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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.
Poll uncertainty lingers as count nears finish line
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 29/03/2019
» Almost a week has passed since Thais cast their ballots, yet many things are still shrouded in uncertainties.
Getting to the bottom of PM poll of polls
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 13/09/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has every reason to be miffed with pollsters.
Going potty over luck at Govt House
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/05/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha likes to remind us he is not a politician -- a statement that in a way reflects his perceived superiority. Basically, he wants it known he is in a different league.
Know-it-all leaders keep on bumbling
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/11/2016
» I cannot help but feel a bit of pity for Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon who has been bombarded with heavy criticism for his gaffe regarding falling rice prices.
Green activist movement loses warrior
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/07/2014
» A few years after disappearing from the public eye, environmentalist Sutthi Atchasai, who was known for his relentless fight against Map Ta Phut pollution, shot himself at his house in Rayong on Tuesday, much to the distress of his family and friends.
No pollution solution to Map Ta Phut
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/07/2014
» It has been a nice surprise to see the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) seeking to take an active role in solving the environmental problems surrounding the Map Ta Phut industrial estate in Rayong.
Good, bad and ugly of Facebook
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/02/2014
» There is a questionnaire being circulated on Facebook this week ''How has Facebook changed your life?'' marking the 10th anniversary of the social media site, used by more than one billion people worldwide.
Bad policing traps us in our vicious cycle
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 23/01/2014
» Is it a cycle? Or a vicious cycle?
In this battle of semantics, we all lose
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 12/09/2013
» How to know if someone is stupid? This is not a trick question. Seriously, I really want to know.