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Predicting the unpredictable
Asia focus, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 13/02/2017
» With no political track record to speak of, Donald Trump is confounding the analysts attempting to forecast what the US president will do next. Everyone is on a steep learning curve, but the early lessons are that the billionaire reality TV star has a penchant for throwing away the playbook, disdains multilateralism, and is absolutely determined to deliver on campaign promises that many observers thought were just slogans.
Obama says tolerance is the key to prosperity
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 08/09/2016
» LUANG PRABANG: US President Barack Obama yesterday used a forum with Southeast Asian youth leaders to stress the importance of human rights and tolerance of different cultures, races and beliefs to achieve prosperity and sustainable development in the region.
Thai youth leaders get to quiz Obama
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 07/09/2016
» LUANG PRABANG - Two Thais will join some 200 youth leaders from Southeast Asia today in attending US President Barack Obama's town hall meeting in the historic town of Luang Prabang where they will have the chance to engage in a discussion with the president.
Waste out of sight, but not out of mind
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 18/02/2016
» Unless something is done, Thailand is going to be buried with garbage. The numbers are more than clear. According to the Pollution Control Department's 2014 report, Thais generate 27 million tonnes a year, but only 7.2 million tonnes are disposed of properly, leaving 19 million tonnes of leftover trash every year.
Commercial fishing is destroying marine ecology
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 17/04/2015
» Commercial fishing with destructive gear has long ravaged marine ecology and caused the rapid depletion of marine resources. Without public attention focusing on this grave problem, a solution will not be found.
Professor rallies to save sea life
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 18/03/2015
» When Asst Prof Thon Thamrongnawasawat comes out to speak, you know that marine life is in clear and present danger.
Profits trump protection in environment law
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 15/03/2014
» Chachoengsao province may not be a hotspot on the environmental radar, particularly compared to its neighbours on the eastern seaboard. Environmental problems in the province — best known for its quality fruit and fish products and budding industrial sector — make headlines only rarely. But that doesn’t mean they should be ignored.