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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 23 October 2024
Rampaging Police Officer Shoots Vegetable Vendor in Maha Sarakham The incident unfolded in the Mittraphap sub-district of Kaedam district, Maha Sarakham, when an armed police officer went on a shooting spree, targeting a vegetable vendor. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341429-rampaging-police-officer-shoots-vegetable-vendor-in-maha-sarakham/ -
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Rampaging Police Officer Shoots Vegetable Vendor in Maha Sarakham
The incident unfolded on the morning of October 22, in the Mittraphap sub-district of Kaedam district, Maha Sarakham, when an armed police officer went on a shooting spree, targeting a vegetable vendor. The incident, which began around 06:30, left the vendor injured while sat on his motorcycle with sidecar. Authorities from Kaedam Police Station, led by Police Colonel Chaiwat Chaiphote, arrived at the scene along with an investigation team and local district officials. Reinforcements from the Special Operations Unit of Maha Sarakham Provincial Police were also called in to contain the situation. The shooter, identified as Police Sergeant Major Somporn, was seen pacing around the area, armed and wearing a yellow shirt and shorts. Officers took cover behind their police vehicles, which had been used to block the road in the village to prevent further danger. Gunshots could be heard intermittently throughout the standoff. After two tense hours, at approximately 08:30, the Special Operations Unit advanced to a closer position, forcing Sergeant Major Somporn to flee towards his residence. Negotiators quickly moved in, engaging him in a conversation that eventually persuaded him to lay down his weapon and surrender peacefully. At the scene, officers recovered bullet casings scattered along the road. The injured vegetable vendor was rushed to the hospital, where authorities are monitoring his condition. Sergeant Major Somporn was taken into custody and is now being held at Kaedam Police Station while forensic experts prepare to investigate the crime scene further. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and police are conducting a full investigation. Public from responders. -- 2024-10-23 -
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Seeking “hole in the wall” restaurants in CM for home-style farang food
Bake and Bite moved about two months ago, they are no longer in Watgate near the mosque and are now located in Nong Hoi, just off the Chiang Mai/Lamphun Road, South of Rajavej Hospital. A map is shown below. Head south down the CM/Lamphun Road and take the right fork shown on the map, go about 1 km and they are on the left....a good location with lots of parking and easy access. PS: I saw photographs of the old location during the recent floods, the water was over the top of the high gates in the front of the building! They moved just in time. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 23 October 2024
NGV Bus Catches Fire in Pathum Thani, No Injuries Reported The Pathum Thani Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office reported a bus fire incident that occurred on the Pathum Thani-Lad Lum Kaew Road. The fire broke out at a bus stop in front of Pathum Thani Hospital. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341428-ngv-bus-catches-fire-in-pathum-thani-no-injuries-reported/ -
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NGV Bus Catches Fire in Pathum Thani, No Injuries Reported
The Pathum Thani Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office reported a bus fire incident that occurred around 09:15 on October 22, on the Pathum Thani-Lad Lum Kaew Road. The fire broke out at a bus stop in front of Pathum Thani Hospital, located in Bang Prok sub-district, Mueang district. According to officials, the bus, which had departed from the Nopphong Garage, was carrying approximately 15 passengers when it reached the hospital. Passengers began to disembark when flames erupted in the engine compartment. The bus driver quickly used the onboard dry powder, fire extinguisher to bring the fire under control. It was noted that the bus was equipped with six CNG gas tanks and although the driver’s identity remains unconfirmed, his swift actions prevented any escalation of the incident. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities reported in this incident. The fire was successfully extinguished, and the situation was brought under control before the fire service reached the bus. The incident is under investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire, which was reported to have originated in the engine area of the bus. Pictures from responders. -- 2024-10-23 -
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Watershed moment: harris shuns live fundraiser and shuns Jesus comments
Au contraire. It's a good reason why people might be reluctant to vote for Harris. -
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Trump kicks off a Pennsylvania rally by talking about Arnold Palmer’s genitalia
Imagine the dotard as president in four years. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 23 October 2024
Two Elderly Women Injured as Car Drives Into Canal in Phayao A car driver lost control and plunged into a roadside canal near the Caltex gas station in Mae Chai sub-district, Phayao, trapping two elderly women inside. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341427-two-elderly-women-injured-as-car-drives-into-canal-in-phayao/ -
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Europe’s Migration Policies: A Quiet Shift Toward Trump-like Toughness
Many, if not most, of his loud boasts of controlling immigration, building walls etc never actually came to fruition. I can only assume you were not paying attention when he had an agreement with Mexico to stop them. That was cancelled by Biden. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remain_in_Mexico Remain in Mexico (officially Migrant Protection Protocols) is a United States immigration policy originally implemented in January 2019 under the administration of President Donald Trump, affecting immigration across the border with Mexico. Administered by the Department of Homeland Security, it requires migrants seeking asylum to remain in Mexico until their US immigration court date. The policy was initially ended by the Biden administration, -
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Putin’s Propaganda Chief Boasts of Russian Influence on U.S. Elections
