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Detention centres stuck in past century
Spectrum, Published on 18/02/2018
» 'Thailand 4.0" is the military government's oft-heard catchphrase, but Thailand's immigration detention system is a relic from a previous century. The need for detention centre reform is not simply humanitarian, but economic, social and political.
The sex workers embraced by the wrong arms of the law
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 24/07/2016
» Strolling around downtown Udon Thani, visitors quickly gain the impression it is not much different from other major cities in Thailand. The locals are genuinely friendly and the streetscape consists of the usual food stalls, mega shopping malls and night market, adding a big-city vibe to the culturally rich northeastern hub.
24 Syrian refugees released on bail
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 09/09/2015
» A group of 24 Syrians, who are recognised by the United Nations as refugees and waiting to be resettled in a third country, were released on bail yesterday after being arrested by police last week in a nationwide crackdown following the deadly Erawan shrine blast on Aug 17.
Historic release
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/01/2012
» Two children, together with their mother and a relative were released from the immigration detention centre yesterday in a case human rights workers hope is the start of a more humanitarian policy towards migrants.