mrwebb8825
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On 8/15/2025 at 4:08 PM, webfact said:
threatening a billion-baht lawsuit for the damage caused to her reputation.
I don't think she's suing for baht.
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On 8/13/2025 at 3:29 AM, MalcolmB said:
Maybe you want to spend more time with her or maybe you are not comfortable with the job she is in.
How much is fair for both sides?
depends on how much her Thai bf/husband wants to raise the kids, drink, gamble, etc.
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On 8/12/2025 at 8:16 PM, Tug said:
What hedious people Kim and Putin are just ugly the sooner the world is rid of the both of them the better!
I agree and a few more names added to that list like Xi and Kolmanie. (Iran)
On Topic: They are the workers sent to operate the weapons factories for Putin. Really don't care if they're slaves or not. 🤠
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On 8/13/2025 at 2:32 AM, malibukid said:
America fails again in trying to make Ukraine its proxy state
I'm so glad you'll never be coming to America. The term "Euro-trash" comes to mind. Banking hard that the greatest country in the world would fail is tantamount to treason. 🤠
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On 8/11/2025 at 6:06 PM, CharlieH said:
Russia ramps up arms production amid potential conflict with NATO!
Russia is dramatically boosting its drone and missile output in preparation for a potential conflict with NATO, sparking WW3 fears. In 2025, experts report a significant increase in Russian ordnance manufacturing, escalating its strike capabilities against Ukraine. The Kremlin remains committed to expanding these capabilities, despite an upcoming peace meeting in Alaska between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) warns this development could be a precursor to a prolonged military effort in Ukraine and beyond. Russia's military has already executed over 10 massive drone and missile strikes in Ukraine, with plans to increase its strike capability to accommodate up to 2,000 drones.
Ukraine's Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) revealed that Russia currently produces approximately 170 Shahed-type drones daily. This rate is set to rise to 190 by year's end. Additionally, Russia reportedly stockpiled 600 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 300 Iskander-K cruise missiles. Experts believe if Russia maintains its missile strike frequency, its reserves will last for about two years.
This arms production surge is thought to be with future NATO confrontations in mind. The ISW asserts that Russia's focus on long-range drone and missile capabilities extends to collaborations with Belarus, Iran, China, and North Korea. These alliances aid weapons provisions and facilitate sanctions evasion.
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania could be Russia's next targets, according to specialists. Alarmingly, Russian state outlet Interfax reported Estonia's plans, backed by the European Commission, to take out a loan worth €3.6 billion (approximately 136 billion THB) to bolster defence spending.
In conclusion, Russia's arms manufacturing escalation aims at enhancing its military prowess against NATO. The global community watches as tensions rise, potentially ushering in a new era of conflict.
Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Express 2025-08-11
Chicken Little story again. Wait and see what happens Friday in Alaska.
ps Mods, is this icon banned now too?
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On 8/7/2025 at 8:42 AM, TallGuyJohninBKK said:
Judges Openly Doubt Government as Justice Dept. Misleads and Dodges Orders
Legal experts say the actions causing concern from the bench could have a more systemic effect, eroding the healthy functioning of the courts.
Aug. 4, 2025
"... in the past several months, as members of President Trump’s Justice Department have repeatedly misled the courts, violated their orders and demonized judges who have ruled against them, some jurists have started to show an angry loss of faith in the people and the institution they once believed in most.
The dissolution of these traditional bonds of trust — known in legal circles as the presumption of regularity — goes well beyond judges’ use of blunt words — “egregious,” “brazen,” “lawless” — to describe the various parts of Mr. Trump’s power-grabbing policy agenda.
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While it is impossible to know for sure how deeply this distrust has set in among judges across the country, a number of judges in recent weeks have openly questioned the fundamental honesty and credibility of Justice Department lawyers in ways that would have been unthinkable only months ago.
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New York Times
You mean back when they were ALL trying to put President Trump in jail before they lost another election to him?
