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Rural romance

The new movie Embracing Khemarat is about life and love in the small town of Khemarat, along the Mekong River. Inspired by the experiences of Ubon Ratchathani physician Ritt Pokkrittayahariboon, the film stars the first runner-up in Miss Thailand 2009, Kobkullaya Chuengprasertsrit (Phuen), who now works as a doctor.

In this issue

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    Momentous day

    Category: Education

    Visakha Bucha Day, which falls on May 20 this year, is one of the most important religious events in Thailand. It marks three important incidents in the life of the Lord Buddha, all of which happened on the same day of the year.

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    The good, the bad and the scary

    Category: Entertainment

    Handsome Chayapol Bunnag (Aun) was discovered by the well-known director Poj Arnon while he was at a restaurant with his mother and sister.

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    Betong

    Category: Education

    Betong is a well-known district in Yala, southern Thailand. It has a population of about 60,000 people and a number of tourist attractions.

Featured content

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    Editor's note

    Category: Connect

    Hello, and welcome to my first official Editor's Note for Student Weekly magazine! The previous Editor, Ben, has moved to Melbourne and I've taken over his desk and the famously uncomfortable Editor's chair.

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    Dance anthem

    Category: Entertainment

    In her latest single, Selena sings about how she loves to hit the dancefloor.

    This week's Karaoke Korner takes a look at the vocabulary used in the lyrics.

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