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Poll uncertainty lingers as count nears finish line
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 29/03/2019
» Almost a week has passed since Thais cast their ballots, yet many things are still shrouded in uncertainties.
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.
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.
Good, bad and ugly of Facebook
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/02/2014
» There is a questionnaire being circulated on Facebook this week ''How has Facebook changed your life?'' marking the 10th anniversary of the social media site, used by more than one billion people worldwide.
'Vote no', give politicians a surprise
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 31/01/2014
» As caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her ruling Pheu Thai defiantly stick to their decision to go ahead with the election on Sunday, what we as voters can do in the meantime is explore our options.
War of colours is spiralling out of control
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 16/01/2014
» Even though I am a someone who has little, if any, interest in fashion trends, I have to be more careful now when choosing my attire. To be more exact, the colour of my attire.
A 'Golden Opportunity'
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 07/01/2014
» At first sight, those who don't know Monovithya Kem may mistake the young female politician for a model, especially in the lobby of a five-star Bangkok hotel, where she awaited a media interview late last week.
A real people's forum gathers, sans politics
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 19/12/2013
» This is a follow up from my column last week in which I gave an overture of a people's forum, muan maha pracha kui _ an attempt by a group of people who want to create a public forum that is not dominated by politicians from whatever camps.
Let's see action to fix buses, not more PR stunts
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 16/08/2013
» How many bus rides does Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt have to take before the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) can improve the city's public transportation service?
Numbers won't save Yingluck from hubris
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 09/08/2013
» In a democratic society, numbers always count.