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Flood gripes won't help city plan a future
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 18/06/2015
» This week's torrential rains mean sleepless nights for Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra and city administrators who are again being put to the test.
Songkran rules make a healthy splash
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/04/2015
» It looks like those who don't care much for the Songkran water festival are in for a more peaceful time. Needless to say, I am one of them.
PM's ban on overseas trips could pay off
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/03/2015
» After a series of less than positive news events such as claims of nepotism in the NCPO-installed National Legislative Assembly, a new government order that prohibits overseas trips by state officials is more than welcome.
'Free riders' shouldn't spoil poor's travels
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/02/2015
» From now and for the next few months to come, certain officials at the Transport Ministry are supposed to busy themselves trying to find the real poor — or the criteria to identify them — as they are eligible for the free bus and train programme.
Confusion reigns over energy plan
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/12/2014
» With a power development plan to be considered Monday by the National Energy Policy Council (NEPC), chaired by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, questions are re-emerging about transparency.
Sometimes uniformity is no solution
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 28/11/2014
» A dear friend of mine, who is a civil servant, posted a message on his Facebook page voicing disagreement with a suggestion by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha that civil servants wear their uniforms every Monday.
Rein in loan sharks, end debtor agony
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/10/2014
» As we look at the photo of Sangvean Raksaphet, her body engulfed in flames, we can feel her pain and agony.