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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.
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.
If we're so happy, why am I so sad?
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 22/12/2012
» If you are reading this it means that, hooray, the world didn't end yesterday! It also means that now, there won't be anything to watch on the documentary channels. Well, unless you like fishing and motorbikes.
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.
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.
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.
Lying is no longer an option
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 14/07/2012
» Social media and networks, reposts, tweets, shares, likes and viral videos all mean one thing, and it's not that the human race as a species is becoming more advanced due to new technology. It means it's getting harder and harder to lie and talk nonsense.