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By Jamesstaley | February 5, 2010
5 Feb 2010. The Western Languages Department, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Thaksin University had its annual public speaking competition for Secondary Schools and Universities.
Those participating for Secondary Schools in and around Songkhla:
Suttirak San-ngah, Pongson Jongsrisawat, Tidaporn Chaikongthong, Sisunlaya Sunpruksin, Aroya Chantarawibun, Wasin Rungnitipaiboon, Thanapon, Wiriyasanakul, Natthida Thammakirati, Nattakorn Watthananwong.
1st Place was Suttirak San-ngah
2nd Place was Aroya Chantarawibun
Participants from the local Universities were:
Nitikorn Thammakhan, Chaiwat Dumdee, Sabeedee Yehsani, Supintha Somsri.
1st Place was Nitikorn Thammakhan
2nd Place was Sabeedee Yehsani
Congratulations to all participants, who did a great job. A special thanks also goes out to their advisors and all the staff and students at TSU who made this event a success.
We hope to have pictures of the event posted next week.
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Party Time at TSU
By Jamesstaley | February 5, 2010
Several of the Engli
sh groups have been having or will have a party to celebrate graduation or going-away. Hope to add pictures of my smart and clever students as they send them to me! jamesstaley@hotmail.com
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Thaksin Academic Week Speech Contest
By Jamesstaley | January 12, 2010
We are pleased to announce that Thaksin University, Songkhla Campus, will be holding a public speaking event for upper secondary level students (M4-M6 or preparatory school equivalent level) and for university/college students.
In order to make the competition as fair as possible and to give everyone a chance to prepare for this competition, we would like to set the following guidelines along with our judging criteria.
1. Students should pick one of the following topics to prepare him/herself.
A. The Path to Success
B. Youth’s Responsibilities in Society
C. Children in the Age of Capitalism
The speech should be persuasive in nature, i.e. the student should give his/her ideas and opinions about the topic, explaining why while attempting to persuade the audience to accept his/her arguments. These are only topics; the opinion or idea and supporting details of the speech are left to the discretion of the speaker.
2. The student should prepare for a four-minute speech. At the end of four minutes, the bell will ring and the student may finish anytime up to 5 minutes. There will be no time penalties; however, there is a minimum time of four minutes and a maximum time of 5 minutes. If the student finishes before the bell, he/she must wait until the bell rings before leaving the podium and this will make a negative impression on the judges! When the bell rings at 5 minutes, the student must stop with his/her speech at that point. Please practice with your students so that they can fit between 4 and 5 minutes.
3. A panel of judges will select the winners as per criteria of their choosing. The selection may be by point system or a ranking system.
4. Notes are allowed but reading a prepared speech will reflect negatively on the judges’ reviews. Students should prepare their material well and only glance at their notes!
5. Speakers will be introduced by the MC; it is not necessary for them to introduce themselves by names and schools again, rather begin with the message of the speech.
6. Students are expected to dress appropriately, either in uniform or in casual street clothes. However, no marks will be given for dress.
7. This event will be purely public speaking; thus, audio/visual aids are not allowed.
8. Judges will consider the creative, imaginative idea which covers the topic well and explains adequately the speaker’s point of view. The speech should have an introduction, body and conclusion which reinforce the message for the audience. The speaker should use appropriate English vocabulary. Pronunciation should be clear and easy to understand. Pauses along with word stress and tone should be used effectively. Eye contact is a must!
9. The judges’ decisions are final.
10. Cash prizes for the winning candidates will be awarded as followssuch:
First Place—2500 baht
Second Place—1500 baht
Four runner-up prizes of 500 baht each (4 x 500 baht)
11. Each school may enter two(2) candidates only for this event. Entry must be received no later than Thursday, 4th February, 12.00. Please scan and attach the entry form in an e-mail or simply include the required information in a formless e-mail and send the information to Aj. James Staley: jamesstaley@hotmail.com.
12. The organizers reserve the right to change any part of these guidelines if the situation warrants.
We would like to thank you in advance for your interest and hope to hear from you soon. If there is any further information you would like to know, please contact Ajarn James Staley at the e-mail address above.
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Hasan Writes about Kamala Fest 2009
By Jamesstaley | December 18, 2009
Hasan Che-aware, our 4th-year student, has posted another report with the Phuket Gazette
Friday, December 18, 2009
Kamala Fest 2009 activites announced
KAMALA, PHUKET: Live performances from Kangkeng and Hin Lek Fai as well as a fishing competition and a football tournament are among the highlights of the Kamala Festival 2010, set to take place next month.
For full details of this post go to the Phuket Gazettte website.
