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Computer Crimes Act amendment 'still too punitive'
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 13/10/2016
» The recent draft amendment of the Computer Crime Act (CCA) fails to prevent wrongful interpretations and applications of the law, critics said Wednesday.
Amnesty slams govt for blocking torture report
Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 28/09/2016
» Amnesty International has vowed to continue to investigate torture and abuse in Thailand after being forced to cancel a press conference on Wednesday morning to release details of a report into widespread allegations.
Report says southern peace talks 'fall flat'
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 21/09/2016
» The peace dialogue between the military government and Mara Patani, an umbrella organisation of insurgent groups, to end the violence in Thailand's deep South has fallen flat, according to an international non-profit organisation.
S44 'does more harm', experts say
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 19/09/2016
» The military regime's apparent addiction to the powerful Section 44 does more harm than good to the country, legal experts argue.
'Changing attitudes' key to improving women's prisons
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 12/09/2016
» Changing people's mentality poses the biggest stumbling block to implementing guidelines for improving women's prisons known as the Bangkok Rules, says justice expert Nathee Chitsawang.
NACC clears Rajabhakti Park construction of corruption
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 08/09/2016
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) declared the construction of Rajabhakti Park corruption-free, nearly a year after the military-backed project came under fire for alleged wrongdoing.
Labour curbs split nation's architects
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 05/09/2016
» The opening of the MahaNakhon building last Monday garnered attention both at home and abroad, but for Thai architects, it has reopened old divisions about the merit of laws regulating their profession.
MahaNakhon 'is in breach' of Thai laws
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 01/09/2016
» Thailand's tallest building, the MahaNakhon, is at the centre of a sky-high row after claims the structure, designed by a German architect, breaches Thai labour laws.
Criminals find ATM hacking easy via the net
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 25/08/2016
» Hacking an ATM machine has become easy as instructions can be found on the internet, says a security expert.
Academics question artefact loan to Iconsiam museum
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 14/08/2016
» Most visitors will view Iconsiam as Bangkok's latest, fanciest shopping complex, but for academics and historians, the glistening project by the Chao Phraya River is mainly a source of worry.