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Temple of Dawn offers a beacon of hope
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/01/2017
» To many, an education and a better future are a privilege and a luxury, although exception do arise such as in the case of the learning centre in active operation under the roof of the iconic Wat Arun in the old Bangkok quarters.
Stakeholders chip Computer Crime Act
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/11/2016
» The new Computer Crime Act (CCA) draft drew flak from stakeholders, including prominent law enforcers, at a parliamentary public hearing yesterday.
Pridi panel slams draft charter, NCPO
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/05/2016
» The latest junta-backed draft charter carries fewer democratic values than charters written after the 1932 revolution, scholars said yesterday at a ceremony marking the 116th birthday of the late statesman and coup leader Pridi Banomyong.
Anti-coup protester acquitted on civil-rights defence
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/02/2016
» An anti-coup defendant arrested on charges of defying martial law and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) order on political rallies has been acquitted.
Lawyers urge rights body to fight abuse
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/12/2015
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) must be more active in addressing growing rights violations by the military government, human rights lawyers say.
'Nervous' NCPO allows academic-freedom forum to proceed
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/12/2015
» A panel discussion on academic freedom under the military threatened with cancellation by the military will be allowed to continue as scheduled.
Outspoken schoolgirl aims to teach Prayut a lesson in exam paper protest
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/07/2015
» University students are not uncommon players in Thai political history, but high-schoolers who speak up for their rights and challenge the educational system are a rare breed.
Dissident students unite 'in protest'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/06/2015
» Anti-coup student activists from Khon Kaen who failed to report to police on June 19 arrived in Bangkok yesterday to support eight Bangkok students trying to sue authorities for allegedly violating their rights.
Police out to prevent 'revolution' protest
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/06/2015
» Police will not allow students or activists to stage political activities to mark the 83rd anniversary of the 1932 Siam Revolution Wednesday, national police chief Somyot Poompunmuang said.
Campaigners pressure govt to issue visas for refugees
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/06/2015
» "Refugee visas" should be issued for urban refugees to stop branding people fleeing war and persecution as illegal immigrants, Thai and UN experts said yesterday.