Traditional moves
Dancers in costumes on October 4 perform at a traditional northern alms-giving ceremony at Benchamabophit Temple in Bangkok.
Paste problems
Shrimp dyed in Krabi
Authorities have ordered manufacturers of kapi, or shrimp paste, to recall their products from the market after they were found to have been contaminated.
Speaking after a random quality inspection at local markets in Krabi province, a public health official at Krabi Public Health Department, said on October 4 that seven samples of shrimp paste collected from local markets in the province were contaminated with dye.
Shrimp paste is one of the most popular Thai ingredients.
School’s out
Students welcome change
Most students recently surveyed by Chulalongkorn University back the government's class-hour reduction pilot project and play down worries over having less time for their studies, a survey said on October 4.
Of the 2,089 secondary school students surveyed, 76.4% agree with the cuts to in-class learning and increase in extra-curricular classes after school, said Bancha Chalaphirom, dean of the Faculty of Education. The survey also found 58.7% are not concerned about possible effects on their learning performance if they skip afternoon classes.
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Storm warning
Typhoon hits Thailand
Tropical Storm Mujigae hit Thailand. Authorities reported the news on October 4. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation warned that flash floods might affect 32 provinces nationwide.
Vocabulary
- contaminate (v): to make a substance dirty or no longer pure by adding a substance that is dangerous
dye (n): a substance that is used to change the colour of things
back (v): to give help or support to somebody or something
