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Lop Buri's strategic significance examined
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/01/2022
» A key archaeological site in Lop Buri's Khok Samrong district, Promtin town epitomises the significance of the central province and its uniqueness as a place where human settlement has continued, from the pre-historic era, for thousands of years. The town is to be the highlight of a seminar to take place on Jan 30, from 9am-12.30pm in Phra Phetracha Room, at Thepsastri Rajabhat University in Lop Buri.
Rise up against shallow patriotism
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 02/11/2020
» When a self-proclaimed patriot noticed a student did not stand up for the national anthem during a recent 6pm "flag down" ritual, she became so angry she hit the girl.
Boss case shatters public confidence
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/08/2020
» If you start to feel a sense of relief that justice seems to be back on track in the shameful hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth Yoovidhya, after both prosecutors and police suddenly put the brakes on their attempts to free him, you may well have to think again.
'Thais-only' policy is racism, pure and simple
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 13/06/2020
» 'This cannot be serious" was my initial reaction to news reports saying the Transport Company is imposing a ban on foreign travellers as a measure to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Red-tape mess making hard times harder
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/04/2020
» A hairdresser in my neighbourhood told me she didn't get the 5,000-baht cash handout she's entitled to. Frustrated, she has little, if any hope.
FAD urged to rethink Khao Yala plan
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/03/2020
» Conservationists have urged the Fine Arts Department to nullify an order that revokes part of Khao Yala mountain -- home to an ancient fresco -- as a conservation site in Yala's Muang district in order to pave the way for a quarry.
We will keep eating poison for a while yet
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 29/11/2019
» The latest resolution on the ban of the three hazardous chemicals is even more toxic than the chemicals themselves. Yes, I'm talking about paraquat, chlorpyrifos and glyphosate that are being manufactured and distributed by global agro giants.
A night at the opera sets stage for noisy battle
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/07/2019
» Once again, Bangkok is experiencing a noise-related conflict.
The state has no business in people's sexual lives
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 04/05/2019
» It seems that the story involving Kerry workers and a woman's delivery order of sex toys led to a happy ending. But did it really?
Heritage neglect lets Si Thep down
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 09/03/2019
» Recent news reports about an oil exploration project which is a just a stone's throw away from Si Thep historical park in Phetchabun has shocked the Thai people. The project, if it isn't shot down, may dim the hopes of the site becoming a Unesco world heritage site. PLOENPOTE ATTHAKOR talks to well-respected scholar Phuthorn Bhumadhon about the hot topic.