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Glimmer of hope for foot soldiers
Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/07/2023
» There was encouraging news for Bangkok's pedestrians last week when the city governor announced that during the coming year there would be a major upgrade of pavements in the Big Mango. It was promised that some pavements might even become "walkable". Well, best of luck with that.
It's always 'bath' time in Thailand
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/03/2021
» Flying in to a very quiet Suvarnabhumi recently I noticed the official ticket for the airport taxi still informs us of an additional "50 bath" (sic) you will be required to pay the driver at the end of the journey. The "bath" has been there since the ticket was introduced six years ago, so you can forgive what few tourists there are these days for believing they will be dealing in "baths" during their stay.
A little bonus for the Laughing Policeman
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 12/11/2017
» Following last month's item concerning the Charles Penrose (Jolly) song The Laughing Policeman, a reader pointed out that I omitted a vital verse which suggests that our "jolly, red-faced man" not only liked a good laugh on his beat but was also not averse to a few backhanders if given the opportunity.