The ugly realities behind the beautiful game
The Economist on the eve of the 2018 World Cup: “VLADIMIR PUTIN rarely speaks English in public, but he...
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The hub where monsters go for makeovers
This is well worth a read – for its commentary on the Trump/Kim conference from a Singaporean viewpoint. Not...
Lots of hot air – no substance
The Kim – Trump summit in Singapore. The media have spent a fortune covering this. Yes the handshake was...
Un Trump summit alert
Yes it is happening. Yes the world’s media has taken the bait. Nothing substantive will come of it –...
World Cup 2018 predictions
It is just a week until the start of the 2018 World Cup. Unfortunately being held in Russia –...
China Eastern – a grim way to fly
Mostly flying is fun….but when it goes wrong it can be horrible…and last week’s experience show just how far...
Phuket and Chiang Mai to get second airports
Airports of Thailand have announced plans to build new airports in Chiang Mai and Phuket in order to meet...
Martinez pitches Fighters to 5-3 win over Giants
From the Japan Times: and yes, we were there! Nick Martinez entered his first interleague contest in Japan with...
Four years on
The 2014 Thai coup was four years ago this week. The peaceful coup was followed by limited protests that...
The Dambusters at 75
Last night marked the 75th anniversary of Operation Chastise, the legendary Dambusters Raid, which occurred on the night of...