Behind The Smile

From the Bangkok Post today:

His Majesty the King has applauded Thai researchers and others involved in patenting the genes that produce the aroma in Thai rice. The King yesterday addressed a delegation saying the patent was a significant step in keeping Thai rice in the possession of Thais.

”I hope that every one of us will keep our Thainess by eating Thai rice, not farang rice,” he said.

”I thank everyone who has worked on the rice patent issue.”

His Majesty received a gold medal for his contribution to the research and development of Thai rice during the audience at Klai Kangwon Palace in Hua Hin.

That’s nice, except for the fact that the king needs to use a racial slur to refer to white people. But well. Now we know that every time a foreigner eats Thai rice he will also become a bit more Thai and who knows, eventually this foreigner may be be 100% Thai. All this through the magic of transsubstantiation. I hope that soon we will also have Thai water. The pope must be very happy with this peculiarly Thai adaptation of catholic concepts

Following the death of David Carradine I’ve tried to find out more about erotic auto asphyxiation. Why go through such contortions in a hotel closet when you can have all the fun you want in any way you want in the city of sins. It all seems mighty strange.

According to Bangkok Pundit, something significant will be announced on June 15. So keep an eye out on that date. His post is a cryptic as an announcement from the oracle at Delphi, but perhaps it refers to someone big and someone dead?

Abhisit says everything is getting back to normal in Thailand. Does it mean the military mafia and even higher ups are in charge again so that the maids and drivers and other footfolk can go back to do what menial task are supposed to do?