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Charting her own course
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/01/2025
» The rise of Thai golf sensation Atthaya Thitikul has been nothing short of spectacular. From a six-year-old who grew up in suburban Ratchaburi, who chose golf over tennis after watching YouTube videos, to making history as the youngest-ever winner of a professional tournament at age 14, her journey to the pinnacle of golf has been phenomenal.
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.
'Ja New' attack signals return of political violence
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 02/07/2019
» In Avengers: Endgame, Tilda Swinton's character, the Ancient One, warned the heroes not to mess with time.
Regime sparks #DelayMyAss Twitter storm
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/01/2019
» It looks like another election delay will not benefit anyone, least of all Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, who comes across as a most ineffectual leader, even among high-school students.
Foreign poll monitors can build trust
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 25/12/2018
» Once again, the military regime seems to have missed the point. The issue about foreign poll observers is not about Thailand's ability to hold a general election but whether it will be held in a free, fair and transparent manner.
'Sovereignty' belongs to the people
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 06/02/2018
» Rip up the constitution? If the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is more powerful than the charter, what is the point of having the highest law?
Regime can buy time but not trust
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/01/2018
» 'What's the fuss about a delay of just 90 days?'' government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd fretted as the military regime faced criticism over yet another national poll delay.
Everybody's watching the 'Rolex general'
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 23/01/2018
» How much is Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon worth? Is the military regime willing to bet the farm to save the scandalous "Rolex general" at all costs?