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I once saw and still have a vid of a nekked lady at certain canine's "party"

A source, noted in a link, contained in the source, of the previous post Primary source of Steele dossier Igor Danchenko acquitted of lying to FBI LINK

Bangkok, ThailandCNN — A Thai court on Wednesday ordered the kingdom’s most popular political party to end its campaign to amend the country’s notoriously strict royal defamation law, dashing its supporters hopes for reform of the powerful monarchy. The Constitutional Court in Bangkok ruled the progressive Move Forward Party, which won the most seats in last year’s election, violated the constitution through its campaign to amend the lese majeste law. It ruled Move Forward and its leaders, including former prime ministerial hopeful Pita Limjaroenrat, sought to overthrow the constitutional monarchy through their actions. The ruling is considered a blow to the Southeast Asian country’s reform movement and the millions of young people who delivered a crushing defeat to the conservative, military-backed establishment by voting for change. And analysts say it opens the door for further prosecutions to be brought, which could ultimately see Thailand’s most successful party at the last election dissolved, and bans and criminal charges levied at its leaders. In its ruling, the court said many Move Forward lawmakers had campaigned to abolish the lese majeste law, face charges under the royal defamation legislation, or used their position to bail out others charged under it. The court ordered the party to “stop any act, opinion expression via speech, writing, publishing or advertisement or conveying any message in other forms” with the aim to abolish or amend the law. The ruling could now ensure that no party or person would legally be able to push for amendments to lese majeste, known as Section 112, without violating the constitution. “This would effectively mean that the lese majeste law would become untouchable,” said Munin Pongsapan, associate professor at Thammasat University’s Faculty of Law. “The only way to amend it would be to get rid of the current constitution and draft a new one that reduces the Constitutional Court’s power and jurisdiction.” Munin added that such a ruling “would severely violate the constitution itself that it meddles with the parliament’s sovereign legislative power.”.... more at : https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/31/asia/thailand-move-forward-lese-majeste-verdict-intl-hnk/index.html

Another wee story, I was renting a place in Vientiane and the landlord was showing a beast from the states, the next door unit, he asked me if I could tell her what the neighbourhood etc. was like. So I did, but her most important question was, who was and where, did I get my cleaner and cook from... When I told her that I did my own cleaning and cooking and washing etc, she was aghast and said this: "But the whole point of coming here, is to have people to do this, why would you do it yourself?" She didn't take the place. Boy I'm glad I didn't have to live next door to that.

Nope - when I was first in Laos I was considering doing something with one or other of the "charities", but the more I saw the less I liked the idea. MLG and family are certainly better for my involvement but that's not a motive, I was suggesting that Farangs can do more good by not entertaining the charity businesses. Yep, I had dinner once next to a table of aid workers, the overheard conversation, curled my toes.

My long term view of Laos, having some bits of it, is that eventually (20yrs) the current direness, will improve enough to make me landed gentry. But, the way things are going, I'll be long gone and MLG will benefit. Bugger donating to OXFAM or Save the Children, or other businesses selling virtuous philanthropy, find a lovely person and improve the lot of her and her family...

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/09/laos-is-spiraling-toward-a-debt-crisis-as-china-looms-large.html good read

>>> over US$300 billion in debts owed >>> The liquidator will now attempt to take control of Evergrande assets outside China So what happens to all my buildings they own, but I've branded? Coss Tower, Coss Plaza, The Coss Building, Coss Park Avenue, Coss World Tower, etc etc?

Died doing what he loved plummeting to his death, a one time success. I reckon as the ground gets nearer, time will compress or expand, resulting in either nano seconds or hours and days of time, to observe one's life, either flashing or scrolling slowly, before the eyes...

Yes, that's the name I remember.

