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PAP poised for another election win
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/09/2015
» Singapore: The People's Action Party (PAP), which has governed Singapore for more than 50 years, looks set to win today's general election, but uncertainty lies over whether the ruling party will capture more votes than its worst showing in 2011.
Singapore looks to polls to usher in a freer society
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/09/2015
» As the powers-that-be in Thailand and Malaysia are striving to quieten opposition voices, there are signs that the leaders of Singapore, the tiny island state at the bottom of Malayan peninsula, have embraced growing dissent ahead of this week's general election.
Time for Singapore to reflect
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/08/2015
» Thailand's southern neighbour has just celebrated with pride and emotion 50 years of existence as a nation state.
The rising face of public dissent
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/08/2015
» It’s a different type of patriotism that separates bespectacled, earnest young activist Roy Ngerng Yi Ling from the typical Singaporean citizen.
Two neighbours, one challenge
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/02/2015
» Malaysia and Thailand are both categorised as upper middle-income countries, though Malaysia has done better than its neighbour in recent years.
For children, few role models among the ruling class
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/01/2015
» Having observed Children's Day activities on Saturday, I can't help but think we should stop organising these celebrations.
Former insurgents celebrate 25 years of peace
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/12/2014
» Hat Yai: Former members of the now-defunct Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Hat Yai Peace agreement on Tuesday recalling the end of their armed struggle with Malaysia.
Separatists pan head of South talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/09/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)'s plan to resume peace talks in the deep South is facing its first hurdle after separatist groups voiced opposition to the man tipped to head the delegation.
Sombat's detention will 'spur opposition'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/06/2014
» The arrest of activist Sombat Boonngamanong will only escalate anti-coup sentiment, his supporters say.
Update: Mixed reaction to martial law
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/05/2014
» The declaration of martial law by the Royal Thai Army has received a cautious welcome from anti-government protesters but has taken a lot of flak from academics as the future of Thailand rests in just one pair of hands – army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha.