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Kirk-krai on the makings of a good board
Business, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/07/2019
» Former commerce minister Kirk-krai Jirapaet says that although he has served as honorary chairman of the Thai Institute of Directors for years, this is his first time chairing the Board of the Year judging panel.
Why haven't we learnt anything from our past?
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/06/2019
» As anti-monarchy accusations fly and self-serving coalition politics becomes the name of the game, Thai politics has arrived at another critical junction.
Empire strikes back in Game of Thanathorn
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/04/2019
» It may look like the "empire" is striking back at Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, but don't forget that this could just be the middle chapter of another long-drawn out Thai political conflict story.
Coming full circle
Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/12/2018
» At the moment, this very minute, over 30 million tonnes of garbage is scattered around the country -- untreated, leaking leachates, and stinking.
Plastic road leads the way
Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/12/2018
» The road is short, only 220 metres long, yet it holds a tremendous promise for a zero-waste future.
Could Saint Prayut accept 'mortal life'?
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/09/2018
» September has arrived but Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is still holding his cards close to his chest regarding his political future, despite the majority of political pundits believing they already know the answer.
PM wrong to demand love and respect
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 07/08/2018
» Before long, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha could be crooning, "You Must Love Me". He could force us to listen to him all day every day. Or he could issue yet another draconian Section 44 order demanding the populace to show him "respect" wherever he goes.
Time to take recruits out of firing line
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 28/08/2018
» Old soldiers never die, only young conscripts do, says a post being circulated online.
Ending traffic woes just tip of the iceberg
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 21/08/2018
» Should Bangkok's traffic gridlock serve as a test case to see who deserves our vote come the next election?
Stifled speech stunts plans for future
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/07/2018
» While all eyes were fixed on the dramatic Tham Luang cave rescue, the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) approved the 20-year national strategy in a unanimous 179-0 vote. Under the plan, with binding effects for future governments and penalties for non-compliance, Thailand will become a fair and equitable society by 2036.