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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)?
Time running out on govt virus act
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/03/2020
» The Prayut government’s performance against Covid-19 has been so uninspiring a netizen recently posted: “When I feel down, I listen to Singapore’s PM Lee Hsien Loong and pretend that he was speaking to me.”
Govt risks being the next casualty of Covid-19
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 10/03/2020
» The daily tally of coronavirus victims misses one casualty: the Prayut Chan-o-cha government.
Graceful form, intricate craftsmanship
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 09/03/2020
» The first thought that came to the mind of Tirapan Vanarat upon learning he had been named a national artist in the field of fashion design was: "What will I wear?"
Uncaring govt now victim to viral absurdity
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 03/03/2020
» If reasons were needed, the face mask fiasco alone would suffice.
Dissolution only deepens political divide
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 25/02/2020
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government does not want street protests. The majority of people say they will not join political rallies either because they fear for their safety and believe they would instigate disorder, according to a recent Nida poll.
Toward zero waste
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/02/2020
» 'Could you make sure that the punching bag will be seen?" Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa requested while posing for a photo shoot.
Sanctuary for one's soul
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 14/02/2020
» 'That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet," Emily Dickinson wrote in a poem more than a century ago. The line has since become well-loved, reminding people to treasure the time they still have.
Hitting all the wrong notes in shooting briefing
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/02/2020
» He could have shown regret. It was the morning after one of the most shocking crimes to have occurred in the country. He could have offered his condolence to the families of those who were killed and injured. He should have made it heartfelt.
Virus response highlights govt incompetence
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 04/02/2020
» Is it possible that the seeming inability of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to put a face mask on properly on a few occasions is a sign that the government is crumbling against the coronavirus outbreak?