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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 12 May 2025
Massive Concrete Slab Falls on Car in Lat Krabang Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A large concrete slab fell from a transport lorry onto a passing car in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok, severely damaging the vehicle. Remarkably, the driver escaped with only minor injuries. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360399-massive-concrete-slab-falls-on-car-in-lat-krabang/ -
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Regarding Inhaling Modern-Day Refrigerants: Oh, don't ask why. Oh, don't ask why.
Also, I have never been that much worried by .... Disorientation or Narcosis, which are two of my favorite things. This is why, when I have many leaks from my favorite brand of AC, it worries me NILCH.... But, the thing which I cannot accept, is that this garbage brand of AC is just too substandard. When you need cool, it gives you heat. Still, if you like a challenge, then please just buy the brand of AC that I did. Total garbage, IMHO. Enjoy....!!!! ===================== Keep in mind that, in lower concentrations, a slow leak of R-32 refrigerant will probably be fairly benign. Therefore, I am not saying that this might cause any lasting health risks. And, if you really LIKE huffing it, then enjoy.... -
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Russia is toast no matter the outcome of the Ukraine invasion
Androcide is a classic form of genocide. It eliminates a threat and the next genration. ISIS killed the men, but kept Yazidi women alve. In Yugoslavia, it was men and boys that were killed off. In Rwanda, men were specifically targeted and women were to be raped. During the Armenian genocide, it was males that were systematically killed. Gengis Khan kicked it all off when he ordered the killing of all Tatars "taller than a linchpin". Putin as an ultranationalist and Slavic supremicist. He frequently quotesm Ilyin and Dugin. His ideology has been described as "Ruscism". Like other isms it starts off with a fantasy view of the past; Putin's heroes are Peter the Great and Nicholas I, and frequently refers to the Kievan Rus, as if that has any relevance in the 21st Century. Its imagined glories by a single race, the "Rus", with a healthy dose of self pity (the Slavs were Slaves). My point was obvious. What motivates Putin, and why he won't stop this war. History is a series of interconnected events, but ultimately, we are seeing the final death throes of the Russian Empire, as it seeks to eat itself from the inside, in pursuance of racial purity (another reason to attack Ukraine; more servile Slavs). Russia is destroying itself, because of a lack of national self-confidence, because ultimately, the Russian Federation is not a real country, consisting of united peoples. Putin sees his core support as being among the Slavs. Non-Slavic peoples are of no consequence to him; these people only exist to serve the slavs. At the same time, by not invoking mass mobilisation, he avoids the emergence of opposition to the war. He is aware that the Soviet retreat from Afghanistan was not because of Mujahadeen success on the battlefield, or American arms supplies. It was because of the Mothers' Committees; a ground swell of popular resentment against losses (also proving the myth of Soviet indefatigability). He won't stop because of mounting losses; the losses are inconsequential, and help his other problems (getting rid of non-slavs). He is confident that there is enough meat among what he sees as inferior races, to fend off any serious oppostion. However, he has built a kleptocratic state, where your success is measured by how much you can steal. And Putin is the biggest thief. The Russian War Industry has supercharged this theft. These Russian arms companies aren't like Western Arms companies, in that they have no shareholders, and they are run by essentially psychopaths. Life is good for these men. I'm confident that a break up of the Russian empire, and the emergence of a confident Muscovy Republic, which has a rich literary history, will allow it to take its place alongside other European countries, getting rid of this twisted self-identity as a "Eurasian" country. They might stop acting like Berkshure Hunts. -
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Accident Massive Concrete Slab Falls on Car in Lat Krabang
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A large concrete slab fell from a transport lorry onto a passing car in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok, severely damaging the vehicle. Remarkably, the driver escaped with only minor injuries. According to a report shared by the FM91 Trafficpro Facebook page and confirmed by the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, the incident occurred near the entrance of Soi Lat Krabang 54. The slab, which had been loaded onto a truck for a nearby construction project, slipped from the vehicle and crashed onto a private car travelling alongside. Images from the scene show the car crushed under the weight of the fallen slab. Fortunately, the driver, who has not been named, suffered only minor injuries and was able to exit the vehicle without assistance. Emergency services were called to the scene immediately, and the right-hand lane of the road was temporarily obstructed due to the debris. Local authorities are now investigating the incident. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-12. -
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Zelenskyy welcomes Putin’s indication of readiness for peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed Vladimir Putin's offer for direct peace talks with Kyiv, calling it "a positive sign." In a potential turning point in the conflict, the Russian leader opened the door to direct negotiations with Ukraine "without any preconditions," suggesting a meeting in Istanbul next Thursday. His overture followed renewed pressure from Kyiv's Western allies on Saturday. “The entire world has been waiting for this for a very long time,” Zelenskyy wrote on X Sunday morning, referring to Putin’s announcement. “It is a positive sign that the Russians have finally begun to consider ending the war.” President Donald Trump responded optimistically on his TruthSocial platform early Sunday, writing, “It was a potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine!” He continued, “Think of the hundreds of thousands of lives that will be saved as this never-ending ‘bloodbath’ hopefully comes to an end. It will be a whole new, and much better, WORLD. I will continue to work with both sides to make sure that it happens. The USA wants to focus, instead, on Rebuilding and Trade. A BIG week upcoming!” French