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A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand
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Take care , keep well.
no worries bro.. all the best to you. me same as u. must rebuilt. but important thing is we must believe.
BTW, u in chonburi? recently my wife like the houses there. selling at 3mil baht. semi - d. was asking how is the place there?
the only thing i like about chonburi is its close to pattaya..
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Yet another satirical slice of thai mango (with junta's muzzling of media) Had a good laugh at 1st 2 lines, and also how the press fixed the authorities awhile back :p
Happy days are here, the news says so
Bangkok Post Published: 22/07/2014 at 12:42 AM
Minor model Ubonwan “Amy Maxim” Sirikittirat has successfully gone through breast augmentation surgery. Each of her boobs is now twice the size of a baby’s head.
Veteran actress Jamie Bouher insisted she was taking all the necessary precautions when crossing her legs at a showbiz function. She never intended to provide photographers with a Sharon Stone Basic Instinct moment.
Happy times are obviously not the most fertile period for editorial inspiration.
Lest you haven’t noticed, the “war” has ended. We have lived in peace, with happiness returned, for exactly two months today.
All is good and well. There is martial law and there is order. There are horrendous crimes and scandals here and there but there always are. Since there is not much that I can delve into, dissect and examine at present, I looked to my extensive book and magazine collection for ideas.
One item caught my eye. It is a story about the life and work of the late former prime minister MR Kukrit Pramoj. The article made me think it’s a fitting time to take a trip down memory lane.
MR Kukrit was the only PM who also owned a newspaper business. The Oxford graduate set up Siam Rath in 1950 with the aim of producing an independent, serious newspaper that operates with the same standards as western journalism. MR Kukrit wanted it to be thought-provoking, informative and encourage people to understand democracy.
“This is aimed to be an honest newspaper that favours no-one. Truth will be held supreme. The newspaper will provide a mature voice both in terms of news presentation and opinions. It will retain optimism, laced with humour from time to time. It will carry no vested interest to benefit or punish any parties or individuals,” MR Kukrit was quoted as saying.
Siam Rath, which is the oldest Thai-language newspaper still in publication, carries a Pali motto which translates as: “Praise those who are praiseworthy. Criticise those who deserve criticism.”
One noteworthy anecdote from the newspaper’s history is its content after a declaration of martial law and strict media censorship by then prime minister Field Marshal Phibulsonggram in 1951.
The strict controls came after a failed attempt by navy officers to seize power by kidnapping the PM in what has become known as the Manhattan Rebellion.
At the time, every newspaper had to send their pages to the authorities for approval before they could be printed.
MR Kukrit, who was pushing for an independent press that could stand up against dictatorship, was very upset with the order. He ceased writing columns and stopped the extremely popular novel Si Phaendin being serialised in the paper.
During the period, news stories printed in Siam Rath included the number of palm trees behind its printing press and how many windows there were at a Defence Ministry building. It also revealed how many cumulonimbus clouds floated by Bangkok on a particular day and how Thai geckos sound different to their western and Hainanese relatives.
The most memorable news from that era was the front-page story on July 10, 1951. The headline said: “The sun in Hua Hin rises on a different side from the one in Si Racha.” The sub-head said: “Two suns suspected. The world is confirmed round.”
The news story explained that during a trip, the editor had observed that the sun rose from behind a mountain in Si Racha and set into the sea, while in Hua Hin the sun rose from the sea and set on the mountain.
The journalistic adventure at Siam Rath went on for two months. The newspaper returned to its normal news agenda when the government revoked the censorship order one month after it had been imposed and lifted martial law another month later.
Back to the present day, we Thais can look forward to having happiness further rebooted over the weekend. To show the world that we are back in business, the tourism authority is organising a massive Thailand Happiness festival across the Ratchaprasong area on Friday and Saturday.
The biggest and most spectacular back-to-normal party Thailand has ever seen will run until midnight on both days. Also, the fortune teller Warin Buawiratlert has said he had a vision telling him that junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha will become the next prime minister. According to the seer, the army chief will run the country for two or three years.
All is well. Happiness has returned.
Atiya Achakulwisut is Contributing Editor, Bangkok Post.
Happy days are here, the news says so
Bangkok Post Published: 22/07/2014 at 12:42 AM
Minor model Ubonwan “Amy Maxim” Sirikittirat has successfully gone through breast augmentation surgery. Each of her boobs is now twice the size of a baby’s head.
