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Has Thailand Caught Up with the 21st Century?
Today, I went to fill up my motorcycle with petrol and paid using my Wise debit card through Apple Wallet on my iPhone, simply tapping my phone on a contactless card sensor that was wireless and held out by the pump attendant. This got me thinking; has Thailand truly already embraced the 21st century to where it has everything one would need? People often say that Thailand is decades behind the West in some respects, and perhaps it is in certain ways. But in others, the country has made remarkable progress. Sure, we could spend all day pointing out the flaws—Pongsak this, Pornthip that—but I’d rather focus on the positives. These are the aspects of life in Thailand where it genuinely stacks up against, or even surpasses, life in the West. For example, I can order food, drinking water, cannabis, a massage, or even companionship through one app or another on my phone. All my banking and payments are done online, many are also automatic. I can even schedule appointments for visa and driving license renewals online whenever necessary. Healthcare and dentistry in Thailand are also excellent, prescription medicines are inexpensive, internet speeds are fast, Wi-Fi is everywhere, and cellular signals are reliable. Plus, nearly everything I need is within walking distance such as a gym, banks, supermarkets, dozens of restaurants, and 24-hour convenience stores. If I want to venture beyond my neighborhood, there’s an extensive public transport system, including electric buses, trains, and a network that leads straight to sprawling, high-tech shopping malls. So, what more do we really need that isn’t already available in Thailand? Or, flip that the other way around too, what conveniences available here are still missing in the West? -
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Keir Starmer’s Approach to Free Speech Risks Straining US-UK Relations
Doubtful, well at least on the matter of free speech. The British people are sensible enough to realise that there cannot be total freedom of speech - not in a world where people are so easily reached and influenced by social media. You can't just let every madman out there say what he wants. Yes, we have a growing right wing faction in the UK that might lean towards the US but overall, we are a moderate people that won't tolerate any bullying. Leaning to the US will actually be the thing that isolates Starmer. Starmer may well find himself isolated for other reasons but I for one don't give two hoots about the so called 'special relationship' if it means cow towing to a lunatic child of a president who spends a lot of his time simply lying. We are not and I believe, should never be, the 51st state of the USA. The UK should be looking to rebuild ties with its neighbours in Europe - not worrying about what Trump will do. It must also be remembered that the US has several major intelligence gathering/listening stations situated in the UK. Trump's military advisers will no doubt remind him of that if any major spats with the UK spark off. In any case, the UK's best policy is to just sit it out - Trump will be gone in 4 years and that's not so long. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 21 January 2025
M79 Grenades Fired at Kapho Police Station in Pattani – No Casualties Reported In a bold and alarming act, assailants launched two M79 grenades at the Kapho Police Station in Pattani Province, causing damage but fortunately resulting in no injuries. The perpetrators fled into a nearby forest after the attack. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349377-m79-grenades-fired-at-kapho-police-station-in-pattani-–-no-casualties-reported/ -
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M79 Grenades Fired at Kapho Police Station in Pattani – No Casualties Reported
Picture from responders. In a bold and alarming act, assailants launched two M79 grenades at the Kapho Police Station in Pattani Province, causing damage but fortunately resulting in no injuries. The perpetrators fled into a nearby forest after the attack. The incident occurred on January 19, while Police Colonel Sinchai Pabubpa, the superintendent of Kapho Police Station, was on duty in his ground-floor office. Around midday, the station was shaken by the thunderous sound of two explosions, sending officers inside the building scrambling for safety. Upon inspection, it was found that one of the grenades had struck the roof of a police housing unit adjacent to the station. The house belonged to Police Sergeant Major Samathi Nonghong, who was away at the time. The blast shattered roof tiles and nearby windows, including those of neighbouring homes. The second grenade landed in the vicinity but did not cause any visible damage. Fragments of the M79 grenades were recovered at the scene and collected as evidence. In a separate but likely related incident, an explosion was reported in the nearby village of Moo 5, in Plong Hoi subdistrict. This occurred on a dirt mound roughly 200 metres from an old palm oil factory. Investigators discovered fragments of a steel box and shrapnel scattered across the site, which were also secured as evidence. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported in either attack. Deputy Commander of Pattani Provincial Police, Police Colonel Prayong Khotsakha, visited the Kapho Police Station to oversee the investigation. He instructed officers to gather evidence, review CCTV footage, and tighten security measures. Checkpoints were established in critical areas, particularly near government buildings, to prevent further attacks. Authorities believe the attacks were orchestrated by insurgent groups active in the region. The assailants are suspected to have approached the police station on foot, firing the M79 grenades from the forested area opposite the station before retreating into the dense vegetation. This latest attack underscores the ongoing unrest in southern Thailand, where security forces remain on high alert to counter potential threats. Investigations are ongoing, and efforts to identify and apprehend the culprits are being intensified. -- 2025-01-21 -
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Thaksin to Discuss Global Path for Thai Models with Naomi Campbell
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