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2 informational panels honouring African American WWII soldiers were removed from the visitors' centre at the War Cemetery in #Margraten. The removal, sparked outrage in the Netherlands, the American Battle Monuments Commission, claimed "standard" rotation. The Dutch demand their return
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
2 informational panels honouring African American WWII soldiers were removed from the visitors' centre at the War Cemetery in #Margraten. The removal, sparked outrage in the Netherlands, the American Battle Monuments Commission, claimed "standard" rotation. The Dutch demand their return
The loss of social memory – recognizing friends and family – in Alzheimer's disease could come down to specific structures around brain cells. And targeting this delicate scaffolding may potentially prevent this heartbreaking stage in cognitive decline.
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New target to prevent Alzheimer's patients forgetting loved ones
New research has found that the loss of social memory – recognizing friends and family – in Alzheimer's disease (AD) could come down to specific structures around brain cells. And targeting this delic...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The loss of social memory – recognizing friends and family – in Alzheimer's disease could come down to specific structures around brain cells. And targeting this delicate scaffolding may potentially prevent this heartbreaking stage in cognitive decline.
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Thailand to extradite gambling kingpin She Zhijiang to China
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Thailand to extradite gambling kingpin She Zhijiang to China
She continues to deny any wrongdoing, saying that his case in China is politically motivated. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Thailand to extradite gambling kingpin She Zhijiang to China
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Criminal proceeds recovery: Thai meth importer Piyaporn Paetmuangjan agrees to forfeit $20,000 seized by police in 2007
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'Oversight' sees drug importer's 'tainted' $20k sitting in police account for 18 years
The cash was linked to a drug ring run from Rimutaka Prison using illicit phones.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Criminal proceeds recovery: Thai meth importer Piyaporn Paetmuangjan agrees to forfeit $20,000 seized by police in 2007
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Thailand suspends Cambodia peace deal after landmine blast. Thailand says ‘hostility … has not decreased’ and deal on hold until Cambodia meets unspecified demands.
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Thailand suspends Cambodia peace deal after landmine blast
Thailand says 'hostility ... has not decreased' and deal on hold until Cambodia meets unspecified demands.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Thailand suspends Cambodia peace deal after landmine blast. Thailand says ‘hostility … has not decreased’ and deal on hold until Cambodia meets unspecified demands.
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197 Indian nationals were repatriated to India from Mae Sot by two special flights operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Indian nationals deported on Monday were detained in Mae Sot after they had entered Thailand from Myanmar’s Myawaddy.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
197 Indian nationals were repatriated to India from Mae Sot by two special flights operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Indian nationals deported on Monday were detained in Mae Sot after they had entered Thailand from Myanmar’s Myawaddy.
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Authorities in Surat Thani raided 3 luxury villa projects on Koh Phangan owned by 2 French nationals. The Revenue Department lost 95.6 million baht in unpaid taxes. The French were renting out 36 villas for 5-15,000 ฿/night, with more under construction.
www.dailynews.co.th/news/5278511/
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ลุยจับ! วิลล่าหรูชาวฝรั่งเศส 'เกาะพะงัน' เปิดโรงแรมเถื่อนไร้ขออนุญาต ทำรัฐสูญประโยชน์เกือบ 100 ล้าน | เดลินิวส์
ชุดเฉพาะกิจเดินหน้าตรวจจับต่างด้าวประกอบธุรกิจผิดกฏหมาย นำหมายศาลเข้าค้นวิลล่าชื่อดังบนเกาะพะงันของชาวฝรั่งเศส 3 โครงการ 56 หลัง ใช้ประกอบธุรกิจโรงแรมให้บริการนักท่องเที่ยวชาวต่างชาติ ทำไทยขาดประโยชน์...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Authorities in Surat Thani raided 3 luxury villa projects on Koh Phangan owned by 2 French nationals. The Revenue Department lost 95.6 million baht in unpaid taxes. The French were renting out 36 villas for 5-15,000 ฿/night, with more under construction.
www.dailynews.co.th/news/5278511/
www.dailynews.co.th/news/5278511/
One rule for me, rich woman, one for the rest of you: Thai supercar racer criticises police after two stops for licence plate. Former beauty queen fumes after being pulled over twice, accusing police of overreach.
