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Asean chairmanship has many limitations
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 16/11/2018
» Just as all politics is ultimately local, all regionalism is mostly domestic. Such is the case with Asean. Whichever of the 10 member states chairs Asean, its role and performance tends to be domestically rooted. To envision and drive Asean forward requires deft leadership, bold ideas and smart diplomacy that must extend beyond and transcend parochial domestic concerns. No Asean member has shown this sort of farsighted regionalist ambition in recent years. Thailand appears on course to be no different when it chairs Asia's most durable organisation next year.
Merkel tries not to go out with a bang
News, Leonid Bershidsky, Published on 16/11/2018
» It could have been a call for decisive action by a leader no longer tethered by domestic politics. But German Chancellor Angela Merkel's appearance at the European Parliament on Tuesday was nothing of the sort: Ms Merkel unbound is the same cautious, gradualist Merkel.
Make Muay Thai safer for our youth
News, Published on 16/11/2018
» As a supporter of youth empowerment and safe sport participation, Unesco is saddened by the death of 13-year-old Muay Thai (Thai boxing) fighter Anucha Thasako. Despite the efforts of the medical team at Samutprakan Hospital, Anucha died after he was knocked out in a Muay Thai ring in Thailand's Samut Prakan province last Saturday. His death is both a personal tragedy and also adds urgency to the campaign for safeguarding youth in all sports.
Boost young boxers' safety
News, Editorial, Published on 16/11/2018
» The tragic death of a young boxer has triggered a widespread debate about the national sport and children's involvement in it.
Thailand at forefront of push for LGBTI inclusion
News, Published on 16/11/2018
» Thailand could become the first government in Southeast Asia to officially recognise same-sex and transgender couples, with the final draft of a civil partnership bill expected to be concluded by the end of this year.
Too pricey for tourists
News, Postbag, Published on 16/11/2018
» There is a lot of talk these days of the decrease in tourist numbers, and there are a lot of reasons why this could be happening.
Say no to plastic bags
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/11/2018
» 7-Eleven announced on Nov 7 their plan "to reduce and cease" the use of plastic at its stores nationwide. It's about time! Can they stop giving away individually wrapped plastic spoons and forks while they're at it?