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Foreign minister comfy with Thaksin's intervention in Myanmar
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/05/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's reported talks with resistance groups in Myanmar were at a personal level and not part of the Thai government's policy towards its neighbour, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Tuesday.
Group steps up amnesty call
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/03/2024
» A support group for relatives of victims killed in the 1992 Black May uprising has urged the ruling Pheu Thai Party to stop dragging its feet in honouring the party's promise to push for an amnesty for all political offenders.
Committee begins amnesty bill study
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/02/2024
» A special House committee studying an amnesty bill expects to produce its findings within 60 days, its spokesman Somkid Chueakong said.
Move Forward still wants lese majeste absolved under amnesty
Aekarach Sattaburuth and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/02/2024
» A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Karunpol Thiansuwan insisted on Monday any amnesty bill should seek to absolve lese majeste offences as a special House committee studying an amnesty prepares to convene its first meeting later this week.
Government to work with Asean to help Myanmar
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/01/2024
» Thailand has committed to providing humanitarian aid to Myanmar and will work with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to promote peace in the neighbouring country, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said.
Forging ways to resolve Myanmar's ongoing crisis
Oped, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Published on 18/01/2024
» It is obvious that these days, the events in Israel and Gaza, together with the situation in Ukraine, continue to capture headlines and everyone's attention. But for us in our region -- Southeast Asia -- it is the crisis in Myanmar that weighs heavily on the minds of Asean member states -- particularly Thailand as its next-door neighbour.
Asean envoy meets Myanmar junta chief
Reuters, Published on 11/01/2024
» Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has met with a new Asean special envoy as Laos takes over chairing the bloc, which has struggled to promote peace efforts in the country.
Chad military leaders appoint former opponent PM
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» N'DJAMENA - Chad's transitional president General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Monday appointed one of his leading opponents, who recently returned from exile, as prime minister.
Ireland takes UK to European court over 'Troubles' amnesty law
AFP, Published on 21/12/2023
» DUBLIN - Ireland announced legal action on Wednesday against the UK government in the European Court of Human Rights over a law granting immunity to combatants in the Northern Ireland conflict.
Chad votes on new constitution ahead of promised end of military rule
AFP, Published on 17/12/2023
» N'DJAMENA - Polls opened in a Chadian referendum on a new constitution on Sunday, with the vote seen as a key step towards elections and the return of civilian rule promised, but postponed, by the ruling military junta.