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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.
Let's stop laughing at the misfortune of others
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 08/06/2013
» The term politically correct has no Thai translation, which is not surprising seeing as Thai politics is so far from being correct it had to go and live in Dubai.
With a dark lantern, Guy Fawkes lights an online frenzy
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 01/06/2013
» Remember, remember, the 27th of May, the internet, Guy Fawkes and Thaksin Shinawatra.
Bad language makes children die in hot cars
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 18/05/2013
» Let's say I have a bad back because I slouch when sitting at my desk. Should I: a) buy a fancy gadget to massage my back, or b) start sitting properly?
Democrats lack personal touch
News, Published on 12/05/2013
» The age of talking "to" or "at" voters is passing quickly and we are now in the era of "active listening", without inserting agendas or sales pitches, but it's hard to imagine former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva making a telephone call to an average voter in the Northeast, simply to chat.
No use in cops giving online agitators a licking
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 11/05/2013
» What do licking your own elbow and policing the internet have in common? They are both impossible. However, they are both things that certain groups of people wish they could do.
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.
Listen and respond, don't ban and whine
News, Published on 27/04/2013
» Everyone loves a good viral video, that's why they always get so many views online. A good viral clip will always tap into public sentiment and generate a response. Admittedly, most of the time the public are more interested in singing transgenders, unlikely heroes rescuing people from drowning, and cats, but every now and then we are presented with a video clip that can actually be of some benefit to society.
Chompoo has her say
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/04/2013
» Chompoo Araya A. Hargate gives an English language interview about her new musical Reya, her life, taxes and her career.
Is e-tagging just another expensive game?
News, Published on 06/04/2013
» When it comes to technology Thailand is always trying to keep up with the latest innovations. However, just like your "cool" uncle who owns an iPad but doesn't know how to connect to the local Wi-Fi, we always seem a little confused when it comes to applying any new gadgets and services that may pop up.