Showing 91 - 100 of 201
Don't let it rain on your parade
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/10/2020
» You may be reading this while staying indoors as the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain in a few areas of Bangkok and adjoining provinces until Monday. If the downpour gets you down (on top of pretty much everything in your newsfeed lately), I'm here to lift up your spirits by looking at the light side of heavy rain in Thailand.
Caught in the Act?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/09/2020
» Have you ever been caught doing something you shouldn't do in your workplace?
There is such thing as a stupid question
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/09/2020
» They say there is no such thing as a stupid question. Idiomatically speaking, this adage may be true but, for Thai textbooks, there may be some, in a literal sense.
Superstitious fad
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/09/2020
» Remember the look thep (child god) dolls back in 2016? Forget about them because there's a new kid many Thais are worshipping.
If Thai politics were good... part 2
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/09/2020
» #IfThaiPoliticsWereGood returned as a trending hashtag on Twitter earlier this week. The heavy rain may help give it a boost as people have taken to it to air grievances about the status quo, paint an ideal picture of Thailand and even made light of Thai politics. Here are a few memorable ones for your entertainment (and commiseration).
Baht Better Spent
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/08/2020
» On Monday, the Royal Thai Navy defended its controversial purchase of two Chinese submarines at a humungous price tag of B22.5 billion (that's 11-digits, if you're wondering). The purchase incited online backlash for its inopportune timing, given the severe impact of Covid-19 on the economy. Not to mention, speculation of good ole corruption synonymous with a procurement project.
Discrimination, Locally Spread
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/08/2020
» Covid-19 has a curious and puzzling side effect, namely flagrant discrimination against foreigners who live in Thailand.
#Let'sEndThese InOurGeneration
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/08/2020
» Inspired by the most known hashtag accompanying the ongoing student-led protests against the government of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, let's think of other things that should be ended in our generation, besides the cycle of coup d'etat and dictatorship.
#ProtestIdeas
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 31/07/2020
» Accompanying the student-led protests against the government that continue to spread in many provinces, are new hashtags. #ไอเดียออกม๊อบ (unofficially translates to #IdeasForMob) is the latest one that has caught my eyes. Thai twitter users use the hashtag to come up with ways to make the protest more fun and interesting. Leave it to Thais to find lighter sides of things. Here are a few examples. g
Will Si Quey rest?
Life, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/07/2020
» I grew up hearing adults use Si Quey as a boogeyman whenever I misbehaved.