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It's not easy getting a decent mug shot
Roger Crutchley, Published on 03/09/2023
» There has been some debate in recent weeks concerning mug shots as a result of a high-profile legal case in the United States which readers will be relieved to learn I am not writing about. Suffice to say there is an entertaining variety of expressions in the mug shots, ranging from deep defiance from a certain gentleman, to bemusement from others, while one of them looks like they've just realised they left the kettle on at home.
All you need is love, and a sense of the absurd
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 11/02/2018
» The approach of Valentine’s Day means we are heading into the annual silly season, although some might argue that in Thailand it is the silly season all year round. Valentine’s is admittedly one of the most spurious celebrations of the calendar, which probably explains why it becomes more popular here every year. However, it serves as a desperately needed break from the daily diet of depressing news.
Reflections on a love supreme
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/10/2017
» Observing the overwhelming sense of grief of the Thai people from all walks of life during the cremation ceremonies for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, it is an appropriate time for reflection.
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.
At least we’ll be safe from the Blue Meanies
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 19/07/2015
» It appears the navy’s plans to purchase three submarines from China have been temporarily put on hold. The proposed deal had not exactly been greeted with people dancing in the streets.
A rolling stone gathers a lot of dollars
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 20/07/2014
» The hand-written lyrics of Bob Dylan’s song Like A Rolling Stone fetched a record US$2 million (64.3 million baht) recently at a Sotheby’s auction.
There’s nothing like a meaningful controversy
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/04/2014
» One of the more entertaining aspects of Amazing Thailand is the ability to create controversies over the most unlikely topics. When I first arrived in the Kingdom there was a raging row over roller skates.
All you need is love ... and a sense of the absurd
Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/02/2014
» In Amazing Thailand the silly season is never far away and it tends to get particularly silly at this time of the year, courtesy of Valentine's Day. We've had the usual underwater weddings in Trang, tying the knot aboard elephants in Chiang Mai and, no doubt, couples getting married while dangling upside down on a bungee jump.
Does anyone still remember the 5th of November?
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 03/11/2013
» It is a bit scary to think that Halloween, which I have been studiously avoiding all week, is now more popular in England than the traditional Guy Fawkes Night, which is coming up on Tuesday.