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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 30 November 2024
Thailand Criticised for 'Forcibly' Deporting Cambodian Activists Picture courtesy: Wikipedia Thailand faces international criticism after forcibly deporting six Cambodian political activists, raising concerns about human rights obligations and refugee protections. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344978-thailand-criticised-for-forcibly-deporting-cambodian-activists/ -
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Thailand Criticised for 'Forcibly' Deporting Cambodian Activists
Picture courtesy: Wikipedia Thailand faces international criticism after forcibly deporting six Cambodian political activists, raising concerns about human rights obligations and refugee protections. Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports that the deportation includes five Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) supporters who held UN refugee status and a sixth awaiting determination, along with a child who was later released to family. The activists, among them Pen Chan Sangkream and Hong An, were detained by Thai immigration in Pathum Thani on the grounds of illegal residency. This forcible deportation to Cambodia occurred swiftly, drawing condemnation for what HRW describes as an abandonment of "fundamental refugee protection principles." Upon their return, Cambodian authorities detained the adults under charges of "plotting," invoking Cambodia’s criminal code with penalties reaching up to 10 years of imprisonment. These accusations link to an August case concerning dissent over a pact between Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Such charges, critics say, reflect Cambodia's ongoing crackdown on former CNRP members since the party's dissolution in 2017, when it fell afoul of Cambodian government animosity toward opposition activities. Earlier this year, the dynamics of Thai-Cambodian political relations had already spotlighted Thailand's controversial stance. Notably, it accommodated Cambodian requests to curb actions by opposition activists within its borders during Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet’s state visit. Such actions have been seen as part of a transnational repression strategy that extends beyond Cambodia to include Thailand's engagements with Laos and Vietnam in restricting dissident activities. Thailand’s actions raise significant questions under the newly effective Act on Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearances, purportedly crafted to prevent deportations where there's a likelihood of torture or inhumane treatment. HRW argues that in forcibly deporting these individuals, Thailand disregards these protocols alongside international obligations to protect refugees and asylum seekers. This situation also clouds Thailand’s recent triumphant securing of a UN Human Rights Council seat, starting January 2025, as the deportations starkly contradict the commitments implied in its candidacy. Ultimately, these developments underline the persistent tension between political expedience and human rights obligations in Southeast Asian politics. As Thailand maneuvers these diplomatically sensitive contexts, its actions scrutinised globally, questions about its commitment to international human rights standards go uneluded, reported Bangkok Post. -- 2024-11-30 -
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Plan B Countries - Any Advice or Ideas ?
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Plan B Countries - Any Advice or Ideas ?
Yes, I have a Cambodian visa myself, I got mine in Phnom Penn on the front riverside, and I also did the express method, as I go there on personal business stuff for myself. But It looks like you are planning to stay there for reasons best known to yourself. I am not sure how that would go down with your Mrs, as Thais tend to miss home. I actually prefer Siem Reap to Phnom Penn, but it's got to be PP if you want to get things done. However, my previous post was about with associated costs of staying outside Thailand, like you mention, this would be far in excess of any tax I had due for staying in Thailand. It definitely wouldn't work for my circumstances. For a start, I have no rent, all the items you mention I already have. I am probably older and in a different situation to you, as I am 62 years old. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 30 November 2024
Fire Breaks Out in Bang Waek, Bangkok, Spreads to Nearby Homes, One Dead A deadly fire broke out in Bang Waek 104 Alley, Bangkok, severely damaging multiple homes and resulting in one fatality. The blaze quickly spread, engulfing nearby houses and causing significant damage. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344977-fire-breaks-out-in-bang-waek-bangkok-spreads-to-nearby-homes-one-dead/ -
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Watch: Erin Molan Slams UN Official Over Controversial Remarks on October 7 Attacks
Here's one UN official who has no doubts about rapes and sexual violence by Hamas on Oct. 7 and after: "Following a 17-day visit to Israel, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict reported on Monday that she and a team of experts had found “clear and convincing information” of rape and sexualized torture being committed against hostages seized during the 7 October terror attacks. "Pramila Patten added in a press release issued along with the report that there are also reasonable grounds to believe that such violence, which includes other “cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment”, may be continuing against those still being held by Hamas and other extremists in the Gaza Strip." https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/03/1147217 -
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Pattaya: Belgian Motorcyclist Dies in Crash into Village Entrance Gate
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Fire Breaks Out in Bang Waek, Bangkok, Spreads to Nearby Homes, One Dead
Picture from responders. A deadly fire broke out in Bang Waek 104 Alley, Bangkok, severely damaging multiple homes and resulting in one fatality. The blaze began at approximately 15:40 and quickly spread, engulfing nearby houses and causing significant damage. Firefighters from the Bang Khae Fire Station were the first to arrive at the scene. Upon arrival, they found that the fire had already spread to adjacent homes. The affected property was a semi-concrete, semi-wooden house, which was quickly consumed by the flames. Additional support came from fire units stationed in Nong Khaem, Borommaratchachonnani, and Dao Khanong, who assisted in containing the blaze. By 16:30 the fire was brought under control, although two houses were completely destroyed, and two others sustained partial damage. Tragically, one person has been confirmed dead. Authorities are still working to confirm the identity and gender of the victim. Initially it was reported that two individuals were trapped inside one of the houses. One of them was rescued by firefighters , but the second person remained unaccounted for and the badly charred body was found you burnt debris after the fire was extinguished. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and authorities are working to assess the full extent of the damage. -- 2024-11-30
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