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The 2014 Koh Tao Murders - Who 'really' done it?
MadAtMatrix replied to Don Giovanni's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
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“Reduces significantly the possibility of getting the disease” - I think your word “significantly” should be changed to minuscule. How many billions jabbed and how many didn’t get infected. Provide that statistic with your comment and then let’s see if it is “significant”
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Rescue Team in Thailand Hopes for Miracle Survivor Under Rubble
MadAtMatrix replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
hope in one hand, and piss in the other. See if you have a handful of hope, or a handful of piss. Who would have thought “hey, I’m going to turn my phone off because I’m two weeks they will find me here so I will reboot my phone and they will see flashing light”. The light is going to be a reflection of the light from the end of their scope seeing a phone. They are just giving false hope to families. -
Pattaya Police Crack Down on Counterfeit Perfume Operation
MadAtMatrix replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
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Actually they were legally obligated to purchase my two properties back as they had missed their deadline (that even had a six month extension on it) and due to the change in currency rates from when I made the purchase to when I got the refund, I made 20% off of a 3,200,000 investment. I don’t care about “your” world whatsoever. Your “world” could be your collection of teletubbies dolls or your collection of nose boogers. “Your world” means nothing to me, the same as your opinion does.
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They weren’t planning the invasion of china or Russia. They were attacking a bunch of 37 IQ idiots playing around with RPG’s shooting at ships. They have TWO aircraft, and a bunch of old Iranian garbage tanks. The us could wipe the whole arsenal out in 48 hours. Tell me what “competence” your country has when it comes to military equipment, tactics, and training. Six slingshots and two bow and arrow sets? This was deliberate by Waltz to show that the US is sick and tired of taking care of the problems of Europe. Go read the entire chat in the Atlantic and “read between the lines”. Who would discuss actual tactical operations inserting their scorn for other nations if it wasn’t deliberate? Do you think when artillery men are on the battlefield radioing for air strikes to come in, they chatter to the co-ordination center “I am sick and tired of having to be out here fighting these wars that are nowhere near our homeland because the UK, France and Germany don’t have a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of because they spend all their money on migrants rather than training their military and providing them with weapons” Tell me how many aircraft carriers with carrier capable aircraft are in NATO EXCEPT for the US equipment. “ Excluding the United States, NATO member countries currently operate the following aircraft carriers capable of carrying fixed-wing aircraft (as opposed to solely helicopters): • United Kingdom: 2 carriers • HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) • HMS Prince of Wales (R09)Both are Queen Elizabeth-class carriers capable of operating F-35B Lightning II short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft. • France: 1 carrier • FS Charles de Gaulle (R91)This nuclear-powered carrier operates Rafale M fighters and other fixed-wing aircraft like the E-2C Hawkeye, using a catapult-assisted takeoff but arrested recovery (CATOBAR) system. • Italy: 2 carriers • ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C 551) • ITS Cavour (C 550)Both can operate AV-8B Harrier II or F-35B STOVL aircraft, with Cavour being the more modern and capable of the two. • Spain: 1 carrier • ESPS Juan Carlos I (L61)This is a multi-purpose amphibious assault ship that can function as a light aircraft carrier, operating AV-8B Harrier II or F-35B STOVL aircraft. Total Count Adding these together: • UK: 2 • France: 1 • Italy: 2 • Spain: 1 Total: 6 aircraft carriers with carrier-capability aircraft (fixed-wing) among NATO members excluding the USA, as of March 27, 2025. This count focuses on ships designed or currently equipped to operate fixed-wing aircraft, aligning with the typical understanding of “aircraft carriers with carrier capability aircraft.” Note that operational status may vary (e.g., maintenance or refit schedules), but these are the active or potentially active carriers in NATO’s non-US fleet.” The Houthi rebels, also known as Ansar Allah, are a Zaydi Shia Islamist political and military organization that emerged in Yemen in the 1990s. Originating from the northern Saada province, the group is named after its founding leader, Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi, who led it until his death in 2004. The Houthis began as a revivalist movement opposing foreign influence and the marginalization of the Zaydi Shia community under Yemen’s government, particularly during the presidency of Ali Abdullah Saleh. Their conflict with the Yemeni government escalated into an insurgency in 2004, which later transformed into a full-scale civil war by 2014 when they seized the capital, Sanaa. Today, they control significant portions of northwestern Yemen, including Sanaa and the strategic Red Sea port of Hudaydah, positioning them as a major player in Yemen’s ongoing conflict and a regional security concern. The Houthis’ military capabilities have evolved