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Fifty fascinating years in Wonderland
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/04/2019
» Having first arrived in Thailand a few days before Songkran, each year the festival approaches it sparks memories of those early days in the Kingdom. This year is slightly more significant because earlier this week marked my 50th year in Thailand, or to put it another way, roughly 18,250 days. That sounds decidedly scary. The frightening thing is that I can remember those early days better than the events of last week. The immature youth is now an immature wrinkly.
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An Elle of a thing
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 10/08/2014
» It's been a week full of fashion and style for your columnist, two words not normally associated with him, as he sashays his way through the Elle Fashion Film Festival.And yes, dear reader, you may wipe that surprised look off your face. My life is not always languishing in the quagmire of Samut Prakan Big C specials on polyester work shirts that come with free clip-on neckties.
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The day I realised Thailand was different
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 17/04/2016
» I trust everyone has survived the Songkran Festival, suffering little more than a few damp clothes, and maybe stuck with a hint of a fixed grin. The festival brings special memories for me because when I first arrived in April 1969, it coincided with the start of Songkran, although I was unaware of it.
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When it twigged Thailand was different
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 17/04/2022
» For the third year running we have experienced muted Songkran celebrations, and I for one won't complain if it remains that way for a while. Of course there have been a few naughty tourists who have broken the water-throwing protocols, but maybe the heat got to them.
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Fake village chief arrested over loan scams
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/09/2019
» 'Billy' suspects under microscope
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Never-never (be alone) land
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/04/2018
» Unlike other urban areas where people commonly live alone and the elderly stay indoors, the Rung Manee Pattana community in Bangkok's Wang Thonglang district is serving as a role model for the social activities and healthcare services it offers to senior citizens.
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Inside the big tent
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 06/09/2017
» Now in its 19th year, Elle Fashion Week returned bigger and longer than ever -- spanning five days, from Aug 30 to Sept 3. Bangkok's symbol of fashion -- the big, white tent -- returned to CentralWorld to give its spectators a taste of the season's upcoming looks, featuring 15 shows and 21 designers. From old guard, established names to brand new labels making their debut, this season was a good mix of flamboyance, as well as sleek sophistication.
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19 killed, 123 hurt as bomb blast rocks Bangkok tourist attraction
Online Reporters, Published on 17/08/2015
» A bomb explosion inside one of Bangkok’s most popular tourist attractions killed at least 19 people and injured 123 others – mostly foreign tourists – on Monday.
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