Thursday, 14 May 2009

Thai language class at Piammitr Language School, Bangkok

October 2009
I started my Level 4, which is learning to read and write in Thai on 5th October 2009. On the first day, I was the only student until Johan came on the next day. This is his second time in Level 4 as he sat through Level 4 and half way through Level 5 last year. He decided to resit as he has forgotten most of the things he learnt ealier. Learning to read and write in Thai is very interesting yet challenging as there are many special cases where the rules are aborted. Many of the words have to be memorised as the spelling do not follow the regular rules. With my only Level 4 classmate, Johan from Sweden and our lovely teacher.
With Khruu Chanatna, who hails from Chiang Rai.

With Jong Suk, who's currently in Level 5. I'm one level behind as I took 2 months leave (Aug and September).
Doing homework at Crepes, 55th Thonglor.



May 2009 The condo shuttle takes me to and from the Thonburi BTS station everytime I need to take the BTS to town.

I go to school via BTS on Monday to Friday.

This is Trendy Plaza, on Sukhumvit Soi 13, where my school is.

It is situated on level 2.

Meta Cafe is just round the corner on the same level.

My first day in 'Book(Level) One' class.

Front from L-R: Lynn, Mi Young(Korean), Khruu Bongkot(teacher), Jong Suk(Korean).
Back from L-R: John(American), Rodney(Malaysian), Matt(Canadian).

Allan (American-Filipino) & Simon (German-Thai) are not in this picture as they joined us on the second day.

The class runs from 1-4pm on Monday thru Friday for 20 days per book/level. The complete course consists of 7 levels.

The 'Seua' (Simon & John)
The 'Sanuk' (Jong Suk & Lynn)

The 'Monggon' (Matt & Mi Young)
The 'Ki Maw' - Allan & Rodney

Friday, 17 April 2009

2009 Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair begins today till 26th April

Click here

OKA will be launched at the 2009 KL International Book Fair on 25th April 2009

Have you heard of OKA? OKA will be launched at 4pm on 25th April at the 2009 Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair, which begins today till 26th. April at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
Come and meet OKA and the two gentlemen behind OKA, Aliow and Totoro. Lots of exciting games and prizes to be won throughout the book fair period.
For further info, click here.

Thursday, 16 April 2009

Nancy Drew in Malay, is now in Malaysia

Nancy Drew in bahasa Melayu is now in Malaysia. The following books will be launched at the 2009 Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair, which starts today till 26th April at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur. Don't miss this precious opportunity to own a set at a special price.






For more information, kindly contact:
Ms Lee Yoke Chan at +6012-3279846 or visit http://www.komiknancydrew.blogspot.com/

Thursday, 9 April 2009

Malaysia Cabinet Members-2009

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's new Cabinet will have 28 members. Two ministries have been abolished.
New Cabinet line-up:
Prime Minister and Finance Minister 1 - Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
Deputy PM and Education Minister - Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
Finance Minister 2 - Datuk Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah
Ministers in PM dept - Datuk Seri Mohammed Nazri, Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop, Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon and Jamil
Transport - Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat
Science and Technology - Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili
Defence - Datuk Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
Home - Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein
Rural and Regional Development - Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal
Housing and Local Government - Datuk Kong Cho Ha
Health - Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai
Tourism - Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen
Human Resources - Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam
Natural Resources and Environment - Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas
Women, Family and Community Development - Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil
International Trade and Industry - Datuk Mustapa Mohamed
Higher Education - Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin
Information, Unity, Culture and Arts - Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim
Agriculture - Datuk Noh Omar
Works - Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor
Domestic Trade - Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Sports - Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek
Foreign - Datuk Anifah Aman
Federal Territories - Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin
Source: The Star

View the complete list at http://www.geocities.com/uthayasb/kabinet2009

Friday, 3 April 2009

Hardy Boys in Malay

Craving for interesting reading materials in Malay for your children or family members? Look no further. The popular Hardy Boys are coming to Kuala Lumpur. These graphic novels will be launched at the 2009 Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair which runs from 17th-26th April 2009 at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.




RM9.90 (West Malaysia) & RM10.90 (Sabah/Sarawak)
For further information, kindly contact:
Ms Lee Yoke Chan at +6012-3279846 or visit http://www.komikhardyboys.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, 1 April 2009

Eat's My World- the latest Halal restaurant in Bangkok

I've very sad and sorry to inform you that this favourite restaurant of mine and many of us is no longer in existence. It was destroyed in blazing fire in the recent black incident in Bangkok. However, I do hope that there would be another "Eat's My World' in Bangkok, soon.
-May 2010


If you're in Bangkok, you must not miss dining at the latest Halal restaurant in town.


Eat's My World is a new restaurant located on the 7th floor of Central World(Zen's side), next to Singapore Chicken Rice (which will be in operation soon). It's only 3 months old. It opens daily, 10am-10pm.
Featuring 100% halal cuisines from around the world prepared by young chefs: Bilal and Yassin from Paris, France. Menu includes burritos, cheeseburgers, tangine, yassa, steak, grilled duck and tom yum goong.
Lunch set: THB 149
Steak set: THB 249
Dinner set: THB299
Mix My World set: THB 449
Khun Yassin welcomes everyone to his cosy restaurant & cafe which serves halal internationalcuisines from around the world.
Menuoser look at the items in the menu)




Dining area


Reading corner


Eggplant salad

Cheese burger

Chicken creole

Tom yum kung

Thai red curry

Beef burger

Buritos





To get there by BTS, take Sukhumvit line and alight at either SIAM or CHITLOM. Walk along the elevated walkway from the station directly to Central World.
For more info, kindly contact 02 251 42 99/02 6351111/08 4944 6687 or send an e-mail to eatsmyworld@gmail.com




Michel Phan @ Yassin, the young and trendy owner, me and Kimi



Central World provides a Muslim prayer room on the 1st floor, near entrance C which is connected to the BTS walkway. Walk straight after entering this entrance till you see the following signage:







Tuesday, 3 March 2009

Baan Thai Spa - Metro Park Sathorn, Bangkok


Baan Thai Spa is located on Kallaphrapruek Road, just next to the PTT petrol station, about 50m from the entrance to Metro Park Sathorn. It takes only 5 minutes to walk there from my place. Besides the spa, it also has a coffee shop where you can enjoy slurping a cup of hot latte and a slice of blueberry cheesecake after a refreshing massage.

Baan Thai Spa offers the following services:

Thai massage - 1hr/2 hrs : THB 250/450
Foot reflexology - 1 hr/2 hrs: THB 200/350
Aromatherapy massage - 1 hr: THB 650
Oil massage + herbal steam + mineral body scrub + milk bath - 2 hrs: THB 850
Slimming and firming -.5 hrs: THB 1250
Face massage – detox - 1 hr: THB 350
Face massage – seaweed mask -1 hr: THB 700
Face massage – gold mask -1.5 hrs: THB 950
Face lift massage - 1.5 hrs: THB 1200
Grey hair removal: THB 150
Armpit hair removal: THB 150
Manicure: THB 200
Pedicure: THB 250
Manicure + pedicure: THB 400


Phone: 02 4588518
Mobile: 086 3687954, 086 7888302
Opening hours: 10am - 10pm