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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.
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.
City loses historic icon in Mahakan fight
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 09/02/2018
» Bangkok yesterday lost one of the rare, vintage houses that represent the bygone days of the Rattanakosin era when it was demolished and reduced to a pile of rubble.
Troops at Mahakan rattle locals
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 19/01/2018
» A leading academic and social activists have expressed concern about the deployment of soldiers at the embattled Mahakan community by the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc), saying the military presence has created a climate of fear.
Japanese photo exhibition honours king
Spectrum, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 22/10/2017
» With a solemn face, a senior Japanese academic stopped in front of a large image of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and stood still, her head bent and eyes closed.
Nationalism blinds us to new truths
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 16/10/2017
» If the late historian EH Carr woke up from his grave today and realised the perception some Thais have of history, he would be deeply frustrated.
Doomed stations are part of our heritage
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/04/2017
» While the country observes Thai heritage day tomorrow, it's ironic that we have to watch a lot of our heritage slip away. That includes the old railway stations that are headed for an upgrade under the State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) double-track development plan.
Old railway stations are slipping away
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 18/03/2017
» As Thailand is going ahead with its double-track train development plan, the first casualties of the development are the old railway stations across the country.
Dreaming of a carbon-free travel culture
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 29/11/2016
» Over the weekend, Ayutthaya had a chance to host a memorable music event, properly titled "Jazz in the World Heritage."
Battle against foam starts at Sanam Luang
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/11/2016
» A few weeks ago, I raised concerns over the massive amount of waste at Sanam Luang, which has received several hundred thousand mourners seeking to pay respects before the Royal Urn since His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's passing on Oct 13.