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Blog me, Date me

Chris sent me a link of  a blogger who wrote an interesting self-introduction.  It goes something like this: “เกี่ยวกับผู้เขียน ชื่อ - ภาณุ ตั้งเฉลิมกุล สถานะ - กำลังหาสาวที่พึงพอใจจะใช้ชีวิตอยู่ด้วย สเป๊กสาว - ขาวและหมวย กล้าคิดกล้าทำและแสดงความรู้สึก ไม่ขี้เหงาและเอาแต่ใจ มีโลกส่วนตัวเป็นของตัวเอง ชอบแต่งตัวและรักสวยรักงาม (ในรูปแบบที่ดูดี ไม่ดูแปลก หรือเกินงาม) … และจริงใจ!

ความชอบส่วนตัว: Procrastination อ่านหนังสือประเภทธุรกิจ การจัดการ การตลาด จิตวิทยา นิยายจีนและนิยายวิทยาศาสตร์ ติดตามข่าวคอมพิวเตอร์และเทคโนโลยีใหม่ๆจากเว็บไซต์เช่น Digg, Reddit, Engadget, Gizmodo, Ars Technica, Wired หรือ TechCrunch
ถ่ายรูป โดยในปัจจุบันใช้กล้อง Canon EOS 350D กับเลนส์ Sigma 18-200mm, Canon EF-S 10-22mm, Canon EF 100mm และ Canon EF 35mm F/1.4 L
นิตยสารที่ซื้ออ่านเป็นประจำในปัจจุบันมีเพียงเล่มเดียวคือ Practical Photography โดยเป็นนิตยสารด้านการถ่ายรูปจากประเทศอังกฤษ”

I think it’s an excellent write up and spoke for a lot of Thai men.  He even gave a detailed profile on his interests, which tell us that he is a thinker and has some interest in art.  It’s a clever way to showed people that you are single, and looking to meet someone.  More people should post on their blogs what kind of person they are looking to meet, and some interesting facts about them.  You never know, who might be reading your blog, and might be interested to date you.

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Pictures from Nikki’s Wedding

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The Next Bangkok Governor

As I drove past so many election signs this past weeks, I had a serious thought of the areas which I would like my next governor to address. 

 

Last week, I read dreadful news that almost a million Thai would be out of job in 2009, up from 530,000 in the first nine months of 2008. Our economy is facing a serious downturn, there are increasing numbers of people outside of Bangkok seeking job in the city, but lacking the skills to be employed.  Airports shutdown, political unrest, tourists fleeing the country and capital divestment, all contributed towards making the economy more severe next year. 

 

Thailand already lacks the capability to deal with its own existing fundamental issues without these recent problems fueling the fire.  It has too many unskilled upcountry populations lingering around looking for unavailable jobs. This leads to an increase in crime rate, prostitution, and illegal businesses.  People stops caring about the environment and improving the society when they couldn’t help themselves with every day basic needs. This brings us back to the fundamental building block of education. 

 

Bangkok city governor can only do the job well when the governor understands that Bangkok’s problems are Thailand’s issues, and tackle the problem on a bigger scale with long term results.  We need to address the root cause, not from the tip of the iceberg, like putting a fake bear tree on the road.  That’s what I called a coriander on porridge. 

 

Thailand statistic is still showing the number of students declining as they go through primary school to secondary to college/universities. The numbers of schools with access to internet or computer are at the unacceptable level.  How inspiring is it for a child to see an old illustrate text books with farmers as a role model, and this is what he should grow up to be?

 

We need to help our children compete in a 21st century world, and we need to make sure they receive 21st century education.  We need more qualified teachers, doctors and more jobs in the countryside. We need to build better roads, bridges, access to electricity, telecommunication, and create a strong communities in every single corners of Thailand. 

 

We need to modernize our health care system. Hospitals should be able to share information of the patients, an integrated system, where patients can go to any hospital in the country, and there would be a full record, and using a cutting edge technology to treat the patients.  We are not saving money, but the aim is to save life and improving it. 

 

I also want to see the governor tackled the energy efficiency in Bangkok buildings.  We need to turn the air-condition higher, so people stop wearing jumpers in the cinema or feeling chill every time they walk in the department stores or in their office building.  We also need to do something about the traffic on Sukhumvit road leading to Siam, because it meant we are losing millions of baht each year on burnt unused petrol in traffic.  Bangkok needs to regulate the public places being built in highly dense populated area; we need to expand the community out in an organized way. 

