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JD Vance barred from English pub as staff mutinies over visit
I've refused to patronize any establishment that shows Faux News for many years now, and I won't give a MAGAt the time of day, so I'm doing my small part. -
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BREAKING NEWS Putin and Trump in High-Stakes Alaska Summit Over Ukraine
Not sure about a "whirlwind diplomatic twist" ( Ah! AI) but I doubt much will come out of this initial meeting but at least there is an initial meeting. Sleepy Joe couldn't even get a phone call and no way this would be happening if the cackling idiot Harris got voted in. -
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Report Navy’s New Submarine to be 'Completed Within the Next 3 Years'
I suppose the maritime equivalent of a white elephant is a white whale. White elephants are revered in Thailand, not so sure about white whales though. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 16 August 2025
Customs Region 4 Seizes Illegal Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes & Shisha Picture courtesy of Matichon. Customs Region 4 has made another seizure as part of its ongoing crackdown on contraband, confiscating illicit cigarettes, e-cigarettes and shisha worth more than 3 million baht. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1369911-customs-region4-seizes-illegal-cigarettes-e-cigarettes-shisha/ -
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Hunter Biden replies to Melania Trump threats to sue for $1 B
Ignoring the politics, it was an interesting interview with essentially a private citizen, expressing opinions, like we all do, on the world at large, based on what he reads and hears. There was some interesting insight. I feel in the middle he touched on the whole nub of this Epstein thing; people knew, a lot of people knew. And he's right to pour cold water on the whole "pedo conspiracy" nonsense. The act of pedophillia is a solitary act, in private. But these pedophiles make the private act public, and get away with it. You go back to Gary Glitter (Paul Gadd); no one was actually that surprised that when he dropped off his laptop to be fixed, it would be full of disgusting image. "Everyone" knew he was a wrong 'un, but never talked about it. He was fat and balding, and wore a wig, hanging out with underage groupies. But then he was caught, went to prison, got out, and promptly "came out", in liking, this time, very young girls. It isn't sexual desire to commit obscene acts against 10 year old girls. Its much more insidious; its an act that's not driven by hormones, but by psychology. And he's completely unapologetic, genuinely living without regret, or personal insight. Jimmy Savile; even more people knew. They knew about his activities concerning the corpses of children. Pedophile is the wrong word; like Glitter, there was no love there, except maybe love of oneself. That final interview with Louis Theroux; the mask slipped, and he knew, and clearly took pleasure at the idea that even when he was himself, he was basically untouchable. There are hints of that extending to this forum. Richard Burrows, aka Peter Smith of Phuket. There were many people in the expat who knew. Some probably thought they knew his well. I'd include members of the forum, who wouldn't admit to it. Burrows was a housemaster, I suppose a sort of teacher, though who knows if he had any actual qualifications. He spent over 3 decades abusing boys. I have no doubt moving to Thailand did not put a stop to that. I wouldn't be surprised if he's sitting now in his OAP prison thinking about how he got away with 25 years of abuse in Thailand. At his trial, true to form, he admitted t 43 offences, but denied 54 others. He tried to justify his actions to his brother. In Thailand, he didn't live the life of a gay man, proving that buggering schoolboys was nothing to do with sexuality, but a power trip. I suspect its no coicidence that he wormed his way into a prominant job in Phuket, where he became known on the social set. And Epstein. I think the nub of the story is that Trump, and other, all knew. And they all did nothing about it. The overriding question is why? Biden referred to his brother prosecuting a notorious doctor. People complained about him, but nothing was done. People knew, and were, in a way complicit. Savile ruined the reputation of the BBC (some people might be pleased with that. Epstein and Savile seem very similar. Savile got a Papal Knighthood. Epstein had the Dalai Llama come to stay. He'd surround himself with the great the good, and derive pleasure from the fact they knew, but did nothing, could do nothing. If this is indeed what happened, Trump could completely diffuse things by ordering a Presidential Truth and Reconciliation Commission, that might broaden out to other industries to shatter the security that those in power enjoy. That includes the churches, education, the entertainment industry, the sports industry, industry, politics. It would be a very brave thing to do, go on camera and admit, you knew, you didn't do enough, as a parent. But it won't happen; look at the British Royal Family, a 1200 year old institution now probably irretrievably damaged because of one man. Which is probably why an institution a mere 250 years old is so guarded about shining too much light on this matter. -
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Crime Customs Region4 Seizes Illegal Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes & Shisha
Picture courtesy of Matichon. Customs Region 4 has made another seizure as part of its ongoing crackdown on contraband, confiscating illicit cigarettes, e-cigarettes and shisha worth more than 3 million baht. Mr Thanakrit Linthong, Director of Customs Region 4, announced that between 1 and 13 August, officers from the Customs Investigation and Suppression Bureau, in cooperation with the Special Operations Unit to enhance customs control and revenue collection, Hat Yai International Airport Customs House, Songkhla Customs House and the Songkhla Investigation and Suppression Division, carried out inspections at a private courier company in Songkhla Province. The search uncovered 395,000 foreign cigarettes valued at 1,975,000 baht, 3,572 e-cigarettes and accessories worth 1,097,400 baht, and 15 kilograms of shisha valued at 15,000 baht. The total value of the seized goods was 3,087,400 baht. The cigarettes were unstamped, had been imported from abroad, and lacked documentation showing they had been legally brought into Thailand or passed through proper customs procedures. E-cigarettes and shisha are prohibited items under a Ministry of Commerce regulation dated 12 December 2014, which bans their importation into Thailand due to concerns over public health, hygiene and social impact. Authorities confirmed that the goods were subject to confiscation under Section 166 of the Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017). The owners or possessors may face charges under Sections 242, 245, 246, and 247 of the Act. Officials, acting under Section 167, have impounded the items pending legal proceedings. This latest operation underscores Customs Region 4’s ongoing commitment to tackling smuggling and protecting public welfare. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-08-16
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