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Just a blip on the junta’s radar?
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/05/2015
» Accidental heroes or not, dozens of university students arrested in the heart of the capital on the anniversary of the coup just over a week ago have rattled the Goliath junta. Acts of defiance were expected as the coup-installed military government had declared it would stay in power at least for the remainder of the year.
The path of most resistance
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/04/2015
» Their photos and names are not only held on civilian, police and military intelligence files. The armed forces have now spread warnings about them to non-military staff and family members situated in and around Bangkok barracks.
Banpodj insists he is a lone voice
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/04/2015
» At the age of 66 and facing a long prison term, Husdin Ouiraiprayvan maintains there was never any malice in the hundreds of anonymous voice clips he produced which led to his arrest.
Fingers on the political pulse
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/12/2014
» The three-finger salute by five Khon Kaen students in front of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha last month revived the spirit of dissent against the regime and earned them international recognition.
The deafening silence of those defying orders
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/08/2014
» ‘Was three years in jail not enough? Why are they still chasing me, linking me with things that I don’t know about,” complained Thanthawut Taweewarodomkul, a former lese majeste convict who has been living in exile since the junta summonsed him in the first weeks after the coup.
NHRC under fire for being 'partial to impartiality'
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/08/2013
» The report from the National Human Rights Commission on violence surrounding the 2010 red shirt demonstrations drew intense criticism almost as soon as it was put on the NHRC website on Aug 8.
Amid change, Rohingya remain Myanmar's 'elephant in the room'
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/07/2013
» Approaching the second half of his four-year term, President Thein Sein has seemingly managed to steer the country forward on the path to democratisation and reconciliation, and shown good faith in resolving several bitter issues. Early last week, his announcement in London of his government's intention to release all political prisoners and achieve reconciliation with all ethnic groups was welcomed internationally and at home. Hundreds of exiles who fled the country in separate waves since 1988 have returned to check out the new air of optimism on the ground. Problematic issues impeding the civilian parliamentarian system have been open for debate and some have been partially addressed.
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.