• THAILAND

  The things that I'm certain will happen in 2012, Even though I'm sure they won't happen

  Spectrum, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 01/01/2012

  » The top stories, the bombastic personalities and the tragic events _ the news is a dish of vibrant tastes. You know them. You lived through them. News that made you laugh, columns that made you cry; stories that had you foaming at the mouth, developments that left your stomach churning.

• OPINION

  Witch hunt for red Joss Stick

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 08/01/2012

  » Hate mail and threats are the least of her worries. Being shunned by society that has forced a young girl to become persona non grata should be considered cruel and unusual punishment She had to change her name. She was turned away from three universities despite passing the entrance exams. She's hounded by the press and society. It has been more than three years, and the witch hunt continues.

• THAILAND

  Taxi drivers stuck in reverse

  Spectrum, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 15/01/2012

  » Earlier this month, the government reached a compromise to increase the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by just 50 satang per kilogramme starting tomorrow. In a concession to angry transport operators, Deputy Prime Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong dropped the original plan to increase the price of CNG _ more commonly known known as NGV (natural gas for vehicles) _ at the rate of 50 satang a month for 12 months until it reached 14.50 baht a kilogramme. Mr Kittiratt has promised further consultation with the transport sector in the next few weeks before deciding whether there will be further CNG price hikes.

• OPINION

  Trust no One

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 22/01/2012

  » Some have expressed incredulity that Thailand could possibly be a target for international terrorists. But why should anyone be incredulous? Are we not standing at the gateway of the Golden Triangle, renowned for its drug trade? Have we forgotten a Russian arms dealer named Viktor Bout? Are we not familiar with the presence of international organised crime gangs in cities like Bangkok and Pattaya? Most anyone can come and go, or come and stay with visa runs.

• THAILAND

  'Joss Stick' Stands alone, Defiant and Unapologetic

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 29/01/2012

  » Abhinya Sawatvarakorn trusts in democracy, but she can't say the same for the legal system and the political traditions of her country. But her fate may be decided by the very legal system she distrusts, a system she believes is influenced by politics.

• OPINION

  All men are not created equal

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 29/01/2012

  » If a referendum were to be held on the lese majeste law _ Article 112 of the Criminal Code _ the overwhelming majority of people would be in favour of it. They would say there is no need for an amendment, and that it definitely should not be abolished. I have no proof for this claim; it is merely an opinion, though I would like to see it put to the test just for fun.

• OPINION

  Will there be blood?

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 05/02/2012

  » In 2012, the question most often put to me is not "Voranai, how are you?" Or, "Hey there, may I have your pin number?" Nope, it's "Will there be violence?" I'm not clairvoyant but I do know that fate is inexorable, so let's consider this.

• OPINION

  Hard ball hovers

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 12/02/2012

  » There's democracy and then there's Thai-style democracy. The former involves, at least in theory, human rights, freedom, equality and the rule of law. The latter means we like all that wonderful stuff well enough, but there are more important matters that define who we are.

• OPINION

  Great game hits town

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 19/02/2012

  » When three men _ who happened to be Iranians who like Thai women (doesn't everyone?) and who aren't very good around bombs _ set off three explosions in Bangkok, it was not just an isolated incident.

• OPINION

  Values face off

  News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 26/02/2012

  » If you experience sexual urges, what should you do? A) Play soccer with your friends. B) Seek advice from your family. C) Try to sleep. D) Go out with a friend of the opposite sex. E) Invite a buddy for a movie.

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