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Superlative moments from the censure debate
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/02/2020
» At the time of writing, we were in the thick of the censure debate against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five Cabinet ministers. It was scheduled to end yesterday at 7pm so, by the time you're reading this, you may be reeling in mixed emotions.
Predictions for 2020
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/01/2020
» We're less than 72 hours into 2020 and I would like to help you, dear readers, ease back into your routines. Here are a few of my somewhat educated guesstimates of what this year has in store for us.
The lighter side of politics
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 31/05/2019
» If the first two sessions of Parliament leave you anxious and disappointed, you're not alone. But, brace yourself as, given the track record, we'll be getting more memorable moments (and memes) from the upcoming sessions. And, as I'm sure you have had your fill of serious analysis and reports about the future of Thai politics (or lack thereof it), allow me to bring you lighter moments to brighten up the mood. g
Crossword Puzzle: Thai PM Candidates Edition
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/02/2019
» As the March 24 election nears, the number of opinion polls have increased. On Sunday, one poll in particular caught my eyes. Super Poll announced the result of a survey, which I unofficially translate to "The Public’s Concern During Election Season". What made this poll stand out is that when they asked people about their specs for PM candidates, they use cryptic descriptions such as "Man in his 50s. Former leader of this country with high position" and "Man in his 40s. Former exec. A political activist." Instead of simply using their actual names like other polls? They did that to avoid violating any election rules, perhaps.
Let's Judge Candidates by Their Posters
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/02/2019
» They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover but I say, “Let’s judge candidates in the upcoming elections by their posters”. Their posters are their opportunity to make first impressions with the public and you can’t avoid them on our already hard-to-navigate sidewalks, anyway. Here are some of the most memorable posters in the upcoming election that I spotted on the street and online.
Answering Uncle Tu's Questions (Again)
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/11/2017
» Recently, our dear leader Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha posed six new questions regarding new political parties, which critics have deemed as a way for his regime to pursue its own political interests.
Keeping up with Thai hashtags
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/11/2016
» The social media sphere has been a breeding ground for new Thai words, phrases or hashtags that are used in posts, shared content and news stories. They spread so quickly I doubt the Royal Society of Thailand is able to keep up. For the sake of edutainment for all the immediate learners of the Thai language, as well as my fellow Thais out there, here are eight popular online phrases of recent times. Just in case, you know, you want to be down with the kids.
Would you like a hug?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/10/2016
» A picture of a smiling young woman apparently offering free hugs to the King's mourners with a placard that said "Free hugs because our Father would have wanted us to 'love each other'" sparked some online drama earlier this week.
Thai Education 4.0
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/09/2016
» Pictures of Thai university students dressing up as Adolf Hitler and China's Red Guards were circulated online earlier this week. Apparently, they mimicked these historical figures lightheartedly while doing a Nazi salute during their faculty's activity.