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Yet more dishonesty! And this thief is not even afraid of committing sin at a temple!
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 29 January 2025
PM Paetongtarn to Discuss Thai Tourism Safety with Xi in Beijing File photo. Courtesy: Xinhua/Ding Haitao Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week to discuss tourist safety in Thailand. Her visit to Beijing, scheduled for February 5-8, aims to reassure Chinese tourists concerned about recent safety issues linked to a high-profile human trafficking case involving a Chinese actor near the Thai-Myanmar border earlier this month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350119-pm-paetongtarn-to-discuss-thai-tourism-safety-with-xi-in-beijing/ -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 29 January 2025
Chinese nationals deny dine and dash, citing a misunderstanding By Petch Petpailin Photo via Naewna Chinese nationals accused of a dine and dash claimed they did not intentionally evade a bill of 9,480 baht at a restaurant in the Isaan province of Udon Thani, but instead cited a misunderstanding. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350131-chinese-na -
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Promises made Promises kept , POTUS first few days! The lefts radical response!
When I was in the military we often caught free flights on military aircraft to go home on leave. These were flights that pilots made to meet their proficiency requirements. https://thegunzone.com/how-many-hours-do-military-pilots-fly/ -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 29 January 2025
Bangkok prison scrutinised for bribes and Chinese inmate privilege By Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ เรือนจำพิเศษกรุงเทพมหานคร A Thai political activist and former inmate accused officials at Bangkok Remand Prison of accepting bribes from a Chinese inmate and granting them privileges. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350137-bangkok-prison-scrutinised-for-bribes-and-chinese-inmate-privilege/ -
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DeepSeek's Breakthrough Sparks Global AI Debate 'wake-up call' for US tech firms, Trump says
The emergence of Chinese tech firm DeepSeek and its groundbreaking AI model has ignited heated discussions across the global tech industry, with US President Donald Trump describing it as "a wake-up call" for American companies. DeepSeek's advancements have sent shockwaves through Wall Street, triggering a sharp decline in shares of major US tech firms, including Nvidia, which saw its market value drop by nearly $600 billion (£482 billion). What has truly unsettled the industry is DeepSeek's claim that its R1 model was developed at a fraction of the cost compared to its American counterparts. This has raised pressing questions about the future of US dominance in AI and the sustainability of the massive investments currently being made by American firms. DeepSeek’s cost-effective approach has introduced a new paradigm, potentially reshaping how AI innovation is pursued globally. In just a week since its launch, DeepSeek has already become the most downloaded free app in the United States, underscoring its immediate impact. Despite the disruption, President Trump has offered a cautiously optimistic perspective. "If you could do it cheaper, if you could do it [for] less [and] get to the same end result. I think that's a good thing for us," he said while addressing reporters aboard Air Force One. Trump also expressed confidence that the US would maintain its leadership in the AI sector, stating that he was not concerned about China's technological advancements. DeepSeek's AI success is powered by its open-source DeepSeek-V3 model, which, according to its researchers, was trained for approximately $6 million (£4.2 million). This figure is significantly lower than the billions spent by rival developers in the United States. However, these cost claims have been met with skepticism by other players in the AI field, sparking further debate about the company’s methods and technological processes. The rise of DeepSeek comes amidst heightened tensions between the US and China over technology, with Washington imposing restrictions on the sale of advanced AI-related chip technology to China. In response, Chinese developers have turned to innovative strategies, including greater collaboration and new approaches to AI development. These efforts have yielded models requiring far less computing power than previous iterations, drastically reducing development costs and creating a potential industry upheaval. The market reaction has been dramatic. While the FTSE 100 index of major UK companies showed resilience, rising 0.46% on Tuesday, US markets experienced volatility. Futures on the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, showed slight recovery with a 0.1% increase, and Nvidia shares ticked up in after-hours trading. However, Japanese AI-related firms such as Advantest, Softbank, and Tokyo Electron faced sharp declines, pushing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index down by 1.4%. The founder of DeepSeek, Liang Wenfeng, has become a focal point of attention. Liang, a 40-year-old information and electronic engineering graduate from Hangzhou, China, launched the company in 2023 with backing from a hedge fund he also founded. Recently, Liang attended a meeting with industry leaders and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, further cementing his influence in the tech world. In a July 2024 interview with *The China Academy*, Liang expressed surprise at the global reaction to his earlier AI model. "We didn't expect pricing to be such a sensitive issue," he said. "We were simply following our own pace, calculating costs, and setting prices accordingly." As the world watches DeepSeek’s rise, the implications for AI development, global competition, and market dynamics are profound. While the US remains confident in its dominance, the rapid evolution of cost-efficient AI models may redefine the rules of the game in the tech industry. Based on a report by BBC 2025-01-29 -
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Distrust of Police, Not Racism or Far Right Drove Children to Participate in Southport Riots
A recent report has shed light on the motivations behind the involvement of hundreds of children in last year’s riots across England, revealing that distrust and resentment toward the police played a more significant role than far-right or racist ideologies. According to Dame Rachel de Souza, the children’s commissioner for England, the young participants felt disempowered and saw the riots as a chance to retaliate against law enforcement. Contrary to what she described as the “prevailing narrative,” De Souza emphasized that the actions of the children were not driven by far-right, anti-immigration, or racist views, nor by misinformation spread online. Instead, many of the children interviewed expressed deep animosity toward the police and cited their involvement in the riots as an opportunity to retaliate after negative experiences with officers. “There was quite a group of the children who were there because they hated the police, and they were clear about that,” De Souza told *The Guardian*. Others were motivated by curiosity or the thrill of the moment, rather than any ideological beliefs. The unrest, which erupted following the murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, Merseyside, drew in children as young as 11. Among those involved were “star pupils,” army cadets, and trainee electricians, illustrating the diverse backgrounds of the young rioters. De Souza’s team conducted interviews with 14 children charged in connection with the riots. She noted that while far-right influencers, such as Andrew Tate, were speculated to have played a role in inciting the unrest, the children interviewed did not cite these figures as significant motivators. “I thought I would hear far more about [influencers like] Andrew Tate. That’s not what I heard at all,” she said. The commissioner’s 36-page report also raises serious concerns about how the justice system handled the children involved in the riots. She described the punishments as “unusually severe and swift,” noting that many of the children had no prior run-ins with the law. Some were given custodial sentences that disrupted their lives at critical moments, while others were diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition characterized by impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors that may have influenced their actions during the riots. De Souza criticized the lack of consideration given to these factors by police, the Crown Prosecution Service, and the judiciary. She also highlighted troubling practices, such as children being arrested in their homes or in public by large teams of officers and held in custody for 48 to 72 hours. This violates Home Office guidelines, which caution against prolonged detention of children due to the potential harm it can cause. Beyond the riots, De Souza called for systemic changes to how young offenders are treated. She advocated for youth criminal records to be expunged at age 18 for all but the most serious offenses. Under current laws in England and Wales, youth convictions remain on police records permanently and can be disclosed to future employers, potentially hindering the rehabilitation of young people who have served their sentences. “The involvement of children in those riots and the reasons they told me they got involved raise some really serious questions about childhood in England and why our children feel so disaffected and disempowered,” De Souza said. Her findings challenge perceptions of the riots and highlight deeper societal issues, including a lack of youth opportunities, strained relations between communities and law enforcement, and the disproportionate treatment of young people in the justice system. Based on a report by The Guardian 2025-01-29 Related Topic: Badenoch Criticizes Starmer’s “Unequal” Handling of Southport Killer and Rioters
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