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These inactive posts will be the death of us
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 19/07/2015
» There was a push last week for the death penalty for corrupt government officials — may I be the first to announce my opposition. The push is an amendment proposed by the National Anti-Corruption Commission, better known as the NACC, though perhaps FUTILE might be a better abbreviation for all that commission is up against.
Bangkok has been ‘malled’
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 28/06/2015
» It has been a while since I donned designer clothes and made my presence apparent at an inner-city PurchaseSpace, but that is exactly what I did earlier this week when I met a close acquaintance for savoury delicacies and wistful repartee at EmQuartier.
Bordering on insanity
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 01/03/2015
» On the road to Phnom Kulen I spot the sign; a turn-off to Preah Vihear. “Oh look,” I say out loud. “There’s the road to Khao Pra Viharn.” “That’s not the way you pronounce it,” says my guide. “It’s preah vi-here.”
Wheels start turning on revolution
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 08/02/2015
» Vive la revolution! Last Monday there was a gathering of 25 kindred spirits at Berk Prai restaurant in Bang Na that went well into the evening. They were celebrating a victory.
March to a different beat
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 13/04/2014
» Dear students of the Satriwitthaya 2 School marching band,
Facing up to it
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 22/02/2014
» When the dust settles on this eventful and harrowing week, what will be the most memorable thing about it?
Protesting too much
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 19/01/2014
» Three months ago I received a phone call from Michael Sachs, my best friend from school days in Brisbane, Australia.
Pregnant pauses without much thought
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 24/11/2013
» Annie is pregnant. My old friend is into her third trimester and hating it.
Squatters' Rights: We refuse to sit down on this issue
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 02/06/2013
» The sit has hit the fan. The Thai government is seeking to change the country's toilet habits with one simple press of a button. In its quest to be a little more modern and trendy, the government has protruded its proboscis into the estimated 10 million bathrooms around the country and does not like what it sees.
Horizons not all that's expanding as foreign food fills local plates
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 12/05/2013
» Take a close look at this picture. You are looking at progress. If you want to truly know how far Thailand has developed in a quarter of a century, then look no further than this Strawberry Caramel Honey Toast.