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Political will needed for Mahakan fix
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 07/10/2016
» "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." This quote by Helen Keller immediately came to mind when I learned of the decision by the government to back the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's plan to uproot the Mahakan Fort community in its eviction plan.
Social media a PR challenge for Sansern
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 29/09/2016
» The appointment of Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd to the top job at the Public Relations Department raises eyebrows.
Let's go Dutch when it comes to cycling
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/09/2016
» This year's Car Free Day is approaching this weekend -- with little fanfare.
Be it khon or khol, we share this heritage
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 09/06/2016
» The row over the khon/khol mask dance between Thailand and Cambodia epitomises the long-standing love-hate relationship between the two neighbours.
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.
Brutality not the answer to stray dogs
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 20/04/2016
» Yes, it's brutality. A city policeman who aimed his gun at stray dogs that took shelter at police flats, killing one dog and seriously injuring another, deserves public condemnation, as most of us believe.
Bangkok boat commuters risking all
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 07/03/2016
» Like most -- if not all -- passengers using the Saen Saep boat services, the young university student said all she can do when on the water is to "pray for no more accidents".
Country mourns loss of Thanat, a man of principle
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/03/2016
» Thailand is mourning the loss of Thanat Khoman, former foreign minister and co-founder of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), who passed away on Thursday at the age of 101.
There seems to be little to smile about
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 11/01/2016
» Let's smile. It's something the state, in particular the Culture Ministry, is promoting in a campaign on decent Thai values -- it wants to see the younger generation smile properly.
Loy Krathong just doesn't float my boat
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/11/2015
» I did not float any krathong last night. To be more precise, I have not floated any krathong for decades. I cannot remember the last time that I joined in this festival.