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Forum urges short-term refugee solution in Asean
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/02/2017
» Thailand and Asean need to expedite short-term practical solutions such as absorption and labour arrangements to address the refugee crisis, as well as stop citing the pretext of being refugee non-signatories and abide by the international non-refoulement principle, according to a seminar yesterday.
A close bond
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/12/2016
» Australia and Thailand are separated by 5,788km, or eight hours on the plane. But the distance belies the strong bond between the country in the southern hemisphere and the tropical Southeast Asian Kingdom, who will celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations next year.
Bern 'regrets' refusal to transfer inmate
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/09/2016
» Thailand has refused a request by Switzerland to repatriate a Swiss national, convicted of selling information to anti-government groups in Malaysia, so he can serve the rest of his sentence in his home country, a senior diplomat said yesterday.
Women's prison orders activist body search probe
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/05/2016
» A women's prison in Bangkok has ordered a probe into the alleged maltreatment of a female student activist and promised to introduce bio-body scan equipment at women's prisons within three months, a senior official said on Friday.
Asean civil society meet dodges Laos for E Timor
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/04/2016
» In the second decade of the Asean civil society and people's forum, the civic groups will meet not in the host country for the first time, but in non-Asean member East Timor instead.
Thai official slammed for 'dwarf' insult
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/04/2016
» Thai civil society organisations issued a stinging statement denouncing the head of the Thai government's delegation for making what they say were inappropriate remarks disrespecting a disabled person's dignity and value at a United Nations disabled rights meeting.
Three women take on the military regime
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/03/2016
» On International Women's Day today, I would like to highlight the lives and work of three women who have championed rights protection for people they believe have been unfairly treated by the state. Their work at times puts them in difficult situations, but they press on regardless.
Families continue quest for justice as NACC clears Abhisit
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/01/2016
» After six years, the Akkahad and Srithep families which lost their children in the fatal crackdown on red-shirt demonstrators in 2010 are undaunted and determined to pursue the task of seeking justice for their loved ones.
Mara Patani leaders met OIC chief in Kuala Lumpur
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/01/2016
» The Thai embassy failed in its efforts to prevent a meeting in Kuala Lumpur between the insurgent umbrella group Mara Patani and the head of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) ahead of his visit to Thailand this week.
NLD tipped to win Myanmar election
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/11/2015
» YANGON: Millions of people voted on Sunday in Myanmar's landmark election, with a massive turnout that could catapult Aung San Suu Kyi's party to power and finally end decades of military control.