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A painful ride with a certified horn honker
Roger Crutchley, Published on 04/02/2024
» Despite the frustration of sitting in endless jams, I've always felt Bangkok motorists display remarkable restraint when it comes to using horns. Unlike many cities in the world it is rare to hear a chorus of angry car klaxons. Things are admittedly a bit different on the provincial highways with buses and trucks not averse to giving a blast on their air horns with the clear message "Get out of the way."
Travel Struggles Thais Can Relate To
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/11/2019
» If you're fortunate enough to travel on a regular basis, you may start to pick up on little quirks that come with it. While I don't consider myself consumed by wanderlust, I would like to think that I've travelled enough to be able to share a few amusing quirks and struggles I discovered along the way. For your entertainment (and in some cases, our common commiseration), here are travel titbits Thai can relate to.
To that one vehicle responsible for all the traffic:
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 01/05/2015
» Hey dude! Yes, you over there. How are you doing today? Actually wait, I don't want my tone to convey that I'm in any way trying to be friendly with you. In fact, I quite despise you and I'll be sure to shoot you an evil stare when we cross paths.
Onus on govt in South
News, Published on 11/04/2015
» Re: “End culture of impunity”, (Editorial, April 10).
Japan
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 28/11/2014
» What is the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo advising Thai tourists to do when visiting Japan?
It doesn’t cost anything to be polite
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 23/11/2014
» It was intriguing to see that the Thai embassy in Tokyo has published a 10-point manners guide for Thai tourists in Japan. Apparently the behaviour by some tourists is frowned upon by the Japanese, known for their good manners.
Sounding off against noise pollution
Life, Cui Yuchen, Published on 28/01/2014
» There is a saying in China: What can wake you up in the morning? Those with creative tendencies often say a dream. It seems like a joke but that's what encourages us. If that's too romantic, yes, an alarm clock works its magic for most people.
Where the streets have no shame
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 23/08/2013
» One downside to my job - besides the fact that there really is no comfortable way to sleep under a desk - is that people I know are constantly asking me to write about their experiences. For some reason, they think that "My cat looked so cute while sleeping today!" or "OMG, I made the most crisp piece of toast for breakfast" are newsworthy and relevant to Guru readers.
Maintaining charm in the face of progress
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 22/04/2013
» I recently spent a couple of days during the Songkran break in Hua Hin. I'll take any excuse to go to Hua Hin since it feels like a second home to me.
Thailand welcomes the creator of 'inspired silliness'
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 02/12/2012
» Unless you've been in hibernation, you will be aware that Thailand has been graced by the presence of Korea's Psy, whose Gangnam Style song and dance routine is the most-watched video in YouTube history.