Let it snow
A woman on December 7 takes a photo with a snowman in a Christmas display on Sathorn Road, Bangkok.
Goodbye gas
Ministry promotes electric buses
The Transport Ministry and relevant agencies will conduct a study on trolleybuses and electric vehicles which are likely to replace the natural gas for vehicle-fuelled (NGV) buses.
Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on December 7 that he had ordered the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning to work with the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to study the pros and cons of trolleybuses and electric vehicles after the government started considering them as alternatives.
Teaching Thais Thainess
Government promotes culture
The Culture Ministry will join over 20 government agencies and the private sector next year in launching a six-year plan to promote "Thainess" among Thai people, officials said on December 7.
"Thai culture should be promoted throughout Asean and the international community so foreigners learn about our cultural heritage," Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said.
It is hoped the plan will persuade tourists to stay in Thailand longer and discover the country's cultural attractions, which could boost income from tourism.
EASY NEWS FOR M1-3
Making merit
Businessman gives huge donation
A businessman donated 28 million baht to a temple. Phra Mahathat Woramahawiharn Temple reported the news on December 6. Jimmy Chawala gave the money for repairing an ancient stupa at the temple.
Vocabulary
- trolleybus (n): a bus driven by electricity from a cable above the street
heritage (n): the history, traditions and qualities that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered an important part of its character
Idiom:
pros and cons: the advantages and disadvantages of something
