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Tradition vs progress fight is hotting up
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 09/05/2017
» In Thailand, the tussle between a state-imposed return to authoritarian conservatism and efforts, no matter how feeble, to embrace progressiveness, have manifested in a new fault line that could trigger yet another round of turmoil.
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Regime good intentions go nowhere fast
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 25/04/2017
» If somebody had told Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his military backers in the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) three years ago that their grandiose dreams of reforming the nation would come down to such a humdrum attempt of banning people from sitting in pickup truck beds, would they have felt disconcerted?
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Granola love
Muse, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/02/2017
» Chanisara Thothong cannot force herself to watch video testimonies in which people praise Diamond Grains, the no-dairy, no-wheat granola brand she founded with boyfriend Wuthikarn Wongdeeprasith three years ago.
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The salvation of her daily bread
Muse, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/03/2017
» The tagline for her bakery reads: All sorrows are less with bread. To some people, it may be just a catchy slogan. To baker Angsumarin Lauruengtana, however, it's a lifeline.
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No way to achieve merit
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 14/03/2017
» The story of a green sea turtle, which has become a "piggy bank" after swallowing 5kg of good-luck coins has grabbed worldwide media attention but veterinarians involved with the case wish it was the last one.
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The living with generals survival guide
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/02/2017
» There are still many disagreements in politics but a consensus may be reached that the future, as far as we can see it, belongs to the military and its conservative backers.
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Going the distance
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 16/01/2017
» Veteran runner Itthipol Samutthong is thinking big. He is publicly urging Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to do an exhibit run or lead a running event as he believes the premier's example will give a big boost to the booming running community.
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Chuvit's next move
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 20/01/2017
» Chuvit Kamolvisit walked into the top floor suite in his hotel on Sukhumvit and suddenly with no words of greeting or introduction launched into a rapid-fire monologue as if he were hosting a talk show.
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Justice for ordinary folk? Fat chance
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/12/2016
» Chiang Mai pub brawl victim Issarajnuwat Wankawisan has reportedly been discharged from hospital, but his case, as well as a few others that have been in the news, suggests that Thailand's justice system remains in intensive care.
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Amendment to cyber law is very dicey
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 20/12/2016
» Living in Thailand can be like playing dice. Is there a chance you will be assaulted or shot at while caught in a traffic jam? Possibly. Will a taxi break the law and refuse to pick you up? It happens all the time. How about being trapped if an illegally modified building collapses or catches fire? Not beyond the imagination.
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