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Street Wanderer

If you ever glance out of the window onto the streets of Bangkok, you might wonder, “why are there so many dogs wandering around?”...

The Lethalness of Economics

Economics is defined as the study of scarce resources, production, consumption, and the connection between all financial decisions made in our daily lives that...

Apply to join the first cohort of UNITE Young Leaders

The Union International is thrilled to announce the launch of UNITE – a special initiative aimed to raise the voices of young changemakers and accelerate change.

Tutoring: Option or Necessity?

In our society today, getting into a top-ranked university has become a “be-all-end-all” of sorts. Certainly, having “Harvard” attached to your resume can get you a long way in life, whether you aspire to inherit your parents’ million-dollar business or work in Fortune 500 companies. This, however, has created a billion-dollar beast of its own: the booming tutoring industry. Take Thailand, for instance, if you have ever walked around Siam Square, you have probably seen at the very least three large, colorful billboards advertising tutoring services, promising top marks in standardized exams like the IELTS or SAT. Sure enough, the stats paint the picture even better; according to OPEC (Office of the Private Education Commission) 2,600 tutoring institutions were operating as of early 2020 in the nation; In the same year, the Kasikorn Research Centre reported that an average household spent 1.77 million baht every single semester on tutoring for their school-age child. Most of you may not think much of this, but if you have the money, go for it right? Well, that is exactly the problem. Not everyone has the money.

The Implications of China’s Reopening on the World Economy

2022 can be described as a year mired with exacerbations of supply chains, rapid inflation, and shrinking economic growth worldwide. In China, the notorious Zero-Covid policy severely restricted the movement of Chinese citizens, for millions, this led to forceful quarantine in fever camps or being confined in apartments for weeks on end.

Finding a Path to Peace: Reflections on the Syrian Refugee Crisis

Somewhere else in the world, families hastily leave their homes, forced to face a future filled with uncertainty because to stay could mean worse. Take a look at your own home now and your family. Do you have your belongings packed? Are you ready to flee to another country? You might have heard in the news of people having to flee to other countries, but we don’t see that happening in Thailand. However, as reassured as we may be that we will never be forced to leave our country, it is not out of the question. We only have to look at what has happened in Syria to see how a little rampage can lead to devastating civil wars.

Exploring the Fundamentals of Kantian Ethics: An Introduction

Kantian Ethics is derived from the philosopher Immanuel Kant and is a form of Deontological ethics. Deontological ethics is a type of ethical theory that judges whether an action is morally permissible or impermissible by comparing the action to a series of rules and maxims, rather than judging the morality of an action based on consequences, which would fall under the branch of Teleological ethics such as utilitarianism in which an action ought to be done if it creates the best possible consequences.

London Crowned Best City for 2023

It is official, London has been ranked the best city in the world by Resonance. This ranking takes into account everyday life, work, and investment. Therefore, even post-Brexit, what still makes London the greatest city in the world? That is what we will try to understand through this article.

The Ethics of Dispersing Protests: Examining the Morality of Using Force to Break Up Demonstrations

It’s a sight of pandemonium. Police in pitch-black riot gear wields shields and batons as loud shouting encompasses the scene. The parties shove against each other, and impassioned yells and raised fists demanding change are met with expressions of stony resolve and mechanical warnings. An officer abruptly brandishes a gun, its menacing barrel pointed directly toward the crowd. He fires, releasing a torrent of rubber bullets that cut through the thick mist of tear gas and sweat. Mass hysteria ensues as some protesters struggle to leave in a panic whilst others push on defiantly. Arrests are made as the crowd continues to thin out, leaving nothing but scattered debris and a tense atmosphere of resentful surrender that hangs in the air. There will be no more resistance today.

Foie Gras: A Controversial Delicacy

Within the menus of fine dining restaurants, you will see a popular, ancient, french delicacy, known as Foie Gras. Foie Gras, translated in English as “fatty liver” is made out of duck or goose liver, many describe it to have a distinct texture and flavor in which it has velvety texture and a meaty, almost butter-like flavor. As appetizing as it sounds, many do not know what goes into the process of creating the unique characteristics of the Foie Gras we know and love.

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