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'Decent work' still a dream for many in Asean
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/12/2016
» Thailand, Asean and the Mekong Subregion still do not have decent rights-based regulations and safety nets in place to ensure justice for migrants, say non-government organisations.
Absorbing Rohingya becomes a regional challenge
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/12/2016
» The Myanmar army crackdown in Rakhine state has overwhelmed the border area of Bangladesh and also eliminated the possibility of sending Rohingya migrants in Thailand back to Myanmar. As a result, Thailand must consider other solutions such as new shelter arrangements or reuniting families in Muslim-majority Malaysia, suggests the Migrant Working Group (MWG).
Suu Kyi faces tough task to lift economy
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/04/2016
» Myanmar's first civilian administration will face the Herculean task of producing economic achievements as the country battles difficult reforms amid a lack of skilled labour, according to Thai academics.
Poll observers admit they are muzzled
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/11/2015
» Independent election observers who will monitor Myanmar's general election on Sunday acknowledge their ability to criticise the government is limited, but despite the curbs hold out hope the elections will go smoothly.
NLD unlikely to win in diverse Rakhine state
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/11/2015
» SITTWE, MYANMAR - Despite the nationwide popularity of Myanmar’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, neither her National League for Democracy (NLD) nor the ruling military-backed Union Solidarity Development Party (USDP) are likely to win Sunday's polls in ethnically diverse Rakhine state, where deadly sectarian riots between Buddhists and Muslims occurred in 2012.
Activists call for details on lawyers
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/08/2015
» The Human Rights Lawyers Association and Amnesty International Thailand have called on China to reveal the whereabouts of hundreds of human rights lawyers and activists following last month's crackdown by Beijing.
Jailed Anwar in fresh peace bid
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/05/2015
» People convicted of collaborating with insurgents in the far South should be allowed to participate in the ongoing peace negotiations between the government and separatist movements, not just those in exile, a jailed activist in Pattani prison has urged.
Kasit calls for united voice on world stage
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/11/2014
» Asean needs to face reality and not shy away from tackling differences in regional security issues if it wants to be respected on the global stage, former foreign minister Kasit Piromya said yesterday.
Ex-guerrillas mark death of Chin Peng
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/09/2014
» A group of former members of the now-defunct Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) will gather at Yala's Betong district tomorrow to commemorate the death one year ago of their leader Chin Peng.
Refugees’ return home faces delay
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/07/2014
» The environment is not yet right in Myanmar to return refugees from camps on the Thai border, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) spokeswoman in Bangkok says.