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Leading the way
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/04/2016
» Although a small country surrounded by hostile neighbours, Israel still shines economically. The Thai public are probably not aware of the people's extraordinary traits that make them some of the world's great innovators.
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.
Cycle of reprisals point to peace plan flaws
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/04/2016
» A rash of insurgent attacks in the deep South in the past months attest to the fact there are flaws in the military strategy and measures to achieve peace in this restive region.
Terrifying hospital attack raises rights concerns
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/03/2016
» The military has assured the public the army will never resort to underground operations that could have dire effects on innocent people following a siege at a hospital in Narathiwat on Sunday.
Insurgent raid on hospital shows peace elusive
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/03/2016
» The insurgent raid on a hospital in Narathiwat province on Sunday shows the three-year peace talks between the predominantly Buddhist Bangkok representatives and Malay Muslim separatists still have a long way to go, civic groups and political analysts said Monday.
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.
'Popcorn gunman' gets 37 years in prison
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/03/2016
» The Criminal Court yesterday sentenced the so-called "popcorn gunman", who opposed the aborted February 2014 general election, to 37 years and four months in jail.
A strong voice from the South speaks up
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/02/2016
» Like many others in the South, Tuwaedaniya Tuwaemae-ngae had no inkling the then Yingluck administration would launch a peace dialogue with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) three years ago.
New report spurs call for reform of lese majeste law
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/02/2016
» A new report shows lese majeste imprisonment is becoming a pattern, violating liberties, the right to a fair trial and freedom of expression, prompting a rare call for reform to the lese majeste law.
Hopes rise for peace accord
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/02/2016
» A key member of the government's peace negotiating team with insurgent groups in the deep South is optimistic of clinching a deal next year despite the fact only three of 10 planned steps have been discussed.