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HRW backs Andy Hall in libel outcry
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/04/2013
» New York-based Human Rights Watch has voiced its support for British labour rights advocate Andy Hall who is embroiled in a defamation case filed by a Thai fruit juice company.
Brit activist Hall absent as trial starts
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/04/2013
» The Southern Bangkok Criminal Court held the first hearing yesterday on fruit juice maker Natural Fruit's defamation lawsuit against researcher Andy Hall, with the defendant absent from proceedings.
Court allows search for Andy Hall
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/04/2013
» The Southern Bangkok Criminal Court has allowed Natural Fruit, a fruit and juice packaging company, to check with the Immigration Bureau on the whereabouts of researcher Andy Hall, the defendant in a defamation lawsuit.
Migrant workers' advocate sued
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/03/2013
» A Prachuap Khiri Khan pineapple canning company filed criminal defamation charges against a British human rights advocate over treatment of migrant workers by the company.
Surin volunteers to lead education reform
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/01/2013
» Former Asean secretary-general Surin Pitsuwan says he would like to lead reforms to the education system if given the chance.
Govt targets child labour in fishery industry
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/01/2013
» SAMUT SAKHON : The government will target the fishery industry to stamp out the use of trafficked and child labour.
Nationality deadline 'opens door to corruption'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/12/2012
» The Dec 14 nationality verification (NV) deadline for migrant workers has offered fresh opportunities for corruption and illegal practices, a migrant rights advocate has warned.
Civil groups reject 'flawed' human rights declaration draft
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/09/2012
» Civil society organisations have joined their Asean peers in opposing a draft Asean Human Rights Declaration (AHRD), claiming it would actually diminish human rights in the region.
NGOs against HR draft
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/09/2012
» Thailand's civil society organisations have joined Asean colleagues in criticising the draft Asean Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) to be submitted to the Asean Foreign Ministerial Meeting in New York on Thursday.
Political excitement trumps economic realities
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/09/2012
» While economists have cautiously welcomed the Thein Sein government’s high-profile reforms in Myanmar, they remain concerned about such issues as a push-back against foreign investment, poor infrastructure, poor public financing and a vulnerable rural economy. Operators inside the country are also complaining about the difficulties they will face from an expected surge of foreign investors, particularly as the formation of the Asean Economic Community approaches in 2015.