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Au Pair Thailand VDO Contest
By Jamesstaley | December 11, 2009
I just got the following message about a YouTube VDO contest. Are any students creative? Can you make a slideshow/video. Would you like to win the contest and make 30,000 baht? Read the e-mail below and then visit the website:
Dear Aj. James,
I have a very good activity to invite my English major junior. I think you are best presenting this activity to them. As Aupair Thailand (Songkhla) informed me about “The YouTube VDO Competition” in topic “5 Best Things that you think about Thai” . The winner will gain a certificate and also scholarship for 30,000 baht.
Competitive Qualification
1. Age not more than 18-26
2. high school graduated +
3. Thai nationality
- one by one or team not mare than 3
- presented in Thai or English
- save in VDO file not more than 5 mins
- 1 team for 1 VDO
- Topic “5 best things that you think about Thai” to present a good attitude about Thai culture as well as any interesting places.
Send a VDO with application form (Download from www.aupairthailand.com to Aupair Thailand Ratchayothin Branch (in Express or EMS)
Address: Aupair Thailand Ratchayothin Branch
1857/2 5 floor Premium Building,Pahonyothin Road, Lad-yao,
Jatujak, Bangkok 10900
today- 30 April 2010
Fore more details, you can contact at 081-6892608, 074-223117 (Aupair Songkhla)
Maybe your Academic Presentation and Discussion Course would suit this competition.
Take care yourself. ( And miss you my teacher)
Regards,
Sumonwan
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Student Visitation in Phuket
By Jamesstaley | December 10, 2009
Phuket, 8 December 2009.
Aj. Monruedee visits with Kantima at Six Senses Destination Spa and Resort on Naka Yai Island in Phuket.
The resort concept is wellness and involves physical and mental exercises, yoga, spa treatments and healthy food and drink.
Good luck to our three students there and to all students who are currently doing their job training course around Thailand.
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Job Site Listing
By Jamesstaley | December 10, 2009
A page with present and past websites of partners in the job establishment training is currently being compiled. Check out the button at the left or click here for the growing list.
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Supervising Teachers Visit of the Job Trainees in December 2009
By Jamesstaley | December 7, 2009
Day 1 — 07 December 2009
1000 Leave TSU and arrive at 16-1700 at hotel Crystal Inn, 2/1-10 Soi Surin, Montri Rd. Taladyai, Muang, Phuket Telephone : (66-76) 256789 Fax : (66-76) 256666
Day 2 – 08 December 2009
0800-0850 Tourist Authority of Thailand (Janjira, Wijitra, Ampawa, Piyawan)
0900-0930 Phuket Gazette (Hasan)
1000 Van arrives at to Ao Po Pier (Highway 4027) for Six Senses Spa. Two teachers will take the boat to Naga Yai Island. (Pachareeya, Kantima, Rewadee)
1030 Second group of teachers will arrive at Phuket Airport
- 1045 Thai Airlines (Paweena, Manlika)
- 1115 Immigration (Rudeemart)
- 1145 Air Asia (Suwimon M.)
1200-1400 Groups stay in contact by phone. Van returns with group two to Ao Po Pier, picks up the first group of teachers. Lunch on the way to Bang Tao Beach.
By 1430 Arrive at Laguna Beach Resort (Peeranat, Tanwarat, Nonglak, Jityanee)
By 1530 Arrive at Novotel Phuket Resort in Patong (Nootcharee)
Day 3 – 09 December 2009
0800-1000 Depart hotel and arrive in Khao Lak
- Le Meridien Resort Khao Lak (Busaba)
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Hasan has Two New Posts at Phuket Gazette
By Jamesstaley | November 21, 2009
Our 4th-year student, Hasan Che-aware, has posted two new articles at the Phuket Gazette. Please go to their website to view them. Congratulations Hasan; keep on writing.
Visit the Phuket Gazette Website at www.phuketgazette.net/news/
Phuket City seeks funding for stadium
Handicraft bargains at Phuket OTOP fair
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Race against time on Phuket’s Thalang Road
By Jamesstaley | November 16, 2009
Another post in the Phuket Gazette by Hasan. Congratulations on all your writing assignments. The work can be view in its original form at www.phuketgazette.net
PHUKET CITY: Work to bury power cables along Thalang Rd is nearing completion and the city is hoping to have the project completely finished in time for the fourth Old Phuket Town Festival next month.
Aekapop Patpathom, project engineer with the Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) office in Phuket, said all of the underground conduits have been installed.
He initially expected all the cable installation work would be completed by the end of December, but was then asked to expedite work so that it would be ready by the 4th Old Phuket Town Festival that kicks off on December 13.
