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They’re back! Episode 1 of the Cherry Magic with TayNew available on YouTube:
 

I think he will first need to look up the definition of defenestration. 🤡
It's probably a banned word in English -- and even in Russian -- over there in Putin's Dictatorship. 

The level of Drama in your response is over the top 🙄

Maybe because their Brink of War thread, coupled with Admin’s views, brought the viewership there to a screeching halt?

Maybe because their Brink of War thread, coupled with Admin’s views, brought the viewership there to a screeching halt?

Just because there are no fans of politic. Only few political threads were created by CDNMatt there, he is gone. I created zero political threads there.
And here it’s interesting to poke an anthill with a stick. Everyone starts fussing and getting angry.
It’s especially funny to watch supporters of democratic views: when they don’t have any arguments against my statements, they begin to betray their own beliefs and get personal, or even offer to ban me. Ban is so democratic, right? Victory for freedom of speech.

Dear, without signatures (and Siamroads advertising) in posts as it was at past, attention has no sense. I just love it when some users suddenly discover that the Western point of view is not the only one in this world, and react nervously to this discovery.

I don't see these kinds of threads on SGT.  Why?

Why on earth would anyone need to learn Russian to understand that Western governments and media don't always tell the truth? The difference is that we can shout loud and clear that they are lying without defenestration, poisoning, our plane blowing up or being imprisoned for decades under false charges. 

Immediately after you learn to read Russian and discover that Western propaganda does not always tell you the truth

From The Star

PHNOM PENH (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): The aroma of spices, the sizzle of frying pans and the buzz of excitement filled the air at The Elysee Koh Pich, as the NhamFesta food festival kicked off in Phnom Penh this weekend.
The 12-day event, which will run every Friday to Sunday until December 31, showcases the diverse cuisines, flavours and culinary traditions of Cambodia and its fellow Asean countries.
Thousands of food lovers, both local and foreign, flocked to the opening day of the festival to enjoy the delectable dishes, chill out in the festive atmosphere and marvel at the presence of famous Cambodian chefs, celebrities, singers and influencers.
The food festival is hosted by Unbox Marketing, a Phnom Penh-based boutique advertising and creative agency, and leading real estate developer Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC). The Phnom Penh Post collaborates as a media partner.
The Elysee Koh Pich, a new and elegant venue inspired by the French-style Parisian streets, was chosen as the location for the event.
OCIC deputy CEO Touch Samnang explained that the venue was carefully designed to attract tourists and provide a new place in Phnom Penh for nightlife leisure and recreation.
"We created The Elysee Koh Pich with a wide walking thoroughfare which is nearly 1km long. The space is capable of hosting thousands of people, and we also have underground parking,” he said.

From Pattaya Mail
A wave of frustration and discontent has swept over Pattaya, as residents and tourists alike have voiced their concerns over the rampant illegal activities that plague the city. Several issues, ranging from illegal parking to public smoking and marijuana use, have raised questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement in Pattaya.
The city, which is known for its vibrant nightlife and entertainment industry, has also been facing problems such as street vendors and fireworks sellers on the beach, roadside food stalls, begging, especially with children, foreigners selling flowers at night, women engaged in solicitation, double-parked taxis, and sidewalk obstructions. These issues pose safety risks and inconvenience to both residents and tourists, and also tarnish the city’s image as a tourist-friendly destination.
Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, who is in charge of maintaining order in Pattaya, has the power to enforce cleanliness regulations directly. However, in matters where direct legal enforcement is difficult, he needs to coordinate with relevant agencies to address the issues. Residents and tourists alike have expressed the urgent need for a comprehensive and effective approach to tackle these problems. They fear that if these concerns are not addressed, Pattaya may lose its competitive edge as a tourist destination. The call is clear: a sincere and collaborative effort is required to uphold the city’s reputation and make it a safe and appealing place for all.
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From Pattaya News
Youths Cause Chaos, Throw Bottles at Bang Lamung Venue
At 10:00 PM, on December 8th, 2023, Thai reporters received a report from a pub owner that youths caused a ruckus by throwing bottles and ranting at the Gold Monkey Pub in Bang Lamung, Chonburi.
Mrs. Amphira F, the pub owner, stated to Thai reporters that on December 8th many foreign customers were at the venue when two unidentified youths rode by on a motorbike throwing bottles, and shouting at the venue as shown on CCTV footage.
Amphira said to the reporters that she had no rivals and no prior conflicts with anyone.
As a result, some foreign customers chaotically ran away and checked their bills immediately right after the situation settled down, said Amphira, costing the business money. The customers were reportedly afraid the youths would return and cause violence.
Amphira handed CCTV footage capturing the moment the incident happened of two youths aged between 20 to 25 years causing the ruckus to the local police as evidence. However, there were reportedly no further updates from the police as of press time, said Amphira. Amphira pleaded for justice from the police to hold the suspects accountable for their crimes.
 

