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Trump gets an Deportation Set-back
The 2024 Election by the Numbers Trump won 77,284,118 votes, or 49.8 percent of the votes cast for president. https://archive.ph/djDgz#selection-2863.0-2867.67 So, no, Trump did not win a majority of the popular vote. I am confident that you will openly and gracefully acknowledge your error. -
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End of an Era: Mae Taman Elephant Camp Closes After 30 Years Amid Floods and Earthquake Picture courtesy of Matichon One of northern Thailand’s most iconic eco-tourism attractions, the Mae Taman Elephant Camp in Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai, has officially closed its doors after over three decades in operation. The closure, which took effect on 1 May, comes in the wake of severe natural disasters and a sharp decline in tourism. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359682-end-of-an-era-mae-taman-elephant-camp-closes-after-30-years-amid-floods-and-earthquake/ -
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The COVID Scamdemic and its link to 'Scientism'
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Tourism End of an Era: Mae Taman Elephant Camp Closes After 30 Years Amid Floods and Earthquake
Picture courtesy of Matichon One of northern Thailand’s most iconic eco-tourism attractions, the Mae Taman Elephant Camp in Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai, has officially closed its doors after over three decades in operation. The closure, which took effect on 1 May, comes in the wake of severe natural disasters and a sharp decline in tourism. The announcement has sparked widespread sadness among locals and long-time visitors. Mae Taman was not only a popular destination for tourists seeking a natural and cultural experience with elephants, but also a vital source of income for hundreds of mahouts and workers. According to a letter sent to tour companies by Mrs. Ampaipan Thapthong, Mayor of Mae Rim Municipality and owner of the camp, the business had struggled to stay afloat in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the camp reopened following the easing of restrictions, the number of tourists remained critically low, leading to significant financial losses. Then, in October 2024, the camp suffered major damage during a devastating flood that swept through the region. Before full recovery was possible, an earthquake struck the area, causing further disruption. The combined impact of these events led to mass cancellations by tourists and left the camp in an unsustainable position. “The Mae Taman Elephant Camp is therefore forced to close temporarily from 1 May onwards,” the letter read, thanking tour operators for their trust and support over the past 30 years. In a personal Facebook post, Mrs. Ampaipan reflected on the closure with a heavy heart, quoting, “Carrying it is heavy, but setting it down is light.” She shared a message from a tour company lamenting the loss of Mae Taman as a nature-based tourist attraction that had supported both elephants and staff for decades. The post further criticised the government’s portrayal of the tourism situation, stating, “Tourist numbers have dropped alarmingly in all markets, yet the government continues to deceive itself and the public that we are fine and can endure. But for how much longer can we really endure?” Established more than three decades ago, the Mae Taman Elephant Camp had become a staple of Chiang Mai tourism, known for promoting human-elephant relationships and environmental awareness. Its closure leaves a significant void in the local tourism industry and raises questions about the long-term sustainability of similar attractions in the face of economic downturns and climate-related disasters. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-04. -
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