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How do I get rid of boredom?
maybe learn a new language and then you can talk to Thai people too... they appreciate your efforts and love to chat - - and they can be very light hearted and funny. You might even find a companion that you enjoy talking to - - not just looking at... good luck - I would imagine there is an unexplored world of Thai culture just outside your proverbial door. -
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Leaving an inheritance to my Thai GIRLFRIEND.
So is running a Red light illegal in Thailand -
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Why are there so "few" tourists in Thailand now?
No, as I said; "people keep their money and might not spend" because a slow down in economy. -
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KIA Dismisses Rumours of China Detaining Rebel Leader
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has firmly denied claims that its top political figure, General N’Ban La, has been placed under house arrest in China amid mounting speculation over Beijing’s role in the northern Myanmar conflict. Speaking to The Irrawaddy, KIA spokesman Colonel Naw Bu dismissed reports that China had detained the general or used rare earth trade as leverage to force a halt to the KIA’s offensive against the junta-held town of Bhamo, near the Chinese border. “These rumours are false,” Naw Bu said. “General N’Ban La is on a routine medical trip to China. He travels every two months and is due to return soon.” The denials come after Reuters reported that Beijing warned the KIA in May it would halt rare earth imports from Kachin-controlled mines if the group pressed on with its Bhamo campaign. China was also said to have offered increased cross-border trade if the offensive was abandoned. Naw Bu acknowledged China’s ongoing calls for a ceasefire but said he was unaware of any direct threats to trade. “China has always pushed for negotiations — that’s nothing new. But mineral exports continue as usual,” he added. Rare earth shipments from KIA-controlled Pangwa, a major mining area, are reportedly flowing steadily, with fertiliser and food moving in the opposite direction. Local workers confirmed regular trade via the Pangwa border crossing. The KIA seized control of Pangwa and neighbouring Chipwi in October last year — both key hubs for China’s supply of rare earths. China remains Myanmar’s primary market for both rare earth minerals and jade. Military activity near Bhamo remains intense, with daily artillery exchanges and junta drone strikes, though Naw Bu said no fresh ground assaults had been launched. Clashes also continue in Hpakant, the centre of Myanmar’s lucrative jade industry. A military analyst suggested that China is applying subtle pressure — offering trade incentives rather than outright threats — in hopes of containing instability near its border. As fighting continues and geopolitical interests deepen, the KIA insists its leadership remains intact and undeterred by outside influence. “We’re holding our positions,” Naw Bu said. “So are they.” -2025-07-14 -
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Will there ever be a safe vaccine?
Yes, many Inuit people died as a result of contact with white settlers and explorers, primarily due to disease, but also from violence and colonial policies — including gun-related killings. 🦠 1. Disease Was the Main Killer Like many Indigenous peoples, the Inuit had no immunity to many infectious diseases introduced by Europeans and Americans. The following diseases were especially devastating: 🔹 Measles Caused major mortality in Inuit communities with no prior exposure. Outbreaks swept through settlements quickly, sometimes killing entire families or villages. 🔹 Influenza The 1918 Spanish flu was catastrophic: In some Alaskan Inuit villages, over 50% of the population died In some communities, entire villages were wiped out, leaving only orphans 🔹 Tuberculosis TB was one of the most persistent killers of Inuit populations from the late 19th century through the 1950s. Overcrowded housing, malnutrition, and lack of healthcare worsened the toll. In Canada, Inuit were forcibly removed to TB sanatoriums, often without being told where their relatives were or if they had died. 🔹 Other Diseases Smallpox, whooping cough, diphtheria, and venereal diseases also caused waves of death and suffering after contact. 🔫 2. Violence and Gunshot Deaths Although not as widespread as disease, Inuit people were killed through violence, especially in early colonial periods: Some explorers or traders used violence or firearms to intimidate or kill Inuit who resisted trade, theft, or encroachment. Armed conflict occurred in localized incidents, especially in Greenland, Labrador, Alaska, and Canada’s Arctic. Example: In the 1800s, reports from Hudson’s Bay Company outposts and missionaries described retaliatory shootings of Inuit suspected of theft or resistance. In some cases, cultural misunderstandings or language barriers led to escalations and lethal force. 🧊 3. Colonial Policies and Indirect Harm In the 20th century, governments and missionaries often used coercion and force: Inuit were relocated to unfamiliar and often harsh environments (e.g., Canada’s High Arctic relocations in the 1950s) Children were taken from families into residential schools, leading to widespread abuse and trauma Sled dogs were slaughtered by authorities in some areas of Canada, deeply affecting Inuit mobility, food access, and survival ⚖️ Summary Cause of Death Impact Infectious disease Primary cause of death (measles, flu, TB) Gun violence Occurred, but less common than disease Colonial policy Caused widespread suffering and indirect deaths If you’d like firsthand accounts, timelines of epidemics, or case studies from Alaska or northern Canada, I can provide those too. -
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What is your body count?
Maybe you see that there are more votes now. Time to reconsider who is the moron.- 1
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