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Preservation pleas falling on deaf ears
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 02/11/2012
» The danger modern development poses for what remains of Bangkok's heritage came into sharp relief this week as a conservation network brought to public attention the adverse effects planned projects will have on old-town communities.
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Glimpses into pre-Siam life
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 30/03/2013
» A recently discovered Khmer-style artefact links a historical northern Thai town to the wider Southeast Asian region, not only proving Thailand's cultural wealth of old, but also adding an important piece to the puzzle about the region's trading significance in pre-Siam days.
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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.
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In this battle of semantics, we all lose
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 12/09/2013
» How to know if someone is stupid? This is not a trick question. Seriously, I really want to know.
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Small win for historic preservation
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 04/09/2014
» Finally, there's some good news. An old mansion in Bangkok that has been restored to its past glory has received Unesco recognition.
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Two-tiered pricing turns tourists off
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 08/10/2015
» This week netizens were hotly debating the two-tiered entry pricing system (one price for Thai nationals, another for foreigners) at national parks.
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NLA tries to save Mahakan Fort community
Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/08/2016
» A key lawmaker is optimistic the Mahakan Fort community can be protected from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s eviction plan.
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No good role models left for our kids
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 11/01/2017
» It's that time of the year when state and private agencies alike are busily preparing activities to attract children as National Children's Day draws near.
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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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Thais need to check their intolerance
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 07/08/2017
» I am not a fan of Suthita Chanachaisuwan. To be more precise, I don't know her personally.
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