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Supporting the coup, boycotting brands
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/06/2014
» It wasn’t long enough ago that I could have forgotten. For half-a-year before the coup, so many Thais, the number reaching millions on certain days, left the comfort of their homes and took to Bangkok’s streets in peaceful protests against the highly corrupted previous government. Almost on a daily basis, they were attacked by armed men. Dozens had been killed, children included, while many more were injured and have to live the rest of their lives with physical disabilities. The police never arrested any of the murderers. At the time, the United States and the European Union never showed any concern. Understandably, it was purely Thailand’s internal affairs and none of their business.
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The healthy truth
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 10/04/2014
» It doesn’t seem that long since we celebrated the arrival of 2014. But it’s the height of the hot season already and Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is set to return three days from now. I don’t think it’s just me, but it’s as if time is flying even faster these days. Without soaring temperatures and the fact that khao niao mamuang (mango and sticky rice) are now ubiquitously available, I would be easily convinced if someone told me we’re still somewhere in the beginning of the year’s first quarter.
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Hit the books
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/01/2014
» While it's still uncertain if the widely opposed general election will take place Sunday as scheduled, social media posts have spread rumours that caretaker PM Yingluck Shinawatra has announced a postponement to Feb 30.
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Here's looking at you, parents
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 31/10/2013
» I can't really tell whether it's cats or kids that show up more often in my Facebook news feed. But one thing's for sure, to me the pictures of these cute creatures do have a great soothing effect that counterbalances the stream of bad news stemming from Thai politics.
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The only path to true democracy
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/12/2013
» 'I came from election."
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When a detour makes all the difference
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 03/10/2013
» The world is so complicated these days that keeping one's personal life as simple as possible is crucial to maintaining peace of mind as well as the ability to tackle problems resulting from outside influences.
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Take your eyes off the prize to see what really matters
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/07/2013
» Like many people, I need my smartphone to keep up with the goings-on. And by saying "need", I mean the kind of intense desire an alcoholic succumbs to when a tempting glass of whiskey flaunts itself within reach.
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Smile surgery is the Joker in the pack
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 29/08/2013
» Earlier this year Thai people were told the bad news that our country had lost its long-held status as the world's top rice exporter, falling behind India and Vietnam. As if that's not sad enough, it is likely that soon Thailand might also have to give up its cherished nickname "the Land of Smiles" to guess who... South Korea.
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United in diversity
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/06/2013
» Tired of the political rift that has been so prevalent in Thai society the past several years, I need to give myself a break every now and then. The Thailand Tourism Festival which took place recently at Impact Convention Centre in Muang Thong Thani was a great respite.
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New year, new woes
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 04/04/2013
» The Songkran water festival will take place again next week and more than likely we will see (as usual) in news programmes revelling tourists screaming with joy to the approaching TV camera: "I love Thailand!"
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