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Asean's tough guys dig in
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/08/2016
» Citizens of Thailand are not alone in the region when it comes to having to put up with dialogue-averse strongman leaders looking to consolidate authoritarian power.
Civic groups urge return to 'normality'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/08/2016
» Nearly a hundred groups of social activists and academics yesterday urged the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to stop pursuing legal action against draft charter opponents and revoke Section 44 of the interim charter to return normality to the political atmosphere.
Death penalty opponents urged to go public
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/06/2016
» Despite relentless calls by local and international human rights advocacy groups that Thailand scrap capital punishment, there is a long way to go for the Thai state to give a positive response like others in the international community.
In search of trust
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/11/2015
» It's a bitter and tragic story whenever we hear about casualties from bombings or shootings in the seemingly never-ending conflict between Palestinians and Israelis. Many outsiders, who find the conflict confusing if they haven't tuned out the news altogether, wonder when and how it will ever end.
The workaholic ambassador
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/09/2015
» As a diplomat it's natural that he always tries to be discreet and constructive when engaging in all aspects of Thai society. Still, the 49-year-old UK Ambassador to Thailand Mark Kent is not afraid to speak his mind.
Respect human rights in bomb probe
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/08/2015
» The massive Erawan bombing which killed 20 and injured more than 100 people on Monday evening represents an intelligence failure of the military government under Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Frustrations with the NCPO's progress linger one year after the coup
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/05/2015
» Despite frustration over the repressive measures of the Prayut government, many Thais remain tolerant one year after the coup — at least for now.
Tackle power structure to end corruption, seminar told
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/11/2014
» Thailand needs to step forward boldly to dismantle the patriarchal political structure and rid itself of corruption, a seminar was told yesterday.
Envoys, media to meet for privacy talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/10/2014
» Western ambassadors will meet the local media today to seek its cooperation in protecting the privacy and rights of tourists who fall victim to crimes or accidents.
Time for transparency, Myanmar-based businesses told
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/05/2014
» Most companies operating in Myanmar and Southeast Asia fail to meet international standards for transparency, according to a survey by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC).