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A concrete jungle where cars remain king
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 30/06/2018
» Pedestrians who use Asok Montri Road in the Sukhumvit area will have to brace for more inconvenience, starting next week, with police set to close one major pedestrian crossing during morning rush hours they blame for congestion.
In police theatre, the joke is on us
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 27/09/2017
» Those who have lived in Thailand long enough have probably heard of a form of folk theatre known in Thai as likay.
Cameras point way for traffic cops
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 07/08/2015
» Over the past few months, netizens have shared a clip which shows how a new traffic camera system can catch motorists, especially those changing lanes in prohibited areas, red-handed.
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.
'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.
Smog a bigger problem than coronavirus
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 28/02/2020
» For more than three months, facial masks have become a necessity for Thais, though not all the people find this accessory affordable or easy to obtain because at times there are shortages.
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.
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.
Cough up cash to stop road carnage
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/05/2019
» Thailand will soon have new traffic laws, based on the more stringent Japanese model, a senior land transport official said recently. Obviously, he was thrilled.
Police reform cannot wait, Gen Prayut
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 22/03/2019
» The mysterious murder of an ex-cop-turned-social activist, a notorious delay in the annual round of police promotions, a scandal involving police uniforms, and an abandoned corpse.