Back in Bangkok last night for the visit of Chiang Mai FC to league leaders Port FC. The first thing to say is that Port have a real football stadium and that makes watching the game so much more enjoyable … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2019
At last – three points. Our first win since April 3rd at Suphan Buri and just our second clean sheet of the season. Prachuap arrived at the 700th anniversary stadium in sixth place in the Thai first division. However, their … Continue reading
This week, after the Coronation of Rama X, the Election Commission released the final results of an election that took place in March. Palang Pracharat, a party created to support the military junta that came to power in a coup … Continue reading
Four years passes so quickly. From that first family day weekend back in October 2015 to last weekend’s graduation. Here is Alex graduating: And here is a video of the entire ceremony. Which is worth a watch – in particular … Continue reading
So Watford went to Wembley. Our first FA Cup Final since 1984. And yes I was there 35 years ago. This year I am happy to report that I was in the USA or Alex’s graduation – and oddly not … Continue reading
Toronto was 5C with rain and wind. In mid May. But arriving in Niagara Falls in time for some evening sunshine was a treat. It is quiet. Most of the attractions remain closed until the short summer season starts in … Continue reading
Funny old game. Football. On a night when Liverpool stormed into the Europan Champions League Final with an outrageous 4-0 win against Barcelona (4-3 over the two legs) Chiang Mai came back from 1-2 down with an 88th minute equalizer … Continue reading
Last night ABC Australia released the following investigation on its 60 Minutes prime time investigative reporting program. Do watch. The 60 minutes report does not tell us anything new. But it does bring the story together highlighting short cuts and … Continue reading
Pictures from the Nation and the Guardian On Saturday May 4th Thailand crowned her new King. For well known reasons this commentary will simply talk about the events of the weekend. It is the first time most Thais have witnessed … Continue reading