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Oct 6 activists pass on the fighting torch
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/10/2016
» The quest for an "equal and just society" ignited by a student movement that culminated in the Oct 6, 1976 bloodshed must be carried on by younger generations amid ideological differences among people who experienced the turmoil and the government's reluctance to open a discussion, say student activists.
Giving names to the nameless
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/10/2016
» Thongchai Winichakul just turned 59 this past Saturday, but the bloodiest moment of his life took place when he was a student 40 years ago. Now a successful scholar, the black hole remains even though he maintains that he has "dealt with that historical trauma" through a mechanism of rationale -- and never vengefulness.
Vitit's UN human rights role draws global praise
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/10/2016
» The appointment of renowned human rights expert and social commentator Vitit Muntarbhorn as the UN's first independent expert to investigate violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity has won widespread approval around the world.
Few crisis lessons learned
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/10/2016
» Four decades after the Oct 6, 1976 bloodshed, one of the most gruesome chapters in modern Thai history has not yet been demystified by the Thai state, with some of the event's masterminds still powerful today, say academics.
Justice must come for all victims of political violence
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/10/2016
» All victims of political violence, including marginalised members of society, killed in times of turmoil deserve as much recognition as the intellectuals slaughtered in the brutal bloodshed of Oct 6, 1976, say media and political activists.
Joshua Wong 'saw it coming'
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/10/2016
» Young Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong appeared to have foreseen his trip to Bangkok would not be smooth, according his Facebook.
Scholar urges quest for maritime peace
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/07/2016
» No immediate solutions to decades-long maritime disputes are expected from the Asean meetings in Laos this weekend, but China and southeast Asian nations must continue to engage in dialogues for a peaceful South China Sea, a prominent Philippine scholar has said.
Vendor gets 27 years for bombing bid
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/07/2016
» A street fruit vendor, who admitted to carrying a homemade bomb to the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters in a failed plot to blow it up in June 2010, was sentenced to 27 years and six months in prison and ordered to pay a 50-baht fine in a Supreme Court ruling on Friday.
Anfrel pulls out of poll monitoring role
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/07/2016
» An Asia-wide election monitoring group, Anfrel, will refrain from observing the Aug 7 charter referendum because the Election Commission took so long to respond to its request, its chief said Thursday.
Cybercrime bill changes 'still a worry'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/07/2016
» The Computer Crime Act (CCA) still includes too broad a definition of offences which could lead to abuse by authorities, critics say.