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City governor poll offers us a glimmer of hope
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/03/2022
» Following a long delay, the cabinet is expected to set the date for the Bangkok governor election for May 29, according to news reports. To say that it's long-awaited is an understatement.
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When zebra crossings become death traps
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 25/01/2022
» A female doctor's death on a zebra crossing on Friday is no doubt a heartbreaking tragedy. But will it make a difference to the country's notorious killer roads? That remains highly doubtful.
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'Ugly' pantry scenes expose a nation divided
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 19/05/2020
» Some people may wish the Covid-19 outbreak could unite us in fellowship and valour to fight against a formidable foe in a manner akin to The Lord of the Rings.
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Govt falters in face of steep learning curve
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 07/04/2020
» As the coronavirus infections graph continues to climb, it's the Prayut Chan-o-cha government's learning curve that has managed to remain flat.
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Regime sparks #DelayMyAss Twitter storm
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/01/2019
» It looks like another election delay will not benefit anyone, least of all Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, who comes across as a most ineffectual leader, even among high-school students.
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Regime can buy time but not trust
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/01/2018
» 'What's the fuss about a delay of just 90 days?'' government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd fretted as the military regime faced criticism over yet another national poll delay.
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Post-coup vision of Thai politics bleak
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/07/2017
» Will there be an election? Will Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha return to the top seat under an outsider quota? Will a love-all, serve-all ticket win Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul a chance? Or will the country see a second female PM in veteran politician Sudarat Keyuraphan?
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Regime bent on digging hole for itself
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 20/06/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made a major case for Thai cultural propriety with his criticism of popular mor lam sing singer Lamyai Haithongkham for wearing racy costumes and making raunchy dance moves.
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Military govt purpose only serving itself
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/05/2017
» Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg talked about creating a "sense of purpose" for everyone as a mission for people of his generation.
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No way forward in a frozen state
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 01/03/2016
» Like Princess Elsa in the animated film Frozen, one could almost imagine Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha singing "Let it go" as he unleashed a proposal to deep-freeze the country in a state of transition for five years.
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