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Deadly mix of guns, drugs and domestic violence
Published on 08/10/2022
» As the country reels from one of its worst mass killings, those on the frontline of family violence, drug addiction and mental illness in a country awash with guns say support systems are in crisis and need a shake-up to prevent further tragedies.
Exodus chapter two: Fresh wave prepares to call it quits
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 17/04/2016
» Four years ago, Somrak Sila thought of leaving the country to work in Cambodia. But only now, two years after the coup, is the gallery owner seriously considering her options: continue her business by showcasing less provocative artists and material, or set up a new business in Portugal where she can operate more freely.
Paranoia reigns amid crackdown on critics
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/01/2016
» Academics and human rights experts have accused the junta of being paranoid and wasting scarce resources on protecting itself at the expense of socio-economic stability for the country.
'Shutdown' gets going
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2016
» The piercing sound of whistles was heard all over Bangkok yesterday as demonstrators marched through the city to shut down seven key areas.
The rights and wrongs of protests
Spectrum, Published on 29/11/2015
» Outgoing National Human Rights commissioner Niran Pitakwatchara pondered for a moment when asked if he could have done anything better during his past seven years in office. During his tenure, the country has seen the highest numbers of casualties from political demonstrations.
PM denies ban on academic forums
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/09/2014
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he has not restricted academic freedom nor banned academic seminars, but says politics must not be discussed at such events.
Scholars slam NCPO stance on seminars
Published on 23/09/2014
» A group of academics whose forum was abruptly cut short by authorities on Monday shrugged off the defence minister's suggestion that they seek permission from the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to prevent unexpected disruptions in future.
Prawit warns scholars to 'toe the line'
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/09/2014
» Academics should toe the line and stay within the law because the country is not yet back to normal and is still in need of reconciliation, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said on Monday morning.
60 scholars call on NCPO for 'freedom'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2014
» Sixty scholars from 16 universities have asked the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to better respect their freedom, following the NCPO ban on their latest academic forum on dictatorship.
NCPO forbids 'political activity'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/09/2014
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday insisted it is too soon to allow the holding of political gatherings since orders issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) have not yet been revoked.