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Thai mindset on wife beating needs overhaul
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 14/11/2013
» The murder of Thailand's sharp shooter Jakkrit Panichpatikum has unfolded _ with his mother-in-law confessing to being the mastermind _ at a time when countries around the world, including Thailand, are preparing to mark the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women later this month.
Yingluck takes a gamble, and puts all at risk
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 07/11/2013
» We don't need to look at Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's resume to know that her family's background is in trading.
Coffee giant's case is hard to swallow
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 24/10/2013
» In recent weeks, the legal battle between Starbucks, the international coffee giant, and Starbung, a small vendor in the Khao San area, has captured public attention.
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.
Drivers need conduct code, not the public
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/09/2013
» I hardly ever take what the government says seriously. The latest cabinet approval of a public transport policy demonstrate wells why I think this way.
Numbers won't save Yingluck from hubris
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 09/08/2013
» In a democratic society, numbers always count.
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.
'No jacket' racket makes climate sense
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 22/02/2013
» I am not a fashion guru. In fact, I rarely pay attention to fashion trends. I don't really care if a maxi, mini or ultra-mini skirt is in vogue or what colour is "in" - not to mention "out".
Court owes us the truth, and nothing but
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 11/01/2013
» Finally, the Supreme Court has broken its silence.
Heritage falls to big business in Amphawa
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/10/2012
» All of a sudden, we are made to believe that things are fine in Amphawa _ a popular tourist town in tiny Samut Songkhram province.