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A look back at another 'amazing' year
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 31/12/2017
» It is customary at this time of the year to take a not too serious look back on the past 12 months, although there are some events you may well prefer to forget. If nothing else it will serve as a reminder that Thailand will always be Truly Amazing.
Remember, a birdie always beats a bomb
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 02/04/2017
» It won't come as any surprise that US President Donald Trump, who frequently criticised his predecessor for spending too much time playing golf, has been a regular sight on the links since he came to power.
Sandwiches, subs and buckets of baht
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/01/2017
» About 15 years ago, the Bangkok Post carried a report on Thailand marking National Submarine Day. It was a trifle puzzling because Thailand didn't have any submarines. In fact the kingdom hadn't possessed a sub since way back in 1951, and that was a relic of World War II.
'Boaty McBoatface' just wouldn't float
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/05/2016
» Earlier this year, Britain's National Environment Research Council (NERC) decided it would be a good idea for the public to choose the name of their new polar scientific research ship. What better example of democracy in action?
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.
Blowing the whistle on what is still 'Amazing Thailand'
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/12/2013
» Well, we've just about scraped through another year, although in recent weeks things have looked decidedly dodgy.
Curious case of the cart, the court and the coffee
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 27/10/2013
» Most entertaining tale of the week features Starbucks taking a Thai fellow with a cart to court for allegedly pinching their logo with his mobile ''Starbung'' coffee operation.
Nice base, a shame about the submarines
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 20/10/2013
» Last weekend, it was announced that a spanking new submarine base would open at Sattahip next March. This is wonderful news and would be even more wonderful if Thailand actually had any submarines. Still, it is a step in the right direction for a navy that hasn't had an operational sub since 1951.