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Green activist movement loses warrior
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 17/07/2014
» A few years after disappearing from the public eye, environmentalist Sutthi Atchasai, who was known for his relentless fight against Map Ta Phut pollution, shot himself at his house in Rayong on Tuesday, much to the distress of his family and friends.
Heritage protection plan launched
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/02/2015
» A group of architects and academics has launched a campaign to protect endangered buildings that fall under the “modern design” concept, such as Supachalasai Stadium and Sala Chalerm Krung Theatre.
Locals vow to fight temple eviction threat
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 02/11/2015
» Social activists and community leaders are concerned for Bovorn Rangsi, an old community torn apart by a local temple project.
Architecture expert lauds Mahakan Fort community
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/04/2016
» The Mahakan Fort community, doomed for eviction under a city development plan, is a shining example of community engagement with urban improvement, said Graeme Bristol, an expert on architecture and human rights.
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.
Study lauds Krabi's green energy potential
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 12/08/2016
» Krabi can rely 100% on green energy over the next three years as it has ample renewable sources, a research group from the province said yesterday.
Academic supports Mahakan Fort community
Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 11/10/2016
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) must set up a dialogue with the Mahakan Fort community to seek an alternative solution, apart from eviction, said legal expert Prinya Thaewanarumitkul.
King Chulalongkorn's regent Chuang Bunnag honoured
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 20/01/2017
» Thailand has nominated Somdej Chaophraya Borom Maha Sri Sury Wongse, better known as Chuang Bunnag, 1808-1883, and regent of King Rama V, as an "eminent personality of Unesco" for 2018.
Without people, Mahakan will be 'dead'
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 08/03/2017
» As the Mahakan Community conflict drags on, <b>PLOENPOTE ATTHAKOR</b> talks to Chatri Prakitnonthakan, a lecturer at Silpakorn University's Architecture Faculty, who conducted a study on the community in 2006.
Old town plan to get govt reset
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/06/2017
» The government is revising its master plan for Rattanakosin's conservation which aims to help old communities continue living where they are and avoid eviction, academic Yongtanit Pimonsathean says.