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In police theatre, the joke is on us
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 27/09/2017
» Those who have lived in Thailand long enough have probably heard of a form of folk theatre known in Thai as likay.
Going potty over luck at Govt House
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/05/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha likes to remind us he is not a politician -- a statement that in a way reflects his perceived superiority. Basically, he wants it known he is in a different league.
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.
'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 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.
Censorship and common sense get all mixed up
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/10/2013
» They did it again. Those at the top of Mcot, the state-owned operator of Channel 9 television station, made news headlines this week by slapping a ban on the Khon Khon Khon (People Searching People) documentary.
More questions than answers in PTTGC saga
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 02/08/2013
» You don't have WHAT! This is the immediate reaction of anyone who hears that PTT Global Chemical Plc has no proper equipment to contain the oil slick which has wreaked havoc on the marine ecology off Rayong province.
Ministering with a song and a dance
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 28/06/2013
» The music video produced by Deputy Commerce Minister Nattawut Saikuar in his bid to promote those fading "mom and pop" stores has become the talk of the town.