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Apirat singing wrong hymn sheet
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 20/02/2019
» Army chief Apirat Kongsompong's harsh reaction to the idea of politicians who want to push for military reform has triggered a number of questions.
How the smog crisis plan shows Thai class divide
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/02/2019
» Once again, Bangkok is blanketed with PM2.5 dust after a short reprieve.
Haze saga shows flaws in approach
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/02/2019
» As the country's fight against the pollution crisis continues, almost all state agencies are boasting of some progress in their work.
It's time for road safety to get a radical overhaul
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/01/2019
» A severe bus crash on a Pathum Thani road in the wee hours of Jan 6 that killed six passengers and injured many has left egg on the faces of the big shots at the Department of Land Transport (DLT).
When the taxmen can actually help people
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 24/12/2018
» Over the past weeks, I received a number of mails and Line messages, suggesting charity organisations or places where I could make donations that are tax deductible.
You can't rely on luck to end road carnage
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 20/12/2018
» The numbers never lie; the state's efforts to tackle road fatalities have paid off. According to the Road Safety Group Thailand, the country's ranking improved from No.2 in the world, with 36.2 traffic-related deaths per 100,000 people, to No.9, with the deaths being reduced to 34:100,000.
Poverty took Anucha's life, not boxing
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/11/2018
» At the age of eight, do any of you remember what did you do for your family? Did anyone have to work to feed yourself? Or earn money for textbooks and clothes? Or bus fares?
Keep ringing the bells, but not too loudly
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/10/2018
» Iam quite sure I am a minority, especially among Thais, but I cannot help but feel sympathy for a condominium resident who has been caught up in a temple bellringing drama. Many people have complained that she is ignorant of Thai culture and tradition, and some chastised her on social media. Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang meanwhile is summoning her for an “attitude-adjustment” session.
Bangkok's car-free day is mere lip service
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 24/09/2018
» On Saturday morning, as city officials and invited guests were lining up to welcome Deputy Governor Sakoltee Phattiyakul who was due to officiate a city function, everything seemed to go as planned.
Putting Thai food to the test
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 21/09/2018
» The clock on the wall turned 10am. The ambience around the student centre building at a Nairobi university was dormant and calm, except a training kitchen where groups of young people, all wearing aprons and caps, busily made a dish. Some measured ingredients while their buddies read recipes out loud; others putt meat into the pot. The scene was almost chaotic with sounds of utensils clanking and bite-sized meat sizzling on frying pans.