Atiya Achakulwisut
Columnist for the Bangkok Post
Atiya Achakulwisut is a columnist for the Bangkok Post.
Soft power goal 'tough nut' to crack
The government's plan to harness "soft power" to propel Thailand into becoming a leading country of the world may sound impressive.
Sex scandal casts a shadow over Jurin
'Taking more responsibility than necessary can amount to an act of irresponsibility."
'Soft power' is not built upon sweet music
The buzz over #khaonieomamuang and #MILLILiveatCoachella seems to have an ironic twist with Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha jumping on the bandwagon and claiming he was the one who nudged Thailand to develop its "soft power" to attract the world's attention.
Stranger things happening in our strange land
Strange things are happening in Thailand. Who would believe we would be experiencing a bout of cold and rain in April? But here we are, wrapping ourselves up in thick clothes at the height of summer just a week before Songkran.
The Apec forum won't save PM's election hopes
'Whatever we do is seen by people as stupid." It will be ironic, if this statement, uttered in desperation and resentment probably in equal parts, goes down in history as the famous last words of former coup maker and prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Paethongtan's big test with new Pheu Thai role
Will Thaksin Shinawatra's youngest daughter Paethongtan make history as the third Shinawatra to become prime minister of Thailand? The question must be on the public's mind as Ms Paethongtan took centre stage at a Pheu Thai party meeting in Udon Thani last Sunday.
Tangmo probe circus deepens public distrust
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.
City governor poll offers us a glimmer of hope
Following a long delay, the cabinet is expected to set the date for the Bangkok governor election for May 29, according to news reports. To say that it's long-awaited is an understatement.
Ultra-royalist pro-Putin stance a worrying sign
It is shocking enough to see hundreds of far-right ultra-royalists come out in support of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.