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Bad language makes children die in hot cars
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 18/05/2013
» Let's say I have a bad back because I slouch when sitting at my desk. Should I: a) buy a fancy gadget to massage my back, or b) start sitting properly?
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Let's stop laughing at the misfortune of others
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 08/06/2013
» The term politically correct has no Thai translation, which is not surprising seeing as Thai politics is so far from being correct it had to go and live in Dubai.
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Chula sends its students back to square one
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 22/06/2013
» Chulalongkorn University is arguably Thailand's most prestigious institution of education. When students hand over their tuition fees and turn up for their first day of classes they expect a learning experience that is in line with a top-ranked Thai university.
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Adults online, kids on drugs, life on the edge
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 04/05/2013
» By modern standards I live an incredibly boring life. On any given day the most exciting thing that I do is probably change the route that I drive home from work; this is because I live life on the edge.
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The peculiar case of the non-existent birthday
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 12/01/2013
» If you have lived in Thailand for any length of time you will know that matters of bureaucracy can often be more complex than String Theory.
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Let's talk about Bangkok's floods
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 29/09/2012
» You may not be aware of this but it's raining quite heavily this year. On Tuesday Bangkok experienced rainfall of 138mm per hour; this caused heavy flooding on a number of roads across the capital.
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Blurred vision over 'Evil Man from Krabi'
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 17/11/2012
» If you have ever wondered why there are so many Top Charoen opticians on Thailand's high streets, I may have the answer for you. It's because Thais suffer from a genetic trait that leaves us extremely short-sighted.
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Thai politics, the ultimate loyalty scheme
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 11/08/2012
» As far as I am aware, in order to becoming a practising doctor in Thailand, you first need a licence from the Medical Council of Thailand. Policemen and teachers likewise must be licensed before starting work, and at one point you even had to be qualified in order to read the news on TV.
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Is that a pistol in your pocket? Don't ask
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 18/08/2012
» Earlier this week the mayor of Chicago was held in police custody after he reportedly cut off his political aide's head with a spoon following a meal at a pizzeria.
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Why even incompetents have job security
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 01/09/2012
» Thailand is certainly not the best place in the world to make a living. The country's average monthly wage of 15,340 baht sits well below the global average of 46,440 baht. Even when we factor in the relatively cheap cost of living and other benefits of living in Thailand, 15,340 baht is still peanuts.
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