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Civil society not happy with CDC draft charter
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/02/2016
» Civil society has given the thumbs down to the Meechai draft charter saying it revokes the rights and liberties enshrined under previous constitutions, with some NGOs threatening to vote against it during the referendum if the draft is not changed.
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.
The diplomatic fields
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/10/2015
» Smiling and neatly-dressed in a sampot hol, or long silk skirt, Eat Sophea leaves an impression of a cheerful and easy-going lady at official functions, from National Day receptions to cultural trips full of the diplomatic corps. The tall and slim Cambodian ambassador to Thailand also knows how to enjoy herself at dancing parties where ambassadorial formality gives way to a measure of joyful foot-tapping.
Strong city-state continues to engage with the world
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/09/2015
» Without having to confront the more "competitive politics" feared before last Friday's election, Singapore will still be able to enjoy its status quo in the regional arena, according to analysts.
Lion City Lessons
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/09/2015
» National pride, populist measures, opposition party weaknesses, and a "flight to safety" mindset at a time of regional economic and political vulnerability all galvanised Singaporeans to vote for the status quo in last Friday's election.
Time for Singapore to reflect
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/08/2015
» Thailand's southern neighbour has just celebrated with pride and emotion 50 years of existence as a nation state.
Just a blip on the junta’s radar?
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/05/2015
» Accidental heroes or not, dozens of university students arrested in the heart of the capital on the anniversary of the coup just over a week ago have rattled the Goliath junta. Acts of defiance were expected as the coup-installed military government had declared it would stay in power at least for the remainder of the year.
Preaching peace amid army provocation
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/04/2015
» Two final-year students of Fatoni University in Pattani — Madaree Maeroh and Kolid Mameng — are among four young people who were killed in the tragic raid in Thung Yang Daeng district by authorities on March 25.
Too many women in jail, government told
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/04/2015
» The government needs to amend laws and review conditions of imprisonment to reduce the number of women in jail, in keeping with the UN's Bangkok Rules, said Vitaya Suriyawong, director-general of the Corrections Department.
Calls mount to protect the NHRC
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/02/2015
» The proposal to merge the National Human Rights Commission with the parliamentary Ombudsman has raised the ire of many sectors of society, even critics of the NHRC.