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The most dignified drummer in rock 'n roll
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/08/2021
» We sadly lost two legendary musicians last week with the passing of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts (80) and singer Don Everly (84).
When the president said 'sock it to me'
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 04/08/2019
» My apologies for unwittingly being the purveyor of fake news in last week's column, mistakenly crediting Goldie Hawn with the "sock it to me" catchphrase from the Laugh-In show. It was actually the English actress Judy Carne who was the regular "sock it to me" girl, although Hawn did also come out with the expression on occasions.
It's a dry argument
News, Postbag, Published on 13/09/2018
» A Bangkok Post report on Sept 12 says the truck that overturned was carrying 120 tonnes of beer. Nope, nope, nope!
Terrorist crashes car into London pedestrians
Associated Press, Published on 15/08/2018
» LONDON: A car ploughed into pedestrians and cyclists near the Houses of Parliament in London during the morning rush hour Tuesday, injuring three people in what police suspect is the latest in a string of attacks in the British capital that used vehicles as weapons.
Taking a strong stance on doughnuts
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/04/2018
» It was Oscar Wilde who famously observed "the only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it," which is my excuse for munching on a free doughnut proffered by staffers at a bakery in Bangkok last week. It was only a little one and wasn't that tasty -- too much sugar -- but I still scoffed it down, quietly cursing Mr Wilde's seductive bon mot.
Axes to grind
News, Postbag, Published on 06/03/2018
» There is a story in the March 4 edition of the Sydney Morning Herald with fascinating parallels to recent <i>Bangkok Post</i> headlines about the "Axe Ladies".
Sporting heroes and villains of 2016
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/12/2016
» It is that time of the year when Nobby hauls himself out of the armchair to honour the sportsmen and sportswomen who have acted above and beyond the call of duty over the past 12 months.
An Evolution Theory
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 16/10/2016
» Made up of quiet, intimate songs sprinkled with quirky humour, Devendra Banhart's ninth LP is his most focused to date.
An ace up her sleeve
B Magazine, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 06/03/2016
» With her long career in professional tennis coming to an end, Tamarine Tanasugarn has found a new way to serve up aces.
The kiss
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/04/2011
» For many, the highlight of the day was the brief, but tender kiss between Prince William and his bride.