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Monumental matters need city to clue in
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 14/09/2018
» I must confess that I am bemused over the question concerning the legal ownership of Victory Monument raised by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
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More jail time won't prevent drink-driving
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 05/07/2017
» Last week, the Road Safety Policy Foundation launched a campaign for harsher punishments of drink-drivers, calling for authorities to give them immediate jail terms without suspension. For me, the campaign confirms two things. First, our law enforcement has failed to deter people from driving under the influence of alcohol. Second, as the long weekend approaches, the campaign suggests that it could be yet another period of carnage on the roads from accidents.
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Focus forest plan on the urban jungle
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 09/05/2016
» While I welcome the National Council for Peace and Order's plan to recover 128 million rai of forest land over the next decade, it is to say the least, somewhat ambitious. The goal, in my humble opinion, is harder than restoring democracy itself.
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On your bikes, complainers
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 19/02/2015
» Netizens, cyclists and BTS users are up in arms over an image posted online of bicycles hanging from hand straps in a BTS carriage.
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Elephant in the room
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 16/07/2014
» For the majority of the population of Thailand, the elephant is a much-loved and revered animal that has been elevated to almost national status. Problems concerning the majestic animal have, however, long-dogged the country and late last month wildlife trade monitoring network Traffic unveiled a research paper that criticised Thailand for encouraging the massive slaughter of elephants in Africa by failing to control the domestic ivory market.
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