A house in Bangkok, deemed to have supernatural powers, has garnered viral attention as it goes up for sale. The supposedly supernatural house costs 33.3 million baht (US$934,500) and claims to see the past and future. Furthermore, allegedly, it can warn of potential dangers and make lottery predictions. A black hole is also claimed to be seen. A Facebook post from the group Second-Hand Houses With Good Deals in Bangkok and its vicinity revealed the supernatural powers within the house and also explained the rules for living there. The owner of the post revealed that there is a strange unexplainable energy inside the house, emphasising that no ghosts are involved. The house in question is located on Krung Thep Kritha Road with an area of 89 square metres. The house comprises three bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, two dressing rooms, and a storage room. There is also a parking space for two cars. The Facebook post also stated that the protagonist has lived in the house for about 30 years and never thought of selling it because he has lived there all his life. “This house has some strange energy, but I emphasise that there are no ghosts because no one has ever died in this house.” The owner of the post revealed that he must sleep in the leftmost bedroom. “The bed is on the far left side of the room. If you wake up at 3am naturally without setting an alarm, everything around you will change. The conditions in the bedroom will change. “I saw a picture from my childhood at a location that I had visited many decades ago.” Black hole The owner of the post revealed that from 3am onwards, a large black hole on the wall of the room is visible even when the lights are turned off and it is completely dark. “I have encountered this situation two to three times before. If you come into contact with this black hole, the presence of a strange energy could be felt. This strange energy is expected to be different for each person. “For me, after I had been exposed to the black hole, I put my hands on the pillars of the house and could see some images of the past, like images of my parents and relatives. There were also certain sounds. They are memories of childhood that I may have forgotten about before this.” The owner warns never to enter a black hole. “You can only touch it but not go inside it because you may not be able to come back out again. I think it is a time portal between overlapping dimensions. “If you sit with your eyes closed in the room, like meditating, you can also experience strange energies. At one point, the body heats up as if your soul were being sucked out of you. The owner confessed that he had done this many times but was worried that his spirit would leave his body and never return, so he stopped, reported KhaoSod. Future imaged The owner of the Facebook post also revealed that images of the future could be seen, but only on occasion. “The images that are seen in dreams are things that actually happen. Even the lottery numbers have been drawn before, but it depends on that person’s merit as well.” He also believes that there is some kind of energy that warns family members of an event, for example, warning of any danger that might occur in the future. The Facebook post also mentions who the magical house may be suitable for: People who want to experience supernatural powers that are not ghosts or spirits People who have magical powers within themselves. The house may help your inner power to awaken or increase it People who believe in magical powers Fortune tellers The house is also available through a monthly rent of 330,000 baht negotiable. A contact number is also provided in the Facebook post. https://thethaiger.com/news/national/house-in-bangkok-deemed-to-have-supernatural-powers-up-for-sale

Well-known serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya has been taken into police custody on an extortion charge, after he and two associates allegedly demanded 1.5 million baht from the director-general of the Rice Department in exchange for dropping his plan to lodge a complaint of alleged corruption against the official. The police action followed the filing of a complaint by Natthakit Khongthip, director-general of the Rice Department, claiming that Srisuwan, Yotwarit Chuklom and a former United Thai Nation party candidate called “Pimnattha” had tried to extort three million baht from him. The trio threatened to expose alleged corruption in the Rice Department’s project to cut rice production costs unless Natthakit paid them three million baht. The amount was, however, negotiated down to 1.5 million baht. Police then set up a sting operation, by letting a courier take the first 500,000 baht payment to Srisuwan’s house, a process which was kept under close surveillance. Officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission and anti-corruption police raided Srisuwan’s house, in the Prueksa 17 housing estate in Lam Luk Ka district of Pathum Thani, at about 3pm today, after the director-general sent the courier to deliver the 500,000 baht in cash to Srisuwan’s wife. Police said that Srisuwan noticed the police arriving, grabbed the parcel containing the cash and threw it out of the compound of his house. Police managed to recover the cash and took Srisuwan into custody before searching his house for more evidence. Srisuwan and his wife were whisked away from their house in a passenger van, reportedly for questioning. Shortly afterward, another police team at Government House took Yotwarit Chuklom into custody. He is an aide to Deputy Prime Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga. Yotwarit told the media, however, that he had nothing to do with the alleged extortion. Earlier, Pirapan reportedly called Pol Maj-Gen Jaroonkiat Pankeaw, deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, offering to hand Yoswarit and Pimnattha over to the police. https://www.thaipbsworld.com/serial-petitioner-srisuwan-in-police-custody-on-an-extortion-charge/

Loop Track 2023 1h 34m Hiking/Trekking/Tramping in the NZ bush? Watch this first. Small budget but very good, watch the whole thing, don't give up before the end. That being said, it may be an acquired taste, for those who like their movies in the Barbie vein. My rating 4 stars and a coconut

