Changkhui: Changkhui

We recorded an episode, which we were not satisfied and I was away to Phuket, so we decided to have no show for this week. Please check "Something Else" podcast instead, where we released the Monk Life 2 there.

Finally, we had a payment on our paypal account, and it came from overseas for our T-shirt, thanks so much. We also openly ask for sponsor on our show. Hope there is a taker. This week we talked about web services we used on regular basis, such as SCBEasy.com, SCBBusinessnet.com, KimEng, Royal Orchid and Bangkok Bank. We also opened a new section in our show, Column 8, since we used a material from the Book The Best of Column 8, from the Sydney Morning Herald.

This was first meant to be for Mai Hlap Mai Non, but once the recording started, we changed our mind and decided to put it in Changkhui instead, due to the nature of the subject. In this episode, we had Ood, Gan, Boy, Aum and Passakorn, discussing about Ig Nobel. For more information, you can look for it at http://improbable.com/ig

Thank god, we came out alive for the last episode, this time we were back in tec. We explained what IN was for, fundamental concept, applications, and how much it cost. We also talked a little bit about maintenance agreement, Worawat shared his experience in dealing with it. We also used the PCT as an example for IN, and how it could be an opportunity for a Thai software company, but it would be very tough.

Yes, we know, this is really nothing to do with tech. But heh!, the conversation was really fun and full of energy. We have gathered three guys who, at one-time, became a monk. We then took turn asking questions what it was like. Also, we also asked the FAQ if monks wear underwear.

A new comer to a podcast world, but somewhat a veteran in news media. Guess who he is!

Inspired by Steve Jobs's presentation of iPhone, we talked about our presentation experience. We all had been listening to ones, and, occasionally, we also had to give ones. Some of the techniques used were discussed here and some of the more annoying ones are discussed here. We also quote the book "You are the Message" by "Roger Ailes" and "The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion Through the Art of Storytelling" by "Annette Simmons" as guidelines.

Koson shared his experience in using a blackberry and his take on the newly-introduced iPhone by Apple. We mainly shared our view, rather than going through specification. Also, one of audience, khun Preecha (http://www.popidols.net) shared his knowledge on DRM and what he thought of the impact of iPhone in Thailand.

Is it true? Is it real? We may never be able to find out. But if it's true, there are things that we surely want to ask and interview. Piyatad collected some info that were available on Wikipedia and shared with us. A somewhat trivial dicussion.

Feeling rather odd about the famous CamFrog program, Passkorn seeked an advice from a real user. He asked about what you could see in the community and what type of people used it. A curious look from an outsider.