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1440 hrs June 15th 2006

I conclude

there are no ugly women

in all of Thailand.

One of the most

enduring impressions I had

was once in Bangkok

Chao Phraya River,

near this temple.

There was this lady

dressed virtually in rags.

She was selling trinkets

and other tacky souvenirs.

I was waiting for ex-wife,

who was buying grilled coconuts.

So I was absently mindedly

browsing at the trinkets

with absolutely no intention

whatsover

to purchase any.

Nonetheless,

she flashed me

this beautiful smile.

It melted my heart.

I grabbed a handful

of keychains,

and handed her

a fistful of baht.

Here in Swingabore,

I can walk into Ferragamo's

with all the intention

of spending thousands,

and I know,

I won't get

a smile

half

as beautiful.

Such is the

advanced state

of their society.

We're a real

backward society

in comparison.

Just compare

our favourite acronyms.

In Swingabore,

we have 5 Cs.

Condo, Car, Credit Card, Cash, Country Club......

In Thailand,

they have 3 Rs.

Religion, Ruler, Rice.....

How elegant.

Tells you alot

of our societies.

Like I always said.

Singaporeans are not

educated people.

We're only good

at passing exams.