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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 31 May 2025
Chinese Tourist Accused of Groping Female Intern at Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A Chinese tourist has been detained by staff at Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium after allegedly sexually assaulting a female intern during her work duties. The incident occurred on the morning of 30 May at the popular attraction in Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362309-chinese-tourist-accused-of-groping-female-intern-at-chiang-mai-zoo-aquarium/ -
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Fueling the War: How Western Money Keeps Russia’s Oil Profits Flowing
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UN Warns of Escalating Climate Crisis with No Relief in Sight
How can there be relief when we are always pushing for more and more and more. Grow the economy now. -
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Crime Chinese Tourist Accused of Groping Female Intern at Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A Chinese tourist has been detained by staff at Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium after allegedly sexually assaulting a female intern during her work duties. The incident occurred on the morning of 30 May at the popular attraction in Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province. According to local reports, the intern was feeding turtles along a walkway when the male tourist approached her, reached out and groped her from behind. He then walked away as if nothing had happened. The victim, shocked and distressed, immediately reported the incident. Security camera footage captured the incident clearly, confirming the intern’s account. Staff and security personnel quickly intervened, detaining the man and contacting Phuping Rajanivej Police Station. Upon being questioned, the suspect was unable to produce a passport or any form of identification, claiming he had left his documents at his hotel. He also gave incoherent statements and claimed to be unwell. Police escorted him to his hotel, to confirm his identity, which has not been disclosed. The victim and the management of Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium have stated their intention to pursue legal action to the fullest extent of the law. Authorities have emphasised that such behaviour will not be tolerated and legal proceedings are now underway. Adapted by Asean Now from Naewna 2025-05-31. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 31 May 2025
Suspected Anthrax Case in Nong Bua Lamphu After Man Eats Raw Beef Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Health authorities in Nong Bua Lamphu province are investigating a suspected case of anthrax infection after a 64-year-old man developed skin lesions following theconsumption of raw beef salad, commonly known in the region as koi neua. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362308-suspected-anthrax-case-in-nong-bua-lamphu-after-man-eats-raw-beef/ -
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UN Warns of Escalating Climate Crisis with No Relief in Sight
UN Warns of Escalating Climate Crisis with No Relief in Sight A new report from the United Nations paints a grim picture for the planet’s climate future, warning that global temperatures are set to surpass critical warming thresholds in the coming years. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the UN’s weather and climate agency, there is a 70 percent chance that the average global temperature between 2025 and 2029 will exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels—a threshold widely seen as a crucial benchmark for avoiding the most catastrophic effects of climate change. “We have just experienced the 10 warmest years on record,” said Ko Barrett, deputy secretary-general of the WMO. “Unfortunately, this WMO report provides no sign of respite over the coming years, and this means that there will be a growing negative impact on our economies, our daily lives, our ecosystems and our planet.” The 1.5-degree target, set as part of the 2015 Paris Agreement, was intended as a limit to stave off the worst effects of climate disruption. However, rising carbon dioxide emissions—driven largely by continued reliance on coal, oil, and gas—have pushed global temperatures steadily upward. Many climate scientists now argue that meeting the 1.5-degree goal is no longer feasible. Compiled using data from the UK’s Met Office and several global forecasting centers, the WMO’s report projects that annual global surface temperatures from 2025 to 2029 will likely fall between 1.2°C and 1.9°C above the 1850-1900 average. “This is entirely consistent with our proximity to passing 1.5C on a long-term basis in the late 2020s or early 2030s,” said Peter Thorne, director of the Irish Climate Analysis and Research Units group at the University of Maynooth. “I would expect in two to three years this probability to be 100 percent” for the five-year outlook, he added. In addition, there is an 80 percent chance that at least one of the years between 2025 and 2029 will become the hottest year ever recorded, breaking the record set in 2024. Climatologist Adam Scaife of the Met Office emphasized the growing risks, stating, “It is shocking,” and noting that “that probability is going to rise.” He recalled that only a decade ago, the chances of surpassing 1.5°C in a single year were seen as minimal, but that scenario became reality in 2024. Some forecasts even indicate a small but real chance—around one percent—that a year within the next five could exceed 2°C of warming, a level previously considered virtually unthinkable. “It's the first time we've ever seen such an event in our computer predictions,” said Scaife. WMO’s climate services director Christopher Hewitt explained that to measure long-term warming, climate scientists use a mix of past observations and future projections. One such model estimates that the 20-year average temperature from 2015 to 2034 will reach 1.44°C above pre-industrial levels. Meanwhile, the EU’s Copernicus climate monitoring agency places current warming at around 1.39°C and forecasts the 1.5°C mark could be breached by mid-2029 or even earlier. The consequences of this warming are already being felt. “We've already hit a dangerous level of warming,” warned Friederike Otto, a climatologist at Imperial College London. She pointed to “deadly floods in Australia, France, Algeria, India, China and Ghana, wildfires in Canada,” and added, “Relying on oil, gas and coal in 2025 is total lunacy.” The WMO also highlighted concerning regional trends. Arctic temperatures are expected to continue increasing at rates higher than the global average. Forecasts for 2025-2029 also show expected reductions in sea ice in the Barents Sea, the Bering Sea, and the Sea of Okhotsk. South Asia is likely to experience wetter than average conditions, while the Amazon region could see below-average rainfall. Other areas such as the Sahel, northern Europe, Alaska, and northern Siberia are predicted to be wetter than normal. As the planet barrels toward increasingly hazardous climate conditions, the WMO’s report makes one thing clear: the world is running out of time—and excuses. Adapted by ASEAN Now from AFP 2025-05-31
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