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Thai supercar racer criticises police after two stops for license plate
Thai racer Dr Kanthicha criticises police stops for missing license plate, sparking debate on roadside check practices.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
One rule for me, rich woman, one for the rest of you: Thai supercar racer criticises police after two stops for licence plate. Former beauty queen fumes after being pulled over twice, accusing police of overreach.
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While Prime Minister Anutin is providing cover for scammers (see our previous post), the Bangkok Post reports that gangster minister Thammanat Prompao's Kla Tham Party is trying to silence the only politicians really targeting scammers, the People's Party.
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Klatham moves to dissolve People's Party
The Klatham Party will petition the Election Commission (EC) to dissolve the People's Party (PP) over allegations it appointed a student as an MP's aide and funnelled the aide's salary into party memb...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
While Prime Minister Anutin is providing cover for scammers (see our previous post), the Bangkok Post reports that gangster minister Thammanat Prompao's Kla Tham Party is trying to silence the only politicians really targeting scammers, the People's Party.
www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/pol...
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#India has a reputation for being rather filthy. Thinking of grabbing lunch? Better find a toilet first, good luck with that. Officials are tackling the issue, starting with a “high-tech” garbage system for the railways.
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
#India has a reputation for being rather filthy. Thinking of grabbing lunch? Better find a toilet first, good luck with that. Officials are tackling the issue, starting with a “high-tech” garbage system for the railways.
Thai moralists, amending alcohol laws again. Drinking during banned hours? Face a fine of 10K Bht. Great for police on the take. Vietnam, the new Asia destination, is laughing at Thailand.
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Thailand tightens alcohol rules; those who drink during prohibited hours may face fines
Individuals can be fined 10,000 baht (S$402) or more for drinking during prohibited times. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Thai moralists, amending alcohol laws again. Drinking during banned hours? Face a fine of 10K Bht. Great for police on the take. Vietnam, the new Asia destination, is laughing at Thailand.
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www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia...
No news in Thailand, (they are Burmese): Hundreds missing as boat sinks near Malaysia-Thailand border. At least one person has died and 10 have been rescued after a boat carrying undocumented migrants sank. Two other boats have also been reported missing.
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Hundreds missing as boat sinks near Malaysia-Thailand border – DW – 11/09/2025
At least one person has died and 10 have been rescued after a boat carrying undocumented migrants sank. Two other boats have also been reported missing.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
No news in Thailand, (they are Burmese): Hundreds missing as boat sinks near Malaysia-Thailand border. At least one person has died and 10 have been rescued after a boat carrying undocumented migrants sank. Two other boats have also been reported missing.
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And yet another hotel falls for the (false) promise of rebranding the world's biggest open-air brothel #Pattaya
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Can this designer resort remake this seedy enclave?
This city has a notorious reputation. The Standard, famous for its eccentric luxury hotels in New York and London, wants to change that.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:37 AM
And yet another hotel falls for the (false) promise of rebranding the world's biggest open-air brothel #Pattaya
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Pattaya preps for 5 billion baht Tomorrowland 2026 fest
Local leaders finalise plans to host one of Asia’s biggest EDM events
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Local leaders finalise plans to host one of Asia’s biggest EDM events
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Pattaya preps for 5 billion baht Tomorrowland 2026 fest
Pattaya officials are preparing for a major festival expected to draw thousands of visitors and generate 5 billion baht for the economy.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Pattaya preps for 5 billion baht Tomorrowland 2026 fest
Local leaders finalise plans to host one of Asia’s biggest EDM events
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Local leaders finalise plans to host one of Asia’s biggest EDM events
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Digital Slavery Across Borders: India Rescues 270 Citizens from Expanding Cyber Fraud Hubs in Myanmar
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Digital Slavery Across Borders: India Rescues 270 Citizens from Expanding Cyber Fraud Hubs in Myanmar - The420.in
India rescues 270 citizens from Myanmar’s KK Park, a cyber fraud hub exposing global links between technology, trafficking, and digital slavery.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Digital Slavery Across Borders: India Rescues 270 Citizens from Expanding Cyber Fraud Hubs in Myanmar
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A Thai man saves a 5-year-old girl from drowning and uncovers family abuse. A young girl and her sister, were physically abused and forced into labour by guardians
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Thai man saves 5 year old girl from drowning and uncovers family abuse
A Thai men rescued a five year old girl and her older sister who were allegedly abused and forced to work by their guardians.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:13 AM
