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Chemical ban opponents led by misinformation
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 08/11/2019
» By the end of today, an online "hearing" process initiated by the Department of Agriculture over whether the ban on three extremely toxic chemicals -- paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos -- should be lifted will have come to an end. The results are expected to be released shortly after the hearings are over, especially if those who vote against the ban emerge as the winners.
A Potemkin village in Thailand
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/09/2017
» What was intended to be smile-heavy photo op left Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha with egg on his face.
Anti-coal protesters shrug off PM's threat
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 16/02/2017
» Once again, Bangkok is to become a scene of protests for anti-coal activists, as the top energy policy agency will meet and make a decision on the contentious coal-fired power plant in Krabi tomorrow.
Growing public doubts beset promenade project
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 13/07/2015
» At first glance, the promise by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to have an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study and public hearings for the controversial Chao Phraya promenade project, the "Landmark of Thailand", seems to be a welcome move.
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.
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.
NCPO shuts out public at Map Ta Phut
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 07/08/2014
» Now, local people at Map Ta Phut industrial area have every reason to feel worried.
Green activist movement loses warrior
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/07/2014
» A few years after disappearing from the public eye, environmentalist Sutthi Atchasai, who was known for his relentless fight against Map Ta Phut pollution, shot himself at his house in Rayong on Tuesday, much to the distress of his family and friends.
No pollution solution to Map Ta Phut
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/07/2014
» It has been a nice surprise to see the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) seeking to take an active role in solving the environmental problems surrounding the Map Ta Phut industrial estate in Rayong.
Hearings are no longer for the public
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 19/06/2014
» It probably doesn’t matter if some people in Bangkok were unaware of the public hearings for Map Ta Phut city planning which took place yesterday in a local government office.