Ploenpote Atthakor
Former editorial page Editor
Ploenpote Atthakor is former editorial pages editor, Bangkok Post.
Once the birthday bash is done...
Bangkok has turned 240th years old. The government, via the Culture Ministry, recently celebrated this auspicious occasion, with cultural performances and fun-filled activities at several landmark spots.
Why get so sour about Madam Choops' sweets?
Call me blasphemous, but my first reaction to the desserts in the shape of Buddha amulets -- now a matter of public frenzy -- was: So what?
Old solutions no answer to dust menace
When pressured by newshounds last week about another round of PM2.5 dust that has blanketed the capital city and some other provinces for several days in a row, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon answered, "The government has tackled it all along." Really?
Outbreak highlights our complacency
We are seemingly paying a high price for Covid-19 complacency.
Reckless actions endanger us all
As health authorities report a new infection case in Chiang Mai, the public has every reason to be terrified.
Of melody, monkeys and musician
Playing music for monkeys? Some people might not believe that there could be such an activity.
Rise up against shallow patriotism
When a self-proclaimed patriot noticed a student did not stand up for the national anthem during a recent 6pm "flag down" ritual, she became so angry she hit the girl.
House session needs sincerity to succeed
Starting today, the parliament will play a crucial role in examining -- amid dimmed hopes -- possible solutions which would allow the country to peacefully exit the political stalemate.
Both sides must give peace a chance
On Wednesday the country narrowly missed a confrontation -- quite possibly violent -- between groups of people with different stances when it comes to the monarchy. But there are no sighs of relief -- just yet.
Boss case shatters public confidence
If you start to feel a sense of relief that justice seems to be back on track in the shameful hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth Yoovidhya, after both prosecutors and police suddenly put the brakes on their attempts to free him, you may well have to think again.