Special lecturer at Thammasat University Pongthep Thepkanjana, deputy leader of the Thai Rak Thai Party, was recently criticized for including the following question on a final exam: “If you were a judge and you were invited by coup makers to work for them for a salary more than you receive now, will you accept the work or not and why?”In his defense, the chairman of the university’s council of lecturers insisted that Pongthep was within his rights as a lecturer to include ethical and political questions on the test. Such questions are intended to make students think, not to gauge their political views.Pongthep is now preparing the exam for the next semester, and, since he must be extremely busy, we thought we’d help him out with the multiple-choice section. But before we send them over to Thammasat, we’ll try them out on you first.You are wrongly accused of a crime and then incarcerated for 10 years but later able to prove your innocence. What should you do?a. Grin and forget about it.b. Start a website, but don’t complain when it is blocked by censors.c. Complain to the media.d. Sue the government.The junta’s stated intention of holding elections in December is:a. A firm promise.b. An estimate.c. A suggestion.d. Buffalo shit.After graduation, medical students who received government scholarships should:a. Accept their assignments to the South.b. Pay the government back as soon as they can, but by working in Bangkok.c. Open a plastic surgery clinic.d. Get light arms training.Of the people listed below, who is suitable as a role model for Thai society?a. Rabiabrat Pongpanich.b. Paradorn and Natalie.c. Tata.d. Coyote dancers.What should you do if there is a mistake on your taxes in your favor?a. Return the money to the government—with interest.b. Donate the money to charity.c. Call your buddies and hit some massage parlors.d. Give it to the PAD.
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May 3 2007 - 11:00pm
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