงส์ ) ค่อนข้างดี ขอบคุณ

Hello, I'm glad to see you. ( ฮัลโหล อัม แกลด ทู ซี ยู ) สวัสดี ฉันดีใจที่ได้พบคุณ

I'm glad to see you too. ( ฮัลโหล อัม แกลด ทู ซี ยู ทู ) ฉันก็ดีใจที่ได้พบคุณเช่นกัน

How is your family ? ( ฮาว อีส ยัวร์ แฟ้มมิลิ่ ) ครอบครัวของคุณสบายดีมั้ย

Everyone is fine, thank you. ( เอฟวรี่วัน อีส ฟายน์ แธ้งกิ่ว ) ทุกคนสบายดี ขอบคุณ

I hope your family are all well.(ไอ โฮพ ยัวร์ แฟ้มมิลิ่ อาร์ ออล เวล ) ฉันหวังว่าครอบครัวคุณคงสบายดี

ทุกคน

They are very well, thanks. ( เดย์ อาร์ แวรี่ เวล แธงส์ ) พวกเขาสบายดีมากๆเลย ขอบคุณ

How's everything ? ( ฮาวส เอฟวรี่ธิง ) ทุกสิ่งทุกอย่าง เป็นอย่างไรบ้าง

Everything is OK. ( เอฟวรี่ธิง อีส โอเค ) ทุกอย่างโอเค เป็นไปด้วยดี

How's business ? ( ฮาวส บิ๊สเนส ) ธุรกิจเป็นอย่างไรบ้างQuite well, thanks (ไคว้ท์เวล แธ้งส ) ค่อนข้างดี ขอบคุณ

credit : http://englishconversation-nongbualamphu.blogspot.com/2007/10/english-conversation.html

Introducing People ='D

What's your name?
Who are you?
My name is ...
I am ...
My friends call me ...
You can call me ...
Haven't we met (before)?
Yes, I think we have.
No, I don't think we have.
I think we've already met.
I don't think we've met (before).
This is ...
Meet ...
Have you met ...?
Yes, I have.
No, I haven't.
Yes, I think I have.
No, I don't think I have.
Hello, ... (name)
Nice to meet you. (informal)
Pleased to meet you.
How do you do? (formal)
Nice to see you.
Nice to see you again.

credit: http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/vocabulary/people