Failure to comply with international anti-doping regulations has resulted in Thailand being banned from flying its national flag at international sporting events.

 

The Thai government is pledging to urgently address the issue, with a new anti-doping bill set to be presented to the Cabinet next week.

 

Authorities are set to address the ban imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Next Tuesday, the Cabinet will review a new anti-doping bill that complies with WADA’s anti-doping guidelines, with its official enactment expected in January.

 

In a parliamentary debate, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the Sports Authority of Thailand had already responded to WADA’s allegations while acknowledging that it was difficult to amend the existing laws.

 

Mr. Phiphat said Thailand, as a sovereign nation, is not bound to fully comply with all the suggestions from WADA. However, the Thai government is eyeing more discussions with the agency after passing the new bill so it can have the ban lifted before the next Asian Games.

 

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Mr. Phiphat said Thailand, as a sovereign nation, is not bound to fully comply with all the suggestions from WADA

 

Correct Sir - but you still cannot fly your flag !

Easier for Thailand to try and get WADA to remove yaba from its list of banned substances, the dammed stuff is ripping through the country at the moment. Cheaper than ever, and the northern Burmese states are producing more to finance their fight against the tatmadaw.

I'm looking forward to the first athletic (and hopefully attractive) Ladyboy to win the Olympic Women's 400M hurdles by a 50 meter margin. And then next week wins the Miss Universe contest.

 

I don't think the world will wake up to what's happening in women's sports until a drop-dead 6 foot tall Thai Ladyboy is on the winners podium of either.

1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

The Thai government is pledging to urgently address the issue

Is this the same pledge as in the ones to :-

stop corruption,

to have democratic elections,

to honour peoples human rights,

to treat peaceful demonstrators as per 'International standards' etc etc

 

We are not holding our breath whilst waiting.

8 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

Mr. Phiphat said Thailand, as a sovereign nation, is not bound to fully comply with all the suggestions from WADA.

Yes sir, you may stay sovereign, ignore international anti-doping protocols, and meanwhile keep your flag where no-one can see it.

9 hours ago, JoePai said:

Mr. Phiphat said Thailand, as a sovereign nation, is not bound to fully comply with all the suggestions from WADA

 

Correct Sir - but you still cannot fly your flag !

I would imagine that not being able to fly their flag will be a big issue for them so it might be what pushes them to do something