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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.
A European Germany, Not a German Europe
News, Published on 10/11/2019
» The fall of the Berlin Wall, 30 years ago on Nov 9, was one of the best parties I ever went to, and certainly the longest. But when I finally sobered up, it was also quite frightening, because nobody knew what was coming out of the box next.
Late King's wishes for Thai children
News, Published on 12/01/2019
» As Thailand celebrates National Children's Day today, I wish to share my recollection of a memorable audience with His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and his profound message and wishes for the children of Thailand and the world. I had the great honour to meet the late king on Nov 12, 1998. I was then serving as Unicef's regional director for East Asia and the Pacific, based in Bangkok. The occasion of my audience with the late king at Chitralada Palace was to accompany visiting Unicef executive director Carol Bellamy. Also accompanying us was the late Thai foreign minister Surin Pitsuwan.
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.
A queen's life
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 20/11/2017
» As I am watching The Crown, only one burning, pressing query hammers against my conscience. In fact, it is the very same question that blazed through my mind as I watched the Minions animated film two years ago: What would Queen Elizabeth II have thought of herself in this portrayal?
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.
Look ahead after a grand farewell
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 28/10/2017
» The yarn of history has spun its fine threads. History is the majestic pageantry that took place on Thursday, the likes of which we'll never see again. It is the centuries-old chariots dripping with gold, the festooned processions and severe steps of solemn marchers, the sorrowful magnificence of the royal crematorium. History is the elegiac trumpet salute to the beloved King, the fabulous cosmology of heaven recreated on Earth, the stunning synchronicity of the masked dance performers, and finally, history is the invisible fire and the grey smoke in the night sky, signalling that everything must return to ashes.
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 last Ariya can lay to rest the heartbreak
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/05/2016
» Three years ago I witnessed one of the most painful scenes I have ever experienced in a golf tournament.
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.