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Preserve our heritage, don't leave it to rot
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 11/07/2020
» Recent news reports that a bust of Chao Phraya Kosathibodi (Kosa Pan), one of the first Siamese ambassadors, was "stolen" from its plinth on the Rue de Siam in the French city of Brest shocked cultural enthusiasts.
Temple works enter 2nd phase
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 13/03/2020
» The restoration of Ayutthaya's Wat Chaiwattanaram, one of Thailand's cultural landmarks, has entered its second phase with support from the US government.
Class conflict between tower and Mahakan
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/07/2017
» 'No more eviction nightmares for the old Mahakan community as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration agrees to rent the land plot and allow the old community to develop a living museum."
King Chulalongkorn's regent Chuang Bunnag honoured
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 20/01/2017
» Thailand has nominated Somdej Chaophraya Borom Maha Sri Sury Wongse, better known as Chuang Bunnag, 1808-1883, and regent of King Rama V, as an "eminent personality of Unesco" for 2018.
Can Asok be the road to somewhere?
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 21/03/2016
» As a journalist, I see very few uplifting stories coming across my desk each day. But observing a meeting last month between the local community of Asok-Sukhumvit and traffic authorities, which was aimed at tackling traffic problems in this notoriously congested business district, gave me some hope. It was a nice exception.
'Landmark' plan riddled with flaws
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 19/11/2015
» As a matter of principle, a project that is touted as the "New Landmark of Thailand" should not contain any flaws. But the reality is just the opposite.
Our city must walk to being world class
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 19/12/2014
» A civic group has come up with an ambitious plan — to make Bangkok pavements walkable.
Small win for historic preservation
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 04/09/2014
» Finally, there's some good news. An old mansion in Bangkok that has been restored to its past glory has received Unesco recognition.
A culinary trip down memory lane
B Magazine, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 16/03/2014
» ‘Saeb i-lee (very delicious) tee Provence’’, a culinary adventure organised by Siam Cement Group for a group of foodies at picturesque Khao Yai in Nakhon Ratchasima, certainly lived up to its name.
Governor must speak out on city road plan
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/10/2013
» The issue of the "roof" road in Asoke has heated up this week with Sukhumvit residents rolling up their sleeves for a fight with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).