Run:- 2174, 25 August 2025
Location:- Bang Krachao, Wat Rat Rangsan Soi 1
Hare:- Ajarn Kee Mao

Hashing is "a test of character, a pure physical joy, and a metaphor for enduring the hardships of the world with grace and strength".

"Drinking is a complex companion—a solace, a social lubricant, a ritual, and sometimes a dangerous crutch."

The dragon lady manning the pier's boat fare collection booth now has a sign in English specifying the double fee for non-Thais. Later, 4x2 mentioned the YouTube video where she was violently assaulted with multiple blows to the face by a disgruntled local. It's definitely better to go to the Customs pier and pay the same for a private longtail skiff to take you across the Chaopraya River to Bang Krachao.

On the other side, a motorcycle taxi took 2.4km to get to the runsite, passing walkers No Good Boyo and Tinker who were getting in some extra distance in anticipation of a short trail.

At the pre-run briefing the Hare, a professor of English literature, was showing off by quoting Chekhov and apparently only NGB knew what he was talking about. We were warned it would be an extremely short Trail, longer is not always better.

The first half of the route was reminiscent of old school Bangkok Hashing, quite scenic with soft surface and lots of verdant vegetation, tall grass and a short cut through the park. A long back check on the second half allowed the front running bastards to do extra distance and be caught by the mid-pack walkers.

Some Hashers, including Pig Fokker, we're in confused disbelief when we arrived back to the start in under four kilometers. The more athletic amongst us decided to do it a second time.

A fairly raucous circle ensued with the return of the Nigerian to tag team with The Senator as our two religious advisors. A new boot, Lost in Space, was given his welcome down down. We finished up and moved over to our private table at Jum's fine establishment. Hash Hash, who had arrived late, connected his phone via Bluetooth to the large LG speaker and took over DJ duties.

Virginia Slim donated a bottle of Patron tequila to the cause and the party continued. At around 10:00 pm, motorcycles were called to take the remaining Hashers to the pier and we crossed the river and headed North towards Cowboy. On On On!