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The difficulty of making a career in South Korea
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/10/2016
» There were plenty of furtive glances among the 100 or so Thais gathered at the temple southwest of Seoul. Though still only autumn, some wrapped themselves in thick winter clothing.
Vitit's UN human rights role draws global praise
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/10/2016
» The appointment of renowned human rights expert and social commentator Vitit Muntarbhorn as the UN's first independent expert to investigate violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity has won widespread approval around the world.
Thailand's farcical UN campaign
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/07/2016
» There are no real friends or foes, only domestic interests that are imperative in the international political setting, diplomats like to say. Thailand's military government should sign up for this lesson in International Relations 101, if it cares to learn more.
Keep capital punishment 'off agenda'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/04/2016
» Thailand was urged to keep its non-execution status for another three years to be technically considered an abolitionist state, said Amnesty International (AI), as it launched its annual report yesterday showing an alarming rise of over 1,600 executions worldwide last year.
Mixed views over OIC, rebels meet
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/01/2016
» A likely meeting between Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) head, who will visit Thailand next week, and a core insurgent movement in the far South has drawn mixed opinions among concerned parties.
Saudi envoy hopes to restore ties
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/10/2015
» Twenty-five years after downgrading ties with Bangkok, Saudi Arabia is offering an olive branch to "normalise'' its relationship with Thailand.
Saudi envoy returns to Bangkok
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/09/2015
» Saudi Arabia has reinstated its charge d'affaires to Thailand after a year-long protest over a court's acquittal of five policemen accused of involvement in the disappearance of a Saudi businessman in 1990.
Kin appeal in slain Saudi case
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/07/2014
» The public prosecutor’s office and the family of slain Saudi businessman Mohammed al-Ruwaili filed an appeal late last month against the March acquittal of five Thai police officers accused of kidnapping and murdering him 24 years ago.
Muslims seek appeal in al-Ruwaili case
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/05/2014
» Provincial Muslim councils nationwide called on the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) to appeal against the Criminal Court's verdict acquitting six policemen on charges of abducting and murdering Saudi businessman Mohammed al-Ruwaili 24 years ago.
Ghosts linger over murder that killed diplomatic ties
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/04/2014
» The March 31 verdict acquitting five police officers of the abduction and murder of Saudi businessman Mohammad al-Ruwaili 24 years ago has upset his native country. Saudi Arabian Charge d’affaires Abdalelah Mohammed A Alsheaiby explains why he believes the chance to resume diplomatic ties with Thailand will be difficult as a result of the verdict.