A Thai man saves a 5-year-old girl from drowning and uncovers family abuse. A young girl and her sister, were physically abused and forced into labour by guardians
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Changing vies on the Thai monarchy / The economist
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Queen Sirikit’s death shows changing Thai views of the monarchy
Her mercurial son, as king, does not help
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November 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Changing vies on the Thai monarchy / The economist
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British yoga teacher arrested for tantric class in Thailand
Maria Shchetinina, whose adverts state couples can ‘embark on a journey of sexual liberation’, was released from jail after paying a fine for working illegally
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Maria Shchetinina, whose adverts state couples can ‘embark on a journey of sexual liberation’, was released from jail after paying a fine for working illegally
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November 8, 2025 at 5:41 AM
British yoga teacher arrested for tantric class in Thailand
Maria Shchetinina, whose adverts state couples can ‘embark on a journey of sexual liberation’, was released from jail after paying a fine for working illegally
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Maria Shchetinina, whose adverts state couples can ‘embark on a journey of sexual liberation’, was released from jail after paying a fine for working illegally
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Thaksin’s lawyer warned of defamation suits against anyone linking the ex-PM to South African businessman Ben Smith and his alleged online scam network.
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‘Ben Smith’ just Thaksin’s acquaintance: lawyer
Thaksin’s lawyer warned of defamation suits against anyone linking the ex-PM to South African businessman Ben Smith and his alleged online scam network.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Thaksin’s lawyer warned of defamation suits against anyone linking the ex-PM to South African businessman Ben Smith and his alleged online scam network.
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The Karen National Union (KNU) has imposed a curfew and travel ban to stop a stream of fugitive criminals relocating from the scam centres on the border with Thailand.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Karen National Union (KNU) has imposed a curfew and travel ban to stop a stream of fugitive criminals relocating from the scam centres on the border with Thailand.
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Myanmar Junta Dynamites Scam Hub in PR Move as Global Pressure Grows
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November 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Myanmar Junta Dynamites Scam Hub in PR Move as Global Pressure Grows
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Miss Universe contestants stage a walkout after the Thai organiser publicly shames Miss Mexico.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Miss Universe contestants stage a walkout after the Thai organiser publicly shames Miss Mexico.
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That explains it….
The Nation reports on the appointment by Thammanat Prompao and his Kla Tham Party of "the lawyer of controversial South African businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, known as Ben Smith...". This is an official political appointment.
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The Nation reports on the appointment by Thammanat Prompao and his Kla Tham Party of "the lawyer of controversial South African businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, known as Ben Smith...". This is an official political appointment.
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That explains it….
The Nation reports on the appointment by Thammanat Prompao and his Kla Tham Party of “the lawyer of controversial South African businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, known as Ben Smith…R…
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November 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
That explains it….
The Nation reports on the appointment by Thammanat Prompao and his Kla Tham Party of "the lawyer of controversial South African businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, known as Ben Smith...". This is an official political appointment.
thaipoliticalprisoners.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/t...
The Nation reports on the appointment by Thammanat Prompao and his Kla Tham Party of "the lawyer of controversial South African businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, known as Ben Smith...". This is an official political appointment.
thaipoliticalprisoners.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/t...
Knife-wielding tourist arrested after Pattaya Beach scare. Police urge the public to report suspicious behaviour to the city hotline.
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Knife-wielding tourist arrested after Pattaya Beach scare
Police arrested a foreign man for allegedly acting aggressively near a tourist area while carrying a knife and scissors on Pattaya Beach.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Knife-wielding tourist arrested after Pattaya Beach scare. Police urge the public to report suspicious behaviour to the city hotline.
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Frenchman loses 18 million baht after scammer takes over Bangkok law firm. The foreign victim blames the weak safeguard of the Thai business department's online system for the losses.
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Frenchman loses 18 million baht after scammer takes over Bangkok law firm
A Frenchman lost 18 million baht from his Bangkok-based law firm’s account after a scammer created false documents to take over the company.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Frenchman loses 18 million baht after scammer takes over Bangkok law firm. The foreign victim blames the weak safeguard of the Thai business department's online system for the losses.
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