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Calls mount to protect the NHRC
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/02/2015
» The proposal to merge the National Human Rights Commission with the parliamentary Ombudsman has raised the ire of many sectors of society, even critics of the NHRC.
Documenting the eye of the storm
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/01/2015
» When 46-year-old Nikolaus Freiherr von Nostitz, better known as Nick, sent emails to his contacts on Dec 20 seeking financial help, some thought it was a scam. Soliciting donations is uncharacteristic of the outspoken but humble Nostitz. For years, people could see that the German was a modest guy who roamed around Bangkok on his decade-old Kawasaki GTO motorcycle to cover the turbulent transformation of Thai politics, from both sides (or more) of the conflict.
Lese majeste charge 'out of context'
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/10/2014
» Two student thespians formally charged Monday with lese majeste said they won’t enter a plea until December, but feel the play that sits at the heart of their alleged crime is being taken out of context.
Govt backs rights as it loses UN vote
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/10/2014
» Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to human rights after it failed to secure a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The kingdom was in competition with four other Asian countries at the UN General Assembly meeting in New York on Wednesday.
Thailand up for human rights vote today
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/10/2014
» The United Nations General Assembly will decide today if it wants Thailand to join the 47-member UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) five months after a military coup in the country.
Watchdog warns of murky Tisa accord
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/06/2014
» A free trade watchdog warned the military junta yesterday to be ready to confront a move by the United States and the European Union to push for trading partners, including Thailand, to open their financial markets to US and Europe-based multinational firms.
Rights groups renew bail calls for Somyot
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/04/2013
» A number of international human rights organisations have joined the chorus of rights groups demanding lese majeste convict Somyot Prueksakasemsuk be released or granted bail.
Rights groups demand bail for Somyot
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/04/2013
» Two international human rights organisations have joined the demand for bail and a quick appeal hearing for Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, who was convicted of lese majeste, pointing out he has now been held in detention for two years.
Somyot lese majeste judgement on Wednesday
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/01/2013
» With an online global campaign drumming up support for lese majeste defendant Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, a large contingent of observers and friends is expected at the Criminal Court for the scheduled reading of the long-delayed judgement on Wednesday.
Ampon's death sparks outcry
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/05/2012
» The death of high-profile lese majeste convict Uncle SMS while in a prison hospital has sparked outcry from local and international human rights organisations over poor medical services for prisoners.