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While not published in western news media, an interview with Putin yesterday in Pravda was worth reading. He was quoted as saying that it was time for Russia to take back Alaska, a country it had sold to the USA in the 19th century for "a ridiculously low price." "The price we got was not serious. It was a joke. Today it remains underdeveloped, which we could change. It does not even touch the continental United States! Russia is closer to Alaska than any part of continental USA. Russia was the first to send a satellite into space. With our advanced technology we could develop Alaska. Canada is a possible security barrier and will ensure safety for Americans. All we want is some space to breathe."
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Why have egg prices come down? The US has been panic buying eggs from Austria, Norway, Spain and Denmark. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it secured new egg commitments from Turkey and South Korea. America needs to spend more of it's budget on eggs than expected.
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Putin Proposes UN-Led Administration in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Three years ago Putin said it would all be over in weeks. Ukraine still has fight in it. -
Submarine Accident Claims Six Russian Tourist Lives off Egyptian coast
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
So many tourists from a country supposed to be almost bankrupt. -
Thailand Considers Shortening Visa-Free Stays for Chinese Tourists
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Talk about bad timing. First the government is criticized by the West for sending Uyghyrs to China, supposedly at the whim of Xi. Then pointing at Chinese tourists and cutting the visa limit for its citizens. The timing makes the two events look linked. -
Thai Govt Frets as Uyghur Issue Jolts EU Trade Talks
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Thailand has to agree that, just as it is its own and no one else's decision to send Uyghurs back to China, The EU has the right to decide whether or not to trade with Thailand. -
I have a petrol engineered roadster. No way I am giving that up. Over my cold, dead hands.
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Thai Family Discovers Funeral Mistake: Son Alive in Hospital
Purdey replied to snoop1130's topic in Southern Thailand News
When tears of sadness turn to tears of joy I can't help but feel good for their change of fortune. -
ChatGPT Update Raises Red Flags Over Fake Bank Slips
Purdey replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I have never considered using an app to transfer money until staff at SCB said they wouldn't transfer money to my sister. Then I downloaded the SCB app which transferred the money direct to her bank in less than 60 minutes. Now I have to worry about AI transferring my money? This is not a case of being cautious but of theft going on in the background and being unaware. -
King Charles Champions Free Press as Vital to Democracy
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
The media is a strong bolster against the lies and misdirection we get these days from oligarchs and fake information. We need two sides to every story. -
Is education that poor that the words Marxist, Communist and Socialist have all the same meaning today?
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Thailand's Prisons Overflow as Overcrowding Hits Alarming Level
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Unfortunately, many Thais are imprisoned for drug offences and are given 30-40 years in prison without decent legal representatives to fight for them. Several I have spoken to are dazed. "My brother stored drugs in my house without me knowing but the police arrested me, not him." is a typically pathetic story I have heard when talking to prisoners. Many could be released after 10 years but aren't. I spoke to some foreign shoplifters, and they were less than well-educated but got 10 years. Non-violent criminals should be getting parole, but they aren't. -
Thailand's Global Education Ranking Sparks Controversy and Scrutiny
Purdey replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Hardly worth discussing Thai education if Westerners use loose instead of lose, their instead of they're in the forum. -
Labour’s Energy Dilemma: “drill, baby, drill,”?
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
“We are in favour of using up all of the country’s resources.” Thats better. -
Trump Unveils 25% Auto Tariffs, Escalating Global Trade Tensions
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
I agree with Trump. Destroy the American automobile industry before rather than later. Don't want Republicans denying their role when the administration changes. -
Thailand Ends Corporal Punishment, Ushers in New Era for Kids
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
A good beating never hurt anyone. -
Transport Minister Denies Secret Multi-Billion Rail Deal Allegations
Purdey replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Did they negotiate via Scout or Line? In that case, all will be shared soon.