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Report Bangkok Police Clamp Down on Taxi Driver Misconduct in Tourist Hotspots
No wonder why everyone these days uses riding apps. -
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Crime Drunken American Throws Rock through Window in Pattaya Over E-Cigarette Dispute
I never said it did. He probably saw how drunk the guy was and thought he'd 'try' to show off in front of his boyfriend. -
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A Bold Vision for a Sovereign Canada: King Charles Delivers Historic Throne Speech
A Bold Vision for a Sovereign Canada: King Charles Delivers Historic Throne Speech In a historic moment not seen in nearly half a century, King Charles addressed Canada’s Parliament in Ottawa, delivering a throne speech that sought to define Canada’s path in an uncertain world, reaffirm its sovereignty, and outline the ambitious vision of newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney. The speech served as a potent symbol of Canadian unity and independence, set against the backdrop of rising tensions with the United States and the rapidly shifting global order. The King’s speech, the first delivered by a reigning monarch to open Parliament since Queen Elizabeth II in 1955, carried strong undertones of patriotism and sovereignty. Without naming U.S. President Donald Trump, whose campaign rhetoric had cast doubts on Canada’s independence, the King emphasized the evolving nature of Canada’s relationships, including with its southern neighbor. “The Crown has for so long been a symbol of unity for Canada,” he said. “It also represents stability and continuity from the past to the present. As it should, it stands proudly as a symbol of Canada today, in all her richness and dynamism.” King Charles described his presence as a source of pride and continuity, saying he was filled with “pleasure and pride” to witness Canadians uniting in “a renewed sense of national pride, unity, and hope.” He praised Canada as “a bold, ambitious, innovative country,” and concluded his speech with the stirring line: “As the anthem reminds us: The True North is indeed strong and free!” The monarch's direct participation—traditionally the role of the governor general—was widely seen as a symbolic gesture reinforcing Canada's sovereignty within the Commonwealth. It also served as a subtle counter to recent remarks from U.S. leaders, reminding the world of Canada’s independent identity. King Charles also addressed the broader uncertainties facing the world, noting the increasing instability across continents. He acknowledged the changing dynamics of global trade, stating, “The system of open global trade that, while not perfect, has helped to deliver prosperity for Canadians for decades, is changing. Canada's relationships with partners are also changing.” Reinforcing ties with European allies and negotiating new economic and security arrangements with the United States were presented as priorities. Carney’s government was described as standing at a historic crossroads. “This moment is also an incredible opportunity,” the King said. “An opportunity to think big and to act bigger. An opportunity for Canada to embark on the largest transformation of its economy since the Second World War.” On the domestic front, King Charles outlined the Carney government’s economic agenda, which includes fast-tracking national infrastructure projects and doubling a loan program to support Indigenous ownership of major developments. Legislation to eliminate internal trade barriers—estimated to cost Canada up to C$200 billion annually—was promised by July 1. Housing affordability, a pressing campaign issue, featured prominently in the address. The government pledged to double housing construction to 500,000 units annually, promote modular housing, and slash municipal development charges. A key promise to eliminate the goods and services tax for first-time homebuyers on homes under C$1 million was reaffirmed. A tax cut for the lower middle-class was also promised to ease the cost of living. Crime prevention measures were announced, including harsher penalties for car theft, home invasions, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. However, some critics noted gaps in the plan. House Leader Alexandre Boulerice of the NDP said there were “big holes” in areas such as climate action and women’s rights. Defence and border security also featured heavily in the speech, as Canada responds to pressure from NATO allies, particularly the United States, to increase military spending. Carney’s government pledged to meet the 2% GDP target for defence by 2030. The King also announced Canada's participation in Rearm Europe and efforts to bolster Arctic security. Additionally, talks with the U.S. about joining the proposed "Golden Dome" missile defence system are underway. In this moment of uncertainty, the throne speech delivered by King Charles was both a reaffirmation of Canadian sovereignty and a clarion call to embrace transformative change. It marked a renewed commitment to independence, unity, and progress in a world increasingly defined by geopolitical instability. Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-05-29 -
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Report Thaksin Blasts Medical Council Over Hospital Stay Controversy
The truth hurts sometimes. You cannot fool all of the people all of the time. He should have quit when he was still ahead. -
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MG4 X-Power - thinking to buy one
I have a friend with the MG 4 X power, and she can only charge at fast chargers and she loves the car. One of my tenants has a BYD Seal Premium, and despite the fact I fitted a 40 amp breaker so he could have the charger fitted he hasn’t bothered, he only charges with the granny charger And it doesn’t bother him at all, mostly it charges up less than overnight. Charging Overnight will typically give you an extra 45% so unless you’re doing more than 200km per day you won’t have a problem. Your rented Property should be able to accept the granny charger, I personally wouldn’t check it. I would just plug it in and use it, and if there’s a problem, I would report it to your landlord as it’s his responsibility to fix it. Sockets are rated at 16amps, if it won’t sustain that it’s the landlord’s problem. You can also buy plugin chargers on Lazada that are switchable up to 16amps (3.6Kw) though to be fair I would only run it at 13 amps (2.9kw) . -
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Community School Transport Van Speeds Through Railway Barrier in Chonburi
It's a product of being genetically obtuse, selective breeding might be a good course of action, because Darwin's theory of evolution is painfully too slow.
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