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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.
Losing our sanity in the political abyss
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/05/2014
» The political chaos made me rush to check my Oxford Learners’ Dictionary for the meaning of "sanity" (the state of having a normal healthy mind; and the state of being sensible and reasonable). It is something that is currently hard to find in our society as warring parties try to justify their own unbending aims. Those holding the middle ground will be automatically dubbed “un-Thai”, disloyal, or hired/paid by the other side.
Angkhana still waiting for justice
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/03/2014
» After 10 years and six prime ministers, Somchai Neelapaijit's family is still waiting for an apology from state officials regarding his enforced disappearance and for progress in prosecuting those involved in the case.
Somchai case unresolved 10 years on
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/03/2014
» After 10 years and six prime ministers, the Neelapaijit family has still not received a word of apology or notice of any progress about the prosecution of those involved in the enforced disappearance of the Muslim human rights lawyer.
Elites hatch backroom deals as country stumbles on
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/02/2014
» The protracted political deadlock, aggravated by escalating violence, has prompted members of the social elite to come out and share their concerns.
Scholars say verdict could have been worse
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/11/2013
» Thailand has lost less than was earlier feared by nationalists under the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) interpretation of its 1962 ruling, academics said.
System 'fails rights supporters'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/09/2013
» Authorities have failed to provide justice for victims of the Tak Bai killings, human rights defenders said yesterday.
Partially blind Preecha seeks bail with help from red shirts
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/03/2013
» A yellow-shirt prisoner sentenced to 34 years in jail for the attempted murder of police during a clash on Oct 7, 2008, is appealing for a chance to get bail, with the unlikely support of red shirts.
Cambodia to move troops
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/07/2012
» Cambodia is expected to announce the withdrawal of troops from a demilitarised zone near Preah Vihear temple today.