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Kasit warns China-style regime awaits
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/03/2015
» Far from being the knight on a white horse that many had hoped for, the military is ushering in a bureaucrat-led guided democracy that will lead to "one-party China-style politics" in Thailand, a prominent critic has charged.
Documenting the eye of the storm
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/01/2015
» When 46-year-old Nikolaus Freiherr von Nostitz, better known as Nick, sent emails to his contacts on Dec 20 seeking financial help, some thought it was a scam. Soliciting donations is uncharacteristic of the outspoken but humble Nostitz. For years, people could see that the German was a modest guy who roamed around Bangkok on his decade-old Kawasaki GTO motorcycle to cover the turbulent transformation of Thai politics, from both sides (or more) of the conflict.
Kasit calls for united voice on world stage
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/11/2014
» Asean needs to face reality and not shy away from tackling differences in regional security issues if it wants to be respected on the global stage, former foreign minister Kasit Piromya said yesterday.
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.
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.
Thai politics worry Japan envoy
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/12/2013
» Japanese ambassador Shigekazu Sato has expressed serious concern over Thailand's political uncertainty.
Stay united, academics warn Asean
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/01/2013
» The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) must tread carefully because growing nationalism is fueling maritime disputes between members at a time when the US and China are both re-asserting their strength in the region, speakers warned at an academic international relations forum in Bangkok on Tuesday.
Kasit blasts govt over border row
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/01/2013
» The Yingluck Shinawatra government has not done its job properly and just blames problems, particularly the Thai-Cambodian border dispute over Preah Vihear temple, on the previous government, former foreign minister Kasit Piromya said on the sidelines of the TU-Asean Forum in Bangkok on Tuesday.
Thailand needs fresh mindset in dealing with 'new' Myanmar
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/04/2012
» The anticipated entry into mainstream Myanmar politics of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to hasten a Thai rethink of its policies regarding its neighbour to the west.