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Thailand's farcical UN campaign
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/07/2016
» There are no real friends or foes, only domestic interests that are imperative in the international political setting, diplomats like to say. Thailand's military government should sign up for this lesson in International Relations 101, if it cares to learn more.
Award-winning teachers urge pupils to give peace a chance
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/02/2016
» Integrating Islam in "peace teaching" for pupils and students was a natural way to forge camaraderie and care in Thailand's southernmost communities, award-winning teachers say.
Canada puts climate atop diplomatic concerns
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/01/2016
» A fresh and ambitious Justin Trudeau administration has mainstreamed the climate change agenda into its foreign policy engagement with Thailand, but comprehensive bilateral relations must await a return to democracy in Thailand, says Canada's ambassador to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.
Activists call for return of human rights
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/12/2014
» Khon Kaen - Hundreds of northeastern villagers and activists marked International Human Rights Day Wednesday by airing their grievances to foreign diplomats.
Child sex tourists 'mostly Asian'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/10/2014
» The majority of child sex offences in the region are perpetrated by Asians, not Western tourists, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Thousands set to join student uprising anniversary
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/07/2013
» YANGON: Thousands of activists including ethnic minorities are expected to join emotional activities marking the 25th anniversary of the 8888 pro-democracy uprising in Yangon early next month.
Activists want 'CIA jail' truths
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/02/2013
» Thailand and the United States must come clean on allegations of Thailand's role in an alleged, 54-nation network of CIA-run prisons and torture houses in the post-9/11 months, human rights groups said Wednesday.
Local, foreign observers prepare for landmark poll
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/03/2012
» YANGON: Despite allegations of irregularities, international and local observers are getting ready for tomorrow's landmark by-elections.
Close eye on Myanmar polls
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/03/2012
» International and local observers are gearing up to monitor Sunday's byelections in Myanmar, where political canvassers were busy soliciting support in advance polling that began on Friday.
Thailand lauded for human rights work
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/03/2012
» Thailand has fared well in reporting its further pledges and reservations to the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Thursday, promising to invite three more special rapporteurs to the country in the next three years.