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Pareena saga a test of land reform resolve
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/11/2019
» When Deputy Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow defended Pareena Kraikupt -- a Palang Pracharath Party member and MP for Ratchaburi who is being grilled in a high-profile land scandal -- by suggesting that she may escape forest encroachment charges because her family "had lived on the disputed plots prior to the enactment of land reforms", I could sense his triumph, as well as relief.
Police reform cannot wait, Gen Prayut
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 22/03/2019
» The mysterious murder of an ex-cop-turned-social activist, a notorious delay in the annual round of police promotions, a scandal involving police uniforms, and an abandoned corpse.
'Phuyai' must lead kids by good example
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/01/2018
» As National Children's Day draws near, it's time for the public to pay attention to the annual slogan (kham kwan) thought up each year by the prime minister of the day for kids.
Absentee saga set to haunt NLA
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 19/06/2017
» If we go for a change, it must be for the better, not worse. The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) should bear this in mind when it introduces any change. A pity it didn't in regard to changing the rules governing absenteeism.
One 'mistake' is enough for Sanit and Co
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/03/2017
» Was he or was he not? The questions over Metropolitan Police Chief Lt Gen Sanit Mahathavorn's possible role as an adviser to a beverage giant will remain a hot topic for some time.
What is behind the mayor, the girl and the law?
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/08/2016
» As the scandal involving Ban Phai municipality mayor Premsak Piayura, who is accused of harassing local reporters, slowly unfolded, it seems we have more questions than answers.
Fine Arts Dept chief girds for worthy battle
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 20/03/2015
» Fine Arts chief Borvornvate Rungrujee deserves praise for launching a crusade against Wat Kalayanamit in Thon Buri to protect the archaeological structures on the temple premises.
Sangha must face up to sorry state of clergy
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 12/07/2013
» We have barely recovered from shock over the story of wayward billionaire monk Luang Pu Nen Kham Chattiko as the media digs deeper into details of his wealth and alleged crimes.
Busted Brit MP blazes a trail for Thai politicians
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 08/02/2013
» A politician, actually a cabinet minister, had to prematurely give up his prestigious career after it was discovered that his wife, whom he later divorced, had faced a speeding charge for him.