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Can one little plaque do that much 'damage'?
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/09/2020
» Less than 24 hours after the anti-dictatorship activists installed a plaque symbolising democracy at Sanam Luang before wrapping up the rally, state agencies managed to remove it, explaining that the brass item "damages" the historical site. Wow! Such swift action by state agencies is rare.
Out with old, in with new. So short-sighted
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 03/07/2020
» Days after Phrae's historic Bombay Burmah building was completely torn down, outraged local people fuelled public anger by sharing photos of the ruthless demolition on social media.
Let's hope it's not the final curtain at the Scala
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 10/06/2020
» When the government reopened the country in the third phase of easing this month, the Scala movie theatre remained shuttered. Rumours are widespread that the stand-alone theatre may be facing the final curtain.
There are better ways to realise riverside dream
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 07/12/2019
» If the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has its way, the capital city will soon have its own riverside promenade like many other metropolitan cities. Except that the Bangkok version is riddled with controversy.
Who are the real big bad Buddhists?
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/09/2019
» It is quite rare to see an art student from a northeastern province becoming famous overnight, with her paintings widely shared on social media. But it was probably not the type of fame she was looking for.
Overlooked no longer
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 31/07/2019
» Rungsima Kullapat, a Nakhon Ratchasima native, had seen the contrast of how the historical ruins in her hometown were being developed into tourist destinations, while the local way of life and the architecture on the streets were being overlooked by the state.
With city's public spaces, don't ignore the public
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/01/2019
» Taking a stroll around a few neighbourhoods during the holidays, I couldn't help but wonder why Bangkok, a bustling metropolis, has so little public space for people to use.
Days of future past
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 31/12/2018
» Bangkok is a city of contrasts. Despite being ranked as Southeast Asia's third most liveable city by the Economist this year, the capital was also named the world's worst in terms of inequality, based on the Global Wealth Databook by Credit Suisse.
Judgement day arrives for Ban Plainern
Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 05/11/2018
» Today is judgement day for Ban Plainern, the residence of the late Prince Naris, with the state to decide whether a controversial 36-storey condo project that will tower over this cultural landmark will go ahead amid fears that permanent damage could occur during the construction process.
Harmony put at risk near Ban Plainern
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 01/11/2018
» Within the next few weeks, the threat to the charm and physical structure of Ban Plainern, a cultural landmark, may become reality, if City Hall gives the nod to the construction of a controversial 36-storey condo project next door.