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Undisciplined taxi drivers
Life, Sithikorn Wongwudthianun, Published on 24/09/2015
» My previous article, about the metro-bus, described serious yet funny experiences which make our government's first-car policy very tempting. The lack of standards or quality of service counted for nothing as commuters seemed content, as if there's nothing wrong in the way the buses operate.
Safety first, safety last
Life, Sithikorn Wongwudthianun, Published on 27/09/2015
» In Bangkok, it might be better to drive a car and get stuck in a traffic jam rather than take public transport. I decided not to drive because of our notorious and incurable congestion (regardless of who's the governor). Consequently, I have always relied on buses, taxis, subway and skytrains _ every day.
It's mall about the Benjamins
Life, Sithikorn Wongwudthianun, Published on 22/10/2014
» Perhaps we are living in a city that craves giant shopping centres more than anything else, say a museum or a park.
Copyright and what's right
Life, Sithikorn Wongwudthianun, Published on 11/12/2013
» Everyone knows downloading pirated software, films or music is illegal. Still, there are hundreds of websites and tons of files just a click away. In Bangkok, some streets and shopping malls are full of vendors selling illegal DVDs. They are so well-known in fact that you can even use Google to find their exact locations.
Yes, I am a Sone
Life, Sithikorn Wongwudthianun, Published on 07/09/2012
» Have you ever heard of a concert where tickets were sold out in 20 minutes? Not only that, the most expensive tickets were gone in the first five. This incredible feat occurred in Thailand and it was set by a K-pop girl group called Girls' Generation, who will be in town to wow their Thai fans on Sunday evening.
See more by going solo
Life, Sithikorn Wongwudthianun, Published on 08/05/2012
» 'What tour package should I get for Hong Kong?" a colleague of mine asked. This question made me wonder, why didn't he travel by himself? Yes, going with a tour group is more convenient, safer and less of a hassle with the language, but I urged him to reconsider.
When Harry Met Sally
Life, Sithikorn Wongwudthianun, Published on 13/03/2012
» The movie When Harry Met Sally told an 11-year-long love story, I can top that with an on-going 17-year relationship and it goes as follows.