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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 female 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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Child Lured and Assaulted: Urgent Hunt for Chon Buri Suspects
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Father’s Heartbreak as His Two Children Drown in Tragic Incident
Picture from responders. 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. The tragedy unfolded in Sai Noi district, Nonthaburi province, when police received reports of two children drowning near a pond adjacent to a road in Nong Phra Ngai subdistrict. Authorities, including forensic specialists and emergency responders, rushed to the scene at around 09:00 on 13 February. Upon arrival, police found two pairs of children’s shoes, one green and one black, placed near the edge of the pond, which measured 10 by 15 metres and was approximately 3 metres deep. The father, Narong 40, a construction worker, broke down in tears as he recounted how his son and daughter had been missing since the previous evening. The children, who usually lived with their grandmother, failed to return home on 12 February, prompting him to search for them all night. At dawn, a local resident alerted him to the discovery of children’s shoes by the pond. Rushing to the scene, Narong dove into the water and found his daughter’s body submerged. Unable to continue searching due to the murky depths, he called emergency services for help. A specialist diving unit from a local rescue foundation was deployed, and within 10 minutes, they recovered the body of his 12-year-old son, who had autism. Narong, who had been raising his children alone after separating from their mother years ago, stated that neither child knew how to swim. Authorities conducted an initial examination of the scene and documented evidence. The bodies of both children have been sent to the Institute of Forensic Science to determine the exact cause of death. -- 2025-02-14
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