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Tourism Indian Tourists Defy Trends, Boost Thai Arrivals Amid Airline Woes
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Cambodia Arrests 1,000 in Sweeping Cybercrime Crackdown
Cambodia has arrested over 1,000 people in a sweeping crackdown on cybercrime operations, as Prime Minister Hun Manet orders urgent action to combat international scam networks embedded within the country. The coordinated raids, which began on Monday, spanned at least five provinces, including Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Poipet — the latter already infamous for cyberscam and illegal gambling hubs. Suspects include hundreds of foreign nationals from Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Thailand. Authorities also seized computers, mobile phones, and other equipment believed to be used in large-scale online scams. “The government has observed that online scams are currently causing threats and insecurity in the world and the region,” Hun Manet’s statement read. He authorised the operations citing the need to “maintain and protect security, public order, and social safety.” Cybercrime syndicates operating from Southeast Asia are estimated to generate billions annually, according to the UN and other agencies. These scams often rely on trafficked workers, many of whom are lured into the region with false job offers and then forcibly employed in criminal operations — a pattern human rights groups say is widespread in Cambodia. Amnesty International recently accused the Cambodian government of turning a blind eye to abuses occurring in over 50 scam compounds across the country, citing evidence of human trafficking, forced labour, and torture. “Survivors describe being trapped in a living nightmare,” said Amnesty’s Secretary General, Agnes Callamard. The raids come at a time of rising political tension between Cambodia and Thailand, following a brief border skirmish in May. What began as a territorial dispute has since escalated into a war of words and tit-for-tat actions, including Thai closures of border crossings and power cuts to Poipet. Thailand claims its actions target cybercriminal activity; Cambodia accuses its neighbour of petty retaliation. While the crackdown is being promoted by Phnom Penh as a law-and-order success, critics remain sceptical. With foreign criminal networks so deeply embedded — and accusations of state complicity mounting — many question whether this marks real reform or simply a show of force under growing international pressure. -2025-07-17 -
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USA “America First” Fractures: Trump’s NATO Arms Plan Angers MAGA Base
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Economy Trump's Tariff Troubles: Thai Academic Sounds Alarm on Key Issues
SpiderMike, You must be living in a parallel universe. where do "you people" come up with this crap made up out of whole cloth? "I'm here right now and inflation is 20%" 555 Are you smoking some of that Thai weed? The annual inflation rate for the United States, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 2.7% for the 12 months ending June 2025. This figure comes from U.S. Labor Department data released on July 15, 2025, reflecting a slight uptick from the 2.4% recorded in May 2025. This "headline" inflation rate includes all items, including volatile food and energy prices. The core inflation rate, which excludes food and energy, was 2.9% in June 2025, indicating a slightly higher underlying trend when stripping out those volatile sectors. And manufacturing jobs are on the rise across the board. Current State of Manufacturing Jobs Employment Figures: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data from the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey, total manufacturing employment stood at approximately 12.93 million jobs in June 2025, up from 12.87 million in May 2025. This reflects a month-over-month increase of about 60,000 jobs, seasonally adjusted. The year-over-year growth from June 2024 (12.75 million) shows a net gain of roughly 180,000 jobs, or about 1.4%. Trend: This marks a continuation of a modest upward trend that began in mid-2023, with manufacturing employment growing at an average monthly rate of about 0.1% since then. However, the sector remains below its pre-pandemic peak of 13.4 million jobs in February 2020. Recent Drivers Clean Energy Investments: The U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 Annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) notes that clean energy manufacturing—spurred by the Biden-Harris administration’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act—added 142,000 jobs in 2023 alone, with growth continuing into 2025. This includes factories for solar panels, wind turbines, and battery production, contributing to the recent uptick. Traditional Manufacturing: The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) reports that manufacturing value-added output was $2.90 trillion at an annual rate in Q1 2025, down slightly from $2.937 trillion in Q4 2024 but still robust. Durable goods manufacturing (e.g., machinery, autos) saw a $4 billion increase to $1.566 trillion, supporting job growth in those segments. Regional Hotspots: States like Texas, Michigan, and South Carolina have seen localized booms, with automotive and aerospace sectors adding jobs due to reshoring efforts and EV production. Projections and Challenges Short-Term Outlook: The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED) data and BLS projections suggest manufacturing employment could reach 13.1 million by mid-2026 if current growth holds, driven by ongoing investments in domestic supply chains. -
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Travel Chiang Mai Crowned Asia's Best City, Bangkok Shines in Third
If you want clear water, you should go to one of the many lovely waterfalls in Chiang Mai, where local families go with children to paddle in the clear water. By the way, did you know that the canals in Venice were used as sewage canals? Here's what a local says about the water in Venice: "To be honest, the water is super dirty and you don’t want to swim in it. In fact, the use of canals as a sewage disposal system in Venice surprises many visitors, and should definitely deter you. Some islands and parts of the historic center use more modern sewage systems, but still, a lot of the wastewater in big parts of the city is disposed of in the lagoon. Even though this happens, tourists can sometimes still experience a bad smell in the air, when they walk the city or cross a bridge over a small canal." https://theromanguy.com/italy-travel-blog/venice/can-you-swim-in-the-venice-canals/#:~:text=To be honest%2C the water,and should definitely deter you. Whilst Chiang Mai is by far the best city in the world, there are some cities that are contenders, but Venice is not one of them.
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