Issue Date: 
Apr 19 2007 - 11:00pm
Author: 
Page3
Topics: 
city living

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it is time once again to test your knowledge of current events with this month’s news quiz, which is guaranteed to be especially—but not gratuitously (never!)—sexy.Why did the Thai Rak Thai Party move its headquarters?a. An astrologer told them to.b. Lower operating costs for the new building.c. Tired of having to nag the cleaners about dirty bathrooms.d. The new location is sexier.Which of the following proposals was submitted to the cabinet?a. Ban on using mobile phones while driving.b. Random blocking of websites.c. Pornography for pandas.d. Immediate release of all champion boxer inmates.The Ministry of Social Development plans to spend over B20 million to:a. Organize “democracy forums” across the country.b. Fight the haze in the North.c. Block pornographic websites.d. Launch a public relations drive to show the public that it is not inactive.Which of the following was set up by a Japanese hospital:a. “Capsule” rooms for patients.b. A laboratory where sushi can be tested for parasites.c. A small window where unwanted infants can be anonymously dropped off.d. A small window where revisionist history books can be dropped off.Which of the following is not one of the official reasons why officers working for the Council for National Security were given a salary increase of 30 percent:a. They worked a lot of weekends.b. They’re 30 percent fatter and need to buy new uniforms.c. Heard Singapore was giving raises to its officials.d. You can’t spell “security” without m-o-n-e-y.What did a leading astrologer say about Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont’s character and “round mouth”?a. He might experience bad luck.b. He should be especially careful during months that contain the letter “o.”c. He should move the capital to a jungle area that no one has ever heard of.d. He is a red-hot lover.