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Make aspirations real
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/05/2023
» The sight of marine animals being choked by plastics. Cases of extreme weather that seem to occur more frequently. Or the ever-rising cost of energy and desperate need to find alternative, cleaner and preferably renewable sources.
'Soft power' goal proves a tough nut to crack
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 03/05/2022
» The government's plan to harness "soft power" to propel Thailand into becoming a leading country of the world may sound impressive.
The Apec forum won't save PM's election hopes
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 29/03/2022
» 'Whatever we do is seen by people as stupid." It will be ironic, if this statement, uttered in desperation and resentment probably in equal parts, goes down in history as the famous last words of former coup maker and prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Our reopening looms, but are we really ready?
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 19/10/2021
» The country is set to reopen in two weeks but only two million, affordable rapid test kits have been made available and through only eight retail outlets of the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO), all located in Bangkok.
Govt's 'speak up' against graft push ill-timed
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/08/2021
» Had the campaign "Speak up to end corruption" emerged ten years ago, it might have had some effect.
Is 'fake news' hunt a Covid distraction?
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/08/2021
» With new Covid-19 infections shooting past 20,000 and deaths hovering at around 200 a day, what does Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha do?
Toward zero waste
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/02/2020
» 'Could you make sure that the punching bag will be seen?" Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa requested while posing for a photo shoot.
Virus response highlights govt incompetence
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 04/02/2020
» Is it possible that the seeming inability of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to put a face mask on properly on a few occasions is a sign that the government is crumbling against the coronavirus outbreak?
Can plastic waste be contained?
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/09/2019
» For Covestro (Thailand), plastic waste is a serious challenge globally. That is why it joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste as a co-founder.
Collaboration key to ending plastic waste
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/09/2019
» Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa’s asking 43 giant retailers, major plastic manufacturers and leading department stores to stop handing out single-use plastic bags starting January next year is a game changer in Thailand’s ongoing campaign to end plastic waste.