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Check it out! One of the most funniest Japanese game shows I’ve ever seen! The Japs are really admirable and totally creative! Genius!

Thailand seems to be really open to homosexual people every day and this really mounts the number of those queers. Tonight, MIss Tiffany’s Universe Contest #11 was held in Chonburi, Pattaya, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. It’s been more than 10 years the country has held this kind of beauty contest. What on earth the point is?!?!?!

I was watching the contest as I just washed my hair so I couldn’t go to bed. Anyway, I heard the MC informing the objectives of the Miss Tiffany Contest; To promote the country’s famous spot - Pattaya to be an international attraction. To break the gap between straight and homosexual persons, or to say try to urge people to sincerely accept the way the queers are. The winner will be representing Thailand in the Miss International Queen 2008 which will also be taken place in Thailand.

I’m not against them or anything but for me, the 30 finalists still look maculine, well, not that much manly but they are obviously lads!

Some of the questions for them;

Q: Can homosexual people work in politics?
A: Of course as we are humans who are as valuable as others.

Q: Do you think using a gay character on TV soap opera really influence more people to become a transvestite?
A: Being a gay is not that easily passed from one person to others but it’s a subconscious in childhood. Also, please do not act like we are a fool particularly in the media.

Q: In school, if you were required to wear a boy school uniform and have your hair cut, what would you do?
A: I would absolutely abide by the school rules. Though we are gay, we are educated as well as other men.

Q: If you win the contest, who are you abruptly going to in the next morning?
A: I will go to see my parents to thank them for giving me birth and for not reprimanding me for being like this.

The photo above is the winner of Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2008…Congratulations!

During the political turmoil in Thailand, I came across a good news which was really worht spending my time on.

Today His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej delivered a valuable speech to Thailand’s Ambassador to other countries. I actually dared not translate the Royals words to English but I just wanted to share it to worldwide and let people know why he’s earned a place in everyone’s heart.

His speech was partly about a proud of being a Thai, the Thai style behaviour that make foreigners realize the Thais are unique and wise, the balance of agricultural process, creation of understanding and getting prepared for natural disasters.

Some part of the speech;

“…..We have to well behave to let people know we are Thais who are different from others….We are not weird but unique with our good thinkings……”

” You just can’t run away from any natural phenomena such as an eathquake which can happen anywhere in the world even in Thailand, you just have to get yourself prepared. I’ve been in an earthquake in Chiang Mai, I was sick at that time and had to lie down under a table which is the right way to do when an earthquake happens……Thailand is considered a lucky country as there have been not many and severe natural disasters so far…..” 

Well, for non-Thai readers - you might not find the speech really impressive (possibly because of my translation) but for the Thais - we are always well aware how priceless HM the King’s speeches are.

Long Live His Majesty The King

Finally, the Chinese rescuers have stopped their charge on rescuring Sichuan victims after the two-week mission. The last one who got rescued was a man found under a collasp building after being buried for 9 days. The death toll hits 60,000, four thousands kids lose their parents and millions Chinese become homeless.

I watched the news on TV two days ago, the rescuers discovered a man under the debris and he said he had drunk his pee and had tissue paper for 6-7 days in order to live his life. The man said he remembered reading a book which mentioned eating tissue paper and pee. Also, some other survivors ate earthworms and survived!

What kind of other dishes recommended for this kind of situtaion?

Anyway…..Rest in peace…..

Here we go again! As of May 20, 2008, Thailalnd is ranked #118 out of 140 of the least peaceful countries in the world and #9 in AEASN just ahead of Burma according to the report conducted by The Global Peace Index.

Thailand’s state of peace is rated very low thanks to the country’s severe crimes, the tendency of demonstration that might cause the violent, the respect of human rights which draw Thailand to be near bottom on Peace Index.

It’s such a paradox! The national anthem sings ‘Thais love peace’ but political contradiction and high level of crimes have been the country’s big problems for years.

Anyway, Iceland is the world’s most peaceful country, followed by the top 9 - Denmark, Norway, New Zealand, Japan, Ireland, Portugal, Finland, Luxembourg and Australia.

