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Chemical ban opponents led by misinformation
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 08/11/2019
» By the end of today, an online "hearing" process initiated by the Department of Agriculture over whether the ban on three extremely toxic chemicals -- paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos -- should be lifted will have come to an end. The results are expected to be released shortly after the hearings are over, especially if those who vote against the ban emerge as the winners.
PM's ban on overseas trips could pay off
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/03/2015
» After a series of less than positive news events such as claims of nepotism in the NCPO-installed National Legislative Assembly, a new government order that prohibits overseas trips by state officials is more than welcome.
Budding Thai journalists set to train with BBC
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 25/06/2012
» It's a red-letter day for Seetala Ratanamalai and Sippachai Kunnuwong, both graduates of Thammasat University's School of Journalism and winners of this year's TrueVision's BBC World News Future Journalist Awards, which entitles them to a stint at BBC headquarters in London and a chance to train with some of the best newshounds in the world.
Reluctant artist
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 02/03/2012
» 'I am an amateur artist who is serious about her work," said Kannika Soonthornyankit when asked to describe herself during a recent interview with Life.