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Old solutions no answer to dust menace
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 25/01/2021
» When pressured by newshounds last week about another round of PM2.5 dust that has blanketed the capital city and some other provinces for several days in a row, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon answered, "The government has tackled it all along." Really?
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.
Pareena saga a test of land reform resolve
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/11/2019
» When Deputy Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow defended Pareena Kraikupt -- a Palang Pracharath Party member and MP for Ratchaburi who is being grilled in a high-profile land scandal -- by suggesting that she may escape forest encroachment charges because her family "had lived on the disputed plots prior to the enactment of land reforms", I could sense his triumph, as well as relief.
Chemical ban opponents led by misinformation
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 08/11/2019
» By the end of today, an online "hearing" process initiated by the Department of Agriculture over whether the ban on three extremely toxic chemicals -- paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos -- should be lifted will have come to an end. The results are expected to be released shortly after the hearings are over, especially if those who vote against the ban emerge as the winners.
Toxic policies just as bad as toxic chemicals
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 08/09/2018
» It seems Deputy Agriculture and Agriculture Cooperatives Minister Wiwat Salyakamthorn's days with the military regime are numbered. His likely exit has been widely speculated upon after his strong stance against "three dirty farm chemicals", namely, paraquat, chlorpyrifos and glyphosate.
Chemicals fight must go before judges
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/08/2018
» Another big fight against powerful farm chemical giants is set to begin.
'Organic' in our country means unsafe
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/05/2016
» From now on, the all-time favourite dish, phad kapraokai (stir-fried chicken with holy basil) will never be the same, thanks to new findings by food safety advocates.
Rude revelry waters down Songkran
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/04/2014
» With Songkran just a few days away, it seems we are counting down to insanity. It may sound like I’m being a killjoy, but I mean it.
Rude revelry waters down Songkran
Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 09/04/2014
» With Songkran just a few days away, it seems we are counting down to insanity. It may sound like I'm being a killjoy, but I mean it.
Uncertainties continue to plague FTA deal with Europe
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 16/09/2013
» It seems like welcome news for civil society groups which have been keeping a close watch on Thai-EU free trade agreement negotiations.