As for "Jurists" losing faith in the system, that comes from judges changing the rules after the trail to get some kind of conviction even when the prosecution failed to bring and prove the correct charges.
https://versustexas.com/blog/allen-charge/
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On 8/3/2025 at 7:16 PM, spidermike007 said:
And denial of facts and lies are just noise. Distractions. Distortions. Moral decay. Pathetic defense of the indefensible.
Isn't that the new motto for the dems? Don't believe your eyes or wallet just vote dem no matter what?
Good Luck with that.
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On 8/4/2025 at 7:58 PM, webfact said:
File photo courtesy of Expatica
Thais are set to enjoy a tax-free advantage on foreign income. The Revenue Department is fast-tracking new legislation that will exempt Thai individuals from income tax on foreign-sourced earnings, which is expected to take effect this year. Once introduced, the law will allow Thai individuals to import foreign-earned income into Thailand tax-free within a two-year period.
Pinsai Suraswadi, the director-general of the Revenue Department, emphasised that this move could provide a significant economic boost. Thai individuals collectively hold approximately 2 trillion baht in foreign income. By repatriating these funds, the economy could see a significant lift. The measure aims to reduce the reluctance of Thai investors to move their profits back home due to current tax concerns.
Investments made abroad often promise higher returns, which prompts many Thai investors to seek opportunities outside of the domestic market. However, the current tax system discourages Thai investors from repatriating their earnings back to Thailand. Currently, personal income tax rates in Thailand range from 5% to 35%, depending on the level of income.
In related developments, the cabinet recently supported the Finance Ministry's proposal to exempt personal income tax on capital gains from digital assets. This includes cryptocurrencies from January 2025 until December 2029. This move aims to attract foreign funds into the Thai crypto market and provide another channel for economic stimulation.
The proposed foreign income tax law is expected to have a retrospective effect. This means that even income earned and brought into the country before the law is enacted might benefit from the exemption. The final details, however, await discussion within the Finance Ministry, reported the Bangkok Post.
Under current legislation effective from 2024, foreign income is taxed regardless of when it is brought to Thailand. This shifts from earlier rules where only income brought in the same year it was earned would face taxation. The forthcoming regulation will reverse this, encouraging Thais to bring their money back without fearing steep taxes.
For those residing in Thailand for 180 days or more in a tax year, the Resident Rule applies, making them liable for income tax on international earnings. ThThis upcoming legislation aims to refine these rules, providing much-needed tax relief for many.
Once the ministerial regulation is published in the Royal Gazette, the law will be enforced, potentially invigorating Thailand's financial landscape through increased foreign income flows.
Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-08-05
And in other news, Thaksin launches exclusive rights to those investors to purchase his new TRT (Thai Rak Thai) crypto coin.
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23 hours ago, webfact said:
Picture courtesy of UK Government
The UK's controversial "one in, one out" agreement with France has led to the detention of several dozen migrants in a new crackdown. This groundbreaking pilot scheme aims to swiftly return those arriving illegally across the English Channel. To the dismay of critics, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has confirmed that the first migrants could return in the coming weeks.
Earlier this week, images surfaced showing the migrants disembarking from Border Force boats in Dover, marking Day 1 of the scheme. The Home Office released footage with claims of demonstrating the inaugural stages of the pilot, including biometric checks and initial relocation procedures. Curiously, independent journalists were absent from filming, raising eyebrows among media outlets.
In a Thursday interview, Cooper reiterated the government’s stern stance but refused to disclose specific numbers of detainees to avoid aiding criminal operations. “This is a strong message: illegal arrivals will be detained and returned,” she stated, while promising to counter any legal challenges robustly.
According to Home Office figures, 155 migrants made the perilous crossing on the scheme's first day alone, reported the BBC.