dramatically since their early days of guerrilla warfare. Initially reliant on small arms and ambushes in their mountainous strongholds, they have since developed a sophisticated arsenal and organizational structure, bolstered by captured Yemeni military assets and external support, notably from Iran. Estimates of their fighting force vary widely, ranging from 100,000 to 350,000 personnel, reflecting a mix of tribal militias, former Yemeni soldiers loyal to Saleh (who allied with the Houthis in 2014), and new recruits, including coerced youths and child soldiers. Their capabilities span several domains: Missiles and Rockets: The Houthis possess an array of ballistic and cruise missiles, many linked to Iranian designs or components. Their arsenal includes the Burkan series (medium-range ballistic missiles capable of striking up to 1,000 kilometers, used against Saudi Arabia), the Qaher series (repurposed surface-to-air missiles turned into surface-to-surface rockets with a range of about 250 kilometers), and the Quds cruise missiles (with ranges up to 1,650 kilometers, demonstrated in attacks on the UAE and Saudi Arabia). They’ve also showcased hypersonic missile claims in 2024, though evidence of operational use remains unverified. Drones: The group employs advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), such as the Samad-3 (range up to 1,600 kilometers, carrying 18 kilograms of explosives) and the Iranian Shahed-136 (used by Russia in Ukraine, with a range of about 2,000 kilometers). These GPS-guided drones have been used in swarm attacks on Saudi infrastructure and Red Sea shipping. Anti-Ship Weapons: Since 2023, the Houthis have disrupted global trade by targeting vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden with anti-ship cruise missiles (like the C-802 variants) and explosive-laden drone boats. These attacks, often in support of Hamas during the Israel-Hamas war, have sunk ships and killed mariners, showcasing their maritime threat. Air Forces: Their air capabilities are limited but include a single Northrop F-5 fighter jet and a Soviet-era MiG-29, both seized from Yemen’s military and displayed in parades (e.g., September 2023 in Sanaa). They lack a robust air force or modern air defenses, relying instead on portable systems and converted Soviet-era missiles (e.g., R-27 copies) as surface-to-air munitions. Ground Forces: The Houthis field a hybrid force with tanks, technical vehicles, and anti-tank guided missiles, honed through years of combat. Their tactics emphasize resilience, mobility, and defense-in-depth, integrating small warbands into a coordinated effort. Iran’s role is pivotal, providing training, components, and technical assistance, though the Houthis also leverage local engineering to assemble smuggled parts (e.g., Burkan missiles show non-factory welds). This support, combined with captured Yemeni stockpiles from 2014, has enabled rapid capability growth without a steep learning curve, suggesting external mentoring. Strategically, they use these assets to project power—striking Riyadh, threatening the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and targeting Israel—while their propaganda amplifies their regional influence. Despite their strengths, the Houthis face limitations: they lack the industrial base to produce complex systems independently, their air defenses are rudimentary, and their navy is negligible beyond speed
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British Man Dies After Footpath Altercation in Bangkok
MadAtMatrix replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
They sit in those air conditioned booths at intersections, head down messaging their “mia Noi’s” and watching TikTok. -
Must Read German Attacker of Dentists in Korat Found Dead with Slashed Neck
MadAtMatrix replied to webfact's topic in Isaan News
If he has no control over his mental illness he should be locked up where the only person he can harm is himself. And if that’s not suitable, then you take these people in and treat them yourself. -
Former Minister Reveals Alleged Phuket Police Extortion Racket
MadAtMatrix replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Not Phuket, but why are there no live CCTV cameras on Beach Road, and especially in front of Soi 9. I guess they wouldn't want people to be watching them hand out fines to foreigners all day long, and all of the "wares" on sale at the coconut bar. https://ioc.pattaya.go.th/live-cctv -
It wasn’t Benny Holst back in town again? I thought he moved on to Gambia and Tenerife after his SE Asia tour https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/notorious-german-beggar-is-back-in-saigon-3559936.html
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uncontrolled diabetes. dont worry, the toes will fall off on their own
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Strap on your boots and get out there, dont mistake them for the oversized clown shoes in your closet. I am sure you have watched Rambo twice, so you are qualified.
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Pattaya Awaits Decision on Fate of Controversial Waterfront Condo
MadAtMatrix replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
And here is an explanation of why it fell. The rebar was rusting, and the subsequent spalling of the concrete caused it to collapse. Stephen Petty has an excellent book on engineering called "Forensic Engineering, Damage Assessments for Residential of Commercial Structures". 791 page book. He is an Expert Witness for the courts.. His channel is very informative based on science. https://www.youtube.com/@pettypodcasts6968/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2