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Jit remains little known in Thailand
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/05/2016
» Half a century after the passing of revolutionary Jit Bhumisak, the general public has yet to recognise this intellectual whose justice-for-all crusade made him join the communist insurgency and die at the age of only 36.
After Jakarta, Asean must tackle the roots of radicalisation
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/01/2016
» The terrorist attacks in Jakarta have underlined the need for Asean leaders and security authorities to address the conditions that have resulted in a growing number of young people turning to jihadist movements such as Islamic State.
In search of trust
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/11/2015
» It's a bitter and tragic story whenever we hear about casualties from bombings or shootings in the seemingly never-ending conflict between Palestinians and Israelis. Many outsiders, who find the conflict confusing if they haven't tuned out the news altogether, wonder when and how it will ever end.
Respect human rights in bomb probe
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/08/2015
» The massive Erawan bombing which killed 20 and injured more than 100 people on Monday evening represents an intelligence failure of the military government under Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
On the front, online
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/06/2015
» From a boy nostalgic for China, to a self-educated media lone ranger, Sa-nguan Khumrungroj exemplifies the age of citizen journalism in the terrain of both political and foreign affairs.
Downgrade a wake-up call
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/06/2014
» Washington's decision to downgrade Thailand in its annual human trafficking review is a wake-up call to improve the treatment of workers across the entire export supply chain, says a human rights campaigner.
Time for transparency, Myanmar-based businesses told
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/05/2014
» Most companies operating in Myanmar and Southeast Asia fail to meet international standards for transparency, according to a survey by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC).
Mixed response to emergency decree
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/01/2014
» The caretaker government's decision to invoke emergency law for a 60-day period to clamp down on anti-government protests has drawn a range of responses from those who believe officials had no choice but to invoke the measure to others who believe the move will be ineffective at curbing ongoing street rallies.
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.