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Thai Academic Selected As Apichart Professor
An academic member was selected from Professor Apichart's institution to be the first in Thailand. The selection process involved an application and examination. The academic was chosen from 3,000 applicants.
MCOT FM 100.5 News
Thai Broadcaster Recounts Academic and Career Journey
The speaker began learning English in the fifth grade before transitioning to a national school in the first grade. The speaker pursued academic activities and received advice, completing a three-year program. They considered two positions in science: scientist or assistant scientist, depending on departmental needs. A project was initiated to help transform from oil to natural gas and develop the area. The speaker was involved in management and data collection for this project, investigating poverty and its varying causes across different locations. They described a frightening experience where the army surrounded a temple and recounted traveling to many provinces in a convoy of five to six people, sometimes staying overnight.
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Japan-Funded Hospital Attacked In South Korea
The mayor of Saraburi requested a meeting with 100 family members of victims and injured individuals, as well as concert organizers, to discuss outcomes. A hospital funded by Japan has been attacked in Thailand. The Thai News Agency reported on the incident.
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MCOT FM Discusses Myanmar Independence Treaty
The station discussed a treaty from 1947 where Britain agreed to grant Myanmar independence. Britain also sought to maintain its influence in Myanmar.
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Ancient Construction Project Took Nearly 100 Years
A construction project, possibly for Nakorn Palace, took over 70 years to complete, with some generations needing nearly 100 years to finish. The construction of Nakhon Palace took over 70 years, with the entire project requiring nearly 100 years to complete.
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Thailand Tightens Oversight Of Foreign Tourist Behavior
Thailand is reportedly tightening entry requirements for travelers. Medical treatment for injuries, such as daily dressing changes, can cost up to $1,000 for non-surgical cases and $5,000 to $10,000 for those requiring surgery. Travelers without insurance may be denied entry, with Schengen visa applications mandating insurance coverage. Officials stated such behavior damages the country's image and contradicts local culture. The government warned that visitors displaying inappropriate behavior will face stricter scrutiny. Thailand announced it will increase oversight of tourist behavior following several incidents involving foreigners engaging in public sexual acts. A Spanish man and a Peruvian woman were deported on Monday following one such incident. The move follows a series of reported cases involving foreign nationals.
Kommersant FM
Mongol Empire Covered Over 24 Million Square Kilometers
The Mongol Empire's territory at its peak exceeded 24 million square kilometers, significantly larger than Thailand's 5 million square kilometers.
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Mongol Empire's Territory Exceeded 24 Million Square Kilometers
The Mongol Empire's territory once spanned over 24 million square kilometers. Descendants of Genghis Khan, including those with local mothers, formed a group that could breach Chinese walls and establish their own dynasties, referred to as 'Huang Chao'.
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Thai Tourism Numbers Drop 46 Percent
Tourism numbers have fallen to 68,126, a 46% decrease compared to the previous year when approximately 1.2 million tourists visited. Thailand's tourism numbers have fallen by 46% compared to last year, with only 68,126 visitors recorded.
MCOT FM 100.5 News
Thai Street Architecture Showcases Ingenuity
Street vendors in Thailand commonly sell various beverages from large ice buckets. This reflects a resourceful and free-form approach to business. The author observed people freely assembling elements, such as using chairs as drink stands.
BCC News Taiwan