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What have we learned from the Formula 1 fiasco?
News, Oraya Sutabutr, Published on 25/06/2013
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has decided to shift a proposed Formula 1 race to a location other than the old quarters of Rattanakosin in Bangkok. What happened? Not enough money passed one way or another? A political showdown between the Pheu Thai Party-led government and the Democrat-controlled Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)?
For the sake of green city space, let's be out of line
News, Oraya Sutabutr, Published on 09/04/2013
» Ten years ago, on the 67-rai land which King Vajiravudh gave to Vajiravudh College, covering Mahadlek Luang Sois 1-3 on Ratchadamri Road, there were few condos, and the streets weren't too busy. Most people moved in because it was rather peaceful.
Green dream pf Makkasan
News, Oraya Sutabutr, Published on 22/01/2013
» The name "Makkasan" evokes different images. A train and airport link station, a swamp, a junkyard for old trains, a wooded area in the heart of Bangkok that was apparently once dense enough to hide a cougar.
Magazine returns to life
Life, Oraya Sutabutr, Published on 20/02/2012
» After 13 years of absence Writer magazine, practically Thailand's only literary magazine, has risen again from the ashes, this time with writers, Binla Sangalakiri, Nara (Pornchai Viriyaprapanont), and Worapot Panpong at the helm. Former editors of this magazine were Kajornrit Raksa and the late Kanokpong Songsompan, the 1996 SEA Write awardee.
Film premiere puts environment in focus
Life, Oraya Sutabutr, Published on 15/03/2012
» Once upon a time, there were trees, lots of them. The air was refreshing and even bears weren't hard to find. Birds and squirrels lived in these trees, and near the trees were clear streams where fish swam happily.
Heady times
Life, Oraya Sutabutr, Published on 12/01/2012
» It seems years ago that Bo Nok made headlines when residents of this village in Prachuap Khiri Khan stood up to powers that be and kept out a coal-fired power plant planned for their neighbourhood.
Digital literacy
Life, Oraya Sutabutr, Published on 25/10/2011
» In the modern workplace, digital literacy is a mandatory qualification that every employer looks for when recruiting someone.