• OPINION

  Tales of Nessie won't stop resurfacing

  Roger Crutchley, Published on 21/04/2024

  » Today happens to be the 90th anniversary of the famous photograph claiming to be that of the "Loch Ness Monster". It was on April 21, 1934, that the Daily Mail carried the iconic front page pix of what became known as the "surgeon's photograph" because it was taken by London doctor Robert Kenneth Wilson.

• OPINION

  Farewell to two fine former colleagues

  Roger Crutchley, Published on 10/12/2023

  » Far too many of my former Bangkok Post colleagues have passed away this year and this week things got even worse with two more old pals gone.

• OPINION

  A big farewell to a fine Thai journalist

  News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 09/10/2022

  » It was sad to learn of the passing of former Bangkok Post colleague Anussorn Thavisin earlier this week at the age of 79. I had known Anussorn for 50 years and apart from him being a really nice chap with a lovely sense of humour, he was also an accomplished journalist widely admired by everyone in the profession.

• OPINION

  Great snakes! Or maybe, not so great

  News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 24/07/2016

  » Anyone who has lived in Thailand for a while will have experienced some kind of unscheduled meeting with a snake. I've had a few close encounters over the years and have not exactly covered myself in glory. Just like crocodiles, I think snakes are best left to their own devices -- preferably as far away from me as possible.So what was I doing last week sitting face to face with a King Cobra?

• OPINION

  An appreciation of a remarkable king

  News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/10/2016

  » Not being Thai, whatever I say concerning His Majesty the King will be inadequate. But having lived in Thailand for the past 47 years, I feel like he has also become my king and I would like to at least attempt to express my admiration for what he achieved in his 70-year reign.

• OPINION

  Don't worry, 'Pokemon Go' is only a fad

  News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/08/2016

  » Just when you think the world cannot get any more insane, along comes Pokemon Go. The less I say about it, probably the better, as gamers might suggest, heaven forbid, that I'm a bit old-fashioned, or to use the correct technical term, "a stupid old git".

• OPINION

  Doubtful delights of standing in line

  Roger Crutchley, Published on 03/03/2024

  » It is encouraging to learn that the Prime Minister is concerned about large queues at Suvarnabhumi airport, particularly at the arrivals area. We've all probably experienced that sinking feeling after stepping off the moving walkway and being faced by a definitely non-moving formidable queue. It is especially grim if you've just suffered an exhausting long-distance flight and are already feeling knackered.

• OPINION

  It's not easy getting a decent mug shot

  Roger Crutchley, Published on 03/09/2023

  » There has been some debate in recent weeks concerning mug shots as a result of a high-profile legal case in the United States which readers will be relieved to learn I am not writing about. Suffice to say there is an entertaining variety of expressions in the mug shots, ranging from deep defiance from a certain gentleman, to bemusement from others, while one of them looks like they've just realised they left the kettle on at home.

• OPINION

  Those happy days of family albums

  News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 25/06/2023

  » For most of June I have been squirrelled away in Chaiyaphum and very pleasant it has been too. There has been a fair amount of rain which is good news for our rubber trees which were looking decidedly thirsty.

• OPINION

  Gardening best left to green fingers

  News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 12/12/2021

  » I am fortunate in having a small garden and even more blessed to have Khun Noi look after it. Noi was the husband of my late maid who long-time readers knew as Ms Yasothon who regularly appeared in PostScript.

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