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Make aspirations real
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/05/2023
» The sight of marine animals being choked by plastics. Cases of extreme weather that seem to occur more frequently. Or the ever-rising cost of energy and desperate need to find alternative, cleaner and preferably renewable sources.
Should you invest in solar?
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 26/04/2023
» Summer has just started but the heat is becoming unbearable. Electricity costs -- at a record high of 4.72 baht per unit -- are set to soar further thanks to rising fuel costs. These two factors alone are enough to increase interest in solar rooftop systems among households.
'Soft power' goal proves a tough nut to crack
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 03/05/2022
» The government's plan to harness "soft power" to propel Thailand into becoming a leading country of the world may sound impressive.
Tangmo probe circus deepens public distrust
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 15/03/2022
» In the circus that is the investigation into the cause of death of actress Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong, one thing that people can detect is the crumbling of virtually every profession and social construct relevant to the case.
Govt has only itself to blame for jab fiasco
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 18/05/2021
» 'Now is not the time to play politics.'' Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha often warns people criticising his government. Ironically, it's the PM and his team who should pay heed to this advice.
Virus blunders see govt bobbing and weaving
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 31/03/2020
» A big round of applause from people around the country can lift the spirits of doctors and nurses fighting against the coronavirus outbreak. But what use is this gesture when they don't have the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Banpu execs reveal keys to governance
Business, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 19/07/2019
» Trust, respect and the courage for reinvention are the key traits used by energy company Banpu Plc to cope with technological disruptions and the fast-changing world, according to board chairman Chanin Vongkusolkit.
Krirk-Krai on the makings of a good board
Business, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/07/2019
» Former commerce minister Krirk-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.
Thai black hole grows by the day
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 16/04/2019
» The first photograph of a black hole was published last week. It looks a lot like Thailand after the March 24 election.
Dictator's new clothes a very ill fit
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/12/2018
» The prime minister is wearing no clothes, and somebody must tell him.