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UK Starmer’s 'Crime Wave' Warning as Prisons Face Cell Shortage
I see no evidence of Labour wanting to reduce any type of migration. Legal or illegal. All they want to do is stop people complaining about it. -
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Economy Thai Car Exports Drop 11% Due to Tariff Uncertainty
Photo courtesy of KhaoSod English Thailand’s automotive sector is grappling with significant challenges this year, with car production dropping by 5.73% in the first seven months compared to last year. This decline spells trouble for employment in manufacturing plants across the country. Between January and July, Thailand produced 835,331 vehicles. July alone saw 110,616 units, an 11% decrease from the previous year, as reported by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Surapong Paisitpatanapong, vice-chairman of the FTI and Automotive Industry Club spokesperson, noted that this reduction stems from a mix of factors, including complex US tariff policies and prevailing debt issues. Car exports took a tumble as trading partners hit pause, awaiting clearer US trade policies. Compounding this, alterations in vehicle models contributed to the downturn. As a result, exports shrank by 11%, totalling 531,796 units. The automotive sector is also being squeezed by stringent lending practices. Banks and financing firms, wary of non-performing loans due to high household debt, have clamped down on auto loans. This has inevitably dented car sales. Manufacturers responded by scaling back production, with some workers clocking in just three to four days a week. Consequently, employees have been receiving only 75% of their usual salaries since the previous year. The Bangkok Post highlights that the pickup segment, heavily reliant on a network of small and medium-sized enterprises, has been particularly hard hit. Pickup production has declined for 30 consecutive months, with over 200,000 fewer units manufactured. Despite government efforts to stimulate the sector, progress has been sluggish. A Finance Ministry initiative, featuring a 5 billion baht (approximately 138 million USD) fund to support pickup loans for SMEs, has resulted in just 100 vehicles sold under the scheme. Amidst these challenges, there are some signs of hope. July’s sales of all vehicle types rose by nearly 6% to 49,102 units. This uptick was driven largely by increased purchases of battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid EVs, indicating a shift in consumer interest towards more sustainable options. The Thai automotive industry is navigating a complex landscape of international trade issues and domestic financial challenges. While the road ahead remains fraught with obstacles, emerging trends in electric vehicles may offer a path towards revitalisation and growth. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-08-26 -
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Road Rage (Foreigner Style)
Sorry to say it Lordgrinz... But you triggered the whole situation by driving aggressively in the first place. The Mazda stopped for pedestrians at the crossing but was clearly position to enter across into the right hand lane. You pulled up next to him and blocked him - You drove without any consideration to what others may be doing. The guy was also clearly a unhinged ayhole, but really... was there any need for you to pull up so close to him when he was clearly going to be moving into the right hand lane ? That could easily have been an 'even more unhinged character' with a weapon.. Don't drive like that, especially with family in the car... Chill, and just allow others to drive the way they do - you are not going to re-educate the whole of Bangkok by getting angry. -
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CMN > Links to +20 recent noteworthy Vaccine disaster articles
Measles; one of the most contagious viruses known—spread through respiratory droplets, it can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves a room. According to the CDC, 90% of non-immune people exposed to measles will become infected. Spanish flu infected an estimated 500 million people worldwide—nearly a third of the global population at the time. Its rapid spread was due to airborne transmission, confirmed by decades of virological research. Pathogens like viruses and bacteria exploit human proximity. -
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Road Rage (Foreigner Style)
@fredwiggy I think it is only you who cannot see the narcisstic bent in all of your comments. i rest my case. Perhaps it more pathetic than narcissistic. But empathetic it is not.
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