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Life is tough at the top
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/04/2016
» Running one of the country's most powerful ministries with its broad scope of responsibilities is not for the faint-hearted. But the incumbent interior permanent secretary has not been afraid to take on two very pressing issues that are in the international spotlight, and is winning recognition for his efforts.
Chiang Mai activist wins US 'courage award'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/03/2016
» A Chiang Mai-based activist was given an International Women of Courage Award Tuesday for her dedication to democracy and women's rights despite undergoing "attitude adjustment" at the hands of the military.
Saudi envoy returns to Bangkok
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/09/2015
» Saudi Arabia has reinstated its charge d'affaires to Thailand after a year-long protest over a court's acquittal of five policemen accused of involvement in the disappearance of a Saudi businessman in 1990.
Karen get citizenship, drop lawsuit
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/06/2015
» Thirteen ethnic Karen plan to withdraw a lawsuit against the Sop Moei district chief, Local Administration Department and Interior Ministry on Tuesday, after authorities issued their citizenship papers — a month after the lawsuit was filed.
Activists condemn forest blitz
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/09/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order's (NCPO) campaign to reclaim encroached forest land has come under fire by rights activists who said the move has adversely affected the lives of many forest dwellers.
Saudi 'hopeful' of Monday ruling
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/03/2014
» Family members of a missing Saudi businessman hope that a court ruling in a case against five senior police officers on Monday will bring some closure in the 24-year saga.
UN says plan is needed to move refugees
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/10/2012
» The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has urged stakeholders to start preparing for the repatriation of more than 100,000 refugees living along the Thai-Myanmar border.
Thein Sein, PM ink deal on sea port
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/07/2012
» Thailand and Myanmar agreed yesterday to set up a joint committee to follow up on economic cooperation that includes linking the future Dawei deep-sea port with the Thai Eastern Seaboard.
Myanmar leader due for PM talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/07/2012
» Thailand needs to make full use of Myanmar President Thein Sein's visit this week to clarify how his government will solidify a framework of economic cooperation and protection, business sources say.