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Mahakan Fort saga is no zero-sum game
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/09/2016
» It would be wrong to think that the long-standing Mahakan Fort land dispute involving the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and occupants of the fort area is a zero-sum issue, as perceived by city administrators.
Govt needs to get fired up over renewables
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 20/08/2016
» 'Can the province of Krabi be 100% powered by green energy?" This is a typical question raised by those who support mainstream power production and who view with suspicion companies looking to develop renewable energy sources in this top tourist destination in the Andaman Sea.
Study lauds Krabi's green energy potential
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 12/08/2016
» Krabi can rely 100% on green energy over the next three years as it has ample renewable sources, a research group from the province said yesterday.
NLA tries to save Mahakan Fort community
Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/08/2016
» A key lawmaker is optimistic the Mahakan Fort community can be protected from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s eviction plan.
Plan for 'old quarter' should be revived
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 28/03/2016
» AS City Hall has renews the eviction plan for Mahakan fort community, Silpakorn University's architecture lecturer Chatri Prakitnonthakan looks back on his 2006 study in which he envisioned the doomed community as being a living museum.
Mahakan Fort community keeps up eviction fight
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 02/10/2015
» Despite facing eviction by the city administration for many years, the Mahakan Fort community in Bangkok's Rattanakosin old-town quarters has evolved into a city learning space.
Making city bike-friendly a distant hope
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/09/2015
» Undoubtedly, cyclists, especially those in the Big Mango, are looking forward to their big day this week which comes around once a year. That event is none other than Car-Free Day on Sunday.
Architect urges more checks for Chao Phraya promenade
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/07/2015
» The 14-billion-baht Chao Phraya promenade project, dubbed the new "Landmark of Thailand", must be revised to accommodate an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study and public hearings, a top architect said.
Temple battleground
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 04/04/2015
» Wat Kalayanamit in Thon Buri, which is known for its archaeological charms, seems to be never far from controversy.
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.