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Beach Birthday Brawl: Stabbing Shock Scandalizes Pattaya
All over a 100 baht beach mat ?.Makes you wonder what kind of people... -
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BBC with a brutal takedown of Ukrainian hopes
Unfortunately he’s simply someone with a poor knowledge of history, and he applauds fools like Trump, a man who when faced with Putin soils his pants. Trump has effectively signalled that he won’t come to the aid of Europe, so NATO is now a busted flush. If Europe doesn’t build a war machine Putin will rearm and make his move on the Baltics. NATO is over … some haven’t realised it yet. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 14 February 2025
Father’s Heartbreak as His Two Children Drown in Tragic Incident A father was left devastated after discovering the lifeless bodies of his 12-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter in a pond, following a frantic overnight search after they mysteriously disappeared. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351732-father’s-heartbreak-as-his-two-children-drown-in-tragic-incident/ -
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In Case You Missed it, the Tattoo Fad is Over
When I first hit Pattaya in 1995 any female with a tattoo was a total slut. Being a newby I had a 30 day rooting fest. Even then I never seen any females with tattoos. -
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Thailand's Smartphone Sales Surge: A Market Reborn
A nation of zombies addicted to their screens. How can we undo this catastrophe -
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sworn in as Health and Human Services Secretary Amid Controversy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of President Donald Trump’s most debated cabinet selections, has officially been sworn in as the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary. The former presidential candidate will now oversee key health agencies, managing approximately 80,000 employees and a budget of nearly one trillion dollars. His confirmation comes despite widespread skepticism from both sides of the political aisle due to his history of controversial health claims and vaccine skepticism. Kennedy was confirmed in a narrow 52-48 Senate vote on Thursday, with no Democrats supporting his nomination. Among Republicans, former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was the only one to vote against him. Trump personally swore Kennedy in at the Oval Office, marking another key victory in his broader effort to restructure multiple levels of government. The Senate is working long hours to finalize the president's cabinet, with lawmakers also confirming Brooke Rollins as head of the Department of Agriculture in a 72-28 vote. Kennedy becomes the second contentious cabinet pick to be confirmed this week, following Tulsi Gabbard’s appointment as Director of National Intelligence in another closely contested vote on Wednesday. He will now take charge of vital health agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. His responsibilities will extend across food safety, pharmaceuticals, public health, and vaccinations. Having previously run for president in 2024 as an independent, Kennedy eventually withdrew from the race and endorsed Trump. His appointment to the top federal health position has raised concerns among both Republicans and Democrats. Many lawmakers have questioned his past statements on vaccines, his association with organizations that promote unverified health claims, and his shifting stance on abortion. Kennedy is the founder of Children's Health Defense, an anti-vaccine group that has gained prominence by casting doubt on childhood immunizations and promoting the widely discredited claim that vaccines are linked to autism. Despite this, Kennedy has denied being anti-vaccine, emphasizing that his own children are immunized. During his confirmation hearings, he argued that he merely advocates for stricter safety testing and more comprehensive research on vaccines. Some Republicans have expressed support for Kennedy, particularly for his criticism of food additives and his stance against the pharmaceutical industry. However, his confirmation hearings were marked by intense scrutiny, including sharp questioning on his promotion of health misinformation and his qualifications to oversee the nation’s healthcare system. One of the most contentious moments came when Kennedy was asked about his stance on abortion. While he has previously indicated support for abortion rights, he told lawmakers that he agrees with President Trump in leaving abortion policy to individual states and stated that "every abortion is a tragedy." His comments drew backlash from Democrats, who accused him of abandoning his pro-choice position to secure the nomination. The hearings were not without public spectacle, as protesters interrupted proceedings with shouts of opposition. However, Kennedy also received applause when he vowed to "make America healthy again," echoing a slogan frequently used by the Trump administration. Based on a report by BBC 2025-02-14
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