A stark poster, distributed in France, forewarns potential crossers of the new removals. Displaying a person being escorted to a plane, it reads, "YOU NOW FACE BEING DETAINED AND RETURNED TO FRANCE IF YOU ARRIVE IN THE UK ON A SMALL BOAT," in both English and French. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, during the announcement with French President Emmanuel Macron, emphasised the repercussions for illegal entry: "You will face being sent back."
Scheduled to run for 11 months, the pilot will allow just as many vetted asylum seekers from France to enter the UK through a secure channel. British officials strive to refer returns to France within three days of arrival, with the French providing feedback in two weeks. Meanwhile, asylum seekers in France can apply online, undergoing rigorous checks before potential UK travel.
The influx of Channel-crossers has risen sharply, with over 25,000 in 2025 alone, a 49% surge from last year. Current laws prevent repatriation to homelands before an asylum claim is rejected, yet transfers to safe nations like France remain permissible. Critics, however, cast doubt on the initiative’s efficacy, with some calling it inadequate compared to the now-scrapped Rwanda plan.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp lamented the decision to abandon the Rwanda scheme, labelling it a "foolish error". Meanwhile, the refugee charity Care4Calais condemned the new deal as "morally repugnant," stating that genuine sanctuary should not be at the expense of others. They have mobilised a team of legal experts to defend detainees’ rights.
With opinions divided and stakes high, the UK’s latest effort to manage the migrant influx faces scrutiny from all quarters as the action unfolds in the coming months.
Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-08-09
Only in Europe.
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16 hours ago, webfact said:
Sir Keir Starmer has fiercely criticised Israel's decision to overtake Gaza City, labelling it "wrong" and predicting that it will "bring more bloodshed." Israel's security cabinet, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, approved these plans despite intense warnings.
The proposed focus on Gaza City has sparked fears for hostages held by Hamas, with military leaders urging caution.
Starmer is pushing for a ceasefire, an increase in humanitarian aid, and the safe release of hostages. He stated, "This action will do nothing to bring an end to this conflict." He emphasised the dire humanitarian situation and the need for a diplomatic solution, excluding Hamas from Gaza's future.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey joined the criticism, deeming Netanyahu's actions "utterly abhorrent" and warning of further devastation to Gazans' lives. He urged the UK government to halt arms sales to Israel and impose sanctions on Netanyahu and his cabinet.
Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to meet US Vice President JD Vance in the UK, with discussions expected on US-UK relations and the ongoing tension in Gaza. The UK's recent stance on recognising a Palestinian state if certain conditions aren't met by Israel has put it at odds with both Israel and the US, as reported by the BBC.
The United Nations has raised concerns about the potential catastrophic impacts on both Palestinians and hostages. Netanyahu's office detailed plans to seize control of Gaza City while promising humanitarian aid outside conflict zones, aiming to disarm Hamas and reshape Gaza's governance.
As the tension rises, the implications remain uncertain, and international opposition continues to grow. The future of Gaza hangs in the balance amidst a complex web of diplomatic and military manoeuvres.
Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-08-09
He's just another stooge that thinks forming committees and drafting opinions about things they know nothing about gives them the right to condemn what they didn't have the b@lls to commit too. I don't blame Israel for anything they do to kill terrorists and regain hostages (bodies of).
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10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:
Picture courtesy of Kaoded.
An Australian tourist, who has not been named, has filed a police complaint after what he described as two women, but one identified as a biological female and the other a transgender, allegedly stole cash from his hotel room in Pattaya during the early hours of the morning of 9 August.
The incident was reported to Pol Lt Col Saijai Kamjulla, an investigator with Pattaya City Police Station, at around 04:00. The theft took place in a hotel on Soi 12, Central Pattaya Road.
According to the victim, the incident began at approximately 03:00, when he was walking along Pattaya Beach and encountered an attractive woman who claimed to be from Laos. She allegedly told him she was reluctant to go alone and asked to bring along a friend, who she described as a ladyboy. The tourist agreed and took both back to his hotel room.
