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PAP poised for another election win
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/09/2015
» Singapore: The People's Action Party (PAP), which has governed Singapore for more than 50 years, looks set to win today's general election, but uncertainty lies over whether the ruling party will capture more votes than its worst showing in 2011.
Experts slam 'confusing' constitution
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/05/2015
» A new election method set out in the draft charter will confuse voters and weaken political parties, according to critics.
Anniversary of protest crackdown sours
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/04/2015
» The fifth anniversary of the April 10, 2010, protest crackdown has turned bitter after the army forced relatives of red-shirt victims killed in the skirmishes to abandon all gatherings planned to mark the event.
Activists ask for civilian trial
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/03/2015
» Four anti-coup activists yesterday filed a petition with the Supreme Court asking they be tried in the Criminal Court as civilians, not in the military court, for a recent anti-coup gathering.
Join fight for democracy, women urged
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/03/2015
» Women can only realise their full potential under democracy, so need to be a part of the process to democratise Thailand rather than narrowly focusing on women's issues, feminists told a seminar to commemorate International Women's Day yesterday.
One year after shootings, families still wait for justice
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/12/2014
» The families of two people shot dead a year ago during candidate registration for the annulled general election are still waiting for justice.
Model citizens await fate in military court
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/12/2014
» Two bailed defendants allegedly involved in the so-called "Khon Kaen model" of red-shirt resistance insist they are innocent and had nothing to do with past red-shirt rallies.
Businessman acquitted of lese majeste
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/11/2014
» The Appeal Court yesterday upheld a Criminal Court ruling to acquit a businessman of lese majeste charges, saying the allegations made by the defendant's older brother were not credible.
Separatists pan head of South talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/09/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)'s plan to resume peace talks in the deep South is facing its first hurdle after separatist groups voiced opposition to the man tipped to head the delegation.
NCPO: It's not a coup
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/06/2014
» The military had to "take over the administration" to restore national security and establish a sustainable democracy after social divisions are mended, according to National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) spokesman Werachon Sukondhapatipak.