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In a heartwarming collaboration, 36 Laotian babies grappling with congenital heart defects are set to undergo free life-saving surgeries in Thai hospitals this year, thanks to a groundbreaking Thai-Lao medical cooperation scheme. The initiative is a beacon of hope for these young patients in Laos, where limited surgical equipment poses a significant challenge. The Thai Red Cross Society, Chulalongkorn Hospital, and the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Foundation have joined forces with Laos’ Public Health Ministry and partner hospitals to extend a helping hand to those in dire need. Dr Somsak Pratiphannawat, director of Nong Khai Hospital, revealed yesterday, January 23, that the first baby, having undergone a successful surgery on November 22, has already returned home to Laos. However, the second baby faced a twist in fate as his condition demanded more intricate treatment and advanced equipment. Consequently, the infant has been swiftly transferred to Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok for the specialised care he requires. In a remarkable display of urgency, the hospital employed social media to call upon motorists along the northeastern-bound Mittraphap Road to make way for the ambulance carrying the baby to Bangkok. This collective effort ensured the timely execution of the surgery, highlighting the power of community support in dire situations. Following the procedure, the patient will be transported back to Nong Khai Hospital for rehabilitation until deemed fit to return home, Dr Somsak affirmed. Situated in the northeastern border province, Nong Khai Hospital has taken on the crucial responsibility of screening all 37 patients enrolled in the scheme. The hospital’s role extends beyond screening, as it is committed to providing necessary treatment or facilitating referrals to more extensively equipped hospitals in Thailand, reported The Nation. With the first success under their belt, the hospital director anticipates that the remaining patients will undergo their surgeries in various Thai hospitals throughout the year. https://thethaiger.com/news/national/36-laotian-babies-to-receive-life-saving-surgeries-in-thai-hospitals

In a display of sheer talent and determination, an eight year old kid is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey across the Gulf of Thailand. Thailand’s wonder kid, Thanawat Promwaen, aka Shane from Pattaya, plans to cover an astonishing 110 kilometres, soaring from Pattaya to Pak Nam Pran near Hua Hin. If successful, Shane will etch his name in history as the youngest ever to conquer this challenging feat by kite foil. Born on February 11, 2015, young Shane has been riding the waves of kite and wing foiling since the age of three. His upcoming daring adventure is not just an awe-inspiring spectacle but a significant stride towards his dream of conquering international competitions this year. Juggling academics in the 3rd grade alongside an intensive training regime, Shane is guided by none other than his biggest mentors: his parents. Although too young to officially compete, Shane secures his spot in adult competitions through special invitations. The kick-off for Shane’s Gulf of Thailand odyssey will be at Pattaya Kitesurfing Clubloongchat on Na Jomtien Beach, spanning a whopping 110 kilometres to conclude at Krom Luang Chumphon Beach Shrine in Pak Nam Pran, just 30 kilometres south of Hua Hin. This ambitious undertaking not only showcases Shane’s exceptional skills and audacity but is also a pivotal part of his preparation to achieve two grand dreams: becoming the youngest World Champion in Wing Foiling and representing Thailand at the Olympics, reported Hua Hin Today. Influenced and inspired by the legendary water sports athlete, Kai Lenny, Shane is hurtling towards leaving an indelible mark in the world of wing foiling. For those eager to witness this young prodigy’s extraordinary journey, updates on Shane’s progress can be tracked through his official Facebook channel, his website, or by following him on his LINE Official account: @shane.wingfoiler. https://thethaiger.com/news/national/eight-year-old-wing-foiling-prodigy-aims-for-record-breaking-110-kilometre-gulf-of-thailand-journey

You are correct, I am not. Cheers Coss

This kind, sometimes comes with a plastic fidget, they optimistically think will pierce the shell, but always, the knife does the trick.

No gastrointestinal effects for me, I like it chilled on hot days for refreshment and the electrolytes and small amount of sugar. Curiously, I can get Thai drinking coconuts here for about 4 or 5 NZD.

Next Goal Wins Not just a feel good, triumph over adversity, set in a sporting team. Those of us who've had experience of Polynesian Cultures will, I feel, really enjoy this. Well worth the watch.

