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Lessons of history
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/10/2021
» After decades of military authoritarianism, student demonstrators in Bangkok began to call for the restoration of constitutional rule and a return to democracy. In the face of the challenge, the entrenched generals refused to negotiate and arrested the protest leaders, claiming they were influenced by communism. It paved the way for the popular uprising of Oct 14, 1973.
No one benefits as old regime drags out its end
Oped, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/10/2021
» Standing together in a space demarcated as a forbidden area, two actors began to spread red paint over their bodies and create flags out of ropes and twigs. When they ran wild and cried out "Long live the people!" the message could not be clearer. Performed by the Layyim Theatre group, the gig was a part of the rally held by the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration (UFTD) to commemorate the first year of the movement. It was held in front of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre on Sunday.
Equality improves but hurdles remain
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/10/2020
» Early this month, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai affirmed the progress of women's rights in Thailand via a teleconference at a high-level meeting of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA75).
US pitches in with B1bn aid
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/04/2020
» The United States has provided public health emergency assistance worth US$35.3 million (1.1 billion baht) to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
Thai-led bloc 'in good shape' to face future turmoil
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 17/12/2019
» Thailand's guidance of the Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) has been hailed as a historic achievement, according to the Foreign Ministry, as its year-long Asean chairmanship comes to an end.
Prince Andrew hails entrepreneur spirit
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/11/2019
» His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, has urged Asean leaders to create an entrepreneurial environment to ensure that future generations are better prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Asean a 'human rights disaster', claim groups
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/11/2019
» Asean civil society groups on Saturday criticised the deterioration of human rights in Asean as well as the bloc's principle of non-interference, especially over the Rohingya crisis, which will reportedly receive no mention in the East Asia Summit statement.
New joint bid to end wildlife trafficking
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/10/2019
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is joining hands with several international organisations to launch a campaign to end wildlife trafficking.
Saudi strikes top agenda at UN meet
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/09/2019
» New York: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has expressed concern over the recent drone attacks on Aramco's oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.
Don backs Rohingya repatriation
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/09/2019
» Asean supports the repatriation of displaced Rohingya, says Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, speaking as the Asean chair.