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Operation Dragon Slayer: Police Raids Target Chinese Crime-Linked Villas
Making raids with the press photographer in tow are fine. However arrests and convictions are scarce. Sadly perhaps the wiley Chineese who can afford top lawyers may be more than a match for the RTP. -
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Foreign motorcyclist leaves 4,000 baht for injured Phuket man, then flees
Used to be at least 1 to 2 trips to Thailand every year… most of it in the Phuket area. Haven’t been there since 2016-2017, because Phuket hav been corrupted by not so nice people, we have settled in the Rayong area, which is much better. 😎 -
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U.S. CDC Ordered to Halt All Collaboration with WHO effective immediately
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 28 January 2025
Thaksin's Hospital Suite Admission Reveals He Wasn't in Critical Condition Picture courtesy: Thai Rath Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, head of the Thai Liberal Party, has voiced concerns regarding the circumstances of Thaksin Shinawatra's hospitalisation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350041-thaksins-hospital-suite-admission-reveals-he-wasnt-in-critical-condition/ -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 28 January 2025
Border Patrol Officer Killed in Lorry Collision While on Duty in Tak Province A Border Patrol Police officer, Sub-Lieutenant Phitakkiat Thaonoi, lost his life when a lorry carrying maize lost control and struck him while he was performing his duties at a checkpoint near the Thai- Myanmar border. The incident occurred at 21:30 on January 26, at Ban Mae Kut Sam Tha checkpoint in Mae Kasa Subdistrict, Mae Sot District, Tak. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350049-border-patrol-officer-killed-in-lorry-collision-while-on-duty-in-tak-province/ -
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U.S. CDC Ordered to Halt All Collaboration with WHO effective immediately
In a sudden and unexpected move, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been directed to cease all collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), effective immediately. This directive came in the form of a memo from John Nkengasong, a senior CDC official, which was sent to agency leaders on Sunday night. The memo instructed all CDC staff engaged in any form of collaboration with WHO—whether through technical working groups, advisory boards, cooperative agreements, or other channels, in person or virtually—to halt their activities and “await further guidance.” It also prohibited CDC staff from visiting WHO offices. The abrupt cessation of collaboration has alarmed public health experts and is expected to significantly hinder efforts to combat ongoing health crises, including outbreaks of Marburg virus and mpox in Africa, as well as the global monitoring of bird flu outbreaks among U.S. livestock. “Stopping communications and meetings with WHO is a big problem,” said Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, a public health expert at the University of Southern California who has worked with WHO on initiatives to combat sexually transmitted infections. Klausner described the decision as a shocking development, adding, “People thought there would be a slow withdrawal. This has really caught everyone with their pants down.” The directive follows an executive order issued by President Trump last week, initiating the process for the United States to withdraw from WHO. However, the withdrawal is far from immediate and requires congressional approval, fulfillment of financial obligations for the current fiscal year, and a one-year notice period. The sudden stop-work order, therefore, represents an escalation that many experts did not anticipate. “Talking to WHO is a two-way street,” Klausner explained. He emphasized that the partnership allows U.S. health officials to gain critical insights into new tests, treatments, and emerging outbreaks that could potentially affect Americans both abroad and domestically. The collaboration also enables the sharing of U.S. expertise to assist in global health efforts. “The information exchange helps us protect Americans at home and overseas,” Klausner said. The Associated Press obtained a copy of Nkengasong’s memo, which outlined the sweeping scope of the directive. A U.S. health official, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to a lack of authorization to discuss the memo publicly, confirmed the stoppage. Experts have raised concerns that this abrupt severance of ties will disrupt critical ongoing projects and delay responses to emerging health threats. It also comes amid additional restrictions from the administration, which has instructed federal health agencies to limit most public communications until the end of the month. The sudden move has left many in the global health community scrambling for answers. As the world continues to face complex and interwoven health challenges. Based on a report by The AP 2025-01-28
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