The use of generative AI to create fake porn clips with other people’s faces has become a serious issue leading to the police, on Sunday, warning of harsh penalties for those found guilty. Royal Thai Police deputy spokesman Pol Maj-General Siriwat Deepor said police have found criminals using portraits of entertainers and singers as well as general people to create fake porn clips using generative artificial intelligence technologies. The criminals then disseminated or sold the fake porn clips via several channels, causing severe damage to the reputation of the persons whose portraits were used, the spokesman added. The spokesman warned that those engaged in such activities would face at least six counts of offences: — Defamation or violation of Article 326 of the Criminal Code that carries a maximum jail term of one year and a maximum fine of 20,000 baht or both. — Defamation by publicity or violation of Article 328 of the Criminal Code that carries a maximum jail term of two years and a maximum fine of 200,000 baht or both. — Producing and having porno clips in possession with intent to disseminate or make public in violation of Article 287 (1) of Criminal Code. The offence carries a maximum jail term of 3 years and a maximum fine of 60,000 baht or both. — Advertising on how to obtain pornographic clips in violation of Article 287 (3) of the Criminal Code. The offence carries a maximum jail term of 3 years and a maximum fine of 60,000 baht or both. — Uploading pornography into computer systems for public access in violation of Article 14 (4) and Article 14(5) of the Computer Crime Act. The offence carries a maximum jail term of 5 years and a maximum fine of 100,000 baht or both. — Uploading doctored pictures of others into the computer system for public access to embarrass others or bring about hatred towards them in violation of Article 16 of the Computer Crime Act. The offence carries a maximum jail term of three years and a maximum fine of 200,000. The spokesman said those affected by such AI-generated fake porno clips could invoke Article 420 of the Civil and Commercial Code to file a lawsuit and demand compensation from the wrongdoers. https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40034885

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer - January 21, 2024 1:00 pm LINK A sign posted at Sanam Luang in Bangkok prohibiting sunbathing on the lawn taken on Jan. 18, 2024. The local authority in Bangkok finally puts up a “no sunbathing” and no wearing of bikinis sign at Sanam Luang on Thursday, a few days after some Thai netizens were outraged at the photos of two scantily clad Caucasian female tourists sunbathing at the lawn in bliss, but oblivious to the backdrop of the Emerald Buddha Temple and the Grand Palace behind. The photos of the two foreign tourists were also used in the sign to make the point. It is rather cruel or inconsiderate to use the photo. It is unclear whether the authorities were caving in to public pressure or exploited the incident to become more of a nanny state, but it came after City Hall police had to tell two female tourists on another day to stop sunbathing at the grass lawn of Sanam Luang. One must admit that there is no consensus on the issue among Thais. Supporters of the ban, which comes with a modest 500 baht fine, say foreign tourists should be considerate to the host’s culture and Sanam Luang is just next to arguably the most important temple in Thailand and the Grand Palace – both are highly visible from the grass lawn of Sanam Luang. Basically, when in Bangkok, do as Bangkokians do. No Thais sunbath at Sanam Luang. Well, to be fair, most Thais do not sunbath anyway – not even on the beach because we get so much sun, tropical heat on a daily basis and we are genetically mostly more tanned. Even Thai women with fair skin, mostly due to their Chinese DNAs, would mostly still prefer to maintain their fair-skin complexion because that is the prevailing preference as manifested by all kinds of skin whitening lotions that can be found in this country. Many younger Thais and those who are more liberal say the authorities and angry netizens are just too fickle, so easily offended, however. They say what is the big deal since Sanam Luang is not inside the Grand Palace or the Emerald Buddha Temple, but dozens of meters away. Some added people are just trying to have a good vacation and we should try to be tolerant, not more restrictive, particularly if we want more foreign tourists. To be fair, I think when Thais are ‘foreign tourists’ abroad themselves, some also do not know how to properly behave due to their ignorance (or lack of consideration), such as how to properly enjoy cherry blossom (Ohanami) in Japan without raising an eyebrow of locals – no touching of flower petals on the trees please, no shaking of tree branches and definitely no tree climbing, if you must know. My concern is the creeping and normalization of a nanny state, however. I am less worried about whether it is right or wrong to sunbath at Sanam Luang because in the end people will have differing views and all should be considered. My concern is the risk of the proliferation of signs telling us what to do and what not to do to the point where many may unthinkingly obey and become docile to the directive of the state. We can and should always debate whether certain laws and regulations are acceptable, reasonable or even just. Take the controversial and anachronistic lese majeste law, for example. Is sentencing a man earlier this week to prison for 50 years for 25 Facebook posts defaming the monarchy justifiable? Is it proportionate and just? The truth is, the law is not automatically or always just because it is the law. A regulation is also not automatically reasonable, or right, because it is a regulation. That is why we debate about the continued existence of the death penalty and whether it is just. That is why we should be wary about the authorities putting up a no sunbathing sun sign at a place where we have no consensus whether it is right or not. By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer - January 21, 2024 1:00 pm LINK

