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We wish you a martial Christmas
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 19/12/2014
» It’s the most wonderful time of year as they say Even in this land that’s been under martial law since May. But such a bleak and depressing fact we may want to ignore When it’s more fun to rush to end-of-year sales at the store.
Apology
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 12/12/2014
» Why did Japanese punk-rock band Wat Wayhem Orchestra apologise to their Thai fans?
Blame it on the alcohol
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 12/12/2014
» You know what’s dumb? Alcohol, that’s what. This good-for-nothing fermented elixir only causes its imbibers to make embarrassing late-night calls, send incomprehensible text messages, and view every sweaty, overweight Sasquatch through boozy Ananda-coloured goggles.
Winter is coming
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 05/12/2014
» It's finally that time of year when Bangkokians can reference the infamous Game of Thrones tagline without irony. But while winter signifies doom and gloom in the fantasy show, it's more of a cause for celebration in our tropical land. Heck, we deserve it after roughly 11 months of wielding our umbrellas to dodge sunlight and raindrops. In the spirit of the breezy days, here are some unique elements that contribute to a very Bangkok winter:
The blunder games
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 28/11/2014
» It was just another day in the Capitol of Bangkok, and I was spending the morning honing my archery skills in the park like I usually do. After hours of practicing how to shoot a bow and arrow, I realised I was famished.
Japan
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 28/11/2014
» What is the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo advising Thai tourists to do when visiting Japan?
A winter of discontent?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 21/11/2014
» Maybe it’s the unusual winter breeze that’s slowly creeping its way into the country, or the half-completed holiday decorations that are starting to pop up around the city, but life seems to be unravelling as the season progresses.
The kiss heard round the BTS
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 14/11/2014
» Hello, dear readers! I'm feeling so much love today that I wanted to send out big, sloppy kisses to all of you! Joob, joob, my lovelies!
Dear police officers who were recently transferred to inactive posts,
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 07/11/2014
» How are you doing fellas? Normally I wouldn’t write to you because I figured you might be too busy doing your jobs – you know, taking bribes, looking the other way towards illegal activity, and all that good stuff.
Food
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 31/10/2014
» What weird delicacy can diners order at an eatery in the northern province of Lamphun?