From Simply Flying
A Taiwanese man is facing charges after being caught smuggling live animals in his pants at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok last week. Authorities discovered three animals – two otters and a prairie dog taped under the traveler's boxer shorts after security guards became suspicious of a prominent, wobbling bulge below his waist.
It comes after another animal smuggling incident occurred at the same airport two months ago. Thailand has reportedly been a hotspot for illegal wildlife trafficking of various animals into China.
According to Newsflare, the 22-year-old man was traveling from Bangkok to Taipei, Taiwan, on Thai Airways flight 632 on December 5. Prior to arriving at BKK and checking in for his flight, the traveler bought the animals from a market in Bangkok and crammed them underneath his pants. Going through the international outbound zone 2 passenger security checkpoint, staff reportedly raised concerns about the man's "unusually large package" that was moving below his waist, prompting them to notify colleagues operating the X-ray machines.
A Taiwanese man is facing charges after being caught smuggling live animals in his pants at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok last week. Authorities discovered three animals – two otters and a prairie dog taped under the traveler's boxer shorts after security guards became suspicious of a prominent, wobbling bulge below his waist.
It comes after another animal smuggling incident occurred at the same airport two months ago. Thailand has reportedly been a hotspot for illegal wildlife trafficking of various animals into China.
According to Newsflare, the 22-year-old man was traveling from Bangkok to Taipei, Taiwan, on Thai Airways flight 632 on December 5. Prior to arriving at BKK and checking in for his flight, the traveler bought the animals from a market in Bangkok and crammed them underneath his pants. Going through the international outbound zone 2 passenger security checkpoint, staff reportedly raised concerns about the man's "unusually large package" that was moving below his waist, prompting them to notify colleagues operating the X-ray machines.
They stopped the passenger and held him for scans, which revealed the live critters teetering around under his pants. Officers then pulled the man aside to conduct a strip search and discovered the two Asian small-clawed otters and a prairie dog concealed in black socks and taped beneath the man's designer boxer shorts.   The passenger was taken into custody and missed his flight. He was reportedly arrested at 9:05, according to Phakkapong Phathong, the airport's Animal Quarantine Chief, while his flight to Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei on a Boeing 777-300ER departed at 08:15.   The passenger was reportedly detained at BKK's Police Station and faces charges of violating sections of Thailand's Customs Act, Animal Epidemics Act, and Animal Conservation and Protection Act. The rescued animals were handed over to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, where they were treated by the Wildlife Conservation Office.    

This seems too good to be true?

This just shows the low level of income in Thailand . No surprise. For Bangkok, the new rate is around £8.50 a day! This puts into perspective the discussions on here about bar prices etc. in my view we are still getting a bargain, and we shouldn't begrudge the money we pay for drinks, and boys!

I think that they have other things on their mind at the moment.

From Thai PBS World
A pub in Bangkok’s Ram Inthra area was ordered closed for five years as an initial penalty after it was found to have been operating with an expired license for the last three years, and more than 120 of its patrons failed drug screening late Saturday night.
A police source said that the raid on the “Sonic” pub was carried out after the Interior Ministry learned that the pub often stays open beyond the 2am legal closing time and that illegal drugs were available there.
Some customers tried to flee, but were rounded up by the officials. All 214 patrons in the premises at the time of the raid were searched and tested for drugs, which returned 122 positive results.  Officials found many “baggies” scattered on the floor, which are commonly used for the distribution of illegal recreational substances.
Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul who was at the scene told the media that the pub has rooms specifically for customers who wish to take drugs.  Crystal meth, Ecstasy, Ketamine and “Happy Water” were found on the premises.
Happy Water is a colourless and odourless synthetic drug in liquid form, which is usually mixed with methamphetamine or Ketamine.
He also said that police will identify who the real owner of this venue is, adding the raid will not affect the government’s plan to extend licencing hours for entertainment establishments until 4am, effective December 15th.

Do you know what the word manipulatively actually means? I guess not.
I said I was comparing. I said nothing about equivalency. 
I think the Russian habit of propaganda has led you to believe that all facts are "manipulation"! Poor boy. 😰

Not at all. I'm free to compare your data with other data elsewhere in the world about athletes killed in war.
Why is that so hard for you to comprehend and accept?
Can you please show me a forum rule or guideline that mentions and defines the word derail? 

