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1973 victims: What about us?
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/05/2012
» Victims of previous political violence, including the incidents of October 1973, are waiting quietly but anxiously for the Yingluck Shinawatra government to agree with their request for 1.2 million baht each in compensation.
Elation, dissent as first compensation payouts made
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/05/2012
» Elation shone clearly on the faces of those waiting to receive compensation packages for political violence at Government House on Thursday, but frustration still loomed large among those who do not yet know how much they will get, if anything, or when.
Govt makes first payouts to violence victims today
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/05/2012
» The government makes the first compensation payouts to victims of political violence today, ushering in an era of reconciliation which has drawn mixed reactions even from its red shirt supporters.
First payments a step toward reconciliation
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/05/2012
» The first payouts for the deaths and injuries from post-coup political conflicts, scheduled for Thursday, will inaugurate an era of reconciliation that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra floated during the second anniversary of the bloody May 2010 crackdown.
Hearing starts on Japan cameraman's death in clashes
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/05/2012
» An inquest into the death of Reuters cameraman Hiroyuki Muramoto began yesterday with his younger brother making an appearance in court.
Court begins Japanese cameraman inquest
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/05/2012
» An inquest into the death of a Japanese cameraman killed during the clash between the military and anti-government protesters on the night of April 10, 2010 began on Monday morning.
Memorial service held for slain Italian journalist
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/05/2012
» A memorial service was held yesterday at the spot where Italian journalist Fabio Polenghi was shot dead while he was covering the military crackdown on the red shirts two years ago.
Black May 1992 commemoration
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/05/2012
» As ageing relatives of the victims of the "bloody May" crackdown on anti-government protesters gathered on Thursday morning for the 20th commemoration, many wondered whether they would live long enough to see the completion of the May 1992 Monument, planned as a remembrance for their lost loved ones.
Slain reporter's sister calls for 'truth before amnesty'
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/05/2012
» The Yingluck government's haste in pushing for an amnesty bill while the people have not yet fully learned the truth about the 2010 political violence is not prudent, the younger sister of an Italian journalist killed during the upheaval, said on Wednesday.
Parents mourn May 2010 violence victim
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/05/2012
» A commemorative gathering for Samaphan Srithep, one of the youngest victims of the April-May 2010 violence, drew a stream of sad but sweet memories from his parents, from friends, and the owners of the shop outside which the teenager was killed.