Category Archives: Thailand

Thailand’s Monkey Police

It looks like monkey’s want equal time with dogs. Santisuk was recruited by a Thai police officer. He is used for public relations to keep people calm during traffic inspections. So far, he is the only monkey in Thailand’s police force, … Continue reading

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Thailand Introduces Penis Measuring Device To Combat HIV Spread

In an effort to combat the spread of HIV, Thailand’s Public Health Ministry wants condom users to wear the right size. “Larger size condoms can slip off or deaden the pleasure during sex, while smaller ones will cause discomfort to … Continue reading

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Australian Man Jailed For “Insulting” Thai Monarchy

Democracies are supposed to be places where debate and criticism flow freely. As we often see, authoritarian rulers pretend to hold democratic principles but freely imprison and harass those who criticize them. Thailand is a struggling democracy, often confronted with … Continue reading

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Thai Police Wear Smiley Faces

Thailand has a reputation as a land of smiles, but this might be going a bit too far. Thailand’s police are wearing goofy, smiley faces. It was not an easy year for Thailand. Governments came and went. Protesters overtook Bangkok’s … Continue reading

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Thai Airways To Sue Airport Protesters?

Governments have tried many ways to stop protests, but Thai Airways may have found a surefire solution. Protests, organized by the opposition party, occupied and disrupted Bangkok’s two airports for eight days. The airline is not taking it quietly. The … Continue reading

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Ambassador Calls Thailand “Showcase” Of Democracy As Country Endures Protests And Electoral Fraud

Thailand has been rocked by protests for the last several months. Protesters occupied Bangkok’s two main airports for the last week, effectively cutting flights in and out of the capitol. About 300,000 travelers were left stranded. The nation’s top court … Continue reading

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Bangkok Sex Tycoon Runs For Governor

In Thailand, a former sex tycoon is running for Governor. Believe it or not, Chuwit Kamolvisit wants to clean-up government. Chuwit wants to eliminate corruption. He figures he is the best person to handle the graft since he has experience … Continue reading

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Thai Prime Minister Forced To Resign Because He Moonlighted As A Cooking Show Host

A court ordered Samak Sundaravej, Thailand’s Prime Minister, to resign because he moonlighted as a cooking show host. No, this is not a joke. The Thai constitution prohibits the Prime Minister from working at another job. At various times Samak’s … Continue reading

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Thai Protesters Create Festive Environment In Prime Minister’s Office

Thai protesters have laid siege on Thailand’s Government House for close to two weeks now. The protesters have attempted to force Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej from office. So far they have only succeeded in preventing him from using his office. … Continue reading

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Bush For President Of Nigeria?

In a World Public Opinion poll, 42% of Americans said George Bush inspired a lot or some confidence in them.   The lowest marks are understandable, primarily Middle East Countries–Palestine 3 percent, Jordan 4 percent, Iran 6 percent, Turkey 7 … Continue reading

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