CaptHaddock Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 In yesterday's broadcast of ที่นี้ไทยพีบีเอส there is an interview in Thai wth Phil Robertson, Deputy Director, Asia Division, Human Rights Watch, about the latest US report on the condition of human rights in Thailand and elsewhere. Mr. Robertson speaks Thai quite well. His rhythm in particular is very natural as well as his pronunciation. Apparently he is fluent in Lao as well. Very impressive. The interview begins at about the 13 minute mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Yes, he speaks clearly. Only criticism could be too many ums and ahs but when you're thinking carefully about your answer as you're speaking, as he is, it must be very difficult to keep out hesitation traits from your first language. I love listening to or watching Nata, the main presenter of the news that night. Intelligent, enthusiastic and humorous she can make paint drying seem fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptHaddock Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 11 hours ago, bannork said: Yes, he speaks clearly. Only criticism could be too many ums and ahs but when you're thinking carefully about your answer as you're speaking, as he is, it must be very difficult to keep out hesitation traits from your first language. I love listening to or watching Nata, the main presenter of the news that night. Intelligent, enthusiastic and humorous she can make paint drying seem fascinating. I like Natta a lot, too, mainly because she speaks clearly. She speaks English well, too. It's a pity that so much of the news she has to read is propagandistic drivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketsub Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I can usually guess a non-native speakers native country by his accent when he speaks Thai, but not with this guy. Impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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