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Peace advocates urge Thai, Cambodian and ASEAN leaders to resolve border dispute through peaceful means

November 24, 2025

A group of 121 academics, civil society leaders and peace advocates calls on Thailand, Cambodia and ASEAN to address escalating border tensions through peaceful, lawful means

Jon Ungphakorn, former Bangkok Senator and civil society leader, dies at 77

May 13, 2025

Prachatai reported this morning (May 13) that Jon Ungphakorn passed away at his residence at the age of 77.

Civil groups seek 50,000 signatures against casino legalisation

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2025

Critics argue the policy was not disclosed by parties during the 2023 election campaign and call for public say in the decision

U.S Secretary of State meets with representatives of Myanmar’s civil society

SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2021

Antony Blinken, United States Secretary of State, received representatives of Myanmar’s civil society on July 8, said Ned Price, Spokesman of the Department of State in a regular press conference.

No room for civil society groups at Asean Summit

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2019

Activists question regional grouping’s aspiration to be people-centred; interface likely in November.

Next two weeks are crucial to legitimacy of charter draft

FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016

Yesterday marked the second time that the newly formed group of scholars and prominent political figures known as the Platform of Concerned Citizens (PCC) have spoken out about the country’s political future.