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Elon Musk Calls Out Cory Booker’s Nazi Gesture, Claims Media Double Standard
Post 1945, I always thought a Nazi salute wasn't a Nazi salute unless you placed your left hand index finger horizontally below your nose - Bazil Fawlty style. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 3 June 2025
Mobile Phone Stolen While Woman Sleeps Inside Pattaya Police Station Picture courtesy of SiamChon. A 21-year-old woman has reported the theft of her mobile phone, from inside a police station, after she dozed off while charging it, in an incident that has raised concerns over public safety in supposedly secure government premises. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362516-mobile-phone-stolen-while-woman-sleeps-inside-pattaya-police-station/ -
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Crime Mobile Phone Stolen While Woman Sleeps Inside Pattaya Police Station
Picture courtesy of SiamChon. A 21-year-old woman has reported the theft of her mobile phone, from inside a police station, after she dozed off while charging it, in an incident that has raised concerns over public safety in supposedly secure government premises. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on the morning of 3 June at Pattaya City Police Station in Chonburi Province. Pol. Lt. Col. Itthiphon Tangchuthaveesap, the duty investigator at the time, received the report from Ms Pimnapa, a young woman from Nakhon Ratchasima. According to Ms Pimnapa, she had entered the station seeking to charge her Infinix R17 smartphone, valued at approximately 4,900 baht, using an outlet next to a water dispenser provided for public use. She sat nearby while waiting, but soon nodded off. Upon waking a short time later, she discovered that her phone had vanished without a trace. Despite searching the area, she was unable to locate the device and became convinced it had been stolen. Dejected and shocked, she proceeded to report the theft to police officers on duty. “I thought the police station would be the safest place,” Ms Pimnapa told officers. “I never imagined a thief would be lurking there. I came from out of town to travel and look for work, but I haven’t found a job yet. I’m truly speechless and heartbroken.” Police immediately reviewed the station’s CCTV footage and have launched an investigation to identify the perpetrator. The boldness of the theft, occurring in a government building under surveillance, has prompted concern, with officers vowing to pursue the case. Pol. Lt. Col. Itthiphon confirmed that a report had been filed and that investigators are analysing footage from the station’s security cameras in a bid to track down the suspect. Authorities have also reminded the public to remain cautious with personal belongings, even in official spaces, while they continue their efforts to bring the offender to justice. Adapted by Asean Now from SiamChon 2025-06-03. -
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Crime Police Crack Down on Large Motorcycle Gathering Causing Disturbance in Sattahip
It is not less grating to me, and usually far louder. I was sat in immigration and this prick was sat on his with his engine running near the entrance (giving it a regular engine tickle), pure selfishness and more childish than any Thai 16 year old! -
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Elon Musk Calls Out Cory Booker’s Nazi Gesture, Claims Media Double Standard
Elon Musk Calls Out Cory Booker’s Gesture, Claims Media Double Standard Elon Musk reignited controversy over Nazi salute accusations this weekend by targeting Democratic Senator Cory Booker, claiming the New Jersey lawmaker mimicked the infamous gesture during an event in California. Booker’s team swiftly rejected the accusation, calling it a mischaracterization of a simple wave and highlighting what they say is bad-faith outrage from Musk and his supporters. The moment in question occurred Saturday night during the California Democratic Convention, where Booker concluded his speech by placing a hand on his heart before extending his arm toward the audience. Musk quickly seized on the motion, accusing the senator of hypocrisy given the backlash Musk himself received earlier this year for a gesture some believed mirrored a Nazi salute. “Legacy media lies,” Musk posted on X, formerly Twitter, quote-tweeting a video of the event and criticizing the lack of media scrutiny directed at Booker. He didn’t stop there. On Sunday, Musk escalated the rhetoric, posting an image collage of prominent Democrats—Barack Obama, Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, and Hillary Clinton—with their arms extended in similar poses, captioned, “We know where Cory Booker learned his Nazi salute from,” followed by a raised eyebrow emoji. Booker’s spokesperson, Maya Krishna-Rogers, dismissed the accusation in a statement to Forbes. “Cory Booker was obviously just waving to the crowd. Anyone who claims his wave is the same as Elon Musk’s gesture is operating in bad faith. The differences between the two are obvious to anyone without an agenda.” The flare-up echoes a similar controversy from January, when Musk drew widespread criticism after making a gesture during an event supporting Donald Trump. Musk pounded his fist to his chest and then thrust his right arm into the air twice—actions that triggered condemnation from international figures, including Spain’s labor minister and Germany’s health minister. At the time, Musk did not explain the gesture but argued that critics were engaged in politically motivated attacks. “The ‘everyone is Hitler’ attack is sooo tired,” he said on X. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) weighed in after Musk’s incident, stating the tech billionaire had likely made “an awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm, not a Nazi salute,” and encouraged the public to extend “a bit of grace.” The ADL has not yet commented on the allegations against Booker. Adding to the debate, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., came to Musk’s defense on Sunday. “The mainstream media is totally corrupt,” she posted on X. “They were hyperventilating about this false smear of Elon… Neither Elon Musk or @CoryBooker are giving the Nazi salute. Americans see thru this obvious and destructive double standard by the totally broken media and Democrat Party.” Musk replied, “they are such hypocrites.” While the debate continues online, observers note that accusations of Nazi symbolism—once reserved for extreme cases—are increasingly being thrown around in political discourse, raising concerns about desensitization and partisan misuse. Still, Musk’s reaction highlights ongoing tension between him and Democrats, particularly over what he sees as selective outrage by media and political opponents. Booker, for his part, has not publicly addressed Musk’s accusation directly, leaving his spokesperson’s remarks to stand as the campaign’s official response. Meanwhile, the broader conversation reflects an increasingly polarized environment where even a wave can spark a firestorm. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Forbes 2025-06-04
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