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Blurred vision over 'Evil Man from Krabi'
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 17/11/2012
» If you have ever wondered why there are so many Top Charoen opticians on Thailand's high streets, I may have the answer for you. It's because Thais suffer from a genetic trait that leaves us extremely short-sighted.
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Sexism, fame and politics boil a noxious brew
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 01/12/2012
» Why do people decide to enter into the world of politics? What is it that makes someone want to devote themselves to a life in the public eye as a politician?
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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.
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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.
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Why even incompetents have job security
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 01/09/2012
» Thailand is certainly not the best place in the world to make a living. The country's average monthly wage of 15,340 baht sits well below the global average of 46,440 baht. Even when we factor in the relatively cheap cost of living and other benefits of living in Thailand, 15,340 baht is still peanuts.
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Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 22/09/2012
» This week The People seem to be very upset with parliament president Somsak Kiatsuranont. I say this week, because Thailand's scandals change like clockwork, rotating on a seven-day schedule. Actually, come to think about it, I think Mr Somsak already had his turn back in July when audio clips emerged suggesting that he had allowed parliament to become the tool of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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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.
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Football mess truly an own goal for Thai TV
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 09/06/2012
» Do I pay 2,155 baht a month to my cable provider?
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The illusion of progress is still our top priority
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 16/06/2012
» A priority is, as most people know, the most important task at hand at any given moment. I learnt that fact when I was four and needed the toilet and wanted to play football both at the same time. Of course I made the wrong choice about where my priorities lay and ended up being too wet to play football.
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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.
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