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Absorbing Rohingya becomes a regional challenge
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/12/2016
» The Myanmar army crackdown in Rakhine state has overwhelmed the border area of Bangladesh and also eliminated the possibility of sending Rohingya migrants in Thailand back to Myanmar. As a result, Thailand must consider other solutions such as new shelter arrangements or reuniting families in Muslim-majority Malaysia, suggests the Migrant Working Group (MWG).
Thai women turn to love in South Korea
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/11/2016
» Yatida Bae didn't plan to become a housewife when she moved to South Korea nine years ago to earn money for her family back in Thailand.
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.
Joshua Wong 'saw it coming'
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/10/2016
» Young Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong appeared to have foreseen his trip to Bangkok would not be smooth, according his Facebook.
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.
Bangkok bombing suspects deny charges
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/02/2016
» Two Uighur defendants pleaded not guilty to charges brought against them for involvement in the Aug 17 Erawan shrine blast at Ratchaprasong intersection in the Military Court yesterday.
Koh Tao murder pair get death
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/12/2015
» KOH SAMUI: Two migrant workers from Myanmar have been sentenced to death for the brutal murders of two British backpackers on Koh Tao in September 2014, a gruesome crime that focused global attention on tourist safety and police conduct in the country.
Dept mulls fate of forest encroachers
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/12/2015
» The state must try harder to keep national parks clear of illegal occupiers if it is to reach its goal of preserving the forests, said Tanya Netithammakun, deputy director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
Erawan blast a regional wake-up call
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/08/2015
» It took Asean eight days to speak out about the deadly Erawan shrine blast in Bangkok. Is this the best we can expect from the group that is leading us into the brave new world of the Asean Economic Community?
Lese majeste terms 'appal' UN
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/08/2015
» The government should amend the "vague and broad" lese majeste law to bring it into line with international human rights standards, says Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.