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Raid on migrants needs an explanation
News, Published on 28/04/2013
» The raid carried out by the Department of Special Investigation and the Labour Ministry on Friday that detained around 2,000 migrant workers in a housing complex in Chon Buri requires an explanation from the government. If it was a one-off operation, it will have accomplished little other than cause hardships for the workers involved. If it is part of a larger crackdown on illegal migrants, as suggested by the involvement of both the DSI and the Labour Ministry, the raid has major implications for the workers but also several important economic sectors that rely heavily on migrant labour, both documented and undocumented.
Growing professionalism
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/12/2012
» It seems there are fewer ammart military officers in the army these days. However, this does not necessarily mean these officers have switched loyalty to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Reshuffle saga leaves Sukumpol stronger
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/09/2012
» Now that the military reshuffle crisis is over, with Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat having triumphed over his rivals, the "winner" appears to have consolidated absolute power in the ministry.
Talents better hidden
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 28/06/2012
» June has been quite a month for Thai television, from the Euro 2012 blackout controversy to "rainbow boobs" escaping censorship.