ชมรมเพื่อนแท็กซี่ DPU

ชมรมเพื่อนแท็กซี่ DPU (DPU Taxi Club)

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https://www.facebook.com/thaitaxis/

Aims

To study the use of English by Thai taxi drivers

To promote the use of 'basic' and efficient English

To seek innovative ways to help Thai taxi drivers use effective English

To prepare Thai taxi drivers for Asean integration

To conduct research on language use

To create 'development space; for DPU students

Background

As Thailand is being globalized, like many other states, more and more 'foreigners' visit Thailand. As a result, more English is being used, as it's considered a global language.

Thais often have difficulties using English. They prefer to use Thai, their national language. Thai taxi drivers, too, find it hard to communicate with non-Thai passengers.