While the visitor took a shower, the pair reportedly slipped away. When he checked, he found that 7,000 baht in cash had disappeared from his wallet. Believing the two women to be responsible, he immediately contacted the police.
Investigators have now launched a search for the suspects.
Adapted by Asean Now from Kaoded 2025-08-09
They need to round these things up and confine them to patpong or where ever they breed from.
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On 8/7/2025 at 7:00 PM, webfact said:
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A dramatic twist in the saga of 'Alligator Alcatraz' unfolded on Thursday as U.S. District Judge Kathleen Mary Williams slammed the brakes on further construction of the controversial detention centre.
Following two intense days of testimony, the judge granted a temporary restraining order, suggesting possible environmental damage to Florida’s precious Everglades.
Although the current facility can still accommodate detainees, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Mary Williams has severely restricted any further development for the next 14 days. This move offers a reprieve for environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, who have fiercely contested the project. The centre sits just 50 miles from Miami, deep within the Everglades, posing a threat to endangered species like the Florida panther and sacred lands like the Miccosukee.
Miccosukee Chairman Talbert Cypress voiced relief, hailing the pause as a crucial step in defending their homeland. In contrast, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier blasted the ruling, insisting it fails to halt operations entirely and vowing to challenge the decision. The battle lines are drawn, with both sides primed for further legal skirmishes.
The controversy revolves around the absence of environmental impact assessments, which plaintiffs contend were essential prior to the construction of the centre. State officials assert the facility sidesteps federal environmental laws, adding another layer to the heated legal debate.
The facility, constructed with federal funds but run by the state, straddles a murky jurisdiction, leaving courts and officials perplexed.
Governor Ron DeSantis claims Florida is executing federal immigration policies, with promises of reimbursement left unfulfilled. This adds complexity to an already fraught situation, once considered a key component of the US president's ambitious deportation plans.
Alligator Alcatraz’s lightning-fast creation transformed the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport into a massive, 3,000-capacity detention site. The facility’s proximity to crucial tribal lands has sparked fierce resistance, with the Miccosukee Tribe joining litigation efforts last month to protect their historical and cultural heritage.
As court hearings continue next week, eyes will remain fixed on Miami to see how these complex legal and environmental issues are resolved. The halt on construction may be temporary, but it underscores significant regional tensions and unresolved questions about jurisdiction and environmental stewardship.
Adapted by ASEAN Now from ABC News 2025-08-08
Next thing, there will be a research paper that says alligators get heartburn from eating alien criminals.
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On 8/7/2025 at 1:20 AM, Smokey and the Bandit said:
Let's hope the meeting goes ahead and something good comes out of it!
He should hold the meeting privately at Camp David similar to the way Priyut staged his coup. Let them go AFTER they make phone calls to stop all fighting.
Hell, burn ganja in the room with them to get things started.
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On 8/7/2025 at 2:50 AM, yardrunner said:
So the Israilies prevent humanitarian aid going in to Gaza and then complain when hostages are treated the same way as the general population in Gaza
Are you f*%king kidding?? Pretty sure Hamas was beating and killing hostages LONG before anyone in Gaza missed a meal you twatwaffle. 🤠
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On 7/31/2025 at 2:05 AM, AustinRacing said:
Today, our second grade boy at a so called top private school had class from home online due to some kids being sick. Notebooks open, teacher reads the questions, students answer. Two issues: 1) she never provided an explanation (ie teach). 2) parents in the background can be heard relaying the answers to their kids. Once an answer is shouted by a kid the teacher responds “very good”. Moved to next question.
Ignoring the fact that 2nd graders are dealing with divisions and multiplication, I got the impression that she just wanted to move fast finishing the session. It was made to look like a race of who can answer (or whose parent could answer) first.
Spelling or word lessons no different. Mixture of simple three letter words like “red” are taught together with words like “acknowledge”. Kids end up memorizing difficult words rather than learning to sound them.
