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A 10-day journey across snowy Iran
Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/06/2025
» Watching events unfold in the Middle East last week sparked memories of the brief time I spent in Iran a long time ago in more peaceful times. In February 1969 I travelled across the northern part of the nation during an overland trip from London to New Delhi. The country was still run by the Shah who was overthrown 10 years later in the Iranian Revolution.
Unite for safer roads in Thailand
News, Jean Todt & Michaela Friberg-Storey, Published on 20/06/2025
» Thailand has recently taken a decisive step to protect lives on the road: since the beginning of June 2025, authorities have stepped up enforcement of the helmet law for both motorcycle riders and passengers, with fines of up to 2,000 baht per person for non-compliance. By enforcing helmet-wearing laws, the Royal Thai Police is sending a clear message: wearing a helmet is not a suggestion -- it is the law, and laws are meant to be followed. This one, in particular, saves lives.
Grand Prix flagged
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/06/2025
» Re: "Cabinet gives nod to F1 race bid", (PostBag, June 18).
A costly choice
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/03/2025
» Re: "Phuket's safety gaps", (PostBag, March 12).
Which way for MotoGP?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/03/2025
» It is music to the ears as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra vows that she will put politics aside and think business in deciding whether to renew a contract to host the MotoGP.
It's hat's off to Melania and Zorro
Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/01/2025
» There has been plenty of heavy stuff coming out of the White House this week, or as the BBC put it "Trump comes out swinging.'' For the sake of harmony PostScript will stick to the lighter side of what has been a most extraordinary week.
Few on the payroll
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/01/2025
» Re: "Govt bets on casinos", (BP, Jan 14). Amongst all the pie-in-the-sky estimates of potential economic benefits and tax hauls from proposed casino entertainment complexes, I was flabbergasted to see that advocates were only anticipating the creation of 9,000 to 15,000 new jobs should the proposals be approved.
Gangster tip-offs
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/01/2025
» Re: "Death plunge spurs gang blitz", (BP, Jan 11). Has it ever occurred to the writers of such articles that announcing such details provides scanty but nonetheless useful information for the gangs concerned to supplement feedback from brown envelopes under the table?
It was not exactly life in the fast lane
Roger Crutchley, Published on 24/11/2024
» It appears the bicycle lane launch on Sukhumvit 39 last Tuesday didn't get off to the most auspicious of starts. In fact it had to be hastily abandoned after one day. All it succeeded in doing was to create a massive traffic jam leading to gridlock on 17 major roads along with a communal sigh across the city.
Endless accidents
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/10/2024
» Re: "Bus crash injures 31 uni students", (BP, Oct 16).