Before I got the first job in my life, I had never thought it would be difficult to work with foreigners. Now, I realize that I’m completely wrong. However, no one is to blame for this kind of problem and things bit by bit get better I am sure.

People from different corners of the world of course have different minds and thoughts. I’m a Thai while my boss is British who is quite open. Thai people have a unique way to express the feeling, ideas, needs etc. They are not really open as they ‘Krengjai’, the word I’ve never been able to translate to an English single term.

‘Krengjai’ is a common habit of the Thais who dare not speak out or do something since they care and are afraid it could hurt someone’s feeling. The habit makes the Thais sweet and super friendly human being and I can’t deny that I really love the way Thai people are. However, I’m now trying pretty hard not to stick with that kind of habit as I need to be more open so that I can happily work here

It’s been six months since the first day I started working, I’m really cool with everything - assignments, colleagues, my boss, the office and so on. I’m now learning not to Krengjai, but hope it won’t become my permanent habit!!

Some says it’s photophopped, it’s cute though!

Happy Thai New Year people!

Songkran, one of the world’s most amazing festival, reaches for another year and loads of fun and thoroughly wet poeple.

Songkran (13-15 April) is considered as the Thai New Year but obviously recognized as a fascinating special season worldwide. People play water by splashing water to one another, some have plasitc guns containing water, some get into a pick-up, driving along the road with many water tanks.

Both local and foreign folks plan their trip for Songkran many days ahead in order to make sure they won’t miss the chance to join such a festival. Surprisingly, Bangkok, the capital city, is usually empty on Songkran. No traffic jam, air pollution from thousand of cars on the road and a massive crowd. I assume that they leave Bangkok to other provinces as Songkran lasts for 3 days, so it’s a long holiday for the Thais who nomally go back to their hometown just to visit their family. Traditionally, the young pour water on the hands of revered elders and ask for blessing - this is what Songkran is supposed to be!

I have no idea where are the famous places in other provinces on Songkran but for Bangkok, Khao San Road absolutely rules! I’ve been there twice and I kinda hated it.

I just couldn’t walk but flowed along the crowd. The place is crazy with too many WEIRD people so no fun at all!

If you are looking for fun in Thailand, no better choice than Songkran

I have no clue at all when Thai national football team will earn a ticket to the World Cup! Every Thai has been looking for that day but tomorrow never comes.

Despite being a host, Thai boys didn’t reward loads of Thai fan with the victory against Oman in a thrilling World Cup qualifier on Wednesday evening. The visitor took the lead in just a 26^th of a second and that was the only goal in the game.  Although the Thais tried to relentlessly attack for the whole game, it was ineffective.

Thailand lost to powerhouse Japan 1-4 in the first match of World Cup qualifier in Japan and due to the defeats, Thailand plunged into the bottom of the group - together with all the Thais’ hope on getting an opportunity in showcasing in the world pitch.

There’ve been many problems going on in Thai football industry and they are the main obstructions in going to the World Cup. I believe that once all the problems have been solved, Thailand will be in the last 32 teams for the world’s most amazing sporting event - World Cup, but the question is when!!

I’ve ever mentioned that I hardly watch TV especially Thai soap operas but I couldn’t help getting addicted to one which I’ve heard was adapted from an American television comedy drama ‘Ugly Betty’.

‘Miss rag’ is funny with its plot and all the cast especially a starring actress who is not considered as a Thai super star, she’s my favourite though and I ran into her in a park on the weekend!!

‘Sirapan’ or ‘Noon’ made her film debut in 2006 in a popular Thai film ‘Best friend’ and she later starred in many TV series. She looks like a tomboy, not very girlish I mean and she’s a talented actress, these are the reasons why she’s my favourite actress.

She visited the park with her niece (I guess). She was in jeans and a white shirt which made her look very cool and I even noticed her from 500m away although she was wearing sun glasses. I got to take a few phots with her and she was so friednly that I couldn’t help telling her “I really love your series”!!!. However, I just realised that I shouldn’t have said that!!

I’m posting a photo of me and Noon. Please do not compare her to me, she’s too pretty