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Horror stories for those with short attention spans
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/10/2019
» Halloween is rearing its scary head. To celebrate the unholy night and help you get into a spooky mood, I've compiled 13 two-sentence Thai horror stories for your entertainment and horror. Why 13? Because it's Halloween. Read them during the witching hour, if you dare. Some require knowledge of Thai culture. g
Party at your own peril
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/10/2019
» Halloween is creeping up on us! And if you’re looking to have a spooky good time, here’s our pick of Halloweenthemed parties you can attend at your own peril in chronology order. Muah ha ha ha.
Luncheon on the 76th Floor
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/10/2019
» Making waves as Thailand's highest restaurant and bar with its dinner service since July, Mahanakhon Bangkok Skybar is now ready for lunch, offering a two or three-course menu. At the starting price of B850, you can choose either a starter-and-main combo or a main-and-dessert combo. Or go all out with a three-course menu for B1,200. Regardless of how you choose to lunch, your choice of coffee or tea, the classy and eclectic decor and the breathtaking view from the 76th floor are included with the price.
Halloween picks
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/10/2019
» “The midnight hour is close at hand” and we’re here to make sure you know where you can get some Halloween treats and drinks to get into the spooky spirit. Get your costume and your bellies ready for some Halloween goodness.
Outdated Views On Gender Need Updating
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/09/2019
» Despite Thailand's reputation as a country with a high number of female CEOs, now and again I'm reminded that there's still more work to be done to fix the outdated view on genders and the roles of women in Thailand. Here are some examples that would have feminists and SJW triggered.
What If?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/10/2019
» What if the government decides to allocate budgets for weaponry and freebies and spend them on other causes? Let's entertain that thought. Shall we?
The other three Rs
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/10/2019
» Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa is a piece of tropical paradise truly realised. With its spacious villas, beach-side location, private and untouched beach, several F&B outlets, a spa, lush surroundings and various on-site activities, it has all the ingredients to make you want for nothing during your stay here.
For the (curious) records
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/09/2019
» It seems like not a month goes by without Thailand being recognised on a global scale. Recently, Bangkok beat Paris and London as the most visited city in the world for 2018, for the fourth consecutive year, according to a MasterCard ranking. Thailand's capital hosted 22 million overnight travellers. In the midst of the flattering and not-so-flattering world titles Thailand has received, you may not be aware of the times we receive recognition for rather peculiar feats. If your curiosity is piqued, allow me to present the strange/cool world records in the Land of Smiles.
Checklist: Are You a Good Politician?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/08/2019
» □ Yes. But I didn't berate them or try to flex my muscles. I naturally speak loudly.
Thailand's Miseducation
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/09/2019
» The conventional notion is that you can rely on textbooks as your source of basic knowledge on a subject matter that you're interested in, but that it isn't always the case in Thailand. You see, some Thai books or educational materials don't seem to care much about being factually correct and, sometimes, politically correct, too. Here are some recent examples for your miseducation.