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'Decent work' still a dream for many in Asean
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/12/2016
» Thailand, Asean and the Mekong Subregion still do not have decent rights-based regulations and safety nets in place to ensure justice for migrants, say non-government organisations.
Political fights, human rights
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/09/2016
» It's not the cruellest scene from Oct 6, 1976, but cruelty was never in short supply that morning. What Somchai Homla-or experienced is just one of many unfortunate examples that remind descendants and survivors of how ugly mobilised nationalist mobs can turn modern Thai history into a bloodbath.
Migrant crisis tests us all
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/05/2015
» The image of a "caring and sharing" community of 620 million had already been shattered in the eyes of Asean people and the global community, as starving and helpless Rohingya boat people were driven out of their countries of origin, only to be pushed back by Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
The deafening silence of those defying orders
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/08/2014
» ‘Was three years in jail not enough? Why are they still chasing me, linking me with things that I don’t know about,” complained Thanthawut Taweewarodomkul, a former lese majeste convict who has been living in exile since the junta summonsed him in the first weeks after the coup.
Appeals Court upholds Surapak's acquittal on lese majeste charge
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/03/2014
» The Appeals Court on Wednesday upheld the acquittal of computer programmer Surapak Phuchaisaeng on a charge of lese majeste.