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Stop attacks on bhikkhuni
News, Editorial, Published on 19/04/2016
» It is disappointing that police are dragging their feet over the investigation of arson at the monastery in Rayong's Muang district where female Buddhist monks live. Police and other authorities cannot allow this horrendous crime to go unpunished. This is not a case of culture, and does not in any way involve religion. Suspects already have been identified. Any further dragging of feet by security officials would be a clear case of malfeasance.
Order 13 draws alarm
News, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2016
» A European Union delegation has done Thailand a favour, not a disservice, by giving the military regime a forthright opinion about the recent expansion of its power. The truth is, there is much to be concerned about. The delegation only reflected the alarm outside of Thailand about the regime's course, especially the decision two weeks ago to give every military officer in the country extraordinary police-type powers.
No avoiding taking tax cheats to task
News, Editorial, Published on 10/04/2016
» In response to the massive Panama Papers leak, which has revealed the names of individuals linked to 214,000 companies which park their money overseas, Thailand's Anti-Money Laundering Office announced on Friday that it would investigate those whose names appear.
Stop overuse of Section 44
News, Editorial, Published on 09/04/2016
» As the country gears up for a charter referendum that will pave the way for an election, it is imperative that the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) and government repeal the authoritarian Section 44.
Army should open its ears
News, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2016
» The government has ignored public input on its policies, programmes, projects and, now, the draft constitution. This disregard for citizens' opinions is creating a dangerous atmosphere. Far from "returning happiness to the Thai people" as promised 23 months ago, the military regime since the power putsch has widened the rifts in society. Now, it is also creating rifts where none existed.
Affront to justice system
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/04/2016
» The military regime's order giving soldiers the power to summon, arrest and detain people suspected of being involved in illegal activities without oversight from the court is an affront to the justice system that will inflict serious and long-term damage to the country.
Pursue graft to end abuses
News, Editorial, Published on 18/12/2015
» As the world marks International Migrants Day today to recognise their economic contributions and to call for safe migration and decent employment, Thailand is still a long way from fulfilling those goals.
Truth needed on human trafficking
News, Editorial, Published on 13/12/2015
» The government, police and military must show a commitment to tackling human trafficking and take the matter seriously. This is the only option in response to Pol Maj Gen Paween Pongsirin’s request for asylum in Australia. If the authorities want to prove Pol Maj Gen Paween’s statement wrong, they have to ensure responsible agencies or officials are able to suppress human trafficking without fear or interference from influential figures. It would be unwise to blindly dismiss Pol Maj Gen Paween’s statement as simply politically motivated. Regardless of the officer's motives, his statement revealed some inconvenient facts about the situation.