Loading... The 14.8 million tonnes of mineral resources discovered recently in Phang Nga province may not be entirely lithium, a rare mineral which is a key component for making batteries for electric vehicles, a government official clarified on Saturday. “The 14.8 million tonnes discovered are the total amount of mineral resources and not lithium resources,” deputy government spokeswoman Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri said. “Mineral resources could contain several kinds of minerals, including lithium.” Earlier on Thursday, Radklao had quoted an Industry Ministry report which confirmed the capacities of the Ruangkiat and Bang Etu sites in Phang Nga province, south of Thailand. The report said the sites contained lepidolite, which has an average lithium oxide of 0.45%. With proper mining and refining operation, the sites could produce raw material to make lithium-ion battery for at least 1 million units of 50 kWh electric vehicles. Radklao had said on Thursday that the finding of high lithium content in Phang Nga makes Thailand the country with the third largest lithium resources after Bolivia and Argentina. However, on Saturday she quoted the Department of Primary Industries and Mines as saying that the earlier report was a misunderstanding, as the discovery confirmed availability of mineral resources and not purely lithium resources. This also invalidates the claim that Thailand has the third largest lithium resources in the world. “The discovery of 14.8 million tonnes of mineral resources is still a good news for all Thais, regardless of the amount of lithium found,” said Radklao. “All key mineral resources found in Thailand, be they lithium, sodium or potash, can contribute to the country’s economic stability and reduce reliance on import.” She added that the government is committed to promoting the EV industry in Thailand under its EV3.5 campaign, which also includes promoting Thailand to be a hub of EV battery manufacturing in the region. The government’s clarification on Saturday came after several parties criticised the report of lithium discovery in Phang Nga as inaccurate. Chulalongkorn University science lecturer Jessada Denduangboripant posted on his Facebook page on Friday that the average amount of lithium that could be extracted from 14.8 million tonnes of mineral resources is only about 66,600 tonnes. It is estimated that there are about 93 million tonnes of lithium resources in the world, most of which are in South America. The top 10 countries with confirmed lithium resources are: Bolivia (21 million tonnes), Argentina (20 million), Chile (11 million), Australia (7.9 million), China (6.8 million), Germany (3.2 million), Congo (3 million), Canada (2.9 million), Mexico (1.7 million), and Czech Republic (1.3 million). “With 66,600 tonnes of lithium, Thailand will be ranked in 22nd place, between Finland (68,000) and Austria (60,000),” he said... https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40034863

A Singaporean TikTok user documented her gastronomic adventure at the night markets of Bangkok on January 14 when her intrigue in freshly fried insects landed her in hospital. In a 30-second video, Nicolette Wee enthusiastically showcased her purchase of a bag of grasshoppers. “So thick, fat, and juicy. Oh my gosh, the crunch and the legs were dangling out. I eat until shiok, legit.” Shiok is a Southeast Asian term to describe something that is very enjoyable. https://thethaiger.com/news/national/singaporean-tiktok-user-hospitalised-after-consuming-fried-silk-worms-in-thailand Undeterred by her insect escapade, the Singaporean tourist revisited the stall for more, this time opting for a bag of silkworm larvae. “Why my office pantry don’t have these kinds of snacks?” However, it seems her digestive system wasn’t prepared for this exotic feast, suffering what she described as a culture shock. The aftermath took a serious turn as Wee battled diarrhoea, eventually leading to her hospitalisation in Bangkok. The Singaporean’s TikTok video chronicling this ordeal has since racked up over 290,000 views, sparking a flurry of comments from concerned netizens. Some were quick to caution against such culinary risks. “Never eat their insects and seafood if you’re travelling.” This cautionary tale echoes a similar incident in August 2022, where another Singaporean suffered food poisoning in Phuket after consuming dancing shrimp, reported Asia One... ___

I Coss, heretofore do unreservedly apologise, to the poster known as MPIH. I was wrong to assert, that posting a link and a preview of a Napoleon themed sex scene was unacceptable in the public area of this Thai forum. Unfortunately as I deleted it, I can no longer re-post it. I am admonished and I accept, that posting interesting items from the past, as a way of noting how much times have changed, is also unacceptable. Further, I am now in compete agreement that all my future posts must be THAI centric and that any other poster's content, that may be of interest to others, will not be joined by me, if there is no ThaI Content. I invite MPIH to re-write to board rules to his satisfaction and tender them to K.S. when he is more well. Lastly I will no longer delete Spam posts without express authority from MPIH or his designated agent.