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Russian Aviation grinding to a halt
Sure. Force Russia to buy C919's and improve their homegrown planes. That'll be great for Boeing and Airbus in the long term. Fidiots. -
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Trumps dinner party for the top 250 buyers of his crypto meme coin
Pretty hilarious you get insider trading (legal with meme coins if you are the President), making foreigners big, big, big money while the red hat clowns lose it all. That's really funny. Billy in Oklahoma loses 50k while the sheik makes 6 million and gets to go to a dinner party. This is exactly what you do when you get power. Give others all this free money to actually give you more power. I couldn't do it, and for decades this would be un-Christian, illegal, unheard of in the halls of Yale (maybe not Bush's Yale), but now it's almost expected from Trump. Too bad I was #251. Lost 329,397 but I got a free T-shirt -
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Human Error Blamed for Deadly Rama III Expressway Collapse
Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post The catastrophic beam collapse on the Rama III–Dao Khanong–Outer Ring Road Expressway on March 15 has been attributed to human error, according to the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat). The tragic incident resulted in the loss of five lives and injured 22 others, occurring near the Dao Khanong toll plaza on the expressway project’s Contract 3 section. This particular section stretches five kilometres, from Bangpakok 9 International Hospital to the toll plaza. The project, valued at approximately 7.3 billion baht, involves a joint venture between Italian-Thai Development Plc and Vichitbhan Construction Co. An investigation led by the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) confirmed the construction adhered to established engineering standards. The ground conditions were stable, and the quality of steel used was satisfactory, ruling out technical or structural deficiencies. The investigation pinpointed human error during the construction as the primary cause for the collapse. The investigation report was submitted to Exat Governor Surachet Laopoolsuk, who plans to pass it on to Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit shortly. Details will also be provided to the police for further legal examination. While the contractor bears responsibility for financial damages, Exat clarified that current laws restrict the agency from pursuing legal action unless the contractor abandons the project. However, Exat is planning to implement a contractor performance tracking system. This system will log such incidents and potentially affect future project eligibility for contractors involved in mishaps. To address the financial repercussions, a newly formed committee will evaluate the damages and compensation requirements. This includes assessing the loss of toll revenue due to the closure of inbound lanes for nearly a week and outbound lanes for almost a month, with estimated losses close to one million baht daily. The committee, comprising financial and legal experts, aims to conclude its assessment within two weeks. In an unrelated incident on Wednesday, a motorist reported pieces of concrete from the expressway falling onto their vehicle, causing damage to both the front and rear windscreens, further highlighting safety concerns on Thailand’s roads. This series of incidents not only underscores the importance of stringent oversight and rigorous adherence to safety protocols in construction projects but also demands swift action to prevent future tragedies. The authorities’ swift response and commitment to improving contractor accountability are crucial steps in upholding infrastructure safety standards. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-05-23 -
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ALL VACCINES WILL KILL YOU - The evidence is overwhelming
Just a theory! Saying “I didn’t get vaccinated and I’m still alive” is like saying “I didn’t wear a seatbelt and didn’t crash.” It’s not proof the seatbelt isn’t useful—it just means you were fortunate. -
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Have you been on a luxury cruise?
I was once in Phuket when one of the Cunard ships stopped by as part of an around the world cruise. That was years ago. Maybe the QEII? Anyway, the ship was huge. It looked nice, and I'm sure the people traveling that way were treated well, but for some reason, I can't stand the idea of a cruise, no matter how luxurious. I probably wouldn't do it, even if it was free. The only kind of cruise I might consider would be on a very small ship with a limited number of passengers. -
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Travel Thailand Ranks Among World's Safest Countries for Solo Female Travelers
Would you want your daughter to hang out in Pattaya? Hanging on Walking Street?
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