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Poll blockades prompt international outrage
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/01/2014
» Anti-government protests at polling stations across the country have prompted international outrage and police complaints from voters denied the right to express their political views at the ballot box.
Seminar calls on both sides to make concessions
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/01/2014
» Farmers, environmentalist groups and NGOs want the government and its opponents to make trade-offs on the issues of reform and election postponement to break the political impasse.
State of emergency marks another blunder by Pheu Thai
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/01/2014
» Yingluck Shinawatra's invocation of the emergency decree on Tuesday evening _ a serious misstep of the ruling Pheu Thai Party _ will only draw more support for the anti-government groups that have been attempting to overthrow her government for the past three months.
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.
White-shirts plead for end to anti-govt street protests
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/01/2014
» White-shirt supporters in the Sukhumvit area on Friday pleaded with anti-government protesters to end their campaign and puts their reform agenda to a popular vote on Feb 2.
'White-shirt' Bangkokians call for end to PDRC protest
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/01/2014
» White-shirt and pro-election groups in Bangkok are calling for an end to anti-government protests, with more candle-lit ceremonies to voice their opposition to ongoing rallies planned for this weekend.
Feminists, scholars slam 'sexist' slurs
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/01/2014
» Feminist groups and academics are angry about the increasing presence of sexist remarks at political rallies and in social media.
Experts wary of first-day protest peace
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/01/2014
» The start of the Bangkok shutdown campaign was violence-free yesterday, but academics warn the situation could become volatile in the next few days if protesters step up pressure as talks to delay the election begin.
Respect democracy, avoid violence, say scholars
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/01/2014
» An alliance of senior scholars and activists has emerged to press for an election as well as reforms, saying the country is at risk of civil war.
Rural reds stand ready for coup action
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/01/2014
» As anxiety and tension increases in Bangkok due to fears of a possible military coup, rural reds gathered in Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday to prepare a coordinated response.