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Fresh talks a step to douse far South fires
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/01/2019
» Despite a spate of attacks rattling the restive far South over the past few weeks, the chief negotiator of peace talks in the region, Gen Udomchai Thammasaroraj, remains hopeful.
'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 (<i>kham kwan</i>) thought up each year by the prime minister of the day for kids.
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.
Social media a PR challenge for Sansern
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 29/09/2016
» The appointment of Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd to the top job at the Public Relations Department raises eyebrows.
Our leaders like keeping it in the family
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 22/09/2016
» With their fathers on opposite sides of the political spectrum, Pathompol Chan-o-cha and Panthongtae Shinawatra should not have anything in common.
Storm clouds gather over charter vote
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 27/04/2016
» Climate-wise, we are told that the almost-unbearable heat, with the mercury rising well over 40C, will soon be over. Monsoon rain is about to start and will drive away the sweltering weather.
Thai mindset on wife beating needs overhaul
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 14/11/2013
» The murder of Thailand's sharp shooter Jakkrit Panichpatikum has unfolded _ with his mother-in-law confessing to being the mastermind _ at a time when countries around the world, including Thailand, are preparing to mark the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women later this month.
There's more to democracy than poll wins
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/07/2013
» For months we have witnessed anti-government movements around the world, from a series of protests at Taksim Square in Turkey to Tahrir Square in Egypt, with the Cairo movement eventually ending with a coup.
Generally dodging the bullet
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 31/07/2012
» Again, the issue of Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva's alleged dodging of mandatory military conscription has returned to haunt us, dug up this time by Defence Minister Sukampol Suwannathat and blown out of proportion by Jatuporn Prompan.