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Myanmar backs rights for workers
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/04/2012
» With industrial development poised to take off in Myanmar, Nay Pyi Taw's mission now is to ensure their overseas migrant workers receive standard rights protection and can still send money home.
Migrant labour conditions slowly improving, says Myanmar minister
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/04/2012
» With industrial development still some years off in Myanmar, Nyapyidaw's concern at present is to ensure that migrant workers receive standard rights protection, because their remittances have helped shape the growing economy, Myanmar Deputy Labour Minister Myint Thein said in Bangkok on Thursday evening.
Waylaid by the logos?
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/04/2012
» A strong sense of disgust at corporate exploitation has gone viral, spreading rapidly around the world. From Occupy Wall Street, the discontent has spread, with public demonstrations occurring in other cities. The Global Justice Movement has stirred up a rebellion against the evils of runaway capitalism, comparable to the way events in Tunisia triggered popular protests against authoritarian regimes across the Middle East, the so-called Arab Spring.
Thailand needs fresh mindset in dealing with 'new' Myanmar
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/04/2012
» The anticipated entry into mainstream Myanmar politics of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to hasten a Thai rethink of its policies regarding its neighbour to the west.
Govt stands by security laws in South
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/03/2012
» Thailand rejects recommendations that it repeal its security laws governing the deep South, Foreign Ministry permanent secretary Sihasak Phuangketkeow said.
Thailand lauded for human rights work
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/03/2012
» Thailand has fared well in reporting its further pledges and reservations to the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Thursday, promising to invite three more special rapporteurs to the country in the next three years.
UN expects more efforts on human rights
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/03/2012
» Thailand will try to strike a balance between national interest and security pressures when the country announces further commitments to human rights issues in a key United Nations meeting slated for Thursday in Geneva.
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.
Migrant workers 'unprotected'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/03/2012
» The International Labour Organisation has criticised Thailand for failing to include migrant workers in its Workmen's Compensation Fund.
Asean chief says Thailand must change
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/02/2012
» The enthusiasm of Myanmar's leadership for their migrants to return and work for the country's development should be a wake-up call for Thailand, Asean secretary-general Surin Pitsuwan has warned.