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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.
It's a big mistake to trash Bangkok history
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/07/2017
» In the view of the state, the embattled Mahakan community, struggling against a state eviction order, is just trash that must be removed from the historical site. Many academics, however, disagree.
Temple battleground
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 04/04/2015
» Wat Kalayanamit in Thon Buri, which is known for its archaeological charms, seems to be never far from controversy.
Disabled score win, but BTS should pay up
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 23/01/2015
» The Supreme Administrative Court's ruling on the installation of lifts at BTS Skytrain stations is indeed a victory for people with disabilities who have long fought for better access to public transportation.
Notes on how to restore judicial shine
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/05/2014
» They were just small hand-written notes but they have shaken the judiciary. The notes — one was sent to police chief Adul Saengsingkaew, and the other to his deputy — were scribbled by the secretary-general of the Office of the Administrative Courts Direkrit Jenkrongtham.
Governor must speak out on city road plan
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/10/2013
» The issue of the "roof" road in Asoke has heated up this week with Sukhumvit residents rolling up their sleeves for a fight with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Kids seek a path to cross-border ties
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 13/04/2013
» 'This is pong [eggs]. This is chake [bananas], and charouk [pork], the offerings for the deities," Wipa Putthong used several Khmer words as she demonstrated a folk ritual to her audience.