Classic example of pretending to be high achievers is as good as being one.
No shame!!!!
Homeschool.
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On 8/5/2025 at 4:02 PM, Social Media said:
It is entirely inappropriate for a man to approach a teenage girl in a lingerie department. Being dressed in women’s clothes doesn’t change that. It’s extraordinary that a man would regard himself as entitled to do such a thing; most men know how unwelcome that would be,” she said.
THIS^^
I don't consider these "things" as men or women. Just an escapee from the institution they should be kept in. 🥸
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On 8/5/2025 at 10:01 PM, SMIAI said:
What is this rubbish @riclag? The video evidence shows him sitting down having a drink, with her threatening, pointing and hitting him. Do you have any evidence of him being the instigator?
For the love of God man, you don't punch a woman in the face. You leave, or, at least a real man does. Apparently a drunk/drinking Brit doesn't fall under that category.
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7 hours ago, Chris.C said:
I suppose next you’ll argue for drone strikes using bumper stickers: “Nuke 'em till they glow, then shoot 'em in the dark.”
No, we wrote that on the bombs before they were delivered but I like your drone idea. It's quite modern.
In my youth you wouldn't have wanted to meet me in battle unless we were going the same way.
Not sure where you're from but when somebody says they want to kill me while waving guns in the air I believe them, I don't investigate and form a committee.
Never been political or a politician or apparently politically correct. My "P" word is practical. When bad people die the world improves.
Funny how people like you want everyone to talk sh!t out, kiss and make-up but when it comes time to place these terrorists in a home you're nowhere to be found. Then they get place and here you are again bitching about why they didn't get more for being a "Reformed Terrorist".
When you (and the rest of the bleeding hearts) show-up with a spare set of keys to YOUR house and the spare bedroom made up i MIGHT start listening to your opinion.
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2 hours ago, Chris.C said:
You're mistaken about what Hamas and Fatah actually are - and frankly, rather sick if you're calling for nuclear genocide.
Conflating Hamas - a Palestinian political and militant group based in Gaza - with Fatah al-Islam - a jihadist group based in Lebanon - reveals a gross misunderstanding of the situation. It’s like confusing Sinn Fein with Al-Qaeda because both have political aims. That destroys any credibility and shows you have no understanding of the factions involved, their ideologies, and goals.
As for your "mushroom cloud and home in time for a beer" comment - it's one of the most appalling things I’ve read. You’re casually fantasizing about nuclear genocide. That would mean the death of millions of civilians - men, women, children - followed by regional collapse, global fallout, and generational suffering.
What, were you in the french army or something? Americans were wearing this 'Motto' on T-shirts for years. Along with "The Ayatollah is an Assahola". Some of us had T-shirts made that said "I got my tan of the coast of Iran" in the face of their death threats. We also wore T-shirts that said: "American ends with ICAN not IRAN".
You reply like a very youthful bleeding heart or a senior with selective memory. Radical Islam must die. Period.
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On 8/4/2025 at 9:50 PM, Formaleins said:
.Print the map again in 6 months, you won't be needing much in the way of blue colour with any luck.
Just wait 10yrs and there won't be any Brits left to count.
How did Edward The Long Shanks put it discussing Scotland: The problem with Scotland is that it's full of Scots and if we can't push them out we'll breed them out. Well, that seems to be what your Farsi speaking mayor of London thinks about the whole UK. He just ain't waiting for the whole "breed them out" part.
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On 8/3/2025 at 10:02 PM, CharlieH said:
Starmer’s Digital ID Plan Resurfaces Amid Migrant Chaos
He needs a military backed round-up like we're doing in the states. Give the UK back to its citizens before its citizens give up on the UK.
I hear President Trump is still looking for a 51st state.
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Thailand Shuts 1,000 Cannabis Shops in Sweeping Crackdown
in Thailand News - Discussion
So, now you have to go to the police station to get high?