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No room for apathy as haze crisis returns
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 11/01/2020
» With levels of particulate matter measuring 2.5 micrometres or less in diameter -- PM2.5 fine dust -- surpassing 180, Bangkok was ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world yesterday. People in the provinces -- both near and far -- have also experienced similar problems.
Haze saga shows flaws in approach
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/02/2019
» As the country's fight against the pollution crisis continues, almost all state agencies are boasting of some progress in their work.
Thais need to check their intolerance
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 07/08/2017
» I am not a fan of Suthita Chanachaisuwan. To be more precise, I don't know her personally.
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.
Let's do away with climate hypocrisy
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/12/2015
» Does "carbon footprint" mean anything to you?
Loy Krathong just doesn't float my boat
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/11/2015
» I did not float any krathong last night. To be more precise, I have not floated any krathong for decades. I cannot remember the last time that I joined in this festival.
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.
Glimpses into pre-Siam life
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 30/03/2013
» A recently discovered Khmer-style artefact links a historical northern Thai town to the wider Southeast Asian region, not only proving Thailand's cultural wealth of old, but also adding an important piece to the puzzle about the region's trading significance in pre-Siam days.
City can stay dry this year, says expert
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 14/09/2012
» With the severe flooding that is inundating Sukhothai, people in provinces downstream, including Bangkokians, are asking the same question: "Will we be hit by a mega flood again?"