Dear all, after over 10 years of political commentaries, from the Bangkok Post to Thisrupt. After getting hosed by water cannon and coughing up tear gas, I have come to the realization that nothing changes in Thailand. In fact, things are becoming worse. Therefore, I’ve decided to enter politics, withContinue Reading
————Uncle Tu loves the institution. Uncle Tu doesn’t corrupt. Therefore, Uncle Tu is a good person. There are a variety of reasons why people vote for and support a leader. Loving the institution is wonderful because love is beautiful. But it’s also a personal matter that should not be politicized.Continue Reading
From a less effective vaccine to a questionable Antigen Test Kit (ATK): Galactic incompetence? Shameless hanky panky? Both? These are questions, not an indictment, because other than the penchant for spraying rubber bullets, the government also has a penchant for filing charges against news that doesn’t make them happy. Here’sContinue Reading
“Doctors who have been working for one and a half years can’t get Pfizer. Soldiers that have just recently opened a field hospital already have Pfizer. What criteria do you use here?” – A volunteer frontline worker asked Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in a meeting at the Health Ministry yesterday.Continue Reading
Thai singer Hunz Issariya posted a photo with his girlfriend in New York Times Square, each showing a vaccine certificate. He wrote: “I pay taxes. But there aren’t enough good vaccines in the entire country [Thailand] for the demand of the people. At the same time, here [USA], there areContinue Reading
With General Prayut Chan-o-cha in quarantine, Doctor Yong Poovorawan has assumed the responsibility of saying things to make social media go nuts. Regarding the mixing of Sinovac and AstraZeneca, which WHO doesn’t recommend due to possible danger of side effects and the lack of scientific support, Doctor Yong said: “OfContinue Reading
The tragic fire at Ming Dhi Chemical’s factory on 5 July (3am) in Soi Kingkaew, Samut Prakan Province, proves Thailand’s failure past, present, and likely future. PAST The factory was set up in 1989, producing foam and plastic in an area surrounded by other factories and not much else. ConstructionContinue Reading
Doctoring is a noble profession, as is soldiering. In fact, street sweeping, garbage collecting, advertising, engineering, teaching, and yes, even politicking are all noble professions. Of course, every profession is noble, but only if one performs one’s duty with integrity. It’s not what you do, but how you do it.Continue Reading
Some governments vaccinate the people indiscriminately. No matter the race, creed, breed, or citizenship, if the person is within their national borders, they are treated equally in the vaccination drive against COVID-19. In some countries, like the United States, they even vaccinate tourists. Some vaccination strategies are straightforward. For example,Continue Reading