President Emmanuel Macron, however, struck a more cautious tone. He described Putin’s proposal as “a first step, but not enough,” and suggested the Russian leader was “looking for a way out, but he still wants to buy time.” Putin’s announcement came at the conclusion of a three-day ceasefire declared by Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The statement also followed a coordinated effort by European leaders, including UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, who were in Kyiv on Saturday urging Moscow to extend the pause into an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. Starmer, alongside leaders from France, Germany, and Poland, met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv and later joined a virtual summit with leaders from nearly two dozen European countries. “All of us here, together with the US are calling Putin out,” Starmer said during a joint press conference. “If he’s serious about peace, then he has a chance to show it now by extending the pause into a full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire. With negotiations to follow immediately once a ceasefire is agreed. No more ifs and buts, no more conditions and delays.” Starmer warned that should Putin reject peace efforts, Western nations would respond decisively. “If the Russian leader turns his back on peace, we will respond. Working with President Trump, with all our partners, we’ll ramp up sanctions and increase military aid for Ukraine’s defence.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in response, “We need to think about this. This is a new development,” but reiterated that Russia would not respond to external pressure. “We are open to dialogue, we are open to attempts to resolve [the conflict] in Ukraine. But trying to put pressure on us is rather useless,” he told CNN. Peskov also told ABC News that Russia would consider a 30-day ceasefire if it included a halt to Western arms deliveries to Ukraine — a condition flatly rejected by European and U.S. leaders. “Otherwise it will be an advantage for Ukraine. Ukraine will continue their total mobilisation, bringing new troops to (the) frontline,” he warned. The day was also marked by a highly public and vulgar reaction from Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president, who tweeted, “Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk were supposed to discuss peace in Kiev. Instead, they are blurting out threats against Russia … Shove these peace plans up your pangender ar**s!” The historic visit by leaders of the UK, France, Germany, and Poland to Kyiv was the first of its kind, widely viewed as a strategic counterpoint to Putin’s Victory Day celebrations in Red Square, where he was joined by China’s President Xi and leaders from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The geopolitical divide remains stark, and whether peace talks materialize this week as Putin proposes remains uncertain. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Times | Politico 2025-05-12 -
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One of the Iranians Arrested in Plot Against Israeli Embassy in London was an Asylum Seeker
A 40-year-old Iranian man arrested earlier this month in connection with an alleged terror plot targeting the Israeli embassy in London has been revealed to be an asylum seeker living in a taxpayer-funded home. The man, one of five Iranian nationals detained across England on May 3, was living in a property managed by Serco, a private company contracted by the Home Office to house asylum seekers. Footage circulating on social media captured the dramatic arrest, showing armed police and special forces dragging the semi-naked suspect from a terraced house in Rochdale. The arrest formed part of a coordinated operation under terrorism legislation, with additional suspects detained in Manchester, Stockport, Swindon, and London. A 24-year-old man from Manchester was released on bail with strict conditions days later. Security sources later confirmed that the alleged plot was aimed at the Israeli embassy in Kensington, West London, and that the suspects may have been just hours away from launching an attack. According to MI5, Iran has been linked to at least 20 terror plots on British soil since January 2022. The Mail on Sunday has now revealed that the Rochdale suspect was housed in a property Serco has operated for the Home Office since at least 2015. Former tenants and neighbors reported that the building typically accommodates four asylum seekers, each with their own bedroom and shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Residents do not pay rent or utility bills, as all expenses are covered by Serco. A former occupant who stayed in the house nine years ago confirmed that new arrivals usually come in Serco vans after leaving temporary accommodation in hotels, and remain until their asylum claims are processed. One neighbor said the arrested man had lived there for over six months but kept to himself, only ever saying “Hello.” Another neighbor claimed a Serco official informed her the company would no longer use the house to accommodate asylum seekers. It is believed the suspect entered the UK illegally via a small boat and subsequently claimed asylum. The case has intensified fears among police and government officials that the Calais migrant route is being exploited by operatives linked to hostile foreign powers, particularly Iran, to infiltrate the UK for potentially violent missions. Terrorism expert Professor Anthony Glees of Buckingham University expressed grave concern over the security implications. “The Calais boat route self-evidently presents a clear and present danger to national security,” he said. “I have always said migrants should be met by warships, not lifeboats. A dedicated agent of a hostile state will use this route to come into the country.” This year alone, more than 11,000 migrants have arrived in Britain from Calais by small boat, despite Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s promises to dismantle the criminal networks responsible for smuggling. Last year, Iranians ranked third among nationalities arriving via this method, with 4,243 people crossing the Channel from that country. In a related investigation, three other Iranian men were arrested in London on May 3 under the National Security Act, accused of espionage. A fourth individual was taken into custody on Saturday in northwest London in connection with the same probe. Both Serco and the Home Office have declined to comment on the developments. Related Topic: 5 Arrested in Suspected Terror Plot as Counter- Terrorism Officers Raid Multiple UK Locations Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily Mail 2025-05-12
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