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Malaysia's PM Appoints Former Thai PM Thaksin as ASEAN Adviser
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, left, walks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with the background of Putra Mosque during a welcoming ceremony prior to their meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, Pool) In a bold diplomatic move, Malaysia has appointed Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand's former prime minister, as an informal adviser, ahead of its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year. The announcement was unveiled during a joint press conference in Putrajaya, featuring both Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin's daughter and Thailand's current Prime Minister. "We are pleased to have Thaksin on board as an informal adviser," affirmed Anwar Ibrahim, underscoring the collaborative spirit that Malaysia seeks to foster during its ASEAN stewardship. As Malaysia gears up for its role as ASEAN chair following Laos' tenure this year, the move brings Thaksin back into the regional spotlight. His advisory position will be part of a broader team consisting of members from various ASEAN countries, aimed at optimising regional cooperation and initiatives. Simultaneously, Thailand and Malaysia are exploring joint ventures to uplift their tourism sectors. Both nations plan to synchronise efforts to maximise tourist influx and mutual benefits. Thailand will launch its "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism Year" in 2024, while Malaysia eyes 2026 for its Visit Malaysia Year. Notably, one of the key proposals under discussion is the "Six Countries, One Destination" scheme, offering a unified visa system akin to the European Union's Schengen region. This initiative would enable seamless travel across Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Brunei. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar showed a positive inclination towards this scheme, though further discussions are necessary to iron out the specifics. Transport infrastructure also featured prominently in discussions, with plans for a new bridge to link Sungai Kolok in Narathiwat, Thailand, and Rantau Panjang in Malaysia. The project aims at enhancing road and rail connectivity, facilitating economic activities in border areas, and is expected to complete in three years. Another focal point of bilateral talks was the ambition to escalate trade to a volume of THB 1 billion (approximately $30 million) by 2027, reflecting a shared commitment to economic growth and partnership. Regarding regional stability, both countries showed alignment on the Myanmar issue. Thailand expressed support for Malaysia's plan to establish a special ASEAN envoy office on Myanmar upon assuming the chairmanship, signalling a proactive stance on humanitarian and security concerns in the region. In essence, Malaysia’s strategic engagement of Thaksin Shinawatra and its forthcoming ASEAN chairmanship signify a commitment to dynamic regional diplomacy, with potential rippling effects across Southeast Asia, reported Bangkok Post. -- 2024-12-17 -
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“Coconut Girls” Brawl Outside Pattaya Police Station
How do you get a visa in the early hours under a coconut tree! 🤔☻😬😬😬😬😬👮♂️ In the early hours of December 16, an altercation unfolded outside Pattaya City Police Station, drawing the attention of onlookers and sparking concerns about the city’s tourism image. -
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VFS vis agency - devils or angels?
Or mix of both? I am referring to the visa application agency that has contracts (in some cases, monopolies) with Embassies. I find the bureaucracies of most governments to be daunting. I am even more suspicious of their helpers, because it might make it worse (slower, more expensive), not better. It also bugs ne that I have to do civil servants' work for them - filling out forms, making photocopies, etc. I am paying them and I do all the time-consuming inconvenient tasks. There very existence strikes me as over-priced gatekeepers. Anyway, what is your opinion of VFS? -
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Thailand Targets Tougher Alcohol Laws to Align with Global Norms
This is no surprise coming from a push biker. Sorry mate, you can eat nuts and drink bottled water but don't give us the holier than thou attitude. Jesus liked a glass of "whine" himself. -
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Australian Man Runs Amok, Sets House on Fire, and Smashes Vehicles in Pattaya
Does behavior such as this cause the average landlord to increase rental prices for Farang? If I were a landlord, then maybe I might think twice about offering low rent. Sort of like the horror stories you hear about in the USA with AirBNB renters, periodically. -
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What are the drones over New Jersey? foreign spies to Project Blue Beam
If they did shoot down these drones, and if they did find something worrisome, do you think that they would tell you? Also, this is not the first time that UFOs have been treated as classified information. In most cases, when something is very worrisome to the government, their first priority will be to reassure the public through minimizing any possible risk of danger. Also, it's very obvious that the US Air Force already knows EXACTLY what is taking place in the skies over New Jersey. How do we know this? Easy.... The resolution of the most advanced military radars used by the US government is fully capable of resolving any flying object down to, I would imagine, the size of a golf ball from over ten miles, provided that the object is not using stealth technology. The actual resolution data of military radars remains highly classified, I would imagine. But I would say that the newest radars can resolve a golf ball at over 10 miles. So, these drones over New Jersey haven't a hope in hell of staying hidden from the US Air Force, and I am not just talking about NORAD.
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