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JGV

Member Since 2003-08-16
Offline Last Active 2012-04-28 20:18
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In Topic: Learning English Language In Thailand: Hype Or Necessity?

2012-04-03 11:01:34

The Thai power elite are not interested in promoting the learning of English because they perceive that speaking English means greater knowledge and therefore a threat to their grip on wealth in this cou8ntry

In Topic: Former Finance Minister Korn Warns Govt Against Thai Baht Devaluation

2012-03-27 18:14:39

Ask him how much US dollars he has in his assets

In Topic: Use Of English To Teach Multiple: Thai Education

2012-03-16 10:29:02

The whole concept of teaching other subjects in English has some merit but only if the level of English is high to start
To start teaching Science in English to students whose English is rudimentary at best leads to constant use of the dictionary and little if anything is learnt - a waste of time and resources

In Topic: 2,000 Native English Teachers To Boost Thai Students’ Language Skills

2012-03-15 13:21:45

If the Education ministry was serious in their intentions this could have been sorted out decades ago with native speakers already residing and many working illegally because of the ridiculous buorocracy over work permits. The truth is the Govt do not want a middle class eloquent in English as it will threaten the power elite's grip on wealth.

In Topic: Crackdown On Land Owned By Foreign Residents

2012-03-14 07:47:50

Xenophobic or just want to keep their greed for themselves
JGV

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