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Activists call for details on lawyers
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/08/2015
» The Human Rights Lawyers Association and Amnesty International Thailand have called on China to reveal the whereabouts of hundreds of human rights lawyers and activists following last month's crackdown by Beijing.
Kasit calls for united voice on world stage
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/11/2014
» Asean needs to face reality and not shy away from tackling differences in regional security issues if it wants to be respected on the global stage, former foreign minister Kasit Piromya said yesterday.
Activists riled by PhD for CPV leader
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/06/2013
» Regional human rights defenders are upset by Thammasat University's conferral of an honorary doctorate degree on the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).
Pisanu urges open mind on AEC
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/01/2013
» Changes which beckon under the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 should be embraced rather than feared, Thailand's ambassador to Myanmar says.
Thais need to be realistic on AEC
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/01/2013
» Thais need to reset their perceptions to embrace the changing socio-political-economic terrain in the region ahead of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, a seminar, "Asean Studies" at the Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre, concluded.
Amlo: Southeast Asia still strong
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/10/2012
» The Asia-Pacific Labour Market Update released Monday has reaffirmed the fact that Southeast Asia remains a resilient region amid a fragile global economic climate, yet there was still room for further improvement in areas of developing job quality, social protection policies and ensuring youth employment.
Li Yuzhou's family leave Thailand
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/10/2012
» BANGKOK - The wife and two children of former Chinese government informant and later dissident Li Yuzhou have finally been repatriated to a third country, but he remains locked up at the Immigration Detention Centre in Bangkok.
Caution urged on internet regulation
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/08/2012
» Internet and telecommunications experts have warned that a push by some countries for strong regulation by changes to the International Telecommunications Regulations (ITR) treaty at a meeting in Dubai later this year could seriously impair the spirit of innovation behind the success of the internet.
Cambodia to move troops
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/07/2012
» Cambodia is expected to announce the withdrawal of troops from a demilitarised zone near Preah Vihear temple today.
HRW: Kachin refugees need help
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/06/2012
» With no obvious end to the conflict involving them in Myanmar, up to 10,000 Kachin who have sought refuge in China are at risk if they return home and need prompt humanitarian assistance from Beijing, according to Phil Robertson, deputy director of Human Rights Watch's Asia division.