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Why get so sour about Madam Choops' sweets?
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/05/2021
» Call me blasphemous, but my first reaction to the desserts in the shape of Buddha amulets -- now a matter of public frenzy -- was: So what?
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Be it khon or khol, we share this heritage
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 09/06/2016
» The row over the khon/khol mask dance between Thailand and Cambodia epitomises the long-standing love-hate relationship between the two neighbours.
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There seems to be little to smile about
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 11/01/2016
» Let's smile. It's something the state, in particular the Culture Ministry, is promoting in a campaign on decent Thai values -- it wants to see the younger generation smile properly.
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Once the birthday bash is done...
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 02/05/2022
» Bangkok has turned 240th years old. The government, via the Culture Ministry, recently celebrated this auspicious occasion, with cultural performances and fun-filled activities at several landmark spots.
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Bangkok booze ban is the last thing we need
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/04/2020
» Social distancing as a means to curb Covid-19? OK. Partial curfew after 10pm until 4am, probably OK.
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The casualty of regional summit is convenience
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/11/2019
» As the country prepares to kickstart the 35th Asean Summit and related meetings, Thailand is proud to announce to the world that it is ready -- at least logistically. Thai police have rolled out what seem to be meticulous traffic plans for motorists in Bangkok with a set of "dos and don'ts" to make sure they know how to avoid adding to the traffic snarls. In doing so, they will be able to be good hosts. Bravo!
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How the smog crisis plan shows Thai class divide
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/02/2019
» Once again, Bangkok is blanketed with PM2.5 dust after a short reprieve.
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Old railway stations are slipping away
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 18/03/2017
» As Thailand is going ahead with its double-track train development plan, the first casualties of the development are the old railway stations across the country.
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BTS bike rules good start but still fall short
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 16/06/2016
» Months after cyclists were left anxiously wondering if they would be banned from the BTS train system, cyclists who use non-folding bicycles now know their fate: a partial ban will be implemented.
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Diplomats see wat it’s about
B Magazine, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 29/11/2015
» A quick trip to three ancient temple sites on the Thai-Cambodian border is a rare opportunity, but one group of Bangkok-based ambassadors from some 20 countries recently took advantage of.
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