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The reason for the season
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 01/12/2019
» It used to worry me that Christmas trees would sprout up in Bangkok around early to mid-November.
Copywrong!
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 10/11/2019
» Here I am reporting to you live at night-time, somewhere along Sukhumvit Road in the heart of tourist territory.
Back in time
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 03/11/2019
» It's been so long since I've been on a carousel.
Falling on deaf ears
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 06/10/2019
» I've always had a soft spot for the Siam Sinfonietta Orchestra … not just because it's great to hear young people play classical music, but also for the soap opera that plays out constantly behind the scenes as it struggles to remain in existence.
Retro dreams
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 04/08/2019
» Regular readers may know that I have a Thai niece whom I have brought up since birth. She is now 22 years old in her final year at university. That in itself makes me feel old, but wait -- there is more that is about to poke sticks at my mortal coil.
The mysterious subtleties of Thai culture
Life, Andrew Biggs, Published on 21/04/2019
» The phone call came early Saturday evening. “Khun Andrew,” came the familiar voice of my accountant. “We need to have a meeting. An urgent meeting. With you, the general manager and me. We’d like to meet with you.” What — right now?” I asked.
Thailand's new day same as the old
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 10/03/2019
» It is difficult to choose an honorific or position for Prayut Chan-o-cha these days. Is he the prime minister or a prime ministerial candidate? We could refer to him as prime minister/ministerial candidate but that is clunky and takes up way too much space.
Language of love
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 17/02/2019
» How was your Valentine's Day? Mine was really, really special.
Curtain call
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 30/12/2018
» The phone call came in the evening more than a month ago.
Eyes on the road, please
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 16/12/2018
» There is a new business that has opened up on my way to work.