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Tough time at Rohingya shelter
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/02/2013
» Rohingya illegal immigrants in temporary shelters face a rough time in the near future, forced to deal with psychological and physical challenges as isolated women and teenagers receive little or no information about their husbands and sons.
Editor's jailing 'setback for human rights'
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/01/2013
» The conviction and imprisonment of Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, former editor of the Voice of Taksin magazine, has not only undermined freedom of expression but is also a setback to human rights protection and promotion in Thailand, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said.
Reds revive call for amnesty
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/01/2013
» Red-shirt leaders are floating two proposals to help secure amnesty for political prisoners, saying hopeful signs have emerged following recent statements by Privy Council chairman Gen Prem Tinsulanonda.
Studying in a permanent home
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/12/2012
» Dear Burma School came into being 10 years ago. On the first day the school opened, classes were conducted in front of Ramkamhaeng University's student club building, where they stayed for several months.
Nationality deadline 'opens door to corruption'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/12/2012
» The Dec 14 nationality verification (NV) deadline for migrant workers has offered fresh opportunities for corruption and illegal practices, a migrant rights advocate has warned.
Inquest told soldiers fired shot that killed Polenghi
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/12/2012
» Three witnesses told the Southern Bangkok Criminal Court on Friday they believed that Italian photo-journalist Fabio Polenghi died from shots fired by the military during the Abhisit Vejjajiva administration's crackdown of the violent red-shirt protests in 2010.
Asean leaders begin RCEP negotiations
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/11/2012
» PHNOM PENH : Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and their six regional free-trade partners officially kicked off negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) yesterday.
Maritime rows darken summit
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/11/2012
» PHNOM PENHAsean leaders _ particularly the Cambodian hosts _ were reminded yesterday that not everyone is on good terms with China.
No accord reached on rice cartel
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/11/2012
» PHNOM PENHThailand's bid to push for an Asean ``rice cartel'' has stalled, with the other countries involved in the plan saying they are not ready to institutionalise rice cooperation.
Thailand still a business lure for UK
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/11/2012
» LONDON : Thailand is still seen as an attractive place to do business for British investors, despite its political troubles in recent years, officials and the business sector say.