Week 7 - Red shirts in Thailand

Words of the day
In`trepid (adj) – willing to do adventurous thing
In`fringe – to break or interfere with a person’s freedom or right
Insomnia – inability to obtain sufficient sleep; sleeplessness
Yankee – A native of the US or New England (Northern soldier)
Coup – master stroke/ take over illegally or by force
Jeopardy – risk

Phrasal Verb
Sandwich between – put something between two layers of other materials
Wrapped up – to conclude
Make out – pretend
Set back – cause a delay in schedule; cost
Round off – to make a number from a decimal
Put up with – tolerate

Quote/Proverb
Action speaks louder than words.
Never let you feet walk faster than your shoes.
Safety lies in the middle course.
Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of the happiness.
Revenge is sweet.
Deny self for self sake.


Talk show (Red Vs Yellow Shirts – are they leading to Civil War?)
- What does Civil war mean to you?
- Do you think Thailand's situation will lead them to a civil war?
- The political landscape, the nature of competition and type of wars had been changed. How do you think a civil war in 21st century would look like?

Listening: Children of Revolution