This week you will mainly die from... embarrassment caused by discoveries of dark secrets from your past. No, (for once) we’re not talking about our former prime minister, current PM or anyone whose last name rhymes with “Poobamrung”—though god knows we could. (read more...)

With the recent ban on the sale of Grand Theft Auto (just wondering: does that include the Pantip Plaza version? Because that would be declaring illegal the sale of something that’s already illegal), Thailand’s gaming generation is desperately in need of an alternative. (read more...)

With the Olympics finally underway, our thoughts are with our near neighbors in China. Like everyone else, we’re fascinated with their efforts to present their “right” side to the watching world by putting the residents of blue-sky Beijing through some intensive etiquette training. (read more...)

1. Why did Noppadon Pattama resign from his position as

Interior minister?

a. He couldn’t fi nd Thailand on a map.
b. The job Thaksin hired him for was done.
c. He doesn’t speak Cambodian.
d. He got only 278 confi dence votes whereas his buddies got 279. (read more...)

Imagine living in a world with only BBC, TV Cinq, Thai channels and Star Movies. A world pretty much cut off from the real world. Well, here’s the shocker: that’s the world many people live in. Some people don’t even have Star Movies, which is a shame, because The Hills Have Eyes 2 is a classic. (read more...)

“When the dust settles, I’m sure the truth will appear. Time will show that we did the right thing to protect Thai territory and the country,”our recently retired ex-Foreign Minister says. Obviously, he knows something we don’t. Cambodia’s secret Weapons of Mass Destruction program, perhaps. (read more...)

Good morning, class!

(Chorus of voices): Good mor-ning, tea-cher! (read more...)

Here’s another chance for you to test your knowledge of current events. Pencils ready? (read more...)

He’s still the poster-boy for marketing and public relations, but Mingkwan Saengsuwan’s reputation is not what it once was. In his line of work, past deeds will only get you so far; memories are short, and every year there is a new crop of MBA grads who couldn’t care less that Toyota Thailand rose to prominence during Mingkwan’s time there. (read more...)

Dear Loong Samak,

Hi!!!  Do u remember me?  Im Daeng, 8!  How is yor life as pry ministur?  I think u r halfing a lot of fun.  Is it alrite if I call u "Uncle"?  Sum peepel call u "jamook chompoo."  And sum peepel call u "baak maa."  So it make me confus.  (read more...)