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Oh! Mr Porter, what should this lady do?
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 09/11/2014
» Following on from last week's tales of unfortunate tourists arriving at the wrong destination, a reader suggested an old music hall ditty, Oh! Mr Porter, by the great Marie Lloyd, also fitted the bill. The song tells the tale of a young woman who gets on the wrong train at London. The chorus goes as follows:
No sex please, we’re in sin-free Pattaya
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/09/2014
» One can only wish the authorities, who last week announced plans to turn Pattaya from “Sin City” into a family-oriented paradise, the best of luck. They are definitely going to need it.
Awaiting the not so great debate
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 04/08/2013
» It is encouraging to see the Thai parliament back in action after a well-earned summer break. MPs have no doubt spent their vacation diligently working to help their constituents solve important social problems and rejecting the temptation of enjoying global junkets checking out the latest jewellery prices in Harrods and the like.
It looks like full steam ahead ... well maybe not
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 17/03/2013
» You may have noticed an exciting report last week announcing a high-speed rail link to Pattaya by 2018, with flashy trains whizzing along at 250kph.
Season's greetings, or maybe it's bleatings
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 23/12/2012
» It is, of course, the Jinger Ben season in Thailand, and anyone who hasn't heard that jolly refrain in recent days must have invested in earplugs, not a bad idea in Bangkok. But considering all the depressing news of late, the festive season is actually something of a welcome break before we return to grim reality. And the sight of those lovely department store salesgirls with their reindeer ears and silly Santa hats, always raises the spirits.
A new year and a new experience
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/01/2012
» At my age, any new sensation tends to be an ache or a pain, but this year on New Year's Day, I was up and about at six in the morning, which was definitely a new experience. I hasten to add this wasn't because I hadn't made it to bed after a night's revelry. Admittedly in the past there have been occasions when I've seen dawn rise on Jan 1 before hitting the sack. But this was a genuine early rise and shine occasion. Some explanation is needed for this unnatural behaviour.