Pornchai Sereemongkonpol
Guru section Editor
Guru section Editor
Email : pornchais@bangkokpost.co.th
Caught in the Act?
Have you ever been caught doing something you shouldn't do in your workplace?
There is such thing as a stupid question
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
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
#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
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
Covid-19 has a curious and puzzling side effect, namely flagrant discrimination against foreigners who live in Thailand.
#Let'sEndThese InOurGeneration
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
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?
I grew up hearing adults use Si Quey as a boogeyman whenever I misbehaved.
If Thai Politics Were Good...
A new round of student-led protests against the government erupted last Saturday in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. They demanded the dissolution of parliament, no harassment of government critics and amendments to the military-written Constitution, which they deem to secure premiership for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in elections last March. They gave the government two weeks to respond or else they would ramp up their protests.