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Few crisis lessons learned
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/10/2016
» Four decades after the Oct 6, 1976 bloodshed, one of the most gruesome chapters in modern Thai history has not yet been demystified by the Thai state, with some of the event's masterminds still powerful today, say academics.
Bangkok bombing suspects deny charges
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/02/2016
» Two Uighur defendants pleaded not guilty to charges brought against them for involvement in the Aug 17 Erawan shrine blast at Ratchaprasong intersection in the Military Court yesterday.
Tourism a security nightmare
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/01/2016
» The ease with which tourists can enter Thailand and move about the country is a weak point that terrorists could exploit to launch attacks here, security experts have warned.
Army slams 'dubious' torture claims
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/01/2016
» A report issued by three NGOs on the torture and inhumane treatment of Muslims in the deep South has irked the Thai military, given its sensitive timing prior to a visit to Thailand by the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) secretary-general this week.
Human trafficking pre-trials press on
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/01/2016
» High-profile human trafficking pre-trials of migrant worker victims have continued this week amid concerns about a lack of witness protection.
Koh Tao murder pair get death
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/12/2015
» KOH SAMUI: Two migrant workers from Myanmar have been sentenced to death for the brutal murders of two British backpackers on Koh Tao in September 2014, a gruesome crime that focused global attention on tourist safety and police conduct in the country.
Bangkok police open inquiry in US ambassador's speech
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/12/2015
» Bangkok police have launched an inquiry into whether a controversial speech by US ambassador Glyn T Davies condemning long prison sentences for lese majeste convictions violated Thailand's royal defamation law.
Court upholds ruling in gas protest case
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/10/2015
» SONGKHLA: The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed riot charges against all 32 defendants arising from their protest against a Thai-Malaysian gas project in Hat Yai 13 years ago.
Supreme court acquits all protesters in Hat Yai gas pipeline riot
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/10/2015
» SONGKHLA — The Supreme Court has dismissed riot charges against all 32 defendants arising from their protest in Hat Yai against the Thai-Malaysian gas project 13 years ago, in a ruling delivered on Wednesday.
Swiss blackmailer pleads for more lenient prison term
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/10/2015
» Convicted blackmailer Xavier Andre Justo has appealed for a lesser sentence in a case concerning theft of information from his previous employer, arguing no payment had been made.