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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.
Why get so sour about Madam Choops' sweets?
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/05/2021
» Call me blasphemous, but my first reaction to the desserts in the shape of Buddha amulets -- now a matter of public frenzy -- was: So what?
Old solutions no answer to dust menace
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 25/01/2021
» When pressured by newshounds last week about another round of PM2.5 dust that has blanketed the capital city and some other provinces for several days in a row, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon answered, "The government has tackled it all along." Really?
Outbreak highlights our complacency
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 21/12/2020
» We are seemingly paying a high price for Covid-19 complacency.
Reckless actions endanger us all
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 30/11/2020
» As health authorities report a new infection case in Chiang Mai, the public has every reason to be terrified.
Of melody, monkeys and musician
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 18/11/2020
» Playing music for monkeys? Some people might not believe that there could be such an activity.
House session needs sincerity to succeed
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/10/2020
» Starting today, the parliament will play a crucial role in examining -- amid dimmed hopes -- possible solutions which would allow the country to peacefully exit the political stalemate.
Rise up against shallow patriotism
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 02/11/2020
» When a self-proclaimed patriot noticed a student did not stand up for the national anthem during a recent 6pm "flag down" ritual, she became so angry she hit the girl.
Both sides must give peace a chance
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/10/2020
» On Wednesday the country narrowly missed a confrontation -- quite possibly violent -- between groups of people with different stances when it comes to the monarchy. But there are no sighs of relief -- just yet.
Boss case shatters public confidence
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/08/2020
» If you start to feel a sense of relief that justice seems to be back on track in the shameful hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth Yoovidhya, after both prosecutors and police suddenly put the brakes on their attempts to free him, you may well have to think again.