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NLD must ensure it treads carefully
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/04/2012
» After winning landslide by-election victories, Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy (NLD) Party have a mission to keep democracy in Myanmar moving forward rather than seeing a return to military rule.
Academics: Revise Dawei plan
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/08/2012
» The Thai government and contractor Italian-Thai Development should revise their plan for the Dawei port and industrial complex in Myanmar to reflect the impact on residents of both countries, say academics.
Obama stakes his claim
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/11/2012
» This week’s whirlwind visit of US President Barack Obama to Myanmar has caused goosebumps regionally and underscored the significance of the inseparable duo of Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi to the country’s future.
Amid change, Rohingya remain Myanmar's 'elephant in the room'
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 21/07/2013
» Approaching the second half of his four-year term, President Thein Sein has seemingly managed to steer the country forward on the path to democratisation and reconciliation, and shown good faith in resolving several bitter issues. Early last week, his announcement in London of his government's intention to release all political prisoners and achieve reconciliation with all ethnic groups was welcomed internationally and at home. Hundreds of exiles who fled the country in separate waves since 1988 have returned to check out the new air of optimism on the ground. Problematic issues impeding the civilian parliamentarian system have been open for debate and some have been partially addressed.
Media curbs fail to stem dissent
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/05/2014
» Several protest groups took to the streets and internet on Friday to air their opposition to Thursday’s coup, sidestepping the military’s bid to curb dissent through a blackout of television and radio broadcasting.
Journalists 'deeply concerned' about junta censorship
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 25/05/2014
» Members of the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT) on Sunday expressed "deep concern" over the detention of journalists from Fah Diew Gan (Same Sky) and The Nation newspaper.
Junta releases red shirt supporter
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/05/2014
» The young brother of a medic slain in the closing hours of the 2010 violence at Wat Pathum Wanaram was released Tuesday after a five-day detention by the army.
Junta releases more detainees
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/05/2014
» Most of the first group of anti-coup detainees, except The Nation journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk, have been released while others have been charged with lese majeste offences and for ignoring the junta’s orders.
Call for return to political normalcy
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/06/2014
» Nong Chok district residents who attended yesterday’s “Return Happiness to the Public” fair suggested the military junta focus on delivering concrete solutions to financial hardship and returning to political normalcy.
Army resorts to populism as it wields its iron fist
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/06/2014
» Twenty days under military rule and we have witnessed earnest attempts to quieten dissenting anti-coup views. And, although corruption was not cited as the reason for the putsch this time around, people still expect the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to take steps to eliminate this deep-rooted, cancerous problem.