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When Bangkok bid for the Olympics
Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/07/2024
» It's been 100 years since the last Paris Olympics which was dramatically portrayed in the stirring 1981 film Chariots of Fire. I can still picture that opening scene with the British athletes running along the beach to the sounds of that Vangelis anthem. It's hard to believe that was made 43 years ago. If this year's Olympics are even half as exciting as the 1924 event it will be an achievement.
Hot and a little bit bothered in the UK
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 24/07/2022
» It seems a bit of a paradox to be sitting in Bangkok and reading about how hot it is in London. But this was the case last week when for the first time Britain experienced temperatures exceeding 40C. Heathrow Airport was the first to clock that magic number. Last time I was at Heathrow it was more like 4C.
Govt oblivious to senselessness of Covid-19 curbs
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 03/07/2021
» When the whole country saw how the prime minister was nonchalantly teasing reporters and giggling in front of the camera last Friday, we didn't know that it was just the beginning of a series of mishaps.
'Ugly' pantry scenes expose a nation divided
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 19/05/2020
» Some people may wish the Covid-19 outbreak could unite us in fellowship and valour to fight against a formidable foe in a manner akin to The Lord of the Rings.
Educational bullying
News, Postbag, Published on 18/05/2020
» Re: "Mis-education of Hong Kong", (Editorial, May 17).
Dear 'golden oldies'
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/05/2020
» Re: "Masks minus helmets", (PostBag, May 15).
Acts of Kindness during Covid-19
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/05/2020
» One of the very few upsides of Covid-19 is the endless kindness people have shown towards one another. At the risk of sounding like a softie, here are two stories to restore your faith in humanity.
Themselves to blame
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/05/2020
» Re: "Police extortion racket in the crosshairs", (BP, May 13).
'Pantries of sharing' mustn't let dark side win
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/05/2020
» The "pantries of sharing" project -- a small charity scheme involving those who have more leaving behind food and other necessities for anyone who may need an item or two -- has become the talk of the town. Yet, a dark side has emerged with some people being too greedy, emptying all the shelves in one fell swoop.
Planes that made grandma's house rattle
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/07/2018
» Reports about the Farnborough Air Show which has been taking place in Hampshire this past week brought back some fond memories. Every summer in the 1950s and most of the 60s I would stay at my grandmother's home in the village of Cove, which backs onto Farnborough airfield.