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In search of elusive peace
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/02/2016
» The only thing that will resolve the violence in the Deep South is peace dialogue -- this could be just a dull, standard statement. But the proclamation bitterly uttered by those living amid the tense ideological and physical struggles in Thailand's southernmost provinces, where nearly 7,000 have died in the past 12 years, deserves respectful heed.
Tourism a security nightmare
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/01/2016
» The ease with which tourists can enter Thailand and move about the country is a weak point that terrorists could exploit to launch attacks here, security experts have warned.
Fall in violence spurs hope for peace in South
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/01/2016
» A reduction in violent incidents in the restive South offer fresh hope that a peace deal with insurgents can be reached, local civil society leaders say.
Tsunami fund risks running out of cash
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/12/2014
» Officials on Friday called for donor countries to contribute more cash to the Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness, which is depleting 10 years after the 2004 tsunami that struck coastlines in the Indian Ocean.
Families help build cases in court as state 'lacks will'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/05/2013
» The parents of a boy who was killed as security forces moved in to clear the Ratchaprasong area during the political unrest of April-May 2010 claims not enough is being done to find the people responsible for their son's death.
Reporter apologises for mistreating Sihanouk photo
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/10/2012
» Cambodia's social media network erupted in frenzy over a photo of a Thai Channel 3 reporter standing near a copy of a local newspaper placed on the ground showing a picture of the late king Sihanouk.
Monument for philosopher, writer Jit short of funds target
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/09/2012
» The Jit Bhumisak Foundation is soliciting donations to complete the construction of a monument and a statue of Thailand's great contemporary intellectual, Jit Bhumisak, in Sakhon Nakhon by May next year.
Kachin refugees face aid crisis
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/06/2012
» As many as 10,000 ethnic Kachin refugees from Myanmar are facing food and water shortages and inadequate sanitation at makeshift camps in China, a human rights group said yesterday.
HRW: Kachin refugees need help
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/06/2012
» With no obvious end to the conflict involving them in Myanmar, up to 10,000 Kachin who have sought refuge in China are at risk if they return home and need prompt humanitarian assistance from Beijing, according to Phil Robertson, deputy director of Human Rights Watch's Asia division.
Military bullets killed civilians
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/06/2012
» Police have confirmed five of the six people killed at Wat Pathum Wanaram during the crackdown on red shirts on May 19, 2010 were shot with bullets normally used by military forces.