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Make aspirations real
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/05/2023
» The sight of marine animals being choked by plastics. Cases of extreme weather that seem to occur more frequently. Or the ever-rising cost of energy and desperate need to find alternative, cleaner and preferably renewable sources.
'Soft power' goal proves a tough nut to crack
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 03/05/2022
» The government's plan to harness "soft power" to propel Thailand into becoming a leading country of the world may sound impressive.
Visualising the infodemic
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/11/2021
» The government needs to be faster and be more precise in dealing with fake news, especially fake news concerning Covid-19, said the Minister for Digital Economy and Society, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.
Clock ticking for PM to avoid disgrace
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 20/10/2020
» As the tiny specks of light from the protesters' mobile phones at the student-led rallies grow into an ever-widening galaxy of discontent by the day, the lighting along the road ahead for Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha only seems to get darker.
Thamanat saga reflects regime's failed crusade
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/09/2019
» For a regime that branded itself a crusader against "corrupt politicians", the Prayut Chan-o-cha government so far, fallen short of its promises.
We've all had to bargain with a 'friend of Choke'
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 21/05/2019
» What is the difference between a chief justice who refused to show his driving licence to a policeman claiming he was a friend of the officer's boss and a prime minister who justifies refuses to discuss how the 250 senators were selected by saying people should treat him with respect?
Thai black hole grows by the day
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 16/04/2019
» The first photograph of a black hole was published last week. It looks a lot like Thailand after the March 24 election.
Poll agency does fine job of not inspiring trust
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 19/03/2019
» As we enter the last leg of the election, the winner is yet to emerge but it has become clear who is the biggest loser -- the Election Commission (EC).
Rice and mango banquet no way to show 'we care'
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 22/01/2019
» How far will almost five tonnes of sticky rice and mango go in assuring Chinese tourists that it's now safe to travel to Thailand and that one of the country's top ministers has adopted a more respectful attitude towards them?
Can safety standards be salvaged?
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 20/11/2018
» Are we supposed to be in shock? Or has shoddiness become the standard for investigations into major accidents so there is no need to feel perturbed?