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Apologies for the number of times you'll see the word "underboob" in this article
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 20/03/2015
» More often than not, the report turns out to be genuine, which only goes to show that some incidents here are just really that kooky and bizarre.
Eight ways to go beyond Earth Hour
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 27/03/2015
» Earth Hour 2015 will take place tomorrow (Mar 28). The annual global event encourages individuals, households and businesses to turn off their lights and other electrical devices from 8:30-9:30pm to show their commitment to the planet, and presumably to tell Thomas Edison to suck it for his energy-wasting invention.
The positivity factor
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 17/04/2015
» I try not to wax philosophical in this space very often because I don't want my dear readers to actually know how many crazy voices float around in my head. But lately, perhaps because there's been too much on my Plato (har, har, get it?), I feel obliged to meditate on one phenomenon I can't quite figure out — the positivity factor.
Curious cases
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 12/09/2014
» Life in Bangkok comes with its fair share of oddities, from spotting a family of 10 on a single motorcycle to seeing fried bugs being openly sold as edible delicacies. However, there are some other unusual behaviours that seem so strange that they deserve to be rambled about in their very own space:
How about a gimmick-free day?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 19/09/2014
» It's almost time for the moment you didn't even know you were waiting for! This Sunday (Sep 21) is Bangkok Car Free Day 2014. Yes, in a day that will go down in history, every Bangkokian will receive a free car on this most special occasion! Yipee!
Guru Asks
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 06/06/2014
» Why has the Thai army warned its troops to be alert while on patrol?
The grinch that “Stole” songkran
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 28/03/2014
» Once upon a time, there was a country not too far from here, which seemed to have everything (except gum). From economic wealth to high safety records and an orchard wondrously masquerading as a road, you would think they would be satisfied. But no, just like their delicious chicken rice, they wanted more, more, more.
Guru ask
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 27/09/2013
» AWARD: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) sure has been busy lately. What super-important award did they hand out last week?
Think you know what's happening in theworld around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 08/02/2013
» Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!
The fabrications of fabric
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 08/03/2013
» Now, now, before you get all mad and upset, let me state for the record that I don't mean to pick on the Ministry of Culture. But it's really not my fault because they just make it too damn easy sometimes.