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Ghosts linger over murder that killed diplomatic ties
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/04/2014
» The March 31 verdict acquitting five police officers of the abduction and murder of Saudi businessman Mohammad al-Ruwaili 24 years ago has upset his native country. Saudi Arabian Charge d’affaires Abdalelah Mohammed A Alsheaiby explains why he believes the chance to resume diplomatic ties with Thailand will be difficult as a result of the verdict.
Myanmar embraces civil society
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/03/2014
» Myanmar is preparing for its largest regional civil society conference in decades, further evidence of its impressive engagement with the world.
Scholars: Rice bonds won't help
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/02/2014
» The caretaker government still has some viable options to raise money for long-overdue payments to rice farmers but it must act decisively, say experts.
Finnish NGO accuses 3 local firms of rights violations
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/01/2014
» A Finnish non-profit organisation has accused three Thai companies of serious human and labour rights violations.
US, watchdog voice concerns over poll block
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/01/2014
» The United States and the regional poll watchdog have expressed grave concerns over anti-government protesters' blockade of polling units and violence during advance voting for the election on Sunday.
Poll blockades prompt international outrage
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/01/2014
» Anti-government protests at polling stations across the country have prompted international outrage and police complaints from voters denied the right to express their political views at the ballot box.
Family of Din Daeng victim want justice
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/01/2014
» "We only want justice" is the key message to the Yingluck Shinawatra government from the family of a promising young man who was killed n the violence on the first day of election candidacy registration in Din Daeng on Dec 26, 2013.
Conditions 'not right' to send home refugees
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/10/2013
» Hundreds of thousands of refugees along the Thai-Myanmar border face the prospect of spending more time in camps because conditions are not yet conducive for their organised return.
No return yet of Myanmar refugees
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/10/2013
» Conditions are not in place yet for the organised repatriation of thousands of refugees along the Thai-Myanmar border, according to a report released Tuesday by The Border Consortium (TBC).
South wasn't ready for megaphone peace talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/08/2013
» There is not much to lament about the demise of the peace talks between the government and the southern separatists. After all, this was a forced marriage between the Buddhist Thai state and the Malay Muslim separatist movement. The match-makers were former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the Malaysian government.