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Kidnap cases alive and well
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/12/2022
» On Thursday, activists gathered in front of the Lao Embassy in Bangkok to mark the 10th year of the disappearance of Sombath Somphone, the award-winning Lao social activist. Every year, activists have launched campaigns to keep the memory of his mysterious vanishing alive.
Politics of exclusion must end
Oped, Published on 22/10/2020
» As we approach the November general election, it is essential that we learn from the tragic mistakes in our history if the present peace and reform process is to succeed. During the hasty countdown to independence in 1948, a non-inclusive Panglong conference took place and, subsequently, not all parties contested elections to a constituent assembly that drew up the country's new constitution. Our newly formed state thus became independent without solving vital political and ethnic issues. Within a year unrest and conflict had broken out across the country.
Thailand holding out for a hero
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 22/08/2018
» In recent years, the world has grieved the loss of quite a few great people who were known for their integrity and courage.
Two for the heart
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 25/12/2017
» The Christmas spirit is in full bloom, and you don't need to be Christian to love the holiday. This is a joyous season when people are happy to give gifts to loved ones.
Lacking the grit to take up Sombath case
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 14/12/2017
» The year-end period is supposed to be the time for celebrations with loved ones. But for Ng Shui Meng, wife of the missing rural community developer in Laos, Sombath Somphone, this time of year is traumatic.
Sombath case needs pressure
News, Published on 16/12/2013
» Sombath Somphone was probably the most effective and best-known NGO representative in Laos. One year and one day ago, on his way home for dinner, Mr Sombath was pulled from his car by several unknown men just outside Vientiane. He was bundled into a police vehicle and driven away. He has not been seen since, and his government has not just ignored the case, it has actively worked to cover it up.
Thailand, take note from Indonesia
News, Published on 23/10/2013
» Two decades ago, Indonesia was under the rule of strongman president Suharto, with military and political influences dominating many spheres of domestic life. Corruption, collusion and nepotism were pervasive. Indonesia, however, began its political change following the downfall of Suharto in 1998 when more democratic forms of governance began to take root.
Laos: Unhappy year-end
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 24/12/2012
» This year was is supposed to have been a year to remember for Laos _ that was until the evening of Dec 15. ''I last saw my husband driving in his jeep behind my car on Saturday, 15 December, 2012. We were both going home to dinner,'' said Ng Sui Meng.
Prayers v profits
News, Published on 23/10/2012
» I read Kunphatu Sakwit's letter about the Temple of the Emerald Buddha on Saturday with sadness and great sympathy.