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Chula sends its students back to square one
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 22/06/2013
» Chulalongkorn University is arguably Thailand's most prestigious institution of education. When students hand over their tuition fees and turn up for their first day of classes they expect a learning experience that is in line with a top-ranked Thai university.
Adults online, kids on drugs, life on the edge
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 04/05/2013
» By modern standards I live an incredibly boring life. On any given day the most exciting thing that I do is probably change the route that I drive home from work; this is because I live life on the edge.
No use in cops giving online agitators a licking
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 11/05/2013
» What do licking your own elbow and policing the internet have in common? They are both impossible. However, they are both things that certain groups of people wish they could do.
Bad language makes children die in hot cars
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 18/05/2013
» Let's say I have a bad back because I slouch when sitting at my desk. Should I: a) buy a fancy gadget to massage my back, or b) start sitting properly?
With a dark lantern, Guy Fawkes lights an online frenzy
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 01/06/2013
» Remember, remember, the 27th of May, the internet, Guy Fawkes and Thaksin Shinawatra.
Let's stop laughing at the misfortune of others
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 08/06/2013
» The term politically correct has no Thai translation, which is not surprising seeing as Thai politics is so far from being correct it had to go and live in Dubai.
The peculiar case of the non-existent birthday
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 12/01/2013
» If you have lived in Thailand for any length of time you will know that matters of bureaucracy can often be more complex than String Theory.
Double click for some instant gratification
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 03/11/2012
» Recently, I have been trying to teach my young daughter about actions and consequences. Stuff like if you throw your toys around they break, or if you draw all over daddy's things he'll throw all your toys away and make you play with empty tin cans for the rest of your childhood.
This futsal farce goes beyond just a game
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 10/11/2012
» It's not our fault, we're not to blame, the regulations are unreasonable, we will sue for damages!
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.