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Thoughts that Bangkokians have on any given day
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 22/05/2015
» 1. Is today the "hottest day of the year" that they've been talking about? It sure feels like the sun is being extra vicious by b*tch-slapping my face and stabbing my skin.
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.
New Year
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 26/12/2014
» What are some things Thais can look forward to in the New Year?
The kiss heard round the BTS
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 14/11/2014
» Hello, dear readers! I'm feeling so much love today that I wanted to send out big, sloppy kisses to all of you! Joob, joob, my lovelies!
13 everyday things that are more frightening than Halloween
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 31/10/2014
» 1. The terror you feel when you have shaky hands while holding a small bowl of nam pla. Handling the pungent fish sauce requires the same level of care and finesse as dealing with an explosive – one drop of the toxic spillage and you may smell like you sprayed yourself with bottled khlong water.
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!
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:
Things that would actually make Thais happy
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 20/06/2014
» There’s nothing Thais love more than a good campaign. The latest crusade comes courtesy of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), who are now scrambling to “bring back happiness” to the Thai people following the military’s coup last month.
Every coup has a silver lining
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 13/06/2014
» It has been about three weeks since our military overlords took over the country in the May 22 coup. Despite some valiant efforts by the army to repay rice farmers money owed to them, a plan to revise various state projects, and the military junta chief using an hour of his precious time to pen the sappy song “Returning Happiness to the People”, there still seems to be some confusion over what sort of real reform will actually be achieved.
Guru Asks
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 13/06/2014
» What unusual item is being displayed at the Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe, Germany?