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Middle East Israeli Data: 83% Civilian Death Rate in Gaza Conflict Revealed
It is propaganda pure and simple. Israel has for years spread this lie. Israel has repeatedly used the civilian-human-shield argument to unleash its US-backed airpower on Gaza where even basic necessities have to be smuggled in because of the Israeli blockade, which has affected more than 1.8 million people for 14 years. https://trt.global/world/article/12766506 After the 2014 war, an Amnesty International investigation wasn’t able to verify many of the Israeli claims of civilian buildings including schools being used by armed groups to fire rockets and mortars. For instance, Israeli forces completely destroyed al-Wafa hospital in Shuja’iyyeh claiming that it was used as a rocket-launching site. But Amnesty says it wasn’t able to find evidence that would corroborate the Israeli assertion. -
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Road Rage (Foreigner Style)
This is exactly the point where I’d be holding back. It’s obvious the Mazda is either preparing to change into the right lane or is going to swing out a little wide on the turn. There’s no reason to close up on it – and certainly no reason to try to pass or pull level at this stage. Right or wrong, there’s simply no need to risk a minor accident. Even a small bump can leave you without a car for a week, which is a huge inconvenience – and for what? It won’t change the fact that plenty of drivers out there will still drive poorly, skip their indicators, make wide turns, or pull out when they shouldn’t. That’s just the reality of the roads here. We can’t use our horns to “educate” every bad driver. In this case, there was ample time and space to just slow down, give way, and be courteous.... -
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Which bank do you use?
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 26 August 2025
Thailand Taps Unlikely Workforce to Tackle Labour Crisis Photo courtesy of IndustriALL Global Union In an innovative yet contentious move, Thailand's Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit has announced plans to enlist prisoners, soldiers, and youth offenders to mitigate severe worker shortages. Grappling with a crippling deficit in the agricultural and production sectors, the nation seeks immediate intervention. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1371059-thailand-taps-unlikely-workforce-to-tackle-labour-crisis/ -
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Report Thailand Taps Unlikely Workforce to Tackle Labour Crisis
Photo courtesy of IndustriALL Global Union In an innovative yet contentious move, Thailand's Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit has announced plans to enlist prisoners, soldiers, and youth offenders to mitigate severe worker shortages. Grappling with a crippling deficit in the agricultural and production sectors, the nation seeks immediate intervention. Recognising the gravity of the situation, Jungrungruangkit intends to present a comprehensive proposal to the Cabinet. This includes regularising illegal migrant workers, bringing in additional foreign labour, and tapping into reserve domestic groups such as conscripted soldiers, prisoners nearing release, and youths from juvenile centres. He emphasised, "The shortage is severe, and we must act immediately. Integrating illegal workers into the system and importing foreign workers will reduce risks and help meet urgent demand.” This approach comes amid increasing concern over the transition from Cambodian to Sri Lankan labourers. Jungrungruangkit defended the strategy, underscoring the necessity of foreign labour for workforce stability. Business leaders have endorsed these initiatives. Both the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand have expressed their support. They stressed the urgency, noting that the exodus of Cambodian workers could severely impact crucial sectors. “Cambodian workers played a crucial role in meeting Thailand’s labour demand. Without immediate solutions, agriculture, manufacturing, services, and overall employment will suffer.” In response, the Department of Employment has already started deploying emergency measures to boost workforce numbers. Factories and farms are struggling, prompting the government to explore unconventional sources, including prisoners and young offenders, to sustain operations until more sustainable solutions emerge. Despite the support, there are concerns about the social and ethical aspects of these measures. Rights groups have voiced worries that employing incarcerated or vulnerable individuals may lead to exploitation. However, officials have assured that stringent safeguards will be implemented. Pongkawin, who took office in June, asserts that the primary goal is to alleviate immediate business pressures while addressing illegal employment issues. As the Cabinet prepares to evaluate these proposals, Thailand is racing against the clock to keep its agricultural and production sectors thriving amid one of the most challenging labour shortages in recent years. If successful, the plan could offer a temporary lifeline valued at approximately THB 20 billion to the economy. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-08-26 -
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Why oh why can't we go back
I'm surprised that you support and their ridiculously damaging policies.
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