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Authoritarianism has had its day
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/04/2015
» Thailand and Malaysia have adopted some very blunt tools to deal with "post-democracy" challenges. But they seem not to realise that while democracy is a particular institutional framework, democratisation is an ongoing process. Democracy by nature is always unfinished, open-ended and subject to maintenance.
Government halts transparency project
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/03/2015
» Government efforts to increase transparency through policy have been slow, particularly for setting limits on state monopolistic power, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Watchdogs 'need more cash'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/03/2015
» Anti-corruption agencies need more money to restructure themselves to better combat graft, according to a Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) report.
They distrust the politicians and voters ... so who's left?
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/02/2015
» As the country is entering a mode of reconstructing socio-political landscapes, debates on who will call the final shots for democracy in Thailand are unfortunately tamed, thanks to martial law.
Activist Hall back in court in 2nd fruit firm defamation case
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/02/2015
» Activist Andy Hall is back in court to fight another defamation case brought by Natural Fruit Co, a Prachuap Kiri Khan company he accused of human rights violations.
Southern peace talks hang by a thread
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/02/2015
» While Bangkok and the rest of the nation accept the well-explained steps in the Prayut government's plan for the next phase of the southern peace dialogue, civic groups in the Deep South are not holding their breath.
Activists slam inmate fishing plan
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/01/2015
» Thailand’s plan to use prison labour on fishing boats has drawn international condemnation because it does not solve the real cause of human trafficking, which the government says it is trying to address.
Opposition to prisoners on fishing boats
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/01/2015
» Thailand’s plan to use prison labour on fishing boats has drawn international condemnation because it does not address the real cause of human trafficking, which the government says it is trying to address.
Rights advocates slam cyber draft laws
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/01/2015
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha cabinet's swift endorsement of eight digital and cyber-related draft laws has raised concerns among netizens and cyber experts over rights violations.
The mark of the young volunteer
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/12/2014
» In their youthful enthusiasm, Thais filled the ranks of non-government organisations for decades, their social consciences pricked by late 20th century causes like opposition to the Vietnam War, despairing refugees and awakening political and moral beliefs.