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A dedicated disciple
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/10/2022
» When Bollywood actor Gagan Malik accepted the role of Buddha in the epic film Sri Siddhartha Gautama almost a decade ago, little was he aware his life would be forever changed.
Once the birthday bash is done...
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 02/05/2022
» Bangkok has turned 240th years old. The government, via the Culture Ministry, recently celebrated this auspicious occasion, with cultural performances and fun-filled activities at several landmark spots.
Blossoming into our hearts
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/02/2022
» Despite being an artist, Chumpol Akkapantanon conceded that he hardly noticed the beauty of flowers -- until recently. And it's almost by chance that he adopted a new attitude towards flora.
Why get so sour about Madam Choops' sweets?
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/05/2021
» Call me blasphemous, but my first reaction to the desserts in the shape of Buddha amulets -- now a matter of public frenzy -- was: So what?
Ancient lintels coming home
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/03/2021
» Two ancient lintels believed stolen and put on display at a US museum are to be returned to Thailand next month, Fine Arts Department chief Prateep Pengtako said.
Outbreak highlights our complacency
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 21/12/2020
» We are seemingly paying a high price for Covid-19 complacency.
Reckless actions endanger us all
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 30/11/2020
» As health authorities report a new infection case in Chiang Mai, the public has every reason to be terrified.
Of melody, monkeys and musician
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 18/11/2020
» Playing music for monkeys? Some people might not believe that there could be such an activity.
Boss case shatters public confidence
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/08/2020
» If you start to feel a sense of relief that justice seems to be back on track in the shameful hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth Yoovidhya, after both prosecutors and police suddenly put the brakes on their attempts to free him, you may well have to think again.
'Boss' case the rule not the exception
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 27/07/2020
» Sooner rather than later, we will witness two major state agencies pointing the finger at each other over the infamous hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the Red Bull scion. The two agencies are none other than the Royal Thai Police and the Office of Attorney-General (OAG) which is in hot water for dropping a major charge against the man behind the steering wheel of the Ferrari that, in the wee hours of that fateful day on Sept 3, 2012, killed a police officer.