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Economy Thai Citizens Demand Government Action as Inflation Skyrockets
Straight from google AI, So don't think it was typo -
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Another win for Trump (breaking news)
Are you kidding? It's not possible to prove a negative. I posted a CSIS analysis showing facts discrediting the claim made by jas007. May I remind you that it's the person who makes a claim who needs to provide evidence? 🤣 -
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Crime Disabled Australian Tourist Robbed in Pattaya Hotel by Woman He Met on Beach
What does he care. An old man in a wheelchair. If i was so old and it happened to me, I would not care about others seeing I wanted to get laid and got robbed instead. -
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Report Philippine Teachers Demand Overtime Pay for Election Day Duties
File photo for reference only In the lead-up to the elections on 12th May, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers - National Capital Region (ACT-NCR) has called on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to provide overtime pay for teachers who serve as Electoral Board members and poll watchers. This appeal arises from the prolonged working hours teachers face on election day without additional compensation. ACT-NCR Union President, Ruby Bernardo, highlighted that teachers are expected to work over 24 hours straight, starting with early voting from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. This is followed by the regular voting period from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., leading to an exhaustive workday exceeding 14 hours. Despite these demands, Comelec currently does not classify this as overtime work eligible for extra pay. Teachers play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process, often operating under stressful and potentially dangerous conditions, particularly in areas with high political tensions. Bernardo emphasized the injustice of not compensating teachers for the substantial additional hours they dedicate, especially when they assist vulnerable groups such as senior citizens and persons with disabilities during early voting. The current compensation, as outlined by Comelec Resolution 11076, includes: Chairperson: P12,000 Members: P11,000 Support staff: P8,000 Department of Education supervising official: P11,000 Technical support staff: P9,000 Administrative support staff: P8,000 Bernardo expressed frustration over the taxation of these already modest honoraria, noting, “It's infuriating that our already small honoraria are subject to tax deductions. No overtime pay, just additional hours of service!” She pointed out that many teachers experience severe fatigue and illness following elections due to the intense demands placed upon them. She argued that respecting teachers’ rights and ensuring fair compensation goes beyond welfare; it reflects the value placed on democratic processes. The union insists that proper compensation for teachers is a fundamental expectation, considering they serve as the cornerstone of the nation’s electoral framework. As the election approaches, where around 68 million Filipinos are expected to vote, Bernardo's plea underscores the need for Comelec to acknowledge and address the concerns of the educators who contribute steadfastly to the electoral process, ensuring it runs smoothly and fairly. Adapted by ASEAN Now from PhilStar 2025-05-08 -
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Non o Visa Vientiane Laos.
So it is an electronic/paper visa. Australia has had e visas for at least 10 years. Everything is on computer and with automated gates. I think even tourists do not need to deal with people. It kind of makes it more complicated with print outs. In the past you left your passport and form at the embassy then collected it and went straight to the border. Now you need to drive around town looking for a print shop. Typical of Cambodia and Laos but you would hope not for Thailand. Where I live it is a 5 km motorbike ride to a print shop. -
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Huge win for Trump as world's second biggest carmaker relocates manufacturing to US
If I read correctly Audi is going to re-jig their existing plant. It takes years to design and luanch new models so this decision was made years ago. Trunp may claim a win but he also claims wins playing golf.
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