Cultural Attitudes Towards Leftovers and Economic Challenges

This chapter explores Japan's cultural hesitance toward taking home leftover food from restaurants, highlighting issues of food waste and the complexities of traditional dining practices. It contrasts this with Thailand's new prime minister's initial leadership efforts and struggles to reinvigorate public support through financial handouts amidst economic skepticism. The discussion also covers the prime minister's policies on education and pollution, indicating a reliance on short-term solutions rather than meaningful reform.