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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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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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Heritage neglect lets Si Thep down
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 09/03/2019
» Recent news reports about an oil exploration project which is a just a stone's throw away from Si Thep historical park in Phetchabun has shocked the Thai people. The project, if it isn't shot down, may dim the hopes of the site becoming a Unesco world heritage site. PLOENPOTE ATTHAKOR talks to well-respected scholar Phuthorn Bhumadhon about the hot topic.
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Poverty took Anucha's life, not boxing
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/11/2018
» At the age of eight, do any of you remember what did you do for your family? Did anyone have to work to feed yourself? Or earn money for textbooks and clothes? Or bus fares?
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Bangkok of the North? I sure hope not
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 31/05/2017
» During my latest work trip to Chiang Mai I noticed something a little unsettling: There were very few tourists in the city.
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'Thainess' no excuse for bad driving
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/03/2017
» Call me a pessimist, but I am certain 2017 will be another bad year for road safety.
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What is behind the mayor, the girl and the law?
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/08/2016
» As the scandal involving Ban Phai municipality mayor Premsak Piayura, who is accused of harassing local reporters, slowly unfolded, it seems we have more questions than answers.
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Temples must support their communities
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 22/08/2014
» After some three months in power, the military has established another committee. This time it is to regulate Buddhism.
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Bus carnage should spur safety rethink
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 27/03/2014
» It’s appalling. A road accident involving a double-decker bus that killed at least 29 and injured 23 others in Tak province.
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Artist at large
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/07/2012
» Panya Vijinthanasarn has been wowing people recently with a gigantic al fresco installation of his called Sukhothai Land Art.
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