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Sap Jaak Khao looks at a selection of vocabulary from a timely news story in both Thai and English. It is helpful for learners of both languages

Below is a list of the lessons that have appeared in this column this year.

DECEMBER 2003

    December 30: huatkon  — Mr Thaksin spanks Teachers Council for publishing mistaken facts.
    December 23: jaosua  — 3 very wealthy Chinese persons hail the government policy.
    December 16 : bamii  — (Sales of) Instant noodles indicate the economy is rebounding.
    December 9 : chawchon  — PM takes the matter of dumped teak logs as corruption.
    December 2 : tuun klaao  — Teachers bill with mistakes was submitted to the king.

NOVEMBER 2003

    November 25 : jampii  — 'THAI' tries to attract allies in Thailand to co-invest.
    November 18 : khaw maa eng  — 'Korn' asked to come.
    November 11 : khawyaao  — 'Long necks' turn into capitals.
    November 4 : fankhaang  — Buying 'Fulham' is a dream in doubt.

OCTOBER 2003

    October 28 : thawngkiw  — Jasmine garland sellers went hungry during Apec meeting.
    October 21 : thueng  — US leader is amazed by the beauty of Wat Phra Kaew.
    October 14 : bangfai phayaanaak  — It's confirmed the naga fireballs are natural.
    October 7 : yuetsap  — The court ordered the seizure of Rakkiat's assets.

SEPTEMBER 2003

    September 30 : khrueangrawn  — PM to be enthusiastic about teaching math.
    September 23 : rue khadii  — To revive Hangthong's case?
    September 16 : sieng  — Erikson risks Beckham.
    September 9 : phisoot  — Dr. Phonthip is to prove Mae Ai people's DNA.
    September 2 : phliichiip  — Three police officers sacrifice their lives in a gunfight.

AUGUST 2003

    August 26 : yindii — The world rejoices over the arrest of 'Hambali'.
    August 19 : kaichon — A push to boost fighting cocks in interational market.
    August 12 : khwam baat — Thailand rejects US’s imposition of sanctions against Burma.
    August 05 : woo — 'Somjit’ boasts of his effective tactics mapping.

JULY 2003

    July 29 : liw — 'Manus' comfortably makes it to the semi-finals.
    July 22 : sutjeng — Awesome 'Manus' fells Asian champion.
    July 15 : phaatat — Separation surgery on Iranian twins fails.
    July 08 : raeng phaew — Paradorn's energy falters and he lost the match.
    July 01 : baep biip huajai — Paradorn won in a thriller .

JUNE 2003

    June 24 : saaosaep — Police to sue back the woman scoundrel from HK.
    June 17 : plot aek — Women are freed from the legal yoke, of having to adopt hubbie's name
    June 10 : leykthaai — The last-digit lottery tickets are to be sold at ATM machines.
    June 03 : bick taw raw — High-ranking police authorities admits 'men in khakhi' control queues.

MAY 2003

    May 27 : buem phliichiip — US is apprehensive of possible new suicide bombings.
    May 20 : buem makan — Suicide bombings in Saudi Arabia.
    May 13 : seyrum suu saa — HK is close to success in producing a serum for Sars.
    May0 6 : mungman sayop — Asean and China are determined to combat Sars

APRIL 2003

    April 29 : wat mawrana — Thailand is to press for its Sars control.
    April 22 : khoan ruuppun — The statue of Saddamwas was pulled down.
    April 15 : laa hua — The hunt is on for Saddam's right hand.
    April 08 : buk baekdaet — Words of caution if allies attack Baghdad.
    April 01 : dethua — The war aimimg to decapitate Saddam Hussein began.

MARCH 2003

    March 25 : fan, sap — The oppsosition rapped the government for making people poorer.
    March 18 : khaahua — A bounty was set on PM's head.
    March 11 : paw paw ngaw — The Amlo is keeping an eye on suspected transactions.
    March 04 : kaw thaw maw — The BMA backed the natural gas pipeline route.

FEBRUARY 2003

    February 25 : tun, khoat — A scam over a massive uncut ruby.
    February 18 : khaa ngo — The stupidity expense in government's subsidy scheme.
    February 11 : wuup — Revenue from tourist industy will drop by 6%.
    February 04 : Maew — Mr Thaksin Shinawatra's nickname.

JANUARY 2003

    January 28 : doansoy — Lleyton Hewitt ousted in the quarter final.
    January 21 : ruang — Paradorn Srichaphan fell out in the second round.
    January 14 : nak — Paradorn Srichaphan had to work hard in upcoming matches.
    January 07 : yaeng, lui, moen — Thai scouts are afraid of adventurous scouting skills, (so) show no interest in them in the World Scout Jamboree.

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