Issue Date: 
Feb 8 2007 - 11:00pm
Author: 
Page3
Topics: 
city living

In a “quizzical” mood this week? As a warm-up to the considerably more challenging Valentine’s Day multiple choice examination on page 10, here is this month’s news quiz.What conclusions can be drawn following the Asean Football Championship?a. Referees are only human.b. Soccer is a lot more popular in Thailand than most people realize.c. Supachai National Stadium is long overdue for an upgrade.d. Thai athletes are second to none when it comes to diving and head-butting.Why was former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad nominated for a Nobel Prize?a. For supporting Thailand in the fight against insurgents in the South.b. For being a courageous advocate for the Third World.c. For advancing the cause of gay rights.d. For writing that “Malaysia Truly Asia” slogan.Why has former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra allegedly rented a Chinese satellite?a. To broadcast anti-junta propaganda.b. To eavesdrop on phone conversations and relay them to Singapore.c. To share his message of love and hope with the whole world.d. He has plans to form a joint venture with Chinese partners and then screw them like he did that American Cable TV guy.Why is the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand fighting a recommendation that the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate be declared a “pollution-control zone”?a. A higher incidence of cancer among nearby residents doesn’t prove that the area is polluted.b. They don’t want to cause damage to Thailand’s reputation as friendly to big business.c. They don’t have the budget to put up all the signs.d. Water is supposed to be red and smell like rotten eggs.Why did the president of the Airports of Thailand resign?a. His work is done and he’s ready to move on to new challenges.b. To show responsibility for the embarrassing state of Suvarnabhumi.c. Starting a new career in the duty free industry.d. He’s mad that he didn’t get his promised cut.Why is the Lawyers Council of Thailand considering sanctions against Thaksin advisor Noppadol Pattama?a. He holds too many press conferences.b. They feel an Oxford graduate should not be representing a client with a degree from Texas.c. He skips out on pro bono work to play golf.d. He is tarnishing the stellar reputation of lawyers by working for anyone who can afford him.