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Thai-language studies 'help forge closer ties with S Korea'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/10/2016
» Seoul: The Thai language has helped strengthen cultural and economic ties with South Korea, says Thai ambassador to Seoul Sarun Charoensuwan.
Canada puts climate atop diplomatic concerns
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/01/2016
» A fresh and ambitious Justin Trudeau administration has mainstreamed the climate change agenda into its foreign policy engagement with Thailand, but comprehensive bilateral relations must await a return to democracy in Thailand, says Canada's ambassador to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.
Exodus reveals flaws in Asean
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/06/2015
» The deaths and mass exodus of the Rohingya boat people have shaken the principle of non-interference in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), according to humanitarian experts.
'White-shirt' Bangkokians call for end to PDRC protest
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/01/2014
» White-shirt and pro-election groups in Bangkok are calling for an end to anti-government protests, with more candle-lit ceremonies to voice their opposition to ongoing rallies planned for this weekend.
Thirayuth backs power reroute
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/10/2013
» Red shirts and yellow shirts need to be self-critical and break-away from their political camps, prominent social critic Thirayuth Boonmee says.
Experts urge wider uprising recognition
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/10/2013
» Annual commemorations of the "October Generation" of student activists should also pay tribute to behind-the-scenes players who assisted the movement, a recent forum was told.
Nationality deadline 'opens door to corruption'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/12/2012
» The Dec 14 nationality verification (NV) deadline for migrant workers has offered fresh opportunities for corruption and illegal practices, a migrant rights advocate has warned.
Thailand needs fresh mindset in dealing with 'new' Myanmar
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/04/2012
» The anticipated entry into mainstream Myanmar politics of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to hasten a Thai rethink of its policies regarding its neighbour to the west.
Media is litmus test for Nay Pyi Taw reform
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/03/2012
» Media freedom, or lack thereof, during Myanmar's by-elections this weekend will be a key measure of the military-backed government's commitment to democratisation in the country.
Media look forward to reform in Myanmar
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/03/2012
» Both exiled and 'inside' media have cautiously welcomed the promise of reform in Myanmar and hope that a freer atmosphere in covering the by-elections this weekend will be a measure in showing the government's sincerity about the trend to democracy in the country.