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Insurgent raid on hospital shows peace elusive
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/03/2016
» The insurgent raid on a hospital in Narathiwat province on Sunday shows the three-year peace talks between the predominantly Buddhist Bangkok representatives and Malay Muslim separatists still have a long way to go, civic groups and political analysts said Monday.
UN calls for govt to act on 'disappearance' law
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/03/2016
» The United Nations and other international and local human rights agencies have called on the government to act upon its promises to criminalise enforced disappearances.
Hopes rise for peace accord
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/02/2016
» A key member of the government's peace negotiating team with insurgent groups in the deep South is optimistic of clinching a deal next year despite the fact only three of 10 planned steps have been discussed.
Appeals court rules for Prayut
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/02/2016
» The Appeals Court has upheld an initial court ruling to dismiss a treason suit against Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha and four other colleagues for staging the coup on May 22, 2014.
Scholars call for changes to CDC draft
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/02/2016
» Mahidol University, the Law Reform Committee and civic groups have demanded a more relaxed political environment and the inclusion of human rights provisions in the draft constitution.
Anti-coup protester acquitted on civil-rights defence
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/02/2016
» An anti-coup defendant arrested on charges of defying martial law and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) order on political rallies has been acquitted.
Paranoia reigns amid crackdown on critics
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/01/2016
» Academics and human rights experts have accused the junta of being paranoid and wasting scarce resources on protecting itself at the expense of socio-economic stability for the country.
Thai rights agency downgraded by international body
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/01/2016
» The International Coordinating Committee for National Human Rights Institutions (ICC) has downgraded Thailand's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) from full membership to observer status.
Canada puts climate atop diplomatic concerns
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/01/2016
» A fresh and ambitious Justin Trudeau administration has mainstreamed the climate change agenda into its foreign policy engagement with Thailand, but comprehensive bilateral relations must await a return to democracy in Thailand, says Canada's ambassador to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.
Tourism a security nightmare
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/01/2016
» The ease with which tourists can enter Thailand and move about the country is a weak point that terrorists could exploit to launch attacks here, security experts have warned.