 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|||||||
|
|
CHATROOM Photos courtesy of AP/Bangkok Post Letter of the week DURIAN DEBATE
Durian is a kind of fruit that is famous in hot countries. Have you ever eaten durian? Durian has a spiky shape and a strong smell. Somebody said that it has a �taste from heaven and a smell from hell.� I like durian very much, both the taste and the smell. Now, Thai scientists will try to lessen its strong smell. But fruit lovers say this is the beginning of the end, and a durian without its smell would be just like a rose without thorns. What do you think? Arpharat Sarnthoy, Bangkok I think it doesn�t really matter to me, Arpharat. I absolutely hate durian, and there is nothing that scientists can do � short of making it taste like strawberries and smell like flowers � that will make me like it. But I understand that there are many people who do like durian, so I�d have to say that it would probably be best if scientists left the fruit alone. You either love it or hate it, so I don�t see any reason to try to change it. � Editor FRIENDS FOREVER
Now I would like to tell you a short story about friendship that happened to me. When I was a child, friendship seemed to be full of fun. I always laughed, smiled and played with my friends together. I have many impressive memories. When I was in my junior year, for the first time I was so confused. I didn�t have any real friends because friendship was fake. Competitions had become most important. I felt like a fool and could not stand this any more, so I called one of my classmates who I trusted most at that time. I talked to her and she willingly helped me discuss the problems. She became my close friend after that. Thus, I was more myself and I knew what I wanted. Then I knew why I could not get along well with my friends. It was because I hated the changes and I was not myself, so I always looked at the bad side of people. After I had realised this, I changed my views, and everything changed, too. I had more friends, with no fake friendships. We all became good friends, and we could overcome all difficulties. Although we are now separated, I never forget my best friend. Korachat Pomsoong, Lop Buri Hi, James. I�m glad to hear you finally discovered Student Weekly, and I�m even happier to hear that you like our magazine. Your story is a great example of how positive thinking and taking action can improve what may seem like a hopeless situation. I hope other students can learn from your valuable experience. � Editor Future plans
Sometimes, I think I�m unlike others. I want to be a musician and a singer, because I want to be like Tor+ Saksit. He is my favourite singer. Sometimes I want to work with English because I love English very much. But I�m not serious. I think that one day I�m going to know what I�ll be, and I have my god who gives me comforting messages such as �don�t stop dreaming� and �keep on doing good.� I always say that nothing is impossible. Sorrawit Kiattiwongchai, Chachoengsao Well, Sorrawit, there are a few things that are impossible � but I understand what you�re saying. I�m sure that you�ll eventually find something you love to do, and when you do, your positive thinking and great attitude will help you succeed at it. Best of luck! � Editor QUIET PLEASE
By cinema ghosts, I mean those talking over the phone and speaking about the movie being shown. I don�t know who the first person to compare these people to ghosts was, but the word is used on many webboards. There are also �kid ghosts� � those kids who cry during movies. OK. I�ll get back to my story. While I was enjoying Spider-Man 3, one middle-aged man picked up his phone and talked out loud for, like, five minutes. He said, �I�m watching a movie. I�ll call you back�. I thought he was going to hang up. But, no, he continued his conversation about his sick dog! It was so annoying. He really got on my nerves. Doesn�t he have any manners? If he had sat right next to me, I would have done something like telling him to shut up. By the way, Spider-Man 3 is really fun. You�ve got to see it. Chidchanok Suntornpas, Bangkok Oh, don�t worry, Chidchanok, I went to see Spider-Man 3 on opening day. You�re right, it was an amazing movie! Luckily for me, there weren�t any �cinema ghosts� at the showing I went to. I agree with you that people who talk during movies are truly annoying. Unfortunately, I�m not sure what we can do about it. I mean, in this day and age, is there anyone still out there who doesn�t know it is extremely rude to talk on the phone during a movie? Probably not. So those who do are probably beyond help. � Editor
We want to hear from you!For pen pals, letters and any general comments you have about Student Weekly, contact us at Bangkok Post Student Weekly, Bangkok Post Building, 136 Na Ranong Road, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110. You can also email us at [email protected]. Your words must be your own (except for quotations and well-known proverbs or sayings) and they may be edited. Letters of the Week win a prize of 150 baht! What do you think of this week�s Student Weekly? Let us know your thoughts at http://www.student-weekly.com/forums |
latest news top story |
Do you like
fruit? Some fruit can only grow in cool countries, and some can only grow in
hot countries. 
Hello, my name is James. I have known Student Weekly for
only a few months, but I really like it. 
Lots of things happen in my
life. Now I�m nearly 15 years old. I�ve just been doing some serious thinking,
and I have dreams for my future. 
I went to the cinema to watch
Spider-Man 3 yesterday. No, I�m not gonna spoil the movie. I�m
gonna talk about �cinema ghosts.� 