The PEA part of the work might come in at slightly over the 11 million baht budget, Mr Aekapop said.
The total project budget of 19 million baht is being funded jointly by Phuket City Municipality, the PEA, and the Telephone Organization of Thailand (TOT).
Mr Aekapop said the weather and cooperation from other agencies involved in the project would be important factors in whether the deadline could be reached.
Local agencies, property owners and motorists have all been very cooperative, allowing the project to move forward according to schedule, he said.
The PEA has already surveyed sections of Krabi Rd, Phuket Rd and Dibuk Rd as part of plans to expand the project over a wider area that would eventually extend to the Standard Chartered Bank intersection at Phuket Rd, and then along Dibuk Rd from the junction of Prasart Wittaya School to Kanok Kwan Kindergarten.
Phuket City Deputy Mayor Tavorn Jirapattanasopon told a recent press conference that work moving the electrical and telecommunications cables into the conduits was about 70% complete.
Phuket City is responsible for waterworks and other public works, including resurfacing of the road and removal of the ugly old utility poles.
Work to remove the poles should begin at the start of December. Once that is completed the road will be resurfaced, he said.
The final step will be installation of new light posts in front of each house to give the street a more ‘yesteryear’ feel.
Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwanasupana said the biggest obstacle to completing the work in time for the festival is rain, as the resurfacing work could only be carried out in dry conditions.
The city initially considered five roads in the area for the project, including parts of Thepkrsattri Rd and Yaowarat Rd, she said.
These were ruled out because the large transformers along them could not be buried, she said.
After the public sees the new face of Thalang Rd, a public hearing will be held to gauge public opinion about extending the project to Krabi, Phuket, and Dibuk Roads, Mayor Somjai said. – Hasan Che-aware
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Social Networking Options
By Jamesstaley | November 7, 2009
If you click on (open) any article posted here, you can now easily add it to your social net working sites / blog spaces. A new function supports the sharing code with Digg, Sphinn, del.icio.us, Facebook, Mixx, Google Bookmarks, and Blogplay. Give it a try and share with your friends.
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Western Lunch at JB
By Jamesstaley | November 6, 2009
Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009
Several groups of students from the Department of Western Languages and from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences toured JB Hotel and then had a western style lunch.
On the menu: Bread and Butter, Mixed Salad, Chicken and Vegetable Consume, Chicken Breast with Mushroom Sauce, French Fries, Mixed Vegetables, Custard and Coffee.
A special thanks goes out to Aj. Isara who made the arrangements for this trip.
Everyone enjoyed the information and the good food in spite of some very bad weather that day!
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Hasan Has a New Writing Assignment
By Jamesstaley | November 5, 2009
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
New Swedish Honorary Consul for Phuket
PHUKET CITY: A doctor at Bangkok Hospital Phuket is the new go-to man in times of trouble for the Andaman region’s sizable Swedish community.
Dr Sompoch Nipakanont, assistant director of Bangkok Hospital Phuket, was formally appointed as the new Swedish honorary consul on Monday.
Swedish Ambassador to Thailand Lennard Linner presented a letter of appointment to Dr Sompoch from HM The King Carl Gustaf XVI.
The appointment ceremony was also attended by Phuket Governor Wichai Phraisa-ngop, representatives from other foreign consulates in Phuket, and members of the island’s Swedish community.
The event took place in the hospital’s King Karl Gustaf Conference Hall, which was built after more than 540 Swedes lost their lives in the 2004 Asian tsunami disaster.
Bangkok Hospital Phuket treated many of the survivors, earning praise from the Swedish government and leading the Swedish Royal Family to grant permission to name the conference room in honor of the Swedish monarch.
Dr Sompoch was a member of the hospital’s executive board at the time.
“The Swedish government was extremely grateful to us. The Swedish Red Cross even invited us to their country to lecture them on how we coped with Swedish patients at that time,” Dr Sompoch said.
In February 2005, HM King Carl Gustaf XVI visited Thailand with HM Queen Silvia to view tsunami-affected areas.
Dr Sompoch served as the royal couple’s private physician for the duration of the visit.
On his appointment to the position of honorary consul, he said, “I am so proud…. My next task is to bring benefits to both Thai people and the Swedish community here.”
Dr Sompoch said he was “just an ordinary physician like other medical staff.”
He stressed how popular Phuket was with Swedes.
“Phuket is better known to the Swedish [people] than Thailand,” he said. “The total Swedish population is around 9 million, and 60% of them have visited Phuket.”
“Most of them consider Phuket to be a second [winter] home,” he added.
