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Ban Plainern saga shows city never learns
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 25/04/2019
» Art enthusiasts are looking forward to next Monday, when they will have the chance to tour Ban Plainern, the former residence of Prince Naris, the master artist of Rattanakosin.
Lessons from Kenya's war against plastic
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 20/09/2017
» As Kenya wages war on plastic waste, it appears I happen to be in the country at a very crucial time.
Flood gripes won't help city plan a future
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 18/06/2015
» This week's torrential rains mean sleepless nights for Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra and city administrators who are again being put to the test.
Once the birthday bash is done...
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 02/05/2022
» Bangkok has turned 240th years old. The government, via the Culture Ministry, recently celebrated this auspicious occasion, with cultural performances and fun-filled activities at several landmark spots.
Red-tape mess making hard times harder
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/04/2020
» A hairdresser in my neighbourhood told me she didn't get the 5,000-baht cash handout she's entitled to. Frustrated, she has little, if any hope.
Don't build a wall against our own people
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/04/2020
» A famous quote, "Numbers never lie", comes to my mind often as the country copes with the coranavirus outbreak which all of a sudden has some Thais obsessed with numbers and case counting.
It's only right for a true hero to be recognised
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 20/04/2019
» Activist Daycha Siripatra turned from a villain to a hero overnight.
Chemicals fight must go before judges
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/08/2018
» Another big fight against powerful farm chemical giants is set to begin.
Bag campaign 'not consistent with reality'
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 23/07/2018
» "It's inconsistent with reality," shoppers and traders cried as they continue to ignore a state campaign to reduce one-time-use plastic bags that began on Saturday.
'Coconut shell' students find their voice
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 13/11/2017
» Over the weekend, a group of Suankularb School students involved in a parade during a traditional football match found themselves in hot water for their thought-provoking political satire.