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Keeping in step with ballroom moves
Roger Crutchley, Published on 02/11/2025
» The most entertaining news of the week was the response to President Donald Trump's demolition of the East Wing of the White House so he can build a "big, beautiful ballroom". It is probably fair to say it prompted a "mixed reaction" -- many being totally horrified.
Too much dazzle
Postbag, Published on 05/07/2025
» Re: "New rules to tone down too-bright Bangkok billboards", (BP, July 4).
Tourism needs a Plan B to hit its target
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 17/07/2023
» Thailand's key economic driver has cruised past the first six months but it could see a big speed bump ahead on the road to year's end.
Shifting patterns in global travel
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 03/07/2023
» In the midst of an uncertain economic and political climate, people in Thailand have various options for getting away from the frenetic pace of life in big cities and recharging their batteries. Recent findings from Booking.com's 2023 Travel Trends Forecast survey show a rise in the popularity of wellness travel among Thai tourists seeking mental and physical renewal.
Telling it like it is
Oped, Postbag, Published on 28/01/2023
» Re: "Thailand's political charade exposed," (Opinion, Jan 27).
Plan ahead for smooth travel
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 31/10/2022
» On the previous holiday weekend, there was a traffic gridlock leading to Don Mueang airport and long lines in front of check-in desks and the immigration department. This brought back memories of the airport before the Covid-19 pandemic when it was bustling all the time.
Could your vacation end up changing the world?
Oped, Christopher Endy, Published on 31/08/2022
» As the United States sends stockpiles of weapons to Ukraine, another transatlantic mobilisation is underway. Freed from two years of Covid restrictions and testing requirements, Americans are once again travelling in large numbers. Market observers have predicted a six-fold increase in American tourism to Europe compared to summer 2021. If you're wondering what shipments of weapons and planeloads of tourists have in common, the answer is: quite a bit. Tourism has long had a way of getting mixed up in international politics.
Warning: It's blowing a hoolie out there
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 24/04/2022
» Part of the ceiling of our small carport was blown off by a freak gusting wind recently. No great drama but this minor incident served as a reminder of just how powerful the wind can be, even an insignificant "Bangkok gust". I am truly thankful not to have experienced tornadoes like those in the US which must be terrifying.
10 action points for you to take to save the world
Oped, Mattias Goldmann, Published on 06/11/2021
» COP26 is the biggest climate event since the Paris Agreement. Much of the discussion and media attention prior to the meeting has focused on negotiations and to what extent countries responsible for large emissions will deliver the needed "enhanced action". There is another component: What you and I can do. Based on my own quarter-century experience as a climate expert, combined with my new experience as an expat having recently moved to Bangkok, here are important steps you can take, starting today. Join me for the top-10 countdown.
Memories of serious cereal behaviour
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/09/2020
» The recent PostScript column concerning the unlikely combination of bathroom submarines and cornflakes prompted a number of seasoned readers to recall their childhood breakfast delights.