Thailand Elects Fourth Prime Minister in Two Years
Thailand’s recent politics seems to have had even more drama than a Bollywood flick packed with thrills, chills and thrusts.
In a recent twist in Thailand’s politics, ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s brother-in-law has been elected as the country’s fourth prime minister in two years. The election comes after the country declared emergency two weeks ago following mass demonstrations outside the prime minister’s office compound and the seat of government. Overcoming internal party politics, Mr Somchai won the parliamentary vote 298 to 163.
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South Korea Lifts Ban on Sex Selection
In a region where female infanticide is still reality, South Korea’s highest court ruled that parents have the right to know the sex of their unborn babies.
On Thursday, the South Korean Constitutional Court overturned a law prohibiting doctors from informing parents of the sex of the foetus, which it said was “out of step with social changes” and in breach of the rights of medical workers, AP reported. The country had initiated an awareness campaign called “Love Your Daughter”, which they believe has curbed the trend of aborting females.
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