THONGLOR – Bangkok’s elite automobile enthusiasts blasted the city’s insufficient supercar facilities, demanding an immediate increase in locations to park and display their immensely expensive cars. “I paid almost Bt30,000,000 for my Ferrari 458 Italia and I have hardly anywhere to show it off,” lamented Prakit “Jake” Limkulyoon, the son of a powerful hotel-owning family. “What’s... 

BANGKOK – Facing the very real possibility of an energy crisis during April’s hot season, the government has initiated a preventive measure by mandating that public air-conditioned spaces no longer be chilled to sub-zero temperatures. “We must all make sacrifices for the common good, even if it means changing our way of life,” said Energy Minister Pongsak Ruktapongpisal yesterday. “I know... 

PATTANI – In an attempt to counter the massive exodus of teachers from the troubled Deep South region of Thailand, the government announced a new TV reality show that would award a grand prize of Bt10 million to one lucky southern teacher who survives 2013. “Survivor: Education!” will be a co-production of Grammy Entertainment and Channel 3, and will feature as contestants all remaining teachers... 

BANGKOK – The long-sought reform of the Burmese government resulted in a short-lived celebration for American NGO worker Catherine Logan-Myers, whose nanny Mya Thida departed abruptly for new opportunities in her home country at the end of last month. Logan-Myers, who works as a transport liaison for non-governmental organization Light Of Literacy, which provides low-cost LED reading lights for children... 

UDON THANI – Long-time Thailand resident and prolific letter writer Bill Arnold expressed shock and dismay yesterday that his prodigious efforts to inform the world about his brilliant and infallible opinions failed to sway the US presidential election. “I don’t understand it,” said Arnold, a 66-year-old small business owner. “I must have sent in over 200 letters to the Bangkok Post and The...