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Forum urges short-term refugee solution in Asean
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/02/2017
» Thailand and Asean need to expedite short-term practical solutions such as absorption and labour arrangements to address the refugee crisis, as well as stop citing the pretext of being refugee non-signatories and abide by the international non-refoulement principle, according to a seminar yesterday.
Self-regulation 'the right path' for media
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/02/2017
» Self-regulation is practical for journalists as an ethical and professional media is an important aspect of democracy, a seminar has been told.
Cambodian migrants' kin to testify in trafficking case
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/01/2017
» Parents of Cambodian human trafficking victims who were rescued from fishing boats in the southern border province of Ranong have travelled to Thailand to testify for their children in court.
Advocates want equality for lesbians
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/01/2017
» Thai society has yet to understand, respect, and treat people who are different based on gender and ethnic identities in a way which would prevent hate speech and eventually hate crimes, according to gender diversity advocates.
Pai Dao Din allowed to sit uni exams in prison
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/01/2017
» The government has agreed to let lese majeste suspect Jatupat "Pai Dao Din" Boonpattararaksa sit two of his university exams in a Khon Kaen prison next month.
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.
Jatuporn's health 'improves'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/01/2017
» Red-shirt co-leader Jatuporn Prompan's health has improved and he was expected to be sent back to prison by yesterday, the Department of Corrections has said.
Progress lagging for far South as government grows timid
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/01/2017
» This year, despite government efforts to address the problems, familiar issues of the deep South are likely to recur -- hierarchical duplication among agencies, megaphone diplomacy, and continued violence.
Southern families dream of freedom from prison
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/12/2016
» The sweetest wish for those whose loved ones are in prison is nothing other than their freedom. Many have have been granted it in time to celebrate the New Year; many others still cling to hope.
Government, rebels urged to discuss 'safe zones'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/12/2016
» The ongoing violence leading to deaths and injuries in the deep South means both the government and insurgents should discuss seriously the setting up of "safe zones", according to a seminar in the capital.