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This futsal farce goes beyond just a game
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 10/11/2012
» It's not our fault, we're not to blame, the regulations are unreasonable, we will sue for damages!
Double click for some instant gratification
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 03/11/2012
» Recently, I have been trying to teach my young daughter about actions and consequences. Stuff like if you throw your toys around they break, or if you draw all over daddy's things he'll throw all your toys away and make you play with empty tin cans for the rest of your childhood.
An open letter to backers of media regulation
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 13/10/2012
» As media consumers we must be aware! The mainstream media has begun transformation; they are now entering into new digital platforms and satellite television.
Too many 'magical' Thai spelling mistakes
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 06/10/2012
» Thailand is a country of big ambitions, but poor implementation. We have fantastic ideas for transport, Asean integration and tourism but our unfortunate detachment from reality often overshadows the feasibility of these wonderful ideas.
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.
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 22/09/2012
» This week The People seem to be very upset with parliament president Somsak Kiatsuranont. I say this week, because Thailand's scandals change like clockwork, rotating on a seven-day schedule. Actually, come to think about it, I think Mr Somsak already had his turn back in July when audio clips emerged suggesting that he had allowed parliament to become the tool of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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.
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.
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.
When the sheriff gives the outlaw birthday wishes
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 28/07/2012
» I work at the Bangkok Post. I also like to occasionally state the obvious. My exact job title is Multimedia Editor. It's a rather ambiguous position that involves producing content for the company that can be presented through a multitude of mediums.