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Kids (and adults) say the darnedest things
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/01/2020
» Tomorrow is National Children's Day and, instead of telling you where to take your children/nieces/nephews to climb tanks and watch a fighter jet show, I decided to flip the script. You see, a little one can say something out-of-left-field and humorous. The same can be said for adults who sometimes give damnedest responses, comments or excuses despite their years of wisdom. Here are a few examples of when adults say the darnedest things, Thailand edition.
Shinawatras tout new DNA venture at Vegas expo
Reuters, Published on 09/01/2020
» They are both former prime ministers and officially Thailand's most-wanted siblings, but in exile abroad, ousted Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister Yingluck have turned to the more modest task of promoting a DNA nutrition app at a convention in Las Vegas.
Long time coming
News, Postbag, Published on 07/01/2020
» I agree with Khun Veera Prateepchaikul in "Is it really time to seize the power?" (Opinion, Jan 6) that given the forces arrayed against it, it is unlikely the FFP will be taking over any time soon, if ever.
Prayut's pride will spell doom for the regime
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 07/01/2020
» A no confidence motion? The second and third reading of the crucial 2020 Budget Bill? Bring them on. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha wasn't kidding when he confidently declared: "Don't be bored with me yet, as I will be around for quite a while."
Ignorance isn't bliss
News, Postbag, Published on 06/01/2020
» Re: "New water storage project to tackle drought'', (BP, Jan 4).
Prayut 'not involved' in push to rid Senate of military, police chiefs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/01/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is distancing himself from a proposal to revoke a clause under the constitution that reserves six seats in the Senate for military and police top brass.
All they need is love
News, Postbag, Published on 30/12/2019
» Re: "Parliamentarians' nicknames reflect turbulent times", (Online, Dec 28).
Time to listen to the nation
News, Postbag, Published on 22/12/2019
» Re: "Is return of political violence inevitable?", (Opinion, Dec 21).
What's in a phrase?
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 22/12/2019
» I decided to take the BTS last weekend. I have an old Rabbit card which I found and took along with me.
Grateful to be here
News, Postbag, Published on 17/12/2019
» New rallies are the worst medicine for Thailand. Tourism and the economy are declining and unemployment is increasing.