The island is also popular with Swedes seeking specialized treatments, including knee and eye surgery, he said.
“Then they spend at least a couple of weeks in Phuket recovering,” he said.
The previous Swedish honorary consul was Wichit Na Ranong, a Thai tourism industry pioneer and owner of the Pearl Group of hotels and resorts.
After the tsunami, the Swedish government appointed one of its own nationals to officially take charge of consular affairs in Phuket.
In mid-2008, the official position ended and Mr Wichit was again offered the honorary post. After Mr Vichit declined, the position was offered to Mr Sompoch.
The position of Honorary Consul is generally permanent, held until the appointee resigns.
Dr Sompoch can be contacted on 081-8933244 and 076-254425, or by email to: sompoch@bgh.co.th.
– Hasan Che-aware and Pimwara Choksakulpan
This can be viewed as original at www. phuketgazette.net.
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Hasan Writes for Phuket Gazette
By Jamesstaley | November 4, 2009
Our fourth-year liberal arts major, Hasan Che-Aware, who is doing his work experience training at the Phuket Gazette posted his first article this week. You can read it below or go to http://www.phuketgazette.net/news/
‘Nong Peach’ top ladyboy at Phuket Rajabhat
RASSADA, PHUKET: Keslingthip ‘Nong Peach’ Rungreungniti took first prize in a beauty pageant among 12 ladyboy university students held at Phuket Rajabhat University last night.
The event, now in its second year, was held as part of the school’s Loy Kratong celebrations.
Nong Peach, 19, is studying performing arts in the school’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Most of the contestants were from Phuket Rajabhat, with a few representing Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus.
A panel of five judges decided the outcome, with about 1,000 people in the audience playing a role by buying and presenting roses to their favorite contestant.
The number of flowers received was taken into consideration by the judges in their overall assessment.
In the more traditional competition, 22-year-old Jiraphan ‘Nong Peung’ Kaewthong was voted as the ‘Miss Noppamas’, beating five other beauties to the title.
Nong Peung is a third-year student majoring in human resource studies in the Rajabhat Faculty of Business Management.
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Twinning Program Chong Boon and TSU
By nok | November 2, 2009
I just finished 8-day field trip from 23-30 Oct. 09 around Songkhla & Phattalung. This program is The Twinning Program between Chong Boon Secondary School & TSU. 14 students from S’pore and 14 from my university. It was tiring, but meaningful for me. I’ve learned a lot as an organizer, guide, teacher and tourist.
We spent 2 nights in Koh Yor Island, my hometown, visiting a sea bass farm and saw how a fisherman got fish from a fish trap. Then we cleaned old traditional roof tiles which villagers donated to the Wat Tai Yor Temple as they changed from traditional roof tiles to modern ones.
We also visited the mixed seasonal fruit plantation of Uncle Paijit and the weaving center. Singaporean students shopped a lot. On day 3, we moved to Kao Pu Kao Ya in Phattalung. It rained a lot so we cancelled some activities e.g. climbing the Bee Cliff as it was slippery.
From the whole trip, all participants had to think about their favorite activity. For me, I like growing organic rice in Phattalung. 20 years ago in front of my house were paddy fields, but later all were gone and became houses instead. I’ve longed to see and grow rice. It reminded me, a country girl, of my sweet childhood.
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Loy Kratong 2009
By Jamesstaley | October 31, 2009
If you are Thai, there is probably zero chance that you would forget that on Monday, 2 November 2009, it is Loy Kratong festival. TSU will also have many activities for the public starting in the early evening. This is my bread kratong from several years back which I launched in our Rim Buang pond. Hope you have good weather and can get out and ‘make a wish’.
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Website and Forum
By Jamesstaley | October 31, 2009
Well, it wasn’t easy but both the TSUWESTERN site and the TSUWESTERN FORUM are up and running. The posts over the summer are all gone but everything else is fine. Not bad considering the problems with restoring the system! Hope to have many interesting stories coming soon.
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Happy Halloween
By Jamesstaley | October 30, 2009
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Student Movie Maker Projects
By Jamesstaley | October 30, 2009
Here is just one of the many student productions visible via YouTube. This is called”Bottle Temple.” Others can be found via YouTube and search. Just go to www.youtube.com and then enter ‘tsuwestern’ in the search box. You should have a list of many great shows! Enjoy.
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Hacker and/or Upgrade
By Jamesstaley | October 30, 2009
Hello Everyone!
For the past week, I have been working around the clock to restore the website. Lots of deletes, re-installs and restoring of information. I have finally got the main TSUWESTERN page up with only a few of the last posts missing. I hope to have the forum back again soon. Look forward to your comments and news.
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