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restaurants and pubs with live pop/rock in style of hops brewhouse
The music might but where's the band? -
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”Hamas wanted Kamala to win", says former hostage in CNN interview
One guy's story. How many US citizens still hostages with Hamas. Four, so exactly what has trump achieved for their release. Trump has many balls in the air, so I doubt he has much direct involvement with hostage negotiations, yet will claim all the credit if and when released. -
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Report British Woman Arrested at Heathrow for Cannabis Smuggling
Picture courtesy of Newsquest A British holidaymaker has become the latest individual ensnared in a rising trend of drug smuggling cases. Keira Borrett from Gorleston, Norfolk, was apprehended at London Heathrow's Terminal 4 on May 23 after customs officers discovered her suitcases were packed with herbal cannabis upon her return from a trip to Thailand. The 43-year-old's arrest led her to Willesden Magistrates’ Court, where she reportedly indicated she would plead guilty to charges of "concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a Class B drug." Given the gravity of the offence and the quantity involved, the court determined she should be remanded in custody, citing concerns that she could abscond if granted bail. Borrett's sentencing is scheduled for June 16, with the Eastern Daily Press reporting that magistrates are considering all possible outcomes, including an immediate custodial sentence. This case highlights a troubling increase in cannabis smuggling incidents involving British nationals. Parallel cases involve Bella May Culley, detained in Georgia, and Charlotte May Lee, arrested in Sri Lanka, both alleging they were deceived into carrying cannabis by individuals they met online. Investigations are underway to ascertain if these cases are connected to larger drug trafficking operations in Southeast Asia. Heathrow Airport remains a focal point for drug smuggling, with 14,617 kilograms of cannabis seized last year, and 430 individuals arrested for drug-related offences in 2024. The allure of easy money or free travel often drives individuals into smuggling schemes—a decision that carries severe legal repercussions. A Border Force spokesperson reiterated the seriousness of such offences, stating, “Smuggling drugs into the UK is a serious offence.” The agency collaborates with international partners to intercept illegal substances and prosecute those responsible. For Borrett, what began as a seemingly harmless holiday has spiralled into a potential jail term, underscoring the stark consequences faced by those caught in the dangerous web of drug smuggling. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-29 -
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My Rosacea Meds do not seem to be available in Thailand
It depends on the pharmacy, but the highest percentage will sell them to you without a prescription. Some pharmacists will also print you a prescription and stick it on the bag they put the meds in. I was with my Thai niece when she tried to buy some at a pharmacy in the Tesco mall here, and they said she had to have a prescription. We just went to another pharmacy outside of the mall complex, and they sold them to her. -
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US Cracks Down on Foreign Censorship: New Visa Policy Targets Free Speech Violators Abroad
Well you would be now that Trumps Tarifs have been declared illegal and the dollar is circling the drain waiting for Japan to dump 1 trillion of dollar bonds on to the market. -
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Health Covid Chaos: Cases Surge to 67,484 in a Single Week in Thailand
Thailand still playing the covid boogeyman card eh. Oh my.
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