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Keep ringing the bells, but not too loudly
Oped, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/10/2018
» Iam quite sure I am a minority, especially among Thais, but I cannot help but feel sympathy for a condominium resident who has been caught up in a temple bellringing drama. Many people have complained that she is ignorant of Thai culture and tradition, and some chastised her on social media. Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang meanwhile is summoning her for an “attitude-adjustment” session.
Bangkok's car-free day is mere lip service
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 24/09/2018
» On Saturday morning, as city officials and invited guests were lining up to welcome Deputy Governor Sakoltee Phattiyakul who was due to officiate a city function, everything seemed to go as planned.
Toxic policies just as bad as toxic chemicals
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 08/09/2018
» It seems Deputy Agriculture and Agriculture Cooperatives Minister Wiwat Salyakamthorn's days with the military regime are numbered. His likely exit has been widely speculated upon after his strong stance against "three dirty farm chemicals", namely, paraquat, chlorpyrifos and glyphosate.
Thammasat, inequality and 'colourism'
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/09/2018
» As the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For some, the controversial billboards with heads and bare shoulders of ex-Thammasat University cheerleaders are gorgeous, but for many, it's downright decadent for an education institute that has been formative in Thailand's political history.
Chemicals fight must go before judges
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 15/08/2018
» Another big fight against powerful farm chemical giants is set to begin.
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.
Cave drama shines light on governance
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 04/07/2018
» At this moment, only those who have shut themselves away from all news channels for the last week have never heard of Narongsak Osotthanakorn, the governor of Chiang Rai.
Bag campaign 'not consistent with reality'
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 23/07/2018
» "It's inconsistent with reality," shoppers and traders cried as they continue to ignore a state campaign to reduce one-time-use plastic bags that began on Saturday.
The art of the people
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 23/06/2018
» To mark the 1932 revolution, a crucial event in Thailand's modern history when a group of young soldiers and civilians brought about political transformation from absolute to constitutional monarchy, academic Chatri Prakitnontakan is putting together an exhibition, "Revolutionary Things", where he, together with fellow scholar Kittima Chareeprasit, will display rare objects relating to the historic change and reconceptualise them.
Who to blame for Airbnb 'nightmares'?
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 31/05/2018
» Recently I received a letter from a reader named "Chaley" who complained about the negative impact of Airbnb in his neighbourhood, which he referred to as "the misery" of this new business.