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Speaking out for migrants
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/12/2016
» Governments of origin, transit and destination must all do more to ensure fairer treatment of migrant workers around the world by implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), according to activists in the field.
Loosening the 'monopolisation' of opinion
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/10/2016
» After more than two years in power, the military government has consolidated power among its brothers-in-arms rather than reaching out and embracing other stakeholders in planning the future of the country.
Joshua Wong 'saw it coming'
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/10/2016
» Young Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong appeared to have foreseen his trip to Bangkok would not be smooth, according his Facebook.
Thai official slammed for 'dwarf' insult
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/04/2016
» Thai civil society organisations issued a stinging statement denouncing the head of the Thai government's delegation for making what they say were inappropriate remarks disrespecting a disabled person's dignity and value at a United Nations disabled rights meeting.
Qatar seeks closer ties with Thailand
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/12/2015
» Qatar, a tiny Gulf state with the world's highest income per capita, is keen to expand economic and social ties with Thailand and other countries in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS).
Court denies bail to Swiss blackmailer
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/10/2015
» A Swiss man convicted of extortion in a case relating to alleged corruption at a firm chaired by the Malaysian premier, was denied bail by the Southern Bangkok Criminal Court yesterday.
Swiss blackmailer's bail request rejected
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/10/2015
» Convicted extortionist Xavier Andre Justo was deemed a flight risk and denied bail pending appeal on Monday by the Southern Bangkok Criminal Court, according to his lawyer Worasit Wiriyapiboon.
Lion City Lessons
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/09/2015
» National pride, populist measures, opposition party weaknesses, and a "flight to safety" mindset at a time of regional economic and political vulnerability all galvanised Singaporeans to vote for the status quo in last Friday's election.
Court frees detained HK journo
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/09/2015
» Samut Prakan: A Hong Kong photojournalist charged with illegal possession of a weapon after being found with an armoured vest and helmet while trying to leave the country will be allowed to return home temporarily.
HK photojournalist out on bail after arrest over body armour
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/08/2015
» Samut Prakan — The Samut Prakan Provincial Court has granted bail to a Hong Kong photojournalist after he was arrested for the illegal possession of a bulletproof vest.