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'Boss' case the rule not the exception
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 27/07/2020
» Sooner rather than later, we will witness two major state agencies pointing the finger at each other over the infamous hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the Red Bull scion. The two agencies are none other than the Royal Thai Police and the Office of Attorney-General (OAG) which is in hot water for dropping a major charge against the man behind the steering wheel of the Ferrari that, in the wee hours of that fateful day on Sept 3, 2012, killed a police officer.
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.
P-Move 'win' likely another false dawn
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 16/05/2018
» It's that same cycle again. A grassroots protest petitioning the state to pay attention to their grievances, then rounds of negotiation and bargaining after stiff reluctance, a promise or promises by the state, sometimes with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Mostly the protesters, satisfied, agree to return home.
Water needs back-to-basics approach
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 04/01/2016
» As we enter 2016, I believe many people typically think up New Year's resolutions, and that is perfectly fine. I have had no New Year's resolutions in so long that I can't remember the last time I unsuccessfully made one. This year is more or less the same.
Landmines are a problem that just won't go away
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 24/06/2013
» Just 12 years ago, landmine-infested areas in Thailand covered a vast 2556.7 square kilometres. As of last year, after a mammoth effort to clear them, the areas have shrunk enormously to a little more than 540 sq km _ or 85% less.
Court owes us the truth, and nothing but
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 11/01/2013
» Finally, the Supreme Court has broken its silence.