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Canadian PM Says He’s Glad Trump Couldn’t Read His Mind in Oval Office
Supposing Quebec and any native tribes could be brought onboard quickly what kind of time frame are we talking about for the East Coast option? Surely, this is something that must have been discussed already. -
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Huge win for Trump as world's second biggest carmaker relocates manufacturing to US
Not trying to make something of it or make a negative connotation. Get bored saying Trump bad or whatever. Even though he is. -
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Report Surat Thani Police on Hunt for Woman Accused of 3 Million Baht Ticket Fraud
Average 3K THB per "discounted" ticket. Where to? The Moon? -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 8 May 2025
Tourist Fined for Risky Elephant Encounter in Khao Yai National Park Picture courtesy of Channel 7 A thrill-seeking tourist recently received a fine for recklessly getting too close to a wild elephant at Khao Yai National Park, underscoring ongoing safety challenges in the popular tourist destination. The incident occurred on 7th May when the tourist and his group, who were travelling from Thailand’s eastern region, stopped to snap selfies with the elephant wandering along the road. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1360138-tourist-fined-for-risky-elephant-encounter-in-khao-yai-national-park/ -
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Huge win for Trump as world's second biggest carmaker relocates manufacturing to US
Your general observation and off topic insinuations are wrong so yes extremely afar -
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Report Tourist Fined for Risky Elephant Encounter in Khao Yai National Park
Picture courtesy of Channel 7 A thrill-seeking tourist recently received a fine for recklessly getting too close to a wild elephant at Khao Yai National Park, underscoring ongoing safety challenges in the popular tourist destination. The incident occurred on 7th May when the tourist and his group, who were travelling from Thailand’s eastern region, stopped to snap selfies with the elephant wandering along the road. Flouting national park guidelines that urge visitors to maintain a safe distance, the entourage stepped out of their vehicle to pose merely metres from the sizeable beast. This bold move not only breached park safety rules but also jeopardised their safety. Park rangers, unimpressed by the tourists' antics, imposed a 500-baht fine on the main offender the following day. Alongside the financial penalty, the visitor received a stern warning to avoid such perilous encounters in the future. Sarut Phiraksa, Assistant Chief of Khao Yai National Park, reiterated essential safety advice for park visitors. “If you encounter an elephant, please stay at least 50 metres away and wait for an official. Getting close puts yourself and others in serious danger,” he advised. Sarut further emphasised that stopping on the roadside to approach wildlife is prohibited. Both sides of the road are off-limits due to safety reasons, protecting both humans and the animals from potential harm. He cautioned, "There are currently many visitors and elephant enthusiasts. Please don’t take close-up pictures of wild elephants. This kind of behaviour endangers lives. We want everyone to enjoy the park safely and happily." This incident is not an isolated one; tourists have continually underestimated the risks of approaching Thailand’s formidable elephants, despite repeated warnings from authorities about the dangers posed by these powerful creatures. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-08
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