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Pattaya Hotels Boom Amid Post-Quake Guest Surge as Hua Hin Falters
Expat I have never heard such WOKE.. WOKE-ISM in all my 70 years. You should try and think about what you are going to say before you hit the keyboard old fella . -
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Hero Rat Ronin Sniffs Out World Record in Cambodia's Battle Against Landmines
apopo, archives A giant African pouched rat named Ronin has made history in Cambodia by detecting more landmines than any other rat on record. Deployed by Belgian charity APOPO in August 2021, Ronin has sniffed out 109 landmines and 15 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in Cambodia’s northern Preah Vihear province, earning him a Guinness World Record and a place in humanitarian demining history. At just five years old, Ronin now holds the title of most successful Mine Detection Rat (MDR) in APOPO’s history, surpassing the late Magawa, another celebrated rat who detected 71 landmines and 38 UXOs before retiring in 2021. Magawa was previously awarded a gold medal for heroism before his death in 2022. APOPO praised Ronin for his “exceptional accomplishments,” saying his work highlights the crucial role of HeroRats in saving lives and reclaiming land in post-conflict zones. "He’s not just an asset, he’s a valued partner and colleague,” said Phanny, Ronin’s handler. Cambodia remains one of the most heavily mined countries in the world, a legacy of decades of conflict, including the Vietnam War and the rise of the Khmer Rouge. The US bombing campaign during the 1960s and 1970s, followed by internal conflict that lasted until 1998, left the country littered with hidden dangers. Since 1979, over 20,000 people have died from landmines and UXOs, with twice as many injured. Despite international support and local efforts, tragedies still occur. As recently as February, two toddlers were killed in Siem Reap province when a buried rocket-propelled grenade exploded near their home. Originally targeting 2025 as a mine-free milestone, the Cambodian government has now extended the deadline to 2030, citing financial constraints and the discovery of new contaminated areas, especially along the Thai border. Ronin, however, continues to play a key role in these efforts and may have at least two more years of active service ahead of him. His record-breaking success offers not just a glimmer of hope in a long battle, but a reminder that even the smallest allies can make a life-saving difference. -2025-04-05 -
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Anutin: Investigation into Bangkok Building Collapse to Take Months
We will never hear the outcome big cover up thailand has been told dont blame chinese steel nor chinese companys can not blame Anutin cement can not blame design goverment approved it only way drag it out it will be forgotten -
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Now Musk Is Boosting Claims Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Was ‘Stolen’
Why would that surprise anyone when lefties and Dems are out demonstrating that they'll break whatever laws they must in order to get their way? A better race to follow is North Carolina, where the Dem candidate's 700 vote lead is being tested because 65,000 voters were registered illegally. The NC Court of Appeals has requested that the election officials clean up that mess or remove those 65K ballots from the results. -
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British Man's Urgent Plea to Save Dying Father in Thailand
Addisons is not something that blows up in one day Bang you have addison. It is something that gradualy gets worse. They shouldhave had him on meds a long time ago and he probably would not be this bad. I am sorry but sympathy in this case is a word in the dictionary between S and S. When I get to that point that it is no longer feasible I just want people to prop me up leave me alone and let me die. DO NOT RETURN TO SENDER -
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British Man's Urgent Plea to Save Dying Father in Thailand
An inappropriate troll post has been removed. @Rickman66
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