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Thailand's divide running deep and wide
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/09/2013
» The latest gauge of Thailand's divisiveness transpired last Monday with a misnamed event titled "Uniting for the Future: Learning from Each Other's Experiences". Its outcome was almost predictably discouraging.
Justice charade a joke
News, Published on 05/09/2013
» The parody of justice that is the prosecution of Vorayudh Yoovidhaya (BP, Sept 4) was widely expected among Thais and foreign observers.
Rage over rape charge
News, Published on 04/09/2013
» I can't emphasise enough the rage I felt when that 18-year-old savage who raped and murdered a woman in India only got a three-year sentence with time served.
Will the govt listen? Not likely
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 03/09/2013
» Three distinguished foreign guests made thoughtful remarks about conflict solving and reconciliation at the international forum held in Bangkok on Monday -- Priscilla Hayner, senior adviser to the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, former British prime minister Tony Blair, and former Finnish president and Nobel Peace prize winner Marti Ahtisaari.
Unity plan to forge ahead
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 03/09/2013
» The government will consider suggestions from international peace experts on its reconciliation plan, but insists on forging ahead with a political amnesty.
Outsiders offer useful advice
News, Published on 03/09/2013
» Yesterday's session of the prime minister's political reform assembly proved thoughtful. Three prominent foreign guests provided opinions about national reconciliation and how the subject applies to Thailand.
To reconcile does not mean simply to forget the past
News, Published on 03/09/2013
» Reconciliation has been highlighted as a priority by the current government, as well as the previous government. There seems to be broad agreement, in general terms, that more effort is needed to move Thailand further along the path to reconciliation.
A glimmer of hope in nation's search for unity
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 03/09/2013
» There was a glimmer of hope in Bangkok yesterday following the high-profile talks on conflict and reconciliation by international speakers.
The Challenge of Reconciliation
Published on 02/09/2013
» Transitional justice can offer many useful approaches, but it is not a panacea. Thailand has concluded a Truth for Reconciliation Commission, and provided reparations for victims. But this is clearly not sufficient in any context struggling with deep challenges of reconciliation, justice, and reform.
Reconciliation can't be rushed, must be fair, forum told
Published on 02/09/2013
» World leaders and acknowledged experts in reconciliation gave suggestions and shared lessons learned about peace negotiation and peace building at a high-profile forum in Bangkok on Monday.