Veteran actress Jamie Bouher insisted she was taking all the necessary precautions when crossing her legs at a showbiz function. She never intended to provide photographers with a Sharon Stone Basic Instinct moment.
Happy times are obviously not the most fertile period for editorial inspiration.
Lest you haven’t noticed, the “war” has ended. We have lived in peace, with happiness returned, for exactly two months today.
All is good and well. There is martial law and there is order. There are horrendous crimes and scandals here and there but there always are. Since there is not much that I can delve into, dissect and examine at present, I looked to my extensive book and magazine collection for ideas.
One item caught my eye. It is a story about the life and work of the late former prime minister MR Kukrit Pramoj. The article made me think it’s a fitting time to take a trip down memory lane.
MR Kukrit was the only PM who also owned a newspaper business. The Oxford graduate set up Siam Rath in 1950 with the aim of producing an independent, serious newspaper that operates with the same standards as western journalism. MR Kukrit wanted it to be thought-provoking, informative and encourage people to understand democracy.
“This is aimed to be an honest newspaper that favours no-one. Truth will be held supreme. The newspaper will provide a mature voice both in terms of news presentation and opinions. It will retain optimism, laced with humour from time to time. It will carry no vested interest to benefit or punish any parties or individuals,” MR Kukrit was quoted as saying.
Siam Rath, which is the oldest Thai-language newspaper still in publication, carries a Pali motto which translates as: “Praise those who are praiseworthy. Criticise those who deserve criticism.”
One noteworthy anecdote from the newspaper’s history is its content after a declaration of martial law and strict media censorship by then prime minister Field Marshal Phibulsonggram in 1951.
The strict controls came after a failed attempt by navy officers to seize power by kidnapping the PM in what has become known as the Manhattan Rebellion.
At the time, every newspaper had to send their pages to the authorities for approval before they could be printed.
MR Kukrit, who was pushing for an independent press that could stand up against dictatorship, was very upset with the order. He ceased writing columns and stopped the extremely popular novel Si Phaendin being serialised in the paper.
During the period, news stories printed in Siam Rath included the number of palm trees behind its printing press and how many windows there were at a Defence Ministry building. It also revealed how many cumulonimbus clouds floated by Bangkok on a particular day and how Thai geckos sound different to their western and Hainanese relatives.
The most memorable news from that era was the front-page story on July 10, 1951. The headline said: “The sun in Hua Hin rises on a different side from the one in Si Racha.” The sub-head said: “Two suns suspected. The world is confirmed round.”
The news story explained that during a trip, the editor had observed that the sun rose from behind a mountain in Si Racha and set into the sea, while in Hua Hin the sun rose from the sea and set on the mountain.
The journalistic adventure at Siam Rath went on for two months. The newspaper returned to its normal news agenda when the government revoked the censorship order one month after it had been imposed and lifted martial law another month later.
Back to the present day, we Thais can look forward to having happiness further rebooted over the weekend. To show the world that we are back in business, the tourism authority is organising a massive Thailand Happiness festival across the Ratchaprasong area on Friday and Saturday.
The biggest and most spectacular back-to-normal party Thailand has ever seen will run until midnight on both days. Also, the fortune teller Warin Buawiratlert has said he had a vision telling him that junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha will become the next prime minister. According to the seer, the army chief will run the country for two or three years.
All is well. Happiness has returned.
Atiya Achakulwisut is Contributing Editor, Bangkok Post.
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Very resourceful. Oh my goodness, what big knockers (silicone).
:*:Take care Bro, it's been nice to get to know you in person. Hope you can recover soon soon!
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Celebrating Jakowi's win!!!!! General versus kampong boy. Cheers to Jakowi.
Blend of Sangiovese with cabsav from Rubicone in the San Marino area
Scallop salad
Foie gras with caramalizdled banana and bacon
Giant mussels in white wine cream sauce
Blend of Sangiovese with cabsav from Rubicone in the San Marino area
Scallop salad
Foie gras with caramalizdled banana and bacon
Giant mussels in white wine cream sauce
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Yet prolonged delay of 4G rollout is a opportunity cost $4bn
4G delay could cause loss of $4bn
Bangkok Post Published: 22/07/2014 at 04:54 AM
Analysts are warning that Thailand should brace for a huge opportunity loss in terms of productivity and the economy after the National Committee for Peace and Order (NCPO) suspended fourth-generation (4G) spectrum auctions for one year.
