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The salvation of her daily bread
Muse, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/03/2017
» The tagline for her bakery reads: All sorrows are less with bread. To some people, it may be just a catchy slogan. To baker Angsumarin Lauruengtana, however, it's a lifeline.
The run of her life
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/03/2017
» When Phitchanan Mahachot ran her first full marathon two years ago, she was a rookie not even aware of the energy gel many long-distance athletes consume.
Ceremonial splendour
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/01/2017
» Tongthong Chandransu is the name that comes to the mind of most people when they think about royal ceremonies. His narration of these events, a familiar element during their broadcast, is always filled with insightful facts and wondrous anecdotes about Thai history and centuries-old culture.
Military goes 'post-truth' on poll date
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 10/01/2017
» The maths don't lie. If all agencies involved take the maximum time allowed to complete their missions according to the military regime's tentative roadmap to democracy, the election can be held in about 16 months from now, which means it would definitely not be this year.
NCPO props up 'wall' that divides Thais
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 22/11/2016
» The scandal regarding motivational speaker Orapim "Best" Raksapon may be just another small brick but it could go a long way in reinforcing the wall of divisiveness that continues to rise in Thai society.
One-sided debate on referendum
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 12/07/2016
» What is the point of a referendum on the draft charter when only people who support it are allowed to speak?
PM's daddy state stifles free thought
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/05/2016
» Google has patented specialised glue that will keep passengers adhered to self-driving cars in case of accidents to prevent further injuries.
Long road to a phony democracy
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 12/04/2016
» The "extra question" to be attached to the charter referendum can be a game-changer -- it has laid bare the military regime's attempt to go the extra mile in prolonging its power after the election.
Charter will create hollow democracy
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 29/03/2016
» In the country where a coup was renamed a "return of happiness" and arbitrary detention an "attitude adjustment session", it is just a natural progression for its constitution and ensuing general election to end up becoming a sham.
Gen Prayut stars in own Thai drama
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 22/03/2016
» While Thai fans scream: "I want to be a captain's wife", it is doubtful whether viewers will get past Song Joong-ki love-sickness and see the message of "patriotism" that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants them to absorb from the Korean drama series Descendants of the Sun (DOTS).