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Road Rage (Foreigner Style)
No @fredwiggy You want people to judge you by your words and I do. The prove that you have NPD. The constant praise of yourself and your sensitivity to criticism amongst other things. You have all kinds of unpleasant thoughts swirling around in your head. You miss the point,,,I choose to not see unpleasant sarcasm. That can stay with the person who is giving it out. I keep a cleaner mind. That's why you don't see me propagating the kind of nasty abuse that emanates from you. That's your thing. I simply tell the truth as I see it. I see you as a person with NPD and your claim to be an empath a total sham. -
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Middle East Four journalists among 15 dead in Israeli strike on hospital
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Report Drug Ring Leader Caught Despite Surgery to Alter Appearance
Photo courtesy of VN Express In a gripping conclusion to a years-long manhunt, Vietnamese police have captured Le Thanh Quan, the leader of a drug smuggling ring, who underwent facial surgery in a failed attempt to elude capture. Quan, 35, was arrested on Saturday in Ho Chi Minh City after evading authorities since 2021. The tale began in 2020 when Quan, a key figure in a narcotics operation, enlisted the help of Le Nguyen Thuy Vy, a 32-year-old delivery worker, treating her as his “adopted younger sister.” He introduced her to his cousin, Huynh Quoc Dat, with plans to involve them in his illicit trade network. On 16th January 2021, Quan convinced Vy to transport “clothes and chemicals” from Ho Chi Minh City's bustling Kim Bien Market to the Cambodian border, unaware that she was carrying drugs. Using his cousin Dat as a chauffeur, Vy was driven to Ha Tien Town near the border. However, Quan changed the pickup location to the Tan Chau–Hong Ngu ferry terminal in Dong Thap Province at the last minute. At the ferry terminal, Vy and Dat received multiple boxes wrapped in black plastic, but their mission was short-lived. Authorities caught them red-handed with 77 kilograms of various narcotics, including heroin and methamphetamine. This staggering haul had a potential street value running into millions. In Thai Baht, such quantities are worth several billion. With Vy and Dat in custody, it didn't take long for them to name Quan as the mastermind. But by then, he had vanished, prompting a nationwide warrant for his arrest. In a bid to avoid justice, Quan underwent facial cosmetic surgery to drastically alter his appearance and adopted a new identity, severing all ties with friends and family. However, law enforcement's persistence paid off when they traced Quan to Long Binh Ward in Ho Chi Minh City. Officers noted a suspicious individual resembling Quan despite his surgical alterations. "We relied on subtle details that couldn't be changed," one investigator explained. "His ear shape remained a tell-tale sign." This meticulous attention to detail led them to identify and apprehend Quan while he was commuting on a motorbike. Caught and subdued, Quan confessed his identity, ending his years on the run. He has since been transferred back to Dong Thap Province for further investigation under charges of "illegal transportation of narcotics." Three years before Quan’s capture, the Dong Thap People’s Court had handed down severe sentences to his cohorts. Vy was sentenced to death, and Dat received a life sentence for their roles in the narcotics operation. This case underscores both the lengths criminals will go to evade justice and the relentless determination of law enforcement to bring them to account. The successful apprehension of Quan marks a significant victory in Vietnam’s ongoing battle against drug trafficking. Adapted by ASEAN Now from VN Express 2025-08-26 -
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Winter fuel payments
Thought it was only getting paid to those claiming benefits over and above the state pension. -
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Thai dating apps just escorts?
The dating apps are full of vampires and scammers looking for fresh meat. Best thing you can do is do it the old fashioned way, meet someone in real life in your travels... doesn't guarrantee success though, but the site apps and bars are just full of pros with high body counts. Many newly arrived guys make this blunder... although, there will be a small % of dudes that found success on dating sites/bars, but they are the exception and the opposite tends to be the case. Be careful and suspicious of situations that seem too good to be true, as they probably are. -
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Weather Typhoon Kajiki Hits Vietnam: Torrential Rains and Evacuations
Photo courtesy of The Nation Vietnam is grappling with the devastating impact of Typhoon Kajiki, which battered the north-central coast on Monday. This fierce storm has uprooted trees, inundated homes, and caused widespread disruption across the region. As of midday, Kajiki was positioned over the coastal provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh, with winds decreasing to 118-133 km/h, down from their peak of 166 km/h earlier in the day, according to Vietnam's meteorological agency. "This is terrifying," expressed Dang Xuan Phuong, a resident of Cua Lo, a tourist hub in Nghe An province. "From the higher floors, waves reach up to two metres, and roads around us are submerged," he shared with Reuters. State media reports indicated widespread power outages in parts of Ha Tinh province, with roofs torn off and fishing farms swept away, painting a grim picture of the storm's aftermath. In anticipation of what was deemed the year's most formidable storm, Vietnam pre-emptively closed airports, schools, and began large-scale evacuations. Authorities described Kajiki as "an extremely dangerous fast-moving storm," forecasting heavy rains, flooding, and landslides. With its extensive coastline facing the South China Sea, Vietnam remains vulnerable to such storms, which can provoke deadly flooding and mudslides. The Vietnamese weather agency warned of potential rainfall reaching up to 500 millimetres from Monday afternoon until Tuesday evening in parts of the north. By Monday morning, approximately 30,000 residents had been evacuated from coastal areas. A force of over 16,500 soldiers and 107,000 paramilitary personnel had been mobilised, ready to assist in evacuations, search, and rescue operations. Air travel was severely affected with the closure of airports in Thanh Hoa and Quang Binh provinces, as reported by the Civil Aviation Authority. Both Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet cancelled numerous flights to and from the region. The storm had earlier skirted China's Hainan Island, causing disruptions in Sanya City, where businesses and public transport were temporarily shut down. By Monday, China's southern province had downgraded its emergency alerts but cautioned about ongoing heavy rains. Local reports highlighted that in Sanya, many residents sought refuge in underground garages. Large trees were toppled, leaving streets scattered with debris by Monday morning. China's transport ministry has warned of potential secondary disasters, urging continued vigilance across several regions, including the southwest provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi, extending even to the northeastern provinces near Korea. In Hanoi, the Chinese embassy advised Chinese nationals to stay alert, prepare for gusty winds and intense rainfall, and prioritise safety. As Vietnam confronts the fallout of Typhoon Kajiki, it underscores the persistent threat of such natural disasters in the region, highlighting the need for robust preparedness and rapid response efforts. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-08-26
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