Run 2039, 23 January 2023
Location: Pattanakan 25, Krua Rim Mong
Hare: 4x2

Rainbow Bitches

Another day, another great run with the Bangkok Monday Hash House Harriers. Sunny skies and cool temperatures greeted the pack of around 17 members that gathered in the gravel parking lot behind Khrua Rim Mong in familiar territory next to Pattanakarn Soi 25, while The Senator's vintage Citroen gleamed brightly in the light of day.

We were joined by a group of 11 Hashers visiting Bangkok for Chinese New Year from Taiwan. They were from New Taipei Hash (NTH3) based in New Taipei City and running every Sunday afternoon. Soon they will be fully reunited with their motherland, mainland China. There was something a little odd about the guys in this group but more on that later. An additional 12 visitors included a crippled Slumdog in a wheelchair, Mrs. Slumdog, Snakebite, Patpom, a Thai family from Chiang Mai, and American Sex Pistol. Hash Haberdash The Tickler was overwhelmed with demand for souvenir BMH3 shirts.

The Off

4x2 conducted the hare’s briefing and carefully explained the markings of yellow paper, white paper, X, FT, and half-headed arrows. We started off down the road to the khlong and turned left. One of our half-brained members who shall not be named, shortcut out of the restaurant, found arrows and paper on the khlong path, then encountered a few very old whole-headed arrows and claimed to everyone we were on the intrail. Best to ignore this guy whenever he is on the Hash, he will lead you astray.

The Familiar Trail

The trail bounced off the well-trodden khlong path several times, adding distance and some stretches of soft surface. We passed by mosques that are there for the multitude of muslims that populate this part of town. A long back check at the furthest out point brought much of the pack together. Eventually it was solved by Gringo and Spinning Dwarf. Then the "S" for short trail split turned left over a small bridge and allowed some to head straight to home and others to stretch their legs for a further 2kms. Back home, beer, peanuts, veggie dip, papadams and cocktail sausages were there for us thanks to Crash.

The Circle of Life

The hare and co-hare were welcomed into the circle by GM Always Cums Last and the consensus was it was an excellent trail with good checks and false trails to confuse the pack. The returners, ex-GMs Noriega and George of the Jungle, were welcomed back. And Leaver Ex-GM Mini, who’s off back to Canada after a 3 month sojourn in the Land of Smiles, was sung the FOYC song. Our Taiwanese visitors were busy giving away Hash swag, such as singlets and LBGTQIA2S+ -approved rainbow badges.

A couple of the "G" guys performed a cute little skit straight out of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, playing on the matching Bitch in their respective Hash names, Sunny Bitch and Beach Bitch. Coincidentally, there was also a third (straight) male Hasher from Chiang Mai named Prison Bitch. Time came for Prick of the Week and ex-grandmaster Hash Hash, nominated the best looking Taiwanese visiting Harriette and as per BMH3 tradition she was the rightful winner of the award. Pandemonium ensued when the Rainbow Bitches saw the massive implement and attempted to get it shoved up where the sun doesn't shine.

The Rustic Thai Meal

The post-run meal at the "Kitchen Next to the Tunnel" was well attended and caught the hares and restaurant staff by surprise when nearly 35 sat down to dinner. Tables were added and the food order was increased. Copious amounts of beer, wine, and Black Cock were consumed. We were charged 200 baht each and headed off into the night. Thanks 4x2 and Eat Me, job well done.