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Govt oblivious to senselessness of Covid-19 curbs
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 03/07/2021
» When the whole country saw how the prime minister was nonchalantly teasing reporters and giggling in front of the camera last Friday, we didn't know that it was just the beginning of a series of mishaps.
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More of city soul falls victim to 'gentrification'
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 10/09/2020
» At the same time when thousands of shoppers and netizens lamented the closure of 28-year-old Isetan Department Store, Bangkok lost one of its oldest food shops in Bang Rak district, known for its authentic khao mok gai (Thai chicken biryani) and oxtail soup.
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Govt must man up, take blame for virus-hit VIPs
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 17/07/2020
» So, after 49 days of enjoying life again and adjusting to the "new normal" following the long lockdown that left many penniless, rumours suddenly spread about two high-profile coronavirus infections in the country.
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Let's hope it's not the final curtain at the Scala
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 10/06/2020
» When the government reopened the country in the third phase of easing this month, the Scala movie theatre remained shuttered. Rumours are widespread that the stand-alone theatre may be facing the final curtain.
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Mall rush woes: But where are Thais to relax?
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 20/05/2020
» The country's second reopening on Sunday saw big crowds gather at department stores citywide amid fears that social distancing measures might be compromised. Most of the malls were full and Ikea in Bang Na had to close early in the afternoon as the number of customers exceeded the daily quota.
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Food apps trade convenience for plastic waste
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 22/11/2019
» Last week when my friends and I were hungry, we began to discuss possible options. Should we go out to a nearby restaurant, or grab leftovers from the refrigerator? One friend suggested using a food delivery service and everyone reached a consensus and agreed.
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Plastic ban -- a viable solution for everybody?
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/06/2019
» Just before leaving to buy a takeaway meal from a nearby shop, Chaiyuth Lothuwachai makes sure he has placed enough lunchboxes in his bicycle's basket for his family.
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With city's public spaces, don't ignore the public
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/01/2019
» Taking a stroll around a few neighbourhoods during the holidays, I couldn't help but wonder why Bangkok, a bustling metropolis, has so little public space for people to use.
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The irony of the Bangkok Art Biennale
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/10/2018
» This month, the Big Mango may take pride in itself for hosting the Bangkok Art Biennale, which Bloomberg News said has turned our capital into "a giant art gallery".
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Pedestrians, once again, get raw deal
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 24/08/2017
» After watching the documentary Citizen Jane: Battle for the City last weekend, I finally found something in common between New York City and Bangkok -- the obsession with infrastructure development at the cost of local communities. What happened to New York City planning six decades ago reminds me of what's happening to development in Bangkok nowadays.
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