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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.
Temple ruling will produce no real winner
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/11/2013
» There will be no real winner from Monday's ruling on the Preah Vihear temple by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as Thailand and Cambodia will have to live side-by-side as members of the Asean Community.
No return yet of Myanmar refugees
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/10/2013
» Conditions are not in place yet for the organised repatriation of thousands of refugees along the Thai-Myanmar border, according to a report released Tuesday by The Border Consortium (TBC).
Laos faces rebuff in UN council seat push
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/08/2013
» The Lao government's inaction on the disappearance of activist Sombath Sompone would hinder the country's quest for membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a member of the European Union (EU) parliament said yesterday.
Thais need to be realistic on AEC
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/01/2013
» Thais need to reset their perceptions to embrace the changing socio-political-economic terrain in the region ahead of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, a seminar, "Asean Studies" at the Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre, concluded.
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.
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.
Thai support crucial for building better border health services
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/06/2012
» Myanmar continues to face a chronic humanitarian crisis, even in ceasefire areas, said Dr Cynthia Maung, founder of Mae Tao Clinic in Tak.
Humanitarian concerns on Thai-Myanmar border
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/06/2012
» TAK - The founder of the highly respected Mae Tao Clinic, Dr Cynthia Maung, has cautiously welcomed some positive developments by the new Myanmar government, but remains concerned about the humanitarian crisis among ethnic groups sheltering along the border with Thailand.
Hopes run high for NLD poll win
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/03/2012
» YANGON: Optimism is running high for the National League for Democracy (NLD) over the possibility of its iconic leader Aung San Suu Kyi winning the by-election on Sunday.