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Pacific Rim: The Asian-Pacific countries and cities are part of a wider region which includes the west coast of North America, Australia and New Zealand.
(Level: student and teacher)
http://www.fe.doe.gov/international/pac-rim.html
Asia Tiger: The Tiger Economies: a popular term for rapidly developing countries in Asia, home of the tiger, which emphasises economic strength. This site contains a description of the state of the Asian economies over the last ten years.
(Level: teacher)
http://www.wcc.govt.nz/extern/nzij/public_html/eleven/asia.html
Bangkok: A description of the city of Bangkok.
(Level: student and teacher)
http://asem.inter.net.th/bangkok/index.html
Gridlocked: 'Gridlock' refers to extreme traffic congestion in which roads in all directions, often a grid network, are blocked. It is a major problem in Bangkok. The term is derived from US cities, most of which are built on a grid plan. This site contains a detailed description of the Thai economy, including the problems of traffic in Bangkok.
(Level: teacher)
http://www.tfb.co.th/tfrc95/jul/3july.htm