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Reaching the finish line in Rio's Games
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 21/08/2016
» Because of the 10-hour time difference, it's been quite gruelling following that sporting event down in the land where "coffee beans grow by the billions" -- I still can't get that song out of my head. I can safely claim to have dozed off while watching swimming, boxing, badminton, golf (sorry Ariya) and missing far too many gold medal performances.
Fire engines in the firing line again
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 17/07/2016
» It looks like we might be at the start of another fire engine saga, something the unfortunate Thai public has become all too familiar with over the years.
Thailand has its own 'darling buds of May'
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/06/2016
» It is no secret that Thailand has not received positive international press of late, for reasons familiar to everyone. (Just don't mention tigers.) However, there is one area where the kingdom can hold its head up high and for that we turn to Thai womanhood. And no, it's not the latest result of some obscure beauty pageant like Miss Grasshopper or Miss Pork Balls.
Hot and more than just a little bothered
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 01/05/2016
» It's been a bit on the warm side lately hasn't it? Actually, that's not quite correct.
Pistol and Boo not the first shaggy dog tale
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 24/04/2016
» So Capt Jack Sparrow (alias Johnny Depp) and his dogs didn't have to walk the plank after all, following their indiscretions in Australia while filming the latest version of the never-ending Pirates of the Caribbean. It was bit of an anti-climax really -- like some of Depp's recent films.
Climb every mountain … ford every stream
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/03/2016
» About 18 months ago, I stood at the foot of Phu Kradung (Bell Mountain) in Loei province, contemplating whether I was capable of making it to the top.
All you need is love … and a little bit of luck
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/02/2016
» Five decades ago, Jackie DeShannon had a big hit with the Burt Bacharach and Hal David song, What the World Needs Now is Love. If you remember that, you’re probably as wrinkly and crinkly as Crutch.
On learning to play your cards right
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/02/2016
» It was one of those stories that, shortly after you have commenced reading, you glance at the date at the top of the page just to make sure it isn’t April 1.
When flying was almost smooth as silk
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/11/2015
» Life has not exactly been as “smooth as silk” for Thai International in recent years. It is a sad state of affairs for an airline that at one time was regarded as one of the finest in the region, especially before 1977 when it was a joint venture with Scandinavian Airlines.
Thoughts on controlling a runaway camel
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 01/11/2015
» While indulging in a futile attempt to smarten up my crumbling bookcase, I came across a dust-covered copy of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Calendar, kindly sent by a reader some years ago.