Monthly Archives: August 2008

Samak Takes a Public Dump

August 4, 2008 – 9:39 am

Thailand’s mercurial PM escaped from reporters’ questions about the recent cabinet shake-up by hiding in a Chatuchak market’s hong-nam or toilet. “Can’t a man take a dump in peace?” The red-faced leader shouted upon exiting from the WC after 30 minutes. Several reporters asked if he had washed his hands.

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Gary Glitter Free

August 4, 2008 – 9:23 am

ROCK & ROLL 1 & 2 are sports arena favorites after the home team has scored a goal. Few of the mob are aware that the genius behind this rock anthem is Gary Glitter or that the ex-glam rocker has been serving a 3 year prison sentence in Viet-Nam. The crime – child molestation.

By Peter | Posted in Asia, Crime, music | Comments (0)

Thai Cops Crackdown on Copies

August 4, 2008 – 9:21 am

GW Bush, hero of anti-intellectualism, is coming to Bangkok on his Asian farewell tour and Thai police are cracking down on international copyright infringers throughout the country so the president of the USA doesn’t see any phony Mickey Mouse watches. The police have assured that things will go right back to normal after GW flies […]

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Thailand Commutes Nigerian Death Sentences

August 4, 2008 – 9:11 am

Thailand carries a mandatory death sentence for drug-related offences and 23 Nigerians threatened with lethal injections were reprieved thanks to meetings between representatives of the Thia and Nigerian governments. The death sentences were commuted to life which will be served in their native country. Prison in Thailand or Nigeria?

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1st 2008 Chinese Olympic Record

August 4, 2008 – 8:40 am

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