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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.
Political excitement trumps economic realities
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/09/2012
» While economists have cautiously welcomed the Thein Sein government’s high-profile reforms in Myanmar, they remain concerned about such issues as a push-back against foreign investment, poor infrastructure, poor public financing and a vulnerable rural economy. Operators inside the country are also complaining about the difficulties they will face from an expected surge of foreign investors, particularly as the formation of the Asean Economic Community approaches in 2015.
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.
Stronger role for Asean welcomed
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/08/2012
» Asean needs a strong, independent and analytical secretariat to shape collective policies and tackle regional tensions, a US security expert said.
'Smarten up' ahead of AEC, Thais told
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/07/2012
» With Asean's economy on the rise and regional economic unity looming, there is an urgent need for the Thai private sector and civil service to rethink their ideas and philosophies, one of the country's most prominent leaders has warned.
Dawei residents worry over port project
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/07/2012
» Residents in Dawei are worried about a deep-sea port project which Myanmar President Thein Sein has promised to push along.
Myanmar leader due for PM talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/07/2012
» Thailand needs to make full use of Myanmar President Thein Sein's visit this week to clarify how his government will solidify a framework of economic cooperation and protection, business sources say.
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.
Kachin refugees face aid crisis
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/06/2012
» As many as 10,000 ethnic Kachin refugees from Myanmar are facing food and water shortages and inadequate sanitation at makeshift camps in China, a human rights group said yesterday.
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.