The Prayut Chan-o-cha government managed to secure endorsement for its ambitious Bangkok Goals on Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) agenda at the conclusion of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, but street violence during anti-government protests severely damaged Thailand’s international credibility for lacking people participation in the event.

 

“By adopting the Bangkok Goals, APEC moves forward with outlining how to achieve its comprehensive and ambitious sustainability and inclusion objectives, while reinforcing and contributing to ongoing global actions,” said the Bangkok Goals statement issued at the end of the summit on November 19.

 

Thai delegations had put in a lot of effort over the past months to insert the idea of its new economic model into the APEC architecture for achieving more balanced, inclusive, and sustainable growth in the region.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/violent-protests-cast-a-shadow-over-thailands-successful-hosting-of-apec-summit/

 

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Who caused it to turn violent.  From watching Facebook posts and the news it seems as if the violence was spurred by the RTP.

Sledgehammer walnut syndrome is what I witnessed when I stumbled across it live last week what a disgrace ????

Good photo .

What is she throwing at police ?

She should know that this won't change anything probably , but it is some provocative action that attracts publicity , may be that is reason enough for her ...

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thai delegations had put in a lot of effort over the past months to insert the idea of its new economic model into the APEC architecture for achieving more balanced, inclusive, and sustainable growth in the region

Exclusive more like.. they did everything they possibly could to keep the general public as far away as possible from any of the visiting elites.

If the Government used Bio-circular Green Economy measures to leverage the hubs with the assistance of soft power and smart technology we wouldn't have these problems.

7 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

Good photo .

What is she throwing at police ?

She should know that this won't change anything probably , but it is some provocative action that attracts publicity , may be that is reason enough for her ...

Peace offering of yellow noodles and pork?????????

..." By adopting the Bangkok goals..(blah blah)........end of the summit on November 19."

Righto? That's my daily allowance of written diarrhea all in one paragraph.

What a load of utter tosh.????????

What does it mean? I suppose doesn't really matter, it's only a sound bite. Just as a reminder the burning season will be upon us soon!