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NHRC urges more talks on plans for historic Chiang Mai weirs
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 18/01/2026
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned that plans to dismantle or modify three historic weirs in Chiang Mai could risk violating water and cultural rights, urging authorities to hold further public consultations before proceeding.
Time to restart peace talks in the far South
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/01/2026
» The series of coordinated bomb attacks at 11 PTT petrol stations in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat in the early hours of Sunday is a warning sign that southern unrest is enduring and can flare up at any moment.
Push to reopen North Korean abduction case
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/12/2025
» A human rights group is calling on the Thai government to revive efforts to resolve the case of Anocha Panjoy, a Chiang Mai native abducted by North Korean agents in 1978.
Time for Asean to tackle scam gangs head-on
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 22/10/2025
» The death of a South Korean student, reportedly lured to Cambodia by a scam gang, should be a wake-up call for members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to push for more collaboration in tackling such vicious crimes.
Fake news stories in Thailand surge: Ministry of Digital Economy and Society
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 14/09/2025
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) says nearly one million fake online messages were monitored and screened by its Anti-Fake News Centre between Sept 5 and Sept 11.
Govt extends special centre's mandate
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 01/09/2025
» Caretaker Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Sunday signed an order to continue the work of a special centre overseeing the security situation along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Press groups warn over frontline coverage
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 25/07/2025
» Three media professional organisations yesterday issued a joint statement expressing concern for the safety of journalists covering the Thai-Cambodian conflict in high-risk areas following Cambodian attacks that left at least 11 people dead and dozens injured.
Kingdom to celebrate 50 years of Vietnamese ties in 2026
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 19/07/2025
» Thailand and Vietnam will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations next year, says a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, calling it a milestone that reflects bilateral cooperation across politics, economics and public engagement.
Tourism surges for Songkran
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 15/04/2025
» Thailand has welcomed around 10.7 million international tourists so far this year, with a surge of more than 666,000 people visiting during the Songkran festival alone, the government said on Tuesday.
Songkran road safety requires tireless effort
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 19/03/2025
» PARIS - The Thai government has been urged to work tirelessly to launch a new anti-drunk driving and road safety campaign for the upcoming Songkran festival next month in a bid to reduce fatalities.