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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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Old solutions no answer to dust menace
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 25/01/2021
» When pressured by newshounds last week about another round of PM2.5 dust that has blanketed the capital city and some other provinces for several days in a row, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon answered, "The government has tackled it all along." Really?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A night at the opera sets stage for noisy battle
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/07/2019
» Once again, Bangkok is experiencing a noise-related conflict.
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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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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.
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Ban Plainern saga reignites old memories
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/11/2018
» It's time to be haunted by deja vu again.
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Mahakan Fort saga is no zero-sum game
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/09/2016
» It would be wrong to think that the long-standing Mahakan Fort land dispute involving the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and occupants of the fort area is a zero-sum issue, as perceived by city administrators.
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