Callanbkk Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) Hi Guys, I am studying at Bangkok University, and for my modern presentation subject I need to do an 8 minute presentation (using power point) and I am allowed to use up to 3 minutes of video. I had no idea what to chose so when my teacher asked I said I will do Life in Uk compared to Bangkok (well Thailand really I guess) It needs to be entertaining too. So if any body has any Ideas at all what idea's I could cover, I would appreciate it alot. I need to do it by Monday 20th April. From Callan Edited April 10, 2009 by Callanbkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Hi Guys, I am studying at Bangkok University, and for my modern presentation subject I need to do an 8 minute presentation (using power point) and I am allowed to use up to 3 minutes of video. I had no idea what to chose so when my teacher asked I said I will do Life in Uk compared to Bangkok (well Thailand really I guess) It needs to be entertaining too. So if any body has any Ideas at all what idea's I could cover, I would appreciate it alot. I need to do it by Monday 20th April. From Callan Driving differences for one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 ...and the food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 There's so much you could cover: Soi dogs Street food hawkers Prostitution Traffic Pollution Football supporters Beer Pubs The Tube Fish and chip shops There's ten for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misplaced Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Cultural differences! Obligation to take care of your parent rather than nursing home would be a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop_corn Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) Thats a really easy subjet. You shouldn't be worried. Just make sure you can talk about it fluently and keep it interesting, then you will be okay. (I had that one there, so I know what I'm talking about). So.. Keep your focus in your oral and gestural expressions. oops, p.s. I forgot. Also the PPT presentation, make it nice and well, you got to show that you can manage to do a well prepared presentation. The topic is irrelevant. Edited April 10, 2009 by pop_corn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 To be honest the subject is embarrassingly easy. A university student should be able to find his own topic of interest and come up with his own ideas instead of being assigned a topic by a teacher and getting ideas off of forum posters. Come up with your own, more challenging, topic and you'll get more respect from your teacher and other students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahvail Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 To be honest the subject is embarrassingly easy. A university student should be able to find his own topic of interest and come up with his own ideas instead of being assigned a topic by a teacher and getting ideas off of forum posters. Come up with your own, more challenging, topic and you'll get more respect from your teacher and other students. Agreed. And just to state the obvious, get your teacher's permission to change topics and explain that you wanted to challenge yourself more. Best of luck with the presentation! And remember, everybody who has to present in front of a group has butterflies in his stomach. The trick is to get them to fly in formation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 (edited) This forum is full of people that have made the right decisions in life. You should get some positive feedback!!! Edited April 11, 2009 by Maigo6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeGB Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hi, Don't know if you can use this, but one of the biggest differences my (Thai) wife has noticed, is that in the UK, due to it being small, you are never more than 3 hours or so from the sea. Many people where we live in Thailand, have NEVER seen the sea. The biggest difference I have found, is that in the UK there are too many laws, which restricts people's freedom, whereas in Thailand there are too few. Having too few laws also, in my opinion restricts peoples freedom...no I can't work it out either. You could use the differences in weather, always a strong talking point in the UK, or food, which is Thailands main talking point. Good luck and I hope some of the above is some help to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Similarities between UK and T would be a more interesting subject. 'cause it isn't easy to find, except left hand driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I'd pick a single aspect of life in the two countries and work around that - 'A Wedding' springs to mind, as there are distinct differences between the two cultures and yet it is something that demonstrates family to be at the heart of both. I reckon that would go down well with Thais. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 8 Minutes are hardly enough to explain the "involved sin sod complications" here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscouse Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 explain how if a thai drove like a thai in england he would very quickly have seven shades of sh!te kicked out of him in a road rage incident Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Stick to wild generalizations - that way you might not get a good course mark but you'll at least gain the approval of the TV board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennkate Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Thai house ( Bag of Rice ) UK House ( Bag of Spuds ) Potatoes street Vendors Thailand Lots & Lots. Uk Find one if you can Beer wine & spirits 24 hr availability Many Supermarkets open 24 Hrs Mon to Fri Try to bribe A policeman in the UK. You will be wisked of to the police station and charged dont think about that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G54 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Thai house ( Bag of Rice ) UK House ( Bag of Spuds ) Potatoes street Vendors Thailand Lots & Lots. Uk Find one if you can (Greasy Joe's Burgers) Beer wine & spirits 24 hr availability Many Supermarkets open 24 Hrs Mon to Fri Try to bribe A policeman in the UK. You will be wisked of to the police station and charged dont think about that one. sorry, I could not resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Whatever it is you choose to do, be sure to run it by Guesthouse first. Just to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Thank you for that vote of confidence Polecat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callanbkk Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Wow thanks everybody, lots of great ideas. Its always a pain sometimes to think of an interesting idea, now you've got the ball rolling! Great. Also lots of great tips on presenting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Similarities between UK and T would be a more interesting subject. 'cause it isn't easy to find, except left hand driving. Since when there is left hand driving in in Thailand? UK has left hand driving Thailand has left and right hand driving, everyone is allowed to decide on his own. Police who stops you would be also a good topic. Maybe a hidden camera when you try to bribe a UK Policeman with 3 Pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Maybe you could point out that in the UK if a group wanted to enter an English 5 star hotel they would need to have reservations and wear ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuibeachcomber Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hi Guys,I am studying at Bangkok University, and for my modern presentation subject I need to do an 8 minute presentation (using power point) and I am allowed to use up to 3 minutes of video. I had no idea what to chose so when my teacher asked I said I will do Life in Uk compared to Bangkok (well Thailand really I guess) It needs to be entertaining too. So if any body has any Ideas at all what idea's I could cover, I would appreciate it alot. I need to do it by Monday 20th April. From Callan the topic you have chosen/given,is imo too broad a subject.choose a topic that has narrower examples,like a topic "the difference in teaching methods between UK and thai universities",and what ever you chose remember to add a little humor in your presentation that your audience can understand,and keep your presentation simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 (edited) Main things are Stand upSpeak upShut upSit down In other words Look the part....don't just slouch around. Do not mumble...speak to be heard. Say what you have to say then end...do not just keep rambling on like TV posters when you have finished sit down or go to where you wait. DO not just stand there wondering what to do next. The other thing is do not try to put too much in the presentation....you really have only got time for a few things. Edited April 11, 2009 by harrry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsprtliving Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Make sure you use LOTS of pictures in your PPT presentation and the minimal amount of text. I studied at a Thai University for 3 years and made more PPT presentations than i can count. The Thai ajarns love the cute pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanook2me Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Maybe you could point out that in the UK if a group wanted to enter an English 5 star hotel they would need to have reservations and wear ties. Don't use flashing / sliding text in PP Its just <deleted> Main Topic with 4 or 5 bullet points to talk around 8 minute presentation 5 slides maximum 1st Present the topic 1 minute (2nd, 3rd, 4th) main points for discussion/presentation 2 minutes each slide 5th Conclusion and questions 1 minute Choose an object to look at then back of the room so you are standing up straight and projecting your voice while making eye contact with everyone in the audience Job done - go get a nice cold one from the fridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrankwhat Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I wish I had internet and computers when I went to university... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaccha Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Most powerpoint presentations are dire. Do it right. use the 'Lessing method', named after the Stanford Law Professor. See here http://presentationzen.blogs.com/presentat...essig_meth.html And watch an astonishing example here: http://randomfoo.net/oscon/2002/lessig/free.html (this is also interesting as a stunningly convincing attack on Intellectual Property Right Laws). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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