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Waging a war of resistance
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/01/2016
» Thammasat student Sirawith “Ja New” Seritiwat has never thought of himself as particularly well off. The 23 year old, who studies political science, is from an ordinary family in Min Buri. The military, however, seems to think differently. During a recent house call, officers remarked on how he owns a washing machine and a “nice bike”.
Irritation as Thailand loses its charm
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/02/2015
» To the astonishment of many, the Thai elite often feel bitterly disappointed whenever their dearest and closest friends, like the US, publicly express disapproval of “national affairs”.
Rural reds stand ready for coup action
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/01/2014
» As anxiety and tension increases in Bangkok due to fears of a possible military coup, rural reds gathered in Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday to prepare a coordinated response.
Red-shirt supporters gather to mourn slain peer
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/12/2013
» Hundreds of red-shirt supporters have attended the cremation of their 26-year-old peer who was shot dead during clashes with Ramkhamhaeng University (RU) students late last month.
Red-shirts mourn loss, look forward to election
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/12/2013
» Sorrow and solidarity marked the cremation of the third red-shirt supporter killed in political violence earlier this month.
Populism has no place in agricultural policy
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/09/2013
» They are all queuing up one after another _ rice farmers, rubber growers, palm oil planters, tapioca farmers, corn growers, sugar cane planters, and many more _ to pressure the government to shore up prices of their produce.
Don't let the 'Thaksin ghost' haunt our reconciliation
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/08/2013
» The different amnesty bills, although they vary in detail, cause similarly large levels of public anxiety. The problem is not the legal loopholes in each version, but the fear that, given the highly polarised politics involved, the government's amnesty push could lead to a deadly collision.
Disgruntled red shirts fight for themselves
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/05/2012
» With red shirt leaders in the Northeast competing against one another in local elections, supporters yet to see socio-economic benefits from the government they helped install have been left demoralised.