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Fixing Thailand's cannabis regulations
Oped, Published on 08/05/2024
» When cannabis was removed from the Narcotics Code in 2021, widespread, unregulated usage sparked a public outcry, calling for immediate governmental intervention to rectify the situation.
From Fleet Street to the Big Chilli
Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/05/2024
» It came as a shock to learn that long-time friend and colleague Colin Hastings died on Monday in Bang Saray when he suffered heart failure and the car he was driving collided with a wall. He was 73. Here are a few personal memories of Colin, best known as publisher of Big Chilli magazine.
Take this tea tale with a pinch of salt
Roger Crutchley, Published on 18/02/2024
» Last month a US scientist caused bit of a stir in Britain when she suggested adding a pinch of salt was the secret to a perfect cup of tea. Not surprisingly this bold assertion from someone across the pond did not go down too well with the traditional tea-drinking English public. In some cases the reaction almost reached "boiling point".
Can't beat a good hometown name
Roger Crutchley, Published on 11/02/2024
» There was a brief US news item last week concerning Groundhog Day, an annual ceremony in Pennsylvania in which a large but docile rodent emerges from its burrow and predicts the weather for the coming year. No need for professional forecasters. It is celebrated in a small Pennsylvania town with the magnificent name of Punxsutawney.
A headline that went around the world
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 21/01/2024
» There has recently been some discussion concerning the quirky law that bans the sale of alcohol in supermarkets and restaurants from 2pm to 5pm and also before 11am.
Who will benefit?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/12/2023
» Re: "Farmers given new title deeds option", (BP, Dec 22).
Farewell to two fine former colleagues
Roger Crutchley, Published on 10/12/2023
» Far too many of my former Bangkok Post colleagues have passed away this year and this week things got even worse with two more old pals gone.
Dating apps' rift with investors
News, Published on 10/11/2023
» When I told my old college friends I was moving to New York City to become a columnist, they called me Carrie Bradshaw for an entire week. Well, be careful what you wish for because I've been thinking a lot about online dating over the past few days. And with Bumble Inc's chief executive officer stepping down and the share prices of the leading dating app groups at record lows, I couldn't help but wonder: What are we really willing to pay to find true love?
Fishy business
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/10/2023
» Re: "Russia visa deal gets mixed reception", (Business, Sept 17).