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Disrespect towards the lese majeste law
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/06/2016
» This week 10 years ago, as I was wrapping up an interview with the Grand Duke of Luxembourg who joined other monarchs in celebrating HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th anniversary on the throne, he asked me a question that overwhelmed me so much that I could not immediately answer but had tears run down my face.
Fall in violence spurs hope for peace in South
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/01/2016
» A reduction in violent incidents in the restive South offer fresh hope that a peace deal with insurgents can be reached, local civil society leaders say.
Webmaster loses lese majeste fight
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/12/2015
» The Supreme Court yesterday sentenced the Prachatai webmaster to a 1-year suspended jail term for failing to take down lese majeste content from the site's web board quickly enough.
Police out to prevent 'revolution' protest
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/06/2015
» Police will not allow students or activists to stage political activities to mark the 83rd anniversary of the 1932 Siam Revolution Wednesday, national police chief Somyot Poompunmuang said.
Two neighbours, one challenge
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/02/2015
» Malaysia and Thailand are both categorised as upper middle-income countries, though Malaysia has done better than its neighbour in recent years.
For children, few role models among the ruling class
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/01/2015
» Having observed Children's Day activities on Saturday, I can't help but think we should stop organising these celebrations.
Fingers on the political pulse
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/12/2014
» The three-finger salute by five Khon Kaen students in front of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha last month revived the spirit of dissent against the regime and earned them international recognition.
Child sex tourists 'mostly Asian'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/10/2014
» The majority of child sex offences in the region are perpetrated by Asians, not Western tourists, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Scholars say interim PM plan is a ‘ploy’
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/05/2014
» Academics yesterday criticised the idea of appointing a non-elected interim prime minister to lead political reform before a new election, saying the proposal was just a ploy to get rid of certain politicians.
Scholars: Stick to the constitution
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/05/2014
» Thailand does not need a special method to get a new leader, so do not try to twist the rules to get around the existing regime just to rid of certain players, a small group of scholars has warned.