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Karen rights still being abused
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/08/2012
» The rights of ethnic Karen people are still being abused in Myanmar, despite a ceasefire with the state and a pledge of political reform, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) claimed in a report released on Tuesday.
'Smarten up' ahead of AEC, Thais told
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/07/2012
» With Asean's economy on the rise and regional economic unity looming, there is an urgent need for the Thai private sector and civil service to rethink their ideas and philosophies, one of the country's most prominent leaders has warned.
Myanmar leader due for PM talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/07/2012
» Thailand needs to make full use of Myanmar President Thein Sein's visit this week to clarify how his government will solidify a framework of economic cooperation and protection, business sources say.
Rights lawyer wins Somchai Neelaphaijit Award
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/07/2012
» Ratsada Manurasada, a human rights lawyer, was on Wednesday presented with the Somchai Neelaphaijit Award at a warm ceremony for his tireless volunteer service to help marginalised people.
UN, Asean urged to send team to Rakhine
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/06/2012
» International and Bangkok-based Myanmar rights activists called on the United Nations and Asean to send an independent fact-finding team into Rakhine as the sectarian conflict in the country's western state worsens.
Activists call for swift action on Myanmar violence
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/06/2012
» The United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations must quickly intervene in the spiraling sectarian conflict in Myanmar's northwestern state of Rakhine and send an independent fact-finding team to ascertain and monitor the situation, activists in exile said during a seminar in Bangkok.
Refugees boosted by Suu Kyi visit
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/06/2012
» MAE SOT, TAK : The chances of Myanmar refugees returning to their homeland in safety may have improved since Myanmar opposition leader's Aung San Suu Kyi's visit to Thailand, an academic says.
Suu Kyi wants better deal for migrants
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/06/2012
» Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi yesterday voiced concerns over the costly process of nationality verification (NV) for Myanmar migrant workers.
Migrants flock to see Suu Kyi
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/05/2012
» MAHACHAI, SAMUT SAKHON : Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi told thousands of Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand that she was working to pave the way for their return home.
Cabinet to consider help package for SMEs
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/04/2012
» The Labour Ministry on Tuesday will seek cabinet approval for remedial packages for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suffering from unmanageable costs because of the government's wage policy.