 

These are a few parts of my Bangkok recovery plan that I would like to see the next Bangkok governor tackles instead of fumbling around with the corianders.  These issues require urgent actions, and Thai has been waiting far too long to be saved.  These countryside kids and unemployed workers need to know they have a future.  And the governor who could think outside the box and even showed me a small sign on their posters that he/she sees Bangkok as a symptom of Thailand’s chronic illness will deserve to be our governor. 

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From Fling To Ring In 60 Days: The Rules of Getting Any Guy to Propose to You in 60 Days or Less

Just finished watching the first season of Ugly Betty, and thought I write a little about Sofia Reyes, a fictional character in the series, who managed to tie down Daniel, an editor-in-chief of Mode and a notorious womenizer. 

“From Fling To Ring In 60 Days: The Rules of Getting Any Guy to Propose to You in 60 Days or Less”

1. Pique his interest: Sofia may have taken off her shirt in the elevator to get his attention after a coffee spilled, but ladies, a more practical way would be to smile and be approachable. 
2. Stay in close proximity. She may take over Daniel’s boardroom to get his attention, but you can….actually, I think this one is a good idea.  If you can do something bold like this, I suggest you do it. 
3. Give him a taste. Sofia seduced Daniel at the bar.  Well, if you have a chance to flirt with him (without anyone else you know seeing), then go for it. 
4. Make yourself unavailable. Sofia didn’t return Daniel’s call(s), and then introduced her boyfriend into the picture.  After he’s definitely into you, please make sure NOT to spend every waking moment with him.  Your family and your friends are important, but the most important of all is the time for youself.  I don’t recommend doing 1-3 and then 4 if you already have a boyfriend though, that’s just a plain bitch.  Give him space and opportunities to hook up with other girls, so he can enjoy some time with his friends and give him a chance to miss you and reflect on the relationship.  If he still thinks about you while he is hanging out with other female companions, he’ll know you are the one.
5. Give him a ticking clock. Sofia gave Daniel the choice to make, to settle down in a matter of a minute or Harry will propose to her this weekend. Some guys need a little push to take an action, but you have to tick all the boxes for this to work.  If there is any box that he is unsured about, the likelyhood of he getting down on his knee is pretty low. 

PS: It’s a foolproofed method, as I probably utilized all of the 5 rules stated by Sofia, but mine took 1095 days to accomplish!

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Happy Feedback

With all the financial crunch, looming recession, Taj’s terrorist attack, and the uncertainty in Thai politics, let’s hear some good news from MeetNLunch about the people that went on the dates recently to cheer us up. 

I’m not sure what defined truly “chemistry.” However, she is Thai-Chinese, has white skin, good education and is very lovely.  Besides, she also loves international foods and ice cream like me. Good Job! Meet N Lunch, thank you so much.

u’r the new comer of mnl, arent ya?? 555 (he was referring to our new consultant that sent him the feedback email) , where are Jay Nikki’n Jay Air ?? anyway it’s OK jaaa.  Khun Jum?? yehh she’s so cute , unfortunatrly she doesn’t know how charming she is. I DO think she is the one, …(FUN THONG NA JAA)”

He is quite a good guy base on my couple of hours talk.  He tends to be kind of a leader which I think it is good for men doing/being this.  For first impression, he is not so much attractive but after getting to know about him, then I think he is better than my 1st impression.”

Yes, enjoyed the date. I like her openness which we both can share some personal story, family, and etc. I think it was enjoyable talk. She is generous lady with good heart (senses of giving).”

“Dear Meet and Lunch,
1. There is quite a bit of chemistry. I would like to continue meeting her after our date.

2. She is a friendly, outspoken, and sincere person. I like her eyes, round and big.
   She impresses me quite a bit as she is only thirty year old, but she works like a professional in her recruiting profession. I really like her sincerity when she talks about anything.

4. Central World is appropriate. We didn’t eat at Kabuki though.

5. I absolutely enjoy my meeting with Khun Kate, I will need to talk to her more often.”

Hope these feedbacks managed to cheer some of you up, that at least some people found their loves last week.  Happy Tanksgiving!

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