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Cool China
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 16/02/2018
» Some 20 or 30 years ago, the fact that Somchai Kwangtonpanich spoke Chinese or carried out Chinese traditions in his daily life was looked down upon.
Abhisit eyes solutions as election looms
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 02/01/2017
» Politicians must focus on finding solutions to the country's main problems this year, as elections will soon be with us, Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva says.
Report says southern peace talks 'fall flat'
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 21/09/2016
» The peace dialogue between the military government and Mara Patani, an umbrella organisation of insurgent groups, to end the violence in Thailand's deep South has fallen flat, according to an international non-profit organisation.
UN urged to hold human rights probe
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 06/05/2016
» Academics have petitioned the United Nations, calling for an investigation into human rights violations committed by the military regime.
Stateless fight for their Thai identity
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 19/03/2016
» Thai by blood and culture, 88-year-old Arp Katukaeo has spent a lifetime trying to be officially recognised by Bangkok. All he had ever wanted was that critical Thai identity card that had been denied him and thousands of others.
Army arrests teen activist over Rajabhakti Park visit
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 11/12/2015
» A teen anti-coup activist was held by the military for several hours Thursday, in relation to his attempted visit along with other activists to Rajabhakti Park in Hua Hin on Monday.
Rituals 'embed autocracy', activist says
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 08/09/2015
» University hazing rituals stem from authoritarian values, a seminar at Thammasat University was told.
Activists urge end to draft charter
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 27/08/2015
» Pro-democracy activists are calling for the draft charter to be rejected, arguing it poses a threat to civic rights and will prolong the military's grip on power.
Police drop charge over May 22 rally
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 17/08/2015
» Student activist Songtham Kaewpanpruek was released yesterday after his arrest and overnight detention after he arrived at Don Muang airport on Saturday following a short stay abroad.
Federation waters down tattoo ban
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 08/08/2015
» The Federation of Private Colleges of Technology and Vocational Education of Thailand has watered down its proposal for a blanket ban on tattooed and body-pierced students.