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Govt, military must adapt to ensure success of South talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/05/2013
» After checking old news clippings of mine and listening to security officers on the ground, I've come to believe the government has not been very successful in tackling the separatist movement in the far South.
In far South peace talks, patience will be rewarded
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/05/2013
» Despite the uncompromising stance of both the government delegates and Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) negotiators, the deep South peace talks are still on track.
Train debt plan opens tax reform opportunity
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/04/2013
» Parliament's decision last week to pass the first reading of the 2-trillion-baht borrowing bill overhauling the nation's infrastructure has boosted foreign investors' confidence in the Yingluck administration.
Peace needs mapping out for public
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/03/2013
» If anything, the forthcoming peace dialogue between the National Security Council (NSC)and Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) has received a cautious welcome from the general public.
Jihadists do exist, and talks are the only option
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/02/2013
» There have been many high-profile incidents involving the southern insurgency in the past few weeks. Former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh was reportedly approached to help find a solution to the violence. The military was successful in quashing a separatist attack with 16 militants killed, but this was quickly followed by retaliation with bomb blast scares in Pattani. The Malaysian king's Bangkok visit, previously scheduled for this week, was also postponed due to his poor health.
It's time to get tough with Rohingya smugglers
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/02/2013
» Thailand has always been firm in its refusal to confront the problem of human trafficking and to address the humanitarian challenges of the Rohingya boat people.
Red rifts will grow if amnesty plight ignored
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/02/2013
» At a glance, the Yingluck Shinawatra administration is doing well to restore the country's image after political protests in the capital and the subsequent bloody crackdown in 2010.
Southern violence strategy all talk, no action
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/01/2013
» Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung has described his meeting with Malaysia's Home Minister Hishammuddin Tun Hussein as a win-win for both Thailand and Malaysia. This is only partially true.
DSI probe turning deaths into political tools
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/12/2012
» The investigation into the deadly crackdowns on anti-government protesters in 2010 is now under way and I strongly support this effort. It is the culture of impunity that has made state violence against the people possible.
US sets an example
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/11/2012
» The US presidential election last week, which saw the first black American president being re-elected, did more than delight many Thais.