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Checkered Shirt Brigade
Did it have his bank account details on it and something about taking the shirt off your back ? -
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Thai - Cambodia Conflict Hun Sen Threatens Arrest of Thai Leaders Amid Border Dispute
1. Immediate Battlefield Dangers Wide-area impact: Cluster munitions release dozens to hundreds of smaller bomblets over a large area, making them highly indiscriminate. This means civilians, as well as combatants, are at risk if they are within the strike zone. High civilian casualties: Because they are not precise, they are often used near populated areas, leading to mass civilian injuries and deaths. 2. Long-term Hazards Unexploded ordnance (UXO): A significant percentage of bomblets fail to detonate on impact (sometimes 10–40%). These duds remain active for years or decades, effectively becoming landmines. Accidental detonation: Unexploded bomblets can explode if stepped on, handled, or disturbed, endangering civilians, especially children. 3. Humanitarian Consequences Impact on civilians: Children are particularly at risk because unexploded bomblets can resemble toys or everyday objects. Injury and disability: Survivors often suffer amputations, blindness, or severe burns, requiring lifelong medical support in regions where healthcare is limited. Displacement: Fear of UXO can force communities to abandon farmland, villages, or infrastructure. 4. Economic and Environmental Effects Blocked agriculture: Farmers cannot safely cultivate contaminated land, leading to food insecurity and loss of livelihoods. Costly clearance operations: Clearing cluster munitions requires specialized teams and can take decades, draining resources from post-war recovery. Environmental damage: Explosions can destroy soil fertility, contaminate water supplies, and harm wildlife. 5. Legal and Ethical Issues International ban: The 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions prohibits their use, production, transfer, and stockpiling. Over 110 countries are parties, but some major military powers have not signed. Violation of humanitarian law: Their indiscriminate nature often violates the principles of distinction and proportionality in armed conflict. 👉 In short: Cluster munitions kill indiscriminately during war and continue to kill long after peace. They pose enduring threats to civilians, hinder economic recovery, and are widely regarded as unacceptable under international humanitarian law. -
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Now Skype is dead, what are people using to call Thai landlines
I would be a bit wary on giving my credit card details to some phone service company based in some eastern europen nation. No offense. -
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🏡 Owner Sale – Hidden Gem | Ideal for Foreigners | Spacious Condo | Quiet| Swimming Pool |
Also is this condo purchased under a Thai Co.ltd ad registered under Thai Quota or a foreign registered company (under foreign quota)? -
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Report Crab Omelette Scandal: Michelin Chef Faces Jail Over B4,000 Dish
And while they’re at it could they investigate the price of a ticket to Koh Samui on Bangkok Airways….oh wait….look who owns it….
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