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Bald pride and the curse of the comb-over
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/01/2020
» Last weekend, the Bangkok Post published an entertaining letter from the always perceptive S Tsow, who delivered an impassioned defence of being bald. Mr Tsow, who proudly describes himself as "a person of baldness", was particularly upset after observing on television one of Rudy Guiliani's associates (Lev Parnas) brazenly displaying a "cowardly comb-over".
Breaking news: Pattaya to be 'livable'
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 10/06/2018
» Most encouraging news of the week came on Wednesday when authorities announced a crackdown on crime in Pattaya which will finally make the city "livable". The somewhat quaintly named "Operation rooting out crime for a livable city" is admittedly a bit of a mouthful and we can only wish the boys in brown the best of luck. I mean, where do they start?
Why 1967 wasn't just about the Beatles
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 11/06/2017
» While writing about the 50th anniversary of Sgt Pepper a fortnight ago, it soon became apparent that 1967 was quite a remarkable year for a whole host of reasons aside from the Lonely Hearts Club Band. A quick glance at what was going on in 1967 might evoke a few memories among fellow wrinklies.
Fixing a hole for Bangkok’s foot soldiers
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/02/2016
» Best news of the week was the Chulalongkorn University study which revealed that Bangkok boasts five streets that are “pedestrian-friendly”, including Silom.
Have you heard the one about the hippo?
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 30/08/2015
» I had been hoping to lighten the mood with a few of the best jokes from the annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe which concludes in Scotland this weekend. Unfortunately, the jokes are either not particularly funny or I can’t understand them. So prepare for a quick groan.
Another year to remember, or maybe forget
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/12/2014
» Well, we've just about scraped through another 12 months, although at times things did look a bit on the shaky side. At least all the whistle-blowing has abated. Here are a few reminders of events and characters that graced the year 2014, although some you may prefer to forget.
No sex please, we’re in sin-free Pattaya
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/09/2014
» One can only wish the authorities, who last week announced plans to turn Pattaya from “Sin City” into a family-oriented paradise, the best of luck. They are definitely going to need it.
Pink limos show up in the strangest places
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 30/06/2013
» Following last week's column concerning cars of a pink persuasion, there have been assorted sightings of pink Cadillacs in Pattaya, Udon Thani and even Nakhon Nowhere. This iconic limo turns up in the most unusual places.