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UN warns on human rights watchdog
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/08/2015
» The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRCT) will be downgraded in October this year if the selection process for its commissioners is not improved, says the UN office on human rights.
Court allows Falun Gong registration
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/08/2015
» The Supreme Administrative Court on Tuesday reversed rulings by the lower administrative court and the Interior Ministry refusing to allow Falun Gong practitioners to register, saying the group is lawful and constitutional.
Outspoken schoolgirl aims to teach Prayut a lesson in exam paper protest
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/07/2015
» University students are not uncommon players in Thai political history, but high-schoolers who speak up for their rights and challenge the educational system are a rare breed.
French ambassador dodges lese majeste request
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/07/2015
» The French ambassador has told the justice minister that "France doesn't have a lese majeste law" after being asked this week about whether France would extradite three Thais wanted here for insulting the monarchy.
Court orders evidence retested
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/07/2015
» The Samui Provincial Court has ordered remaining forensic evidence in the Koh Tao tourist murders case to be sent for re-examination at the Justice Ministry's Central Institute of Forensic Science in line with a defence request.
UN agencies urge swift follow-through on migrant agreement
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/07/2015
» Although the migrant crisis has ebbed, United Nations agencies are urging Thailand and other Southeast Asian nations meeting again Thursday to follow through on measures agreed to at May’s emergency summit on illegal migration in Bangkok.
UN rights body urges govt to free 14 activists, drop charges
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/07/2015
» The United Nations' human rights body and European Union delegation have raised concerns over the 14 student activists recently arrested in Bangkok and called on the government to drop the charges against them and release them.
Dissident students unite 'in protest'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/06/2015
» Anti-coup student activists from Khon Kaen who failed to report to police on June 19 arrived in Bangkok yesterday to support eight Bangkok students trying to sue authorities for allegedly violating their rights.
Police out to prevent 'revolution' protest
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/06/2015
» Police will not allow students or activists to stage political activities to mark the 83rd anniversary of the 1932 Siam Revolution Wednesday, national police chief Somyot Poompunmuang said.
Campaigners pressure govt to issue visas for refugees
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/06/2015
» "Refugee visas" should be issued for urban refugees to stop branding people fleeing war and persecution as illegal immigrants, Thai and UN experts said yesterday.