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Thailand must lend a hand to the Karen
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/04/2021
» Pictures of Karen people, including children and the elderly, crowded on the banks of Myanmar's Salween River while attempting to flee the country as their communities were targeted by air strikes launched by the Tatmadaw, and taking refuge on Thai soil triggered sympathy among many Thais. Criticism has also been deafening over allegations made by human rights groups that Thai authorities pushed back the Karen into the war zone.
'Thai-style' human rights raises questions
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 14/01/2019
» The detention of an 18-year-old Saudi runaway and a Bahraini footballer are just recent examples of the Thai-style approach to international human rights issues that usually puts concerns over Thailand's bilateral ties with other nations before the rights and safety of individuals.
Myanmar govt fails to prevent bloodshed
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 01/09/2017
» The recent clashes in Myanmar's Rakhine State that have forced more than 18,000 Rohingya people to flee to Bangladesh reflects the repeated failure of the Myanmar government to prevent bloodshed.
Law makes a mockery of human rights
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 07/07/2017
» Some migrant workers made a statement this week on Thai social media. Many shared photos posing with their passports, ID cards and even employment documents festooned about their bodies.