Fines For Making Calls In Cinemas?

The Philippines is proposing a law fining cinema patrons who talk on their mobile phones. What do you think? Miaow Pik Maneet Hi-So Marketing Director, Major Cineplex Thai Film Director “I’m catching Les Mis at Emporium tonight at 8 pm. Call me then and I’ll tell you what I think.” “It’s not enough. We are pushing for a new law fining patrons who don’t... 

Guards Asked to Clear Out for Royal Supporters?

HM the King asked the Royal Guards to move off Royal Plaza so more well-wishers could attend his birthday audience. What do you think? Udomrat Nid Vorawan Khunying Well-wisher PAD Member “Once again, His Majesty has show us what’s most important: maximizing the numbers of people prostrating before a man waving from a balcony.” “I’m just glad the 29th Cavalary will... 

U.S. Re-elects Barack Obama?

The United States re-elected Barack Obama. How does this affect Thailand? What do you think? Udomrat Kristie Kenney Vorawan Khunying US Ambassador PAD Member “Thais will continue to embrace dark- skinned people, as they have for the last four years.” “Thai-US relations will continue to be super fun!!! Hooray!!! #waterskiingrocks” “I can’t judge any US president until... 

Refusing To Stand For King’s Anthem?

Thai courts have ruled that refusing to stand for the King’s anthem in cinemas is not a crime. What do you think? Priewpan Udomrat Note Police Chief Khunying Cinema Patron “Please note that reporting this verdict is still punishable by 5-15 years in prison.” “Luckily it’s still also not a crime to beat the non-stander within an inch of his life.” “Can the... 

Breast Painter?

A recent contestant on “Thailand’s Got Talent” shocked judges and the Culture Minister by painting with her breasts. What do you think? Fritzl Maneerat Chaiwat Sex Tourist History Professor Tourism Authority “You call that talent? She didn’t even shoot darts with her vagina.” “Bare-breasted women are common in Thai history, which I guess explains why the...