Another year – rascott.com is now over 20 years old. And there is still work to be done to migrate the old frontpage elements across to wordpress. A task that is necessary but horribly mundane.
November and December 2023
The Kissinger years: flawed legacy of the man behind US cold war policy Guardian
October 2023
Infantino’s solo run Josimar
QF32: HOW IT WENT RIGHT Skybrary.aero
Israel-Hamas war: How AFP is using the word terrorist AFP
Akbar Al Baker’s Departure Marks A Break For Airline Industry Aviation Week
September 2023
Transnational Crime and Geopolitical Contestation along the Mekong International Crisis Group
Thai pro-democracy activist jailed for speaking out at monarchy protest Guardian
Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong mogul, activist … and now a prisoner for 1,000 days Guardian
August 2023
The Great Dilution: Hong Kong’s Changing Population Mix Asia Sentinel
Thaksin sellout resets Thailand’s topsy-turvy politics Asia Sentinel
Thailand’s Thaksin Faces Daunting Task Asia Sentinel
Sir Michael Parkinson: Chat show host dies aged 88 BBC
OPINION: PHEU THAI AND MOVE FORWARD’S SHORT-LIVED ALLIANCE: LOVE ACTUALLY? Khaosod English
‘It’s not a fad’: the truth behind Saudi Arabia’s dizzying investment in sport Guardian
July 2023
Final day will define era of Bazball against Australia’s Test orthodoxy Guardian
Zak Crawley’s sunlit summer was full of fearlessness, energy and vibes Guardian
Premier League and Fifa helpless against Saudi juggernaut’s relentless progress Guardian
REBRANDING THE PHEU THAI PARTY AND WHAT IT MEANS TO THAILAND AND THAKSIN Khaosod English
One of the greatest modern Ashes series ends in a splash of puddles Guardian
On topic: Why Thailand’s Pita failed to become prime minister Nikkei Asia
Leaders’ Meeting in Hong Kong Sparks Speculation on Government Formation and Thaksin’s Return to Thailand Thai Enquirer
Opinion: Tony Woodsome and the (not so) secret deal Thai Enquirer
Thailand PM Prayuth announces retirement from politics Nikkei Asia
Thailand’s monarchy looms over battle for prime minister Reuters
Threads is All The Worst Parts of Twitter And Instagram in One Very Bad App Vice
Twitter was locked in a chaotic doom loop. Now it’s on the verge of collapse Guardian
Duty-Free Tycoon’s Fortune Doubles As Tourists Return To Thailand Forbes
Instagram Threads works, but it’s sterile, dull and worst of all – it’s still run by Mark Zuckerberg INews
Saudi-US Relations in a Changing Global and Regional Landscape Arab Centre Washington DC
‘Detachment was considered a strength’: how a war correspondent’s calling created a trauma timebomb Guardian
Football clubs were born to represent communities and fans, not owners Guardian
Thailand’s Obama Moment Foreign Policy
June 2023
Elton John at Glastonbury review – bittersweet joy at the end of the yellow brick roadThailand’s Obama Moment Guardian
In France, some things can never be forgotten The New European
The man behind Russia’s attempted coup The New European
China targets sea change in global diplomacy race with West Nikkei Asia
Opinion: The PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger isn’t the problem. Golf is. LA Times
OPINION: NINE YEARS AFTER 2014 COUP, THE CHARADE CONTINUES WITH PITA THE NEW TARGET Khaosod English
The dismal story of modern football can be summed up in two words: Manchester City Guardian
Money talks: how Saudi Arabia’s soft power project is shaking up sport Guardian
May 2023
Thailand election: How Move Forward’s upset win unfolded Nikkei Asia
Thailand election 2023: opposition delivers crushing blow to military rule Guardian
‘I’m pleased as pie!’: Jason Sudeikis on Ted Lasso – and lessons in kindness Guardian
Exiled PM’s daughter determined to ‘seize the reins’ in Thai elections Guardian
It was ludicrous but also magnificent: the coronation stirred every emotion Guardian
Nothing but drizzle was permitted to rain on this parade. So why did Charles look so glum? Guardian
God save us all: Britain is about to get the king it deserves Guardian
King Charles III has nothing in common with Britain’s corrupt political elite Middle East Eye
April 2023
Grenfell — a furious, devastating act of remembrance by Steve McQueen FT
What is ChatGPT and why does it matter? Here’s what you need to know ZDNet
The Thai Enquirer Voter Guide: 2023 General Election Thai Enquirer
Thailand: Upcoming Election Fundamentally Flawed HRW
OPINION: IT’S STILL ‘GENERALS’ ELECTION FOR THAILAND IN 2023 Khaosod English
Pentagon leak is no surprise: UAE-Russia ties run deep Middle East Eye
Nasa names first woman and black man on Moon mission BBC
March 2023
HOW BRITAIN BURIED ITS HISTORY OF SLAVERY The Guardian
Air pollution chokes Thailand as campaigners call for stricter laws The Guardian
Soccer is Empowering Burmese Migrant Girls on the Thai Border The Diplomat
‘The greatest aviation mystery of all time’: what really happened to flight MH370? The Guardian
February 2023
An act of God caused the earthquake in Turkey – murderous corruption caused so many deaths Guardian
Daughter of Thaksin banking on nostalgia to win Thailand election Reuters
A Year into Russia’s Invasion, Survival in Ukraine is Still “Like a Lottery Ticket” Bellingcat
Premier League charges Manchester City over alleged financial rule breaches Guardian
Premier League’s spending bubble offers only cheap thrills in winter of disconnect Guardian
Hong Kong 47: trial of dozens in pro-democracy movement set to begin under national security laws Guardian
January 2023
The United Thai Nation Party’s Radical Conservatism Thai Enquirer
Japan was the future but it’s stuck in the past BBC
Qatar’s $450bn wealth fund eyes football, finance and tech deals Arabian Business
Prince Harry’s Book Undermines the Very Idea of Monarchy The Atlantic
Pele – obituary Guardian