Smearing Tim Walz. Inciting division. Inciting violence. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/10/22/russia-election-disruption-tim-walz/?itid=hp-mv-top-stories_top-table-main_p001_f003 U.S. officials say Russia smeared Tim Walz, might stoke post-vote violence Intelligence officials see Moscow’s hand in a fake video accusing the Democratic vice-presidential candidate of abusing a student years ago. U.S. intelligence officials on Tuesday said Russians seeking to disrupt the U.S. elections created a faked video and other material smearing Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz with abuse allegations and are considering fomenting violence during and after the vote. The faked content accused Walz of inappropriate interactions with students while a teacher and coach. The posts drew millions of views on social media, tarring the Minnesota governor ahead of Nov. 5. The officials said the Russian videos were part of the most active attempt by another country to tilt the 2024 election. They added that Russian government agencies and contractors, which generally seek to boost Republican former president Donald Trump’s campaign, are considering trying to instigate physical violence in the fraught period after voters cast their ballots. -
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Two Elderly Women Injured as Car Drives Into Canal in Phayao
Emergency services were called at 9:50 on October 22, to an incident in Mae Chai district, Phayao province. A car driver lost control and plunged into a roadside canal near the Caltex gas station in Moo 4, Mae Chai sub-district, trapping two elderly women inside. Responding to the scene, Mae Chai Police dispatched officers, and multiple rescue teams were deployed, including units from the Rompho Phayao Rescue Association, Ruamjai Pattana Municipality Rescue, Sritoi Municipality Rescue, and Charoenrat Municipality Rescue. Upon arrival, rescue teams found the vehicle partially submerged in the canal, with water reaching the lower part of the door windows. Rescuers waded through the water to reach the trapped women, providing immediate first aid. Both women were carefully extracted from the car by being placed on spine boards, and carried to the canal’s edge. The first victim, a 66-year-old woman, was suffering from chest pain and discomfort. The second victim, aged 65, complained of neck and left shoulder pain, as well as chest tightness. Both women were responsive and conscious during the rescue. After being freed from the vehicle, both women were swiftly transported to Mae Chai Hospital for further medical evaluation. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. Pictures from responders. -- 2024-10-23 -
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Modified Pickup Crashes Into Utility Pole, Driver Killed on Impact
What mods did the pickup have ? -
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Putin’s Propaganda Chief Boasts of Russian Influence on U.S. Elections
Russia Russia Russia DA DA DA! -
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New place to check out - Can Tho, Mekong
Stayed a night way back in 2013.... I recall the ppl were friendly and helpful. Hearing lots of good things lately about Can Tho as a retirement base, maybe 'cause cheaper than HCMC? -
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Putin’s Propaganda Chief Boasts of Russian Influence on U.S. Elections
Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of the state-controlled media outlet Russia Today (RT), recently made bold claims about Russia's ability to sway U.S. public opinion and, in turn, influence American politics. Simonyan's remarks, which aired during a Russian TV appearance, revealed the extent of the Kremlin’s media strategy not only within Russia but also abroad, particularly targeting the United States. Simonyan's comments come at a sensitive time, with U.S. voters preparing for the November 5 presidential election. Fears of Russian interference have been heightened, especially after the U.S. government explicitly accused Russia of disseminating disinformation aimed at disrupting the American electoral process. Last month, two RT employees were charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), further fueling concerns about Russia's meddling in U.S. politics. Simonyan, however, seemed undeterred by these accusations. On Russian TV, she boasted of RT’s "electorally significant influence on the opinion of the [American] people," essentially affirming the U.S.'s fears of Russian involvement in their electoral process. Kremlin propagandists are believed to favor Donald Trump's candidacy, but their overarching goal is to stir division and distrust within the American electorate. Last week, the U.S. State Department even offered a reward of up to $10 million for information on foreign nationals interfering in U.S. elections, underscoring the gravity of these concerns. When contacted by Newsweek for comment, Simonyan’s response was laced with sarcasm. “You caught us,” she quipped. “RT is waging a campaign for Americans to elect Vladimir Putin as their next president." Her tongue-in-cheek reply did little to obscure the seriousness of her previous remarks, especially when American journalist Julia Davis, through her organization Russian Media Monitor, highlighted Simonyan’s television interview on her X (formerly Twitter) account. During the interview, Simonyan acknowledged the growing efforts by American authorities to curb RT’s influence, particularly in relation to its portrayal of the Ukraine conflict. She claimed the U.S. government had accused RT of undermining international support for Ukraine, hinting that the media outlet’s success in this regard had been recognized. "I don't think there can be a better recognition of achievements by the employees of Russia Today," she said with a smile. She even told her staff that “their lives were well spent” if the U.S. State Department believed their work had influenced the reduction in military and financial support for Ukraine. Simonyan further described RT’s continued influence in America despite attempts to shut them down. "In America, we had an electorally significant media,” she said. “We were broadcasting to America... People would watch this and say, 'I didn't know this!'" Her words carried an unsettling undertone as she warned U.S. officials that Russian propagandists would not relent. “They were losing it, because they would close the door to us and we would get in through the window,” she said, adding that if they sealed the windows, they would find a way through the vents or even "crawl in through the pipe." As Russia tightens its grip on domestic media, Simonyan's comments illustrate how the Kremlin views propaganda as a powerful tool not only for controlling its own narrative but also for influencing international political landscapes. Based on a report from Newsweek 2024-10-23
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