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Keep fingers crossed in bid to stem Mers
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/06/2015
» The Public Health Ministry seems to be taking pride that it has performed well in dealing with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) health challenge. It's just that two words are missing from that sentence: "so far".
Flood gripes won't help city plan a future
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 18/06/2015
» This week's torrential rains mean sleepless nights for Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra and city administrators who are again being put to the test.
A faithful, fulfilling phantom
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 16/05/2013
» The audience loved it _ and simply did not shy away from expressing their affection for the legendary musical The Phantom Of The Opera that finally came to town, ending the long wait for the much-loved production.
Prayers won't get you safety on the roads
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 30/11/2012
» Even though I am not a gambler, my last trip to Siem Reap in Cambodia, through the Aranyaprathet checkpoint which is just a stone's throw from a casino complex, made me feel very much like I was taking a gamble.
Old-town communities under threat
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 30/10/2012
» The new version of the Bangkok Comprehensive Plan and its new town planning rules are a threat to communities in the city's old town quarters, in particular Charoen Chai community and Woeng Nakornkasem near Chinatown.
In search of Lampang-ness
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 30/10/2012
» When Lampang locals got curious about their identity as natives of this small but history-steeped northern province, where did that curiosity lead?
Artist at large
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/07/2012
» Panya Vijinthanasarn has been wowing people recently with a gigantic al fresco installation of his called Sukhothai Land Art.