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'Thais-only' policy is racism, pure and simple
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 13/06/2020
» 'This cannot be serious" was my initial reaction to news reports saying the Transport Company is imposing a ban on foreign travellers as a measure to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Blame game no solution to smog woes
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 22/01/2020
» Be warned, everyone. The ultra-fine PM2.5 dust will not be going away anytime soon. Last year, heavy smog traumatised Bangkokians until March. In certain areas like the North, which was hit with forest fires, dust-related air pollution lasted until April.
We will keep eating poison for a while yet
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 29/11/2019
» The latest resolution on the ban of the three hazardous chemicals is even more toxic than the chemicals themselves. Yes, I'm talking about paraquat, chlorpyrifos and glyphosate that are being manufactured and distributed by global agro giants.
Chemicals fight must go before judges
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/08/2018
» Another big fight against powerful farm chemical giants is set to begin.
Is ending civil service graft a fool's errand
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/04/2018
» Civil servants across the country have just had their big day. April 1, national civil servants day, has just passed by with rewards being handed out to a few outstanding officials -- a top honour or a once-in-a-lifetime affair -- for those working for the state.
Not just one culprit in bus crash horror
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/03/2018
» It seems the 18 holiday-makers who were killed on Wednesday night when a double-decker bus crashed in Nakhon Ratchasima were victims of careless driving.
After dissing disabled, Skytrain must lift its game
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 14/03/2018
» Enough is enough, wheelchair-bound Manit Intharapim must have told himself before smashing the glass elevator door of a BTS lift at Asok station.
Another artifact at US museum 'may have been stolen'
Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 24/08/2016
» Another ancient artifact, believed to have been smuggled out of temple ruins in Buri Ram, is being exhibited at the Chong-Moon Lee Centre for Asian Art and Culture in San Francisco, according to a local conservation group.
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.