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Troops at Mahakan rattle locals
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 19/01/2018
» A leading academic and social activists have expressed concern about the deployment of soldiers at the embattled Mahakan community by the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc), saying the military presence has created a climate of fear.
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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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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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Mahakan: An awful example of renovation
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 02/08/2018
» It may take another six decades or longer for the Mahakan Fort -- which has been turned into a new park -- to regain its classic beauty.
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Something rotten in handling of Mahakan Fort issue
Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 12/02/2018
» The demolition of a landmark house at Mahakan Fort in the name of conservation has stunned conservationists who have condemned the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration for a saga which began in the early 1990s.
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Japanese photo exhibition honours king
Spectrum, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 22/10/2017
» With a solemn face, a senior Japanese academic stopped in front of a large image of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and stood still, her head bent and eyes closed.
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Class conflict between tower and Mahakan
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/07/2017
» 'No more eviction nightmares for the old Mahakan community as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration agrees to rent the land plot and allow the old community to develop a living museum."
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Get ready for a Mahakan theme park
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/03/2017
» For those who missed this big news, please note. Bangkok is to have a new Disneyland-like theme park, right in the Rattanakosin old-town quarters.
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Battle against foam starts at Sanam Luang
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/11/2016
» A few weeks ago, I raised concerns over the massive amount of waste at Sanam Luang, which has received several hundred thousand mourners seeking to pay respects before the Royal Urn since His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's passing on Oct 13.
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Diplomats see wat it’s about
B Magazine, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 29/11/2015
» A quick trip to three ancient temple sites on the Thai-Cambodian border is a rare opportunity, but one group of Bangkok-based ambassadors from some 20 countries recently took advantage of.
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