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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.
'Thais-only' policy is racism, pure and simple
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 13/06/2020
» 'This cannot be serious" was my initial reaction to news reports saying the Transport Company is imposing a ban on foreign travellers as a measure to curb the spread of Covid-19.
We will keep eating poison for a while yet
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 29/11/2019
» The latest resolution on the ban of the three hazardous chemicals is even more toxic than the chemicals themselves. Yes, I'm talking about paraquat, chlorpyrifos and glyphosate that are being manufactured and distributed by global agro giants.
It's only right for a true hero to be recognised
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 20/04/2019
» Activist Daycha Siripatra turned from a villain to a hero overnight.
Toxic policies just as bad as toxic chemicals
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 08/09/2018
» It seems Deputy Agriculture and Agriculture Cooperatives Minister Wiwat Salyakamthorn's days with the military regime are numbered. His likely exit has been widely speculated upon after his strong stance against "three dirty farm chemicals", namely, paraquat, chlorpyrifos and glyphosate.
Chemicals fight must go before judges
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/08/2018
» Another big fight against powerful farm chemical giants is set to begin.
Sirichai exit sets example for accountability
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 07/11/2017
» No one knows if former labour minister Sirichai Distakul realises it or not, but when he packed up his personal effects from the ministry last week, he set a new standard for our political culture.
Keep fingers crossed in bid to stem Mers
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/06/2015
» The Public Health Ministry seems to be taking pride that it has performed well in dealing with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) health challenge. It's just that two words are missing from that sentence: "so far".
Bus carnage should spur safety rethink
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 27/03/2014
» It’s appalling. A road accident involving a double-decker bus that killed at least 29 and injured 23 others in Tak province.
Chadchart loo push raises a stink
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 22/08/2013
» We don't need any further evidence that Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt has had a very busy schedule over the past few weeks in order to achieve his ambitious goal _ to improve the public transport system.