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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 21 January 2025
Shinawatras Lose Golf Club Ownership, but Lease Option Open File photo for reference courtesy: Wikepedia In a significant development, the Department of Lands in Thailand has been directed to revoke the ownership titles for the Alpine Golf and Sports Club and adjoining residential properties in Pathum Thani province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349343-shinawatras-lose-golf-club-ownership-but-lease-option-open/ -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 21 January 2025
Thailand bets big on casino boom under entertainment banner By Bob Scott Police swoop on an illegal gambling den in Nonthaburi. Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post In a daring move set to shake up the Land of Smiles, the Government of Thailand is pushing forward with a controversial plan to legalise casinos, sneakily packaged as entertainment complexes. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349345-thailand-bets-big-on-casino-boom-under-entertainment-banner/ -
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Labour Faces 'conspiracy of silence' on Grooming Gangs Inquiry
Agree. And it will also mean that the measures/improvements/recommendations of the previous inquiries will be further delayed till after the new 'inquiry'. It's just about 'whipping up a froth' as the Germans say. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 21 January 2025
Fake hug scam strikes again: Indian man loses gold necklace to 3 ladyboys By Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ TMN Cable TV Pattaya Three Thai ladyboys offered an Indian man a seemingly friendly hug before stealing his gold necklace, worth about 132,000 baht, from him on Pattaya Beach in the early hours of today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349357-fake-hug-scam-strikes-again-indian-man-loses-gold-necklace-to-3-ladyboys/ -
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Calls for Investigation into Attorney General's Potential Conflicts of Interest
Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, has called on the Cabinet Secretary to investigate Attorney General Lord Hermer over potential conflicts of interest linked to his past legal clients, including Gerry Adams, former Sinn Fein leader. Jenrick has raised concerns that Lord Hermer's refusal to disclose whether he advised ministers on cases involving his previous clients undermines public trust in the Attorney General's Office and the rule of law. Jenrick's letter to Sir Chris Wormald, head of the Civil Service, highlighted Lord Hermer’s reliance on the convention that government law officers do not disclose whether they have advised ministers. According to Jenrick, this convention is meant to ensure the proper functioning of government, not to shield conflicts of interest from scrutiny. The controversy intensified after it was revealed that Labour intends to repeal a law preventing Adams from claiming compensation for his 1970s detention over alleged terrorist connections. Lord Hermer, who previously represented Adams in a separate legal matter involving IRA bomb victims, has refused to clarify whether he advised on the compensation issue. Additionally, The Telegraph reported on another potential conflict involving asylum seekers from the Chagos Islands. Shortly after Lord Hermer’s appointment, the government granted a "one-off" deal for 61 asylum seekers he had represented as a barrister to come to Britain, reversing a previous court decision. Lord Hermer’s past representations also include Afghans in a war crimes inquiry and Shamima Begum, a former ISIS member seeking to return to the UK. In his letter, Jenrick emphasized the importance of transparency, writing, “Refusing to provide direct answers to these questions risks undermining public confidence in the Attorney General’s Office and the rule of law itself.” He also called for an investigation to clarify whether Lord Hermer had recused himself from decisions involving his former clients and whether formal procedures were in place to manage potential conflicts. Jenrick expressed particular concern over Lord Hermer’s public remarks on the Chagos Islands. As Attorney General, Lord Hermer described Britain’s “obligation” to the islands, aligning with positions he previously advocated for in court. Jenrick argued that such comments were incompatible with proper recusal, stating, “A minister who has recused themselves from a matter due to conflict of interest should not be making speeches or public pronouncements on that very issue.” The Attorney General’s Office defended its procedures, assuring the public that rigorous systems prevent law officers from being involved in cases presenting conflicts of interest. Meanwhile, Number 10 clarified that the decision to repeal the law affecting Adams was made by Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn, not Lord Hermer. Despite these assurances, Jenrick’s letter raises significant questions about the management of conflicts of interest within the government’s legal services. He has sought urgent clarification on six key issues, emphasizing the broader implications for public trust and national security. Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2025-01-21 -
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Trump Pledges a ‘Historic’ First Day with a Surge of Executive Orders
Donald Trump has promised a "historic" return to the White House, vowing to act with unprecedented speed and power on his first day back in office. Addressing thousands of jubilant supporters at a victory rally in Washington, he pledged a flurry of executive actions targeting illegal immigration, transgender rights, and other right-wing priorities. "We won, we won," Trump proclaimed on Sunday, returning triumphantly to Washington for the first time since his 2021 departure. "What a good feeling. We like winning, don’t we, eh? We’re going to make our country greater than ever before." In his characteristic style, Trump’s speech was a mix of self-praise, questionable claims, and grand promises. Setting the tone for his upcoming inauguration, he declared, "Starting tomorrow, I will act with historic speed and strength to fix every single crisis facing our country." Trump specifically targeted the Biden administration, promising to repeal "every radical, foolish executive order" within hours of taking office. "You’re gonna have a lot of fun watching television," he told the crowd. "Somebody said yesterday, don’t sign so many in one day, let’s do it over a period of weeks. I said, like hell ... no, we’re doing them tomorrow." Illegal immigration was at the forefront of Trump's agenda. He painted a grim picture of the U.S. as besieged by violent criminals, showing a video of crimes allegedly committed by undocumented individuals. "By the time the sun sets tomorrow, the invasion of our country will have come to a halt," he declared, promising the "most aggressive, sweeping effort to restore our borders that the world has ever seen." Trump reiterated his campaign promise to launch the largest deportation effort in U.S. history, a mammoth operation likely to be costly and take years to implement. Sunday's rally marked Trump's first major address in Washington since his controversial speech on January 6, 2021, which preceded the Capitol riot. He mentioned his intent to pardon many involved in the incident, referring to them as "hostages." "Tomorrow everybody in this very large arena will be very happy with my decision on the J6 hostages," he said, promising satisfaction for his supporters. The rally, held at the Capital One Arena, was a spectacle unlike any pre-inauguration event. Thousands of attendees braved the cold, snowy weather, wearing slogans like "Make America Great Again" and "Proud J6er." Trump descended a staircase to Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA," greeted by chants of "USA! USA!" From a stage adorned with sports pennants, Trump promised a new era. "Tomorrow at noon, the curtain closes on four long years of American decline and we begin a brand new day of American strength and prosperity, dignity and pride." He took credit for the release of hostages from Gaza and the return of TikTok to U.S. consumers, despite losing the youth vote to Kamala Harris. Trump announced plans for an "iron dome" missile defense system and vowed to remove "radical woke ideologies" from the military, playing a video juxtaposing scenes from *Full Metal Jacket* with clips of transgender individuals linked to the previous administration. Amid applause, Trump promised to eradicate critical race theory and transgender policies from schools, asserting, "This will be done tomorrow. We will keep men out of women’s sports." He also announced plans to visit Los Angeles to assess wildfire damage and pledged to release classified documents related to historical assassinations. Elon Musk, who contributed significantly to Trump's campaign, joined him on stage, echoing the need for change and promising to help strengthen America for the future. The rally concluded with a performance by the Village People, as Trump danced to "YMCA," a familiar closing act for his campaign events. Based on a report by The Guardian 2025-01-21
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