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Reality in South fails to match government spin
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/09/2016
» The appointment of the army chief's younger brother, Lt Gen Piyawat Nakwanich, as the 4th Army Region commander, does not bring a new sense of hope for peace in the restive deep South.
The Sea that must not be named
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/07/2016
» The fallout from a landmark ruling on the South China Sea will cloud the atmosphere of the Asean foreign ministers' meeting in Vientiane this week.
Kicking the habit
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/10/2015
» Myanmar still faces big challenges in the area of narcotics control, and while a ceasefire agreement with some ethnic groups might set a positive tone, collaboration to control precursor chemicals on its western border remains weak.
South peace talks 'should involve women'
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/08/2013
» International donors and state authorities need to stop merely supporting charitable activities for Malayu Muslim women in the deep South and start properly engaging them in the peace dialogue, it has been claimed.
Change of NSC chief 'Won't jeopardise south peace talks'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/06/2013
» CHIANG MAI : Government negotiators remain optimistic about the future of peace talks with southern rebels despite the possible change of National Security Council chief.
NSC: No u-turn on peace talks
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/06/2013
» CHIANG MAI - The head of the National Security Council remains optimistic that talks with southern insurgents will continue despite his own uncertain future.
Unity seminar raises hopes
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/10/2012
» Supporters of efforts to end a decade of political polarisation are seeing cause for hope following discussions held around the country.
Road to reconciliation: Listening, being tolerant
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/10/2012
» Supporters of efforts to end a decade of political polarisation are seeing grounds for hope following discussions held around the country.
Abdullah: Engagement key to South solution
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/09/2012
» Engagement not containment is key in addressing Thailand's southern problems along with continuous provision of quality education and employment to the locals to subside the sense of deprivation, recommended Malaysia's former prime minister Abdullah Badawi.
Government must be bold to tackle southern crisis
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/09/2012
» It is time for Yingluck Shinawatra's government to forsake its piecemeal measures towards the southern conflict and adopt a bolder, more comprehensive policy to allow political solutions to prevail over military measures.