Start the New Year with a Smile

According to the New York Times, the Thai police have found a novel way to improve relations with civilians.

Thailand is nicknamed "The Land of Smiles," but, of late, the Thai police have found it hard to keep smiling. The solution they hit on lies below.

“They have to put on a mask because a smile doesn’t come naturally anymore,” said Ammar Siamwalla, an economist who keeps a close eye on the mores of his countrymen. “Normally people smile. You don’t have to put on a smiley mask.

“But these past few years that smile has worn thin because we are all angry at each other and willing to show it.”

So, what's your metaphorical Thai-smiling-mask to keep you pleasant for the new year?