New waves of science and technology mostly come from Europe and America
and continually work their way into a Thai context. Knowledge of the English
language is an important factor for people who would like to learn and understand
these waves as most of the reference books and information is presented in English,
which has become the international standard for most communication. English is also
used in international trading, mass-communication, and in political, military and
diplomatic conflicts. And English is a language that is very sensitive on choosing
exact words to avoid mistakes or misunderstandings. (Academic Department, 2001)