But academics and industry experts believe the delay will allow the telecommunications industry to reform impractical laws and regulations to ensure transparency of the auctions for sustainable industrial development.
Handset and network equipment manufacturers and mobile operators believe the suspension will promote the readiness of the 4G mobile market and lower 4G handset prices.
Experts agree: NBTC 'needs urgent reform'. The suspension will cause a potential opportunity loss of up to US$1 billion (31.9 billion baht) from 4G network investment and an additional $3 billion from a loss of productivity, said Marc Einstein, an industry principal in digital media and mobile operations at California-based research firm Frost & Sullivan.
He said the delay would clearly hurt Advanced Info Service Plc the most, as the company has the least amount of bandwidth but the largest number of subscribers.
The delay will make it harder for operators to handle increasing mobile data traffic and slow down development of local digital applications and content, Mr Einstein added.
Teera Kanokkanjanarat, a senior industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan Thailand, said 4G technology could significantly encourage local telecom growth, boosted by high-speed data usage.
Thailand is one of the most vibrant countries in adoption of social media and mobile technology. In last year's fourth quarter, the number of Facebook users in Thailand grew by 33% quarter-on-quarter. Line, one of the world’s most popular mobile chat apps, has a solid user base in Thailand with 22 million active users, behind only Japan.
The faster the mobile network, the more data is being consumed, Mr Teera said. Neeranuch Kanokvilairat, senior market analyst of IDC (Thailand), said the 4G auctions could certainly stimulate large investment in the country's economy. The delay means mobile operators will lose an opportunity for data revenue.
Software Park Thailand director Chalermpol Tuchinda said the delay was likely to have a severe effect on mobile game and video streaming markets, as both services required high-speed service.
4G delay could cause loss of $4bn
Bangkok Post Published: 22/07/2014 at 04:54 AM
Analysts are warning that Thailand should brace for a huge opportunity loss in terms of productivity and the economy after the National Committee for Peace and Order (NCPO) suspended fourth-generation (4G) spectrum auctions for one year.
But academics and industry experts believe the delay will allow the telecommunications industry to reform impractical laws and regulations to ensure transparency of the auctions for sustainable industrial development.
Handset and network equipment manufacturers and mobile operators believe the suspension will promote the readiness of the 4G mobile market and lower 4G handset prices.
Experts agree: NBTC 'needs urgent reform'. The suspension will cause a potential opportunity loss of up to US$1 billion (31.9 billion baht) from 4G network investment and an additional $3 billion from a loss of productivity, said Marc Einstein, an industry principal in digital media and mobile operations at California-based research firm Frost & Sullivan.
He said the delay would clearly hurt Advanced Info Service Plc the most, as the company has the least amount of bandwidth but the largest number of subscribers.
The delay will make it harder for operators to handle increasing mobile data traffic and slow down development of local digital applications and content, Mr Einstein added.
Teera Kanokkanjanarat, a senior industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan Thailand, said 4G technology could significantly encourage local telecom growth, boosted by high-speed data usage.
Thailand is one of the most vibrant countries in adoption of social media and mobile technology. In last year's fourth quarter, the number of Facebook users in Thailand grew by 33% quarter-on-quarter. Line, one of the world’s most popular mobile chat apps, has a solid user base in Thailand with 22 million active users, behind only Japan.
The faster the mobile network, the more data is being consumed, Mr Teera said. Neeranuch Kanokvilairat, senior market analyst of IDC (Thailand), said the 4G auctions could certainly stimulate large investment in the country's economy. The delay means mobile operators will lose an opportunity for data revenue.
Software Park Thailand director Chalermpol Tuchinda said the delay was likely to have a severe effect on mobile game and video streaming markets, as both services required high-speed service.
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Rumours are that a military coup is imminent.
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Coup-upon-coup? And throw out "new" charter into Chao Praya after yesterday's royal audience and assent?:p
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Please do t stir now can? After today can? Later have appointment at Ratchada.
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No intention to screw up your quality time over at (neon lights) Ratchada. Only in jest with Roti's reply to forummer's post on LOS needing overhaul
:p
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