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Pedestrians, once again, get raw deal
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 24/08/2017
» After watching the documentary Citizen Jane: Battle for the City last weekend, I finally found something in common between New York City and Bangkok -- the obsession with infrastructure development at the cost of local communities. What happened to New York City planning six decades ago reminds me of what's happening to development in Bangkok nowadays.
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Uniform fuss can't be tackled uniformly
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 02/12/2020
» With some phu yai rattled by the campaign for students to wear casual attire launched on Tuesday by the "Bad Students" group, I am glad that we've come to the point where school uniforms may be disposed of. This could be the first time we've had a real discussion about them.
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Can one little plaque do that much 'damage'?
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/09/2020
» Less than 24 hours after the anti-dictatorship activists installed a plaque symbolising democracy at Sanam Luang before wrapping up the rally, state agencies managed to remove it, explaining that the brass item "damages" the historical site. Wow! Such swift action by state agencies is rare.
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The plight of the forgotten in Ecuador
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/10/2016
» Upon the closing of the United Nations Habitat III conference last Thursday in Quito, Ecuador, journalists in attendance, including myself, were surprised that there weren't any protests staged by activists -- very unusual for such a UN meeting on housing and sustainable urban development which is only held every 20 years.
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NCPO urged to focus on environment
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 06/06/2014
» Activists have pleaded with the National Council for Peace and Order to focus more on environmental issues as it addresses economic concerns.
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Locals decry 'city lung' zoning plan
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 28/03/2014
» Locals and green activists have voiced concern over modifications to a city plan of tambon Bangkajao in Samut Prakan’s Phra Pradaeng district.
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Reality Reflected
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 08/04/2013
» A sweet-smiling lady in Northern-styled costume with an umbrella. The elephants splashing water against the sunset light. Green space. Slow life. That's how Chiang Mai has been portrayed for decades _ on postcards.
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Date with destiny
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 05/12/2012
» On a lazy Sunday afternoon, Vithaya Kulsomboon had to call off his plan to share iced chao kuay _ black jelly _ with his family when he found the expiry date marked on the package came a few days before he bought it. He was considering getting a refund on the pack or simply throwing it away.
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Getting on a roll
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 02/01/2013
» A recreational activity. A green and convenient transport option. A fashion statement. A major issue for the next gubernatorial campaign. Take your pick, it's all the same thing: cycling.
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Hotel owner bows to locals, will redo plans
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 04/09/2012
» The owner of the Chuchai Buri Sri Amphawa Hotel project in Samut Songkhram, which has been the subject of angry protests, yesterday promised to adjust the construction blueprint to appease local residents.
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