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Progress lagging for far South as government grows timid
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/01/2017
» This year, despite government efforts to address the problems, familiar issues of the deep South are likely to recur -- hierarchical duplication among agencies, megaphone diplomacy, and continued violence.
Irritation as Thailand loses its charm
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/02/2015
» To the astonishment of many, the Thai elite often feel bitterly disappointed whenever their dearest and closest friends, like the US, publicly express disapproval of “national affairs”.
White-shirts plead for end to anti-govt street protests
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/01/2014
» White-shirt supporters in the Sukhumvit area on Friday pleaded with anti-government protesters to end their campaign and puts their reform agenda to a popular vote on Feb 2.
'White-shirt' Bangkokians call for end to PDRC protest
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/01/2014
» White-shirt and pro-election groups in Bangkok are calling for an end to anti-government protests, with more candle-lit ceremonies to voice their opposition to ongoing rallies planned for this weekend.
Find new allies, red shirts told
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/10/2013
» A former key leader of the Oct 14, 1973, student uprising called on the red-shirt movement Sunday to join hands with other democratic forces in working towards sustainable democracy.
Peace talks a wild card in Malaysia poll
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/04/2013
» KOTA BHARU : Thai-Muslims could play a crucial role in next Sunday's elections in Malaysia. However, candidates and observers were uncertain over just how much of an impact the ongoing peace talks between the Thai government and southern separatists would have on the polls.
Red rifts will grow if amnesty plight ignored
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/02/2013
» At a glance, the Yingluck Shinawatra administration is doing well to restore the country's image after political protests in the capital and the subsequent bloody crackdown in 2010.
HR activists case deferred to 2013
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/03/2012
» An on-going trial involving high-profile human rights activists who climbed over the fence of the parliament when the coup-installed parliament was in power has been postponed to next year as prosecutors are undergoing annual internal rotation.
Parliament occupiers struggle with morale as trial continues
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/03/2012
» The ongoing trial of 10 prominent activists for alleged trepassing at parliament during the coup-installed legislature five years ago has shaken the spirit and morale of the defendants, many of whom are now prominent figures in independent organisations and civil society movements.
Rank and file red shirts are 'losing faith'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/01/2012
» After almost six months with a red shirt-friendly Pheu Thai government, the movement's rank and file are losing hope.