Local news: Stolen statues
Ayutthaya - A man allegedly in possession of several stolen Buddha statues and amulets has been charged with robbery.

Focus : Winning words
English is a familiar second language for many Thai students, but it's not an easy language to learn. Triamudom Suksa student Thanaporn Sajjavanij (Naire), 15, overcame the difficulty of learning English with encouragement from her mother.

Worldnews : Whale worries
Wellington - About 125 pilot whales died in New Zealand after stranding on beaches on December 26. Vacationers and conservation workers managed to coax 43 other whales back out to sea.

Exercises : Street smarts
In honour of Teacher's Day, read this story from the Bangkok Post about how one good cop became a teacher with a personal quest to educate and care for homeless kids.

Karaoke Korner : In the know
In her latest single, "I Wanna Know What Love Is," Mariah Carey sings about finally finding love. She's been through bad experiences in the past, but is willing take a chance and let her new boyfriend show her what true love is.

University Tips : Happy home
I have always wanted a Thai house. When I say a Thai house, I mean something traditional, made from teak with a high, sloping roof and redtiles.

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