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Yingluck must seize the chance to lead
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/01/2014
» The political conflict which has seen a series of violent attacks and acts of sabotage has rekindled public fears over a coup.
Rights, liberty and restraint emerge from the storm
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/12/2013
» The Yingluck Shinawatra government's show of restraint towards anti-government protesters has paid off as a stream of international support pours in.
Progress on the ground, but talks stumble
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/10/2013
» While there are concerns that the southern peace process has stalled _ or been shot down _ as the insurgents have not slowed down their attacks (though authorities and academics claim otherwise), those involved in the dialogue are convinced there have been positive developments.
Chin Peng tale shows difficulties of confronting history
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/09/2013
» Lying still in a chilled casket in his navy blue suit at a high-end hospital in Bangkok, Chin Peng's face looked smaller than he appeared when I first met him four years ago.
A coup is unlikely, but PM must tread carefully
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/07/2013
» Of course, the audio clip posted online, allegedly recording a conversation between fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Deputy Defence Minister Yuthasak Sasiprapa has caused a stir.
Govt, military must adapt to ensure success of South talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/05/2013
» After checking old news clippings of mine and listening to security officers on the ground, I've come to believe the government has not been very successful in tackling the separatist movement in the far South.
In far South peace talks, patience will be rewarded
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/05/2013
» Despite the uncompromising stance of both the government delegates and Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) negotiators, the deep South peace talks are still on track.
Peace needs mapping out for public
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/03/2013
» If anything, the forthcoming peace dialogue between the National Security Council (NSC)and Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) has received a cautious welcome from the general public.
Jihadists do exist, and talks are the only option
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/02/2013
» There have been many high-profile incidents involving the southern insurgency in the past few weeks. Former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh was reportedly approached to help find a solution to the violence. The military was successful in quashing a separatist attack with 16 militants killed, but this was quickly followed by retaliation with bomb blast scares in Pattani. The Malaysian king's Bangkok visit, previously scheduled for this week, was also postponed due to his poor health.
Southern violence strategy all talk, no action
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/01/2013
» Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung has described his meeting with Malaysia's Home Minister Hishammuddin Tun Hussein as a win-win for both Thailand and Malaysia. This is only partially true.