The Balance In Bangkok, the poor and the elites The relationship between the poor and the rich, somewhat a delicate unstable balance of envy, anger, and to a large extent, submission to what 'cannot be changed' in their lives. Bangkok. A twisted, suffocating metropolis that absorbs the diverse traditions and lifestyles of modern and ancient practises. You can find just about every nationality, even stateless, in Bangkok. A hub for the homeless, and those seeking an escape from poverty. I've been here since 19 Sept. Selection of speech websites Selection of speech websites for students’ self-training in the languages available within the EMCI member universities Interpreting students may find it difficult to choose speeches for self-practice from the web given the abundance of audio and video material. The aim of the selection is to offer students at the beginning of their studies in conference interpreting a list of annotated websites they can use for self-practice both in consecutive and in simultaneous. For each language, CS, DE, EN, FR, HU, IT, NL, PL, RO, SL, TR, there is a concise comment about the site in the original language. At present, the selection includes the websites of public institutions as well as TV or radio websites.
‘Worst’ Thai floods kill 224, threaten Bangkok 05 October 2011 :: 10:10:33 am [ 2,835 views ] Authorities were meanwhile battling to stop the floods reaching the centre of low-lying Bangkok, as forecasters warned of more wild weather to come. “It’s the worst flooding yet in terms of the amount of water and people affected,” said an official at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation who preferred not to be named. Two months of flooding have inundated 58 of 77 provinces — with 25 still severely affected — and damaged the homes or livelihoods of millions of people, according to the government.
Pattaya Flooding After Heavy Downpours Last Night 08 October 2011 :: 08:10:20 am [ 8,992 views ] Upon inspection of the area in Soi Wat Boonsumpun and Soi Khao Noi, Central Pattaya the City Hall officials found the level of flood water higher than 50 cm making if hazardous for passenger cars to drive through. Some of the vehicles stalled in the flood water and there were engine damages caused by water splashed up into the engine compartment. The roadside houses and the shops had to use logs and sand bags to block the high water. Pattaya City co-ordinated with the team from Sawangboribul Foundation and all available units were mobilised to assist the people impacted from the flooding. AM - Bangkok threatened by record flooding in Thailand 08/10/2011 EMILY BOURKE: Record flooding in Thailand is set to worsen as massive volumes of water move from the north to the sea. More than 2.5 million people have now been affected and almost 250 killed by the flooding which is said to be the worst in the country's modern history. Predicted high tides along with more rain and swollen waterways also mean Bangkok is now under threat. South-east Asia correspondent Zoe Daniel reports.
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Why the U.S. Is Giving Bomb Training to Thai Police The homemade bomb is hidden in a bag slung over the seat of a motorbike. When it explodes, it shatters the windows of a nearby car, peppers the driver's door with shrapnel — mainly bolts and washers — and leaves the motorbike a charred and twisted wreck. "That'll make for a bad day," says Byron San Marco, a special agent with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Assistance to Thailand for Flood Recovery Today the United States announced more than $10 million in additional assistance and civic aid to support Thailand in responding to the most severe flooding in the country’s recent history. The Thai Government, military and people have undertaken tremendous efforts to address the flooding, and the United States is committed to supporting our ally’s speedy and full recovery. The United States will provide coordinated support to our Thai civilian and military partners in efforts to re-open Don Muang Airport – a dual domestic and military hub – to facilitate delivery of humanitarian assistance. The USS Lassen is in port in Thailand with crew and helicopter assets to assist in the relief and recovery efforts. We will increase local civilian emergency response and disaster preparation capacity by providing funding for water pumps for flood recovery, training and equipping first responders, supporting health recovery efforts, and expanding flood early warning systems.
Thailand warns Facebook sharing may slur monarchy BANGKOK (AP) — Facebook users who “share” or “like” content that insults the Thai monarchy are committing a crime, Minister of Information and Communication Technology Anudith Nakornthap said Tuesday. The warning is the latest threat to freedom of expression in Thailand, where authorities have increasingly targeted websites that they claim threaten national security, especially those criticizing the monarchy. Insulting a monarch is a crime known as lese majeste, and Thailand’s laws against it are the most severe in the world. Fighting HIV/AIDS in Thailand: can distributing clean needles ever be as easy as giving out condoms? Available in: Français, ภาษาไทย When I think of HIV/AIDs, symbols pop into my mind: the red looped ribbon and the free condom. They’re actually a good representation of what Thailand is doing best to combat the epidemic- massive information campaigns and the 100% Condom Program which saw the dramatic decline of HIV/AIDS among sex workers. However, those symbols faded in my mind after I visited an old, impoverished part of Bangkok and met the people who currently are the most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS- the injection drug users. HIV/AIDS and other blood-borne diseases are transmitted when needles are shared.
Warning: Heavy rain, flash floods 9 min ago | Bangkok Post Westerners 'target' of deep South terror... Australia and the United Kingdom have warned their citizens to avoid travel to Thailand's restive deep South as new information has indicated potential terrorist attacks targeting westerners.