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Updates and events in the War in Ukraine 2025
I don't think either of them are Russians. Their posts are beyond parody. -
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Community German National Rescued After Reportedly Being Left Homeless in Jomtien
So some good news just to balance things out for us guys, I bought my house in 1994 for 175k GBP and sold it in in 2021 for 750k and I got 100% of that so that is a few point for the blokes. 👍 -
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Accident Boy Rescued After Being Sucked Into Drainpipe While Fishing in Canal
Picture courtesy of Matichon. A 13-year-old boy had a narrow escape after being partially sucked into a large drainage pipe while fishing in a canal with his friends in Phitsanulok province. The incident occurred in the evening of 8 May, when the boy and five of his friends were casting nets to catch fish. According to reports, the boy stepped near the mouth of a large drainage pipe beneath the canal and was suddenly pulled in by the water. His lower body became trapped inside the pipe, leaving him unable to free himself. His friends immediately screamed for help while clinging to his upper body, refusing to let go. Rescue workers from the Khaw Phap Rescue Association were alerted by a good Samaritan and rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, they found the boy’s lower half lodged inside the pipe, with his friends still holding on to him desperately. Rescuers quickly tied a rope around the boy and worked together to pull him free from the pipe. After a tense struggle, the team successfully extracted him without an serious injuries. He sustained abrasions to his torso and waist but was otherwise safe. Bamrung Panmee, one of the rescue officials, said the pipe in question lies beneath the canal and has a diameter of approximately 80 centimetres. He explained that the water likely pulled the boy in after he accidentally stepped too close while casting his net. The quick actions of the boy’s friends and the prompt response by the rescue team were credited with preventing a potentially tragic outcome. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-10. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 10 May 2025
Thai Actor ‘Dong-Deng’ in ICU Following Serious Motorway Crash in Nakhon Ratchasima Picture courtesy of Matichon. Thai actor Nattawut Saenyabut, widely known by his stage name “Dong-Deng”, was in intensive care following a dramatic road crash in the early hours of the morning of 9 May, on the M6 motorway in Nakhon Ratchasima. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360281-thai-actor-‘dong-deng’-in-icu-following-serious-motorway-crash-in-nakhon-ratchasima/ -
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Accident Thai Actor ‘Dong-Deng’ in ICU Following Serious Motorway Crash in Nakhon Ratchasima
Picture courtesy of Matichon. Thai actor Nattawut Saenyabut, widely known by his stage name “Dong-Deng”, was in intensive care following a dramatic road crash in the early hours of the morning of 9 May, on the M6 motorway in Nakhon Ratchasima. The 28-year-old star of Thibaan The Series sustained severe injuries after the white Toyota Fortuner he was travelling in plunged from an overpass bridge, near kilometre markers 154–155 in Si Khiu district. The incident was reported at approximately 03:45, by the Phrommatham Rescue Centre, which dispatched emergency responders to the scene. Rescue workers found three male victims at the crash site, all of whom were injured but initially conscious. First aid was administered at the scene before the men were transported to Si Khiu Hospital for further treatment. Dong-Deng, who portrayed the character “Jalod” in the popular Thibaanfranchise and was nominated for Best Actor at the 27th Suphannahong National Film Awards, was later transferred to Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital for emergency surgery. Medical staff reported that he had suffered a fractured hip, broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a ruptured bladder. He remained overnight, in the intensive care unit on the 6th floor of the Somdet Phra Theppharat Building, where his condition is being closely monitored. Further details released by rescue officials identified the other two injured individuals as Thanin, 25, the driver, from Surin province, who suffered chest pain and a right leg injury, and Sarin, 31, from Roi Et, who sustained bruising and sprains. Both men were conscious and received treatment at Si Khiu Hospital. According to Pol. Lt. Col. Somkiat Najaroen, the investigating officer from Si Khiu Police Station, the driver admitted he had dozed off at the wheel due to fatigue while en route to Bangkok, which caused the vehicle to veer off the motorway ramp and crash down onto the ground below. The crash left the vehicle overturned and severely damaged, particularly at the front end. Police have confirmed that an investigation into the exact cause of the accident is ongoing. Fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry continue to post messages of support online, hoping for Dong-Deng’s full recovery. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-10. -
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Chainsaws and Silence: Two Men Convicted for Felling the Sycamore Gap Tree
"Chainsaws and Silence: Two Men Convicted for Felling the Sycamore Gap Tree" Two men have been found guilty of cutting down one of Britain’s most cherished natural landmarks—the Sycamore Gap tree, a 150-year-old icon nestled beside Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, were convicted by a jury at Newcastle Crown Court of causing criminal damage exceeding £620,000 to the tree and more than £1,000 to the historic Roman wall. On the stormy night of 27 September 2023, the pair drove 30 miles from Cumbria, where they lived, to the remote site. In a matter of minutes, using chainsaws, they brought down the iconic sycamore in what prosecutors described as a “deliberate and mindless act of destruction.” Despite each denying the charges, the evidence—most damningly, a video recorded by Graham himself—led to their conviction. The video, shot on Graham’s iPhone 13 and played in court, captures the whine of a chainsaw piercing the night, followed by the fall of the tree. Metadata from the footage confirmed its location at Sycamore Gap. Adding to the weight of the prosecution’s case were images on Graham’s phone, including one of a cut piece of the tree and a chainsaw—items the Crown suggested were kept as trophies. “This was perhaps a trophy taken from the scene to remind them of their actions, actions that they appear to have been revelling in,” said Richard Wright KC, prosecuting. The jury also heard voice notes exchanged between the two men as media coverage of the felling exploded. In one, Graham told Carruthers: “Someone there has tagged like ITV News, BBC News, Sky News, like News News News,” adding, “I think it's going to go wild.” Another photo submitted as evidence showed them felling a different tree a month prior, suggesting a pattern of behaviour. The court also heard that Graham ran a groundworks company and Carruthers worked in property and mechanics, both with expertise in tree felling. Throughout the trial, both men attempted to shift blame onto each other, but the jury concluded they acted together. The significance of the tree—a symbol in popular culture since its appearance in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and the site of countless personal memories—was a recurring theme. Judge Mrs Justice Lambert reminded jurors at the outset to set aside emotion in their deliberations. Northumbria Police’s Superintendent Kevin Waring described the crime as a textbook case of “mindless vandalism,” adding: “They gave no explanation for why they targeted the tree, and there never could be a justifiable one.” Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth echoed the sentiment, calling the act “unfathomable” and highlighting the lack of remorse from the defendants. Gale Gilchrist of the Crown Prosecution Service North East stated: “Graham and Carruthers took under three minutes to bring down an iconic landmark in a deliberate and mindless act of destruction.” She expressed hope that the convictions would provide “some measure of comfort” to the community. The wider reaction has been one of collective mourning and a desire to preserve the tree’s legacy. Tony Gates, chief executive of the Northumberland National Parks Authority, said, “It just took a few days to sink in—I think because of the enormity of the loss. We knew how important that location was for many people at an emotional level, almost at a spiritual level.” In an effort to keep that connection alive, the National Trust has safeguarded 49 saplings from the original tree. These will be planted across the UK in public spaces as “trees of hope,” allowing the Sycamore Gap to live on symbolically. Meanwhile, the largest preserved section of the felled tree is set to go on display at the National Landscape Discovery Centre later this year. The iconic stump remains in place by Hadrian’s Wall, where fresh shoots have already begun to sprout—nature’s quiet defiance in the wake of human recklessness. Graham and Carruthers, who showed no visible reaction to the verdicts, are due to be sentenced in July. Adpated by ASEAN Now from Sky News 2025-05-10
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