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It is what it is … whatever it might be
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/05/2022
» An expression which is increasingly heard these days on television and in political comment is the rather cryptic "it is what it is". Not exactly an illuminating observation, and it prompts the question, "But, what is it?" Apparently it means a certain situation that cannot be changed however much you want and carries an element of resignation.
It's not a good time to be a statue
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/06/2020
» This past week has seen statues of controversial historical figures under attack around the globe. It is surprising it has taken so long. Hopefully the statues can be used for educational purposes by being placed into museums, accompanied by accurate historical accounts of what these people really did. The statues are an important reminder of an inglorious part of history. There is a possibility, however, that any statue or monument could become a target. One problem with statues is that they are quite vulnerable unless they are atop towering columns, like Nelson in Trafalgar Square.
Not exactly a great sense of timing
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 30/04/2017
» A front-runner for this year's Unfortunate Timing Award has to be the Tourism Association of Thailand (TAT) proudly announcing a special Bangkok Street Food festival for June, apparently blissfully unaware of the ongoing campaign by city authorities to clear those pesky vendors from most of the Big Mango's streets.
Don Mueang … the airport that refused to retire
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/03/2014
» Last week Don Mueang airport celebrated its 100th anniversary. The airport has done well to reach the century mark, since it was initially put out to pasture nearly eight years ago at the sprightly age of 92 when Suvarnabhumi emerged from the Cobra Swamp.
Where hospitality is simply a way of life
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 17/11/2013
» It is hard not to have been affected by the harrowing scenes from the Philippines city of Tacloban and neighbouring areas following the devastating typhoon.
Recalling those thrilling days of yesteryear
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/07/2013
» Ancient enough to have been brought up on the original Lone Ranger series on black and white television in the 1950s, I couldn't resist sneaking down to the cinema this week to see how they approach "those thrilling tales of yesteryear" a scary six decades later.
Transport chief and the fuss on the bus
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/07/2013
» The best tale of the week featured Transport Minister Chadchat Sittipunt attempting to get first-hand experience of the daily woes faced by Bangkok's long-suffering commuters.