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What's the point of Asean?
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/08/2016
» Asean is now in its 49th year of existence, so what better time for a quick quiz? Sincerely answer the following question, even if the subject is something you ignore for the other 364 days of the year.
OIC head Madani set for PM meet
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/01/2016
» The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) secretary-general will meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the Sheikhul Islam Office (SIO) today.
Poll observers admit they are muzzled
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/11/2015
» Independent election observers who will monitor Myanmar's general election on Sunday acknowledge their ability to criticise the government is limited, but despite the curbs hold out hope the elections will go smoothly.
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.
Trafficking shame is quick to resurface
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/01/2015
» No sooner had Thai authorities proved some progress had been made in their efforts to tackle human trafficking than new, shameful cases emerged.
For children, few role models among the ruling class
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/01/2015
» Having observed Children's Day activities on Saturday, I can't help but think we should stop organising these celebrations.
Red-shirts rally to 'protect govt'
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/11/2013
» Independent red-shirt groups turned out in force on Sunday to back their elected Pheu Thai leader and plead with opposition protesters to back off from trying to overthrow the government as the amnesty bill push has also ready stopped.
Spirit of Oct 14 should prevail
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/10/2013
» Commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Oct 14, 1973 uprising turned toward reconciliation as core leaders from the October Generation offered compromising words for the red shirt movement, but urged it to embrace other grass-roots democratic forces.
Chin Peng's remains could stay in South
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/09/2013
» The ashes and remains of the Communist Party of Malaya's former leader Chin Peng, who is being cremated today, are likely to be kept in southern Thailand.
Former communist leader dies
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/09/2013
» Chin Peng, the former leader of the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM), passed away at a Bangkok hospital early yesterday.