Sweetie, I'm sure that this website exists to foster free discussion with very few rules and guidelines.
So I am completely free to compare, contrast, and debate any post or comment in any thread.
Don't such freedoms exist where you live?  😘
 

The Palestinian Olympic Committee reported that since the start of the war between the Israeli army and the Palestinian Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip, 47 athletes and 17 representatives of the administrative and technical staff of sports organizations have been killed. 
At least five sports figures have been arrested, the committee notes, and many have been injured. In addition, since the start of attacks on the enclave, the UN Development Program stadium and the Beit Hanoun stadium have come under fire. The stadium, located next to one of the hospitals, “was turned into a mass grave,” the committee added.
The committee says several other sports facilities, including three equestrian clubs, a baseball field and several martial arts centers, were bombed. As WAFA notes, many Palestinians have used sports facilities in the Gaza Strip as refuge.
https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/139941

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/war-has-killed-262-ukrainian-athletes-sports-minister-says-2023-04-02/
Russia's war against Ukraine has claimed the lives of 262 Ukrainian athletes and destroyed 363 sports facilities, the country's sports minister, Vadym Huttsait, said on Saturday.
 
https://yangoly-sportu.teamukraine.com.ua/en/
Requiem for the Ukrainian athletes who died. See their names, photos, and bios.
 
https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1138943/ukraine-fencer-killed-in-war-with-russia
Denys Boreyko, one of Ukraine's leading fencers, has been killed in the war against Russia, it was reported today.
The 34-year-old died on July 3 and was buried on Thursday (July 13), the Ukrainian Fencing Federation said. "Denys was a world champion and European champion among juniors, as well as a master of sports of international class."
 
https://war.ukraine.ua/heroes/ukrainian-decathlon-champion-volodymyr-androshchuk-was-killed-on-the-battlefield/
Ukrainian athlete Volodymyr Androshchuk died defending Ukraine against the Russian invasion near Bakhmut. Volodymyr’s death was announced on January 25.
 
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-kickboxing-champion-maksym-bordus-killed-fighting-war-website-2023-06-20/
Ukrainian kickboxing champion Maksym Bordus has been killed fighting Russian forces, a website that lists athletes killed in the war said on Tuesday. Bordus was killed on June 11 in "fierce fighting against Russian invaders." Bordus, who was born in 2000, had signed up to fight for the Ukrainian army on the first day of Russia's full-scale invasion in February last year. A petition was posted on President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's website calling for Bordus to be posthumously awarded the title of "Hero of Ukraine".
 
 
 

And because I'm completely free to comment and compare on any topic/thread on this website, here's another report about journalists killed in war.
17 journalists and media workers have been killed in Ukraine since the Russian Invasion in February 2022, says the Committee to Protect Journalists
https://cpj.org/data/killed/?status=Killed&motiveConfirmed[]=Confirmed&motiveUnconfirmed[]=Unconfirmed&type[]=Journalist&type[]=Media Worker&cc_fips[]=UP&start_year=2022&end_year=2023&group_by=year
Here are just a few of them:
Yevhenii Bal, a 78-year-old writer and journalist, died on April 2, 2022, after three days of severe beatings by Russian forces, according to media reports,  a statement by the Ukrainian National Union of Journalists (NUJU) and Bal’s friend Pavlo Kusch, who communicated with CPJ via messaging app and who announced Bal’s death on April 8 in a Facebook post.
Oksana Haidar, a 54-year-old Ukrainian journalist and blogger better known under the pseudonym “Ruda Pani,” was killed on or around March 11, 2022, by Russian artillery shelling of the village of Shevchenkove, northeast of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
Vira Hyrych, a journalist for the U.S. Congress-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Ukrainian service, was killed... on April 28, 2022, when Russian forces shelled a residential apartment building in the Shevchenko district of Kyiv, where Hyrych lived. The attack killed Hyrych and injured at least four people.

The war in Gaza has been more deadly for journalists than any single conflict since the IFJ began recording journalists killed in the line of duty in 1990. The IFJ has recorded 68 journalists killed since the Hamas attack on 7 October. “This year, 72% of journalists killed worldwide have been killed in the Gaza conflict,” the Federation records. 
Sixty-one Palestinian journalists were killed in the Gaza strip. Four Israeli journalists were killed in the first hours of the Hamas attack on 7 October: two during the Supernova music festival and two were murdered in the kibbutzes of Nahal Oz and Kfar Aza. Three Lebanese journalists were killed on 13 October and 21 November in Israeli shootings while filming a report on the border between the two countries.
Elsewhere in the Middle East, the IFJ counts 3 media workers killed in Syria.
In Europe, Ukraine remains a dangerous country for journalists. This year 3 journalists and media workers - Ukrainian (1), Russian (1)  and French (1) - have been killed in the Ukrainian war.

https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-releases/article/ninety-four-journalists-killed-in-2023-says-ifj