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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.
Stolen statue found at bus stop
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 16/05/2021
» A rare statue of Phra Sri Arya Maitreya which was stolen from a local museum at Wat Lai in Lop Buri's Tha Wung district in early March was discovered on Saturday morning.
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.
House session needs sincerity to succeed
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/10/2020
» Starting today, the parliament will play a crucial role in examining -- amid dimmed hopes -- possible solutions which would allow the country to peacefully exit the political stalemate.
Preserve our heritage, don't leave it to rot
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 11/07/2020
» Recent news reports that a bust of Chao Phraya Kosathibodi (Kosa Pan), one of the first Siamese ambassadors, was "stolen" from its plinth on the Rue de Siam in the French city of Brest shocked cultural enthusiasts.
Virus a wake-up call to change our bad habits
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 21/03/2020
» With Covid-19 infection cases soaring past 300 in a short time, we have now realised the battle with this disease will be much tougher than we thought. In other words, despite the predicament in Wuhan, we unforgivably underestimated the threat it posed.
Blame game no solution to smog woes
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 22/01/2020
» Be warned, everyone. The ultra-fine PM2.5 dust will not be going away anytime soon. Last year, heavy smog traumatised Bangkokians until March. In certain areas like the North, which was hit with forest fires, dust-related air pollution lasted until April.
Khao Yai elephant deaths no accident
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 16/10/2019
» The first time I visited Haew Narok Waterfall in Khao Yai national park was in August, 1992. The trip was not for leisure, but to cover the deaths of a herd of eight elephants which drowned after plunging from the top of the waterfall in this tourist destination and world heritage site.
Ban Plainern saga shows city never learns
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 25/04/2019
» Art enthusiasts are looking forward to next Monday, when they will have the chance to tour Ban Plainern, the former residence of Prince Naris, the master artist of Rattanakosin.