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Reaching the finish line in Rio's Games
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 21/08/2016
» Because of the 10-hour time difference, it's been quite gruelling following that sporting event down in the land where "coffee beans grow by the billions" -- I still can't get that song out of my head. I can safely claim to have dozed off while watching swimming, boxing, badminton, golf (sorry Ariya) and missing far too many gold medal performances.
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Bangkok still tangled up in 'sky spaghetti'
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/08/2022
» Earlier this week I was sitting in the customary traffic jam on Sukhumvit near Phra Khanong Bridge and found myself gazing at the tangled mess of overhead cables which have decorated Bangkok's streets for so long. It was not a pretty sight, especially dangling in front of ageing shophouses and filthy iron grilles that are not exactly a vision of splendour themselves.
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'King of fruits' is nothing to sniff at
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/06/2021
» Most people who have a functioning hooter will be well aware we are in the middle of the durian season. I got a timely reminder when my wife returned triumphantly from a day trip to the orchards of Nakhon Nayok last weekend laden with what is called the "king of fruits''. It is also the smelliest of fruits, prompting a brisk trade in T-shirts bearing the message "tastes like heaven and smells like hell".
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No dodgy dealings today, thank you
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/09/2020
» Thailand marks its annual National Anti-Corruption Day today, which might possibly prompt a few wry smiles in certain quarters. Still, for 24 hours at least, we can be assured no one will be on the fiddle, or at least seen to be on the fiddle. No shady deals or siphoning of funds. No oiling of the wheels. It is indeed a time to rejoice.
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No crookery today, thank you very much
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/09/2015
» Today, believe it or not, Thailand celebrates National Anti-Corruption Day. For 24 hours, no one will be on the fiddle, or at least seen to be on the fiddle.
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A crime that’s guaranteed to raise a stink
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/06/2015
» Last week the Bangkok Post carried a story from Lang Suan in Chumphon province, concerning a couple who were arrested for selling unripe durian. Probably not a lot of people are aware that this is a crime, but apparently it is regarded as “deception”. Last year a Rayong orchard owner actually received 15 days in jail for this heinous offence. Mind you, some might argue that anyone who sells this smelly fruit should be incarcerated immediately for gross offences to the hooter.
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There’s nothing like a meaningful controversy
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/04/2014
» One of the more entertaining aspects of Amazing Thailand is the ability to create controversies over the most unlikely topics. When I first arrived in the Kingdom there was a raging row over roller skates.
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A story that's guaranteed to raise a stink
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 10/11/2013
» Important news from England. The city centre at Plymouth in Devon was evacuated in dramatic fashion recently after a large number of shoppers complained of a ''gas-like smell''.
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That ugly Orbit
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/07/2012
» If you have watched BBC television news lately you will be aware they have set up a temporary studio with a backdrop of the Olympic Park in London. It's a splendid view, or rather it would be if not for one ghastly eyesore.
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