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Report British Teen Contracts Deadly Scrub Typhus After Thailand Trip
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Urban Peril, Viral Video of Electric Mobility Trike Driving on Main Road Sparks Concerns
Picture courtesy of Daily News. A viral video showing a three-wheeled electric mobility scooter driving alongside large vehicles on a busy main road has sparked widespread concern among netizens, prompting calls for clearer safety regulations. The video was posted on the popular Facebook page “Than Pao,” showing a small electric trike, typically used by elderly individuals or those with limited mobility, bravely navigating a bustling traffic lane amidst fast-moving cars and trucks. The caption cheekily read: “Mobility vehicles for the elderly should be used in alleys, not driven down major roads like this…” The incident is believed to have occurred on a main thoroughfare in an unspecified urban area. The clip shows the trike weaving across lanes, drawing alarm from viewers who deemed it a disaster waiting to happen. Online reactions were swift and anxious. Many expressed deep concern that such vehicles, which are not designed for high-speed roads or heavy traffic environments, pose a significant danger, not only to their drivers but to other road users as well. “These vehicles aren’t equipped to handle road speeds or visibility challenges. One wrong move and it could end tragically,” one commenter wrote. Others called for urgent intervention from local traffic and transport authorities. Suggestions included enforcing clear restrictions on where mobility trikes can be used, designating safe zones or pedestrian paths and launching public education campaigns for users. Calls were also made to the Department of Land Transport and municipal traffic agencies to develop concrete guidelines and usage policies for low-speed electric vehicles, particularly as their popularity grows among vulnerable populations. Adapted by Asean Now from Daily News 2025-07-04 -
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US June 25 Private Sector Jobs Data
I'll be more explicit for you. 🙂 The thread is about private sector jobs. The relatively good June numbers are due to government jobs. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 4 July 2025
Homemade Bomb Found Near Go-Kart Track in Pattaya Picture courtesy of TMN. Police in Pattaya were alerted in the early hours of 3 July, to a suspected explosive device found near a go-kart racetrack in South Pattaya. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365647-homemade-bomb-found-near-go-kart-track-in-pattaya/ -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 4 July 2025
Singapore Urges Peace in Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World In a bid to calm rising tensions, Singapore has called upon Thailand and Cambodia to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue over an escalating border dispute. Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, emphasised this message during his recent visit to Phnom Penh, urging both nations to adhere to international law. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365648-singapore-urges-peace-in-thai-cambodian-border-tensions/ -
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Government 'not satisfied' with BBC response on Bob Vylan, Demands Accountability
UK Government Demands Accountability from BBC over Bob Vylan Glastonbury Broadcast The UK government has intensified pressure on the BBC following its decision to live stream a Glastonbury performance by punk duo Bob Vylan, during which the artists led a chant of "death, death to the IDF [Israel Defence Forces]." Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told the House of Commons on Thursday that she is “not satisfied” with the BBC’s response and said she “would expect there to be accountability at the highest levels” within the corporation. The BBC has acknowledged the incident, admitting that the comments made during the live set were “utterly unacceptable” and stating it should have cut the broadcast sooner. The performance remained available on iPlayer for over four hours before being removed, drawing sharp criticism from across the political and public spectrum, including from Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis and broadcast regulator Ofcom, which noted the broadcaster had “questions to answer.” In an internal email to the BBC’s Jewish staff network on Tuesday, Director General Tim Davie condemned the incident unequivocally. “I was, and remain, appalled by Bob Vylan's deeply offensive and totally unacceptable behaviour during his Glastonbury set,” he wrote. “That performance had no place on the BBC, and there is absolutely no place for antisemitism at the BBC.” Bob Vylan have since faced serious consequences. Multiple upcoming performances have been cancelled, including shows in Manchester, France, and Germany. Avon and Somerset Police have opened a criminal investigation into their Glastonbury comments, while London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed that the band is also being investigated for remarks allegedly made during a performance at Alexandra Palace in May. New footage shows that Bob Vylan didn’t just chant “Death to the IDF,” he said “Death to every single IDF soldier out there.” This is direct incitement to violence. And includes every single Jewish, Druze, Christian, and Muslim IDF soldier. The culture secretary’s criticism of the BBC did not end with this particular incident. Earlier this week, she referenced what she described as a pattern of “recent editorial failures” at the public broadcaster. Among them is a controversy involving the documentary Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone, which was pulled from iPlayer in February after revelations that it was narrated by the child of a Hamas minister. “When you have one editorial failure, it's something that must be gripped,” Nandy said on Monday. “When you have several, it becomes a problem of leadership.” The BBC is currently conducting a formal review of the Gaza documentary episode and is expected to publish its findings in the near future. Meanwhile, pressure continues to mount on the corporation’s top executives as both government officials and the public demand accountability and clearer editorial standards. Related Topics: BBC in Trouble again BBC Under Fire Again Over Gaza Analyst's Hamas Connections BBC Contributor in Gaza Sparks Outrage ‘We’ll burn Jews like Hitler did’ BBC Doc Features Son Of Hamas Leader but Fails to Disclose to Viewers BBC Faces Backlash Over Use of Term ‘Revert’ in Islam Coverage BBC Faces More Serious Accusations of Bias in Gaza Hostage Release Coverage "Controversy Surrounds BBC Arabic's Coverage of Israel-Gaza Conflict" BBC uses account of journalist working for Iran-backed news agency in Gaza deaths article MPs demand inquiry Gaza doctors at centre of harrowing BBC report are Hamas supporters BBC criticized For failing To Disclose Affiliations of Palestinian Journalists Hamas Ties BBC Faces Backlash Over Terminology in Hamas Coverage BBC Chairman Calls For a Thorough Review of Israel-Hamas War Bias BBC Accused of Bias in Israel-Hamas Coverage: Over 1,500 Breaches of Guidelines Jeremy Bowen Defends BBC Amid Allegations of Bias Over Israel-Hamas Coverage New Report from former BBC Director Criticizes Coverage of Israel-Hamas Conflict Whistleblower Alleges Normalized Anti-Semitism at the BBC Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-07-04
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