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Today on Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to David van Ofwegen, a philosophy teacher based in Thailand. Razib and Ofwegen first met by chance while he was traveling in the US in 2003. A Dutch national, educated at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands and then the University of Hawaii, specializing in the philosophical underpinnings of Social Darwinism, Ofwegen has been based in Thailand for the last 15 years. Razib and Ofwegen's initial connection was over their shared interest in the turmoil in Europe post-9/11 and the 2002 assassination of the right-wing Dutch politician Pim Fortyun. They discuss what has happened in the Netherlands over the last generation, with both immigrant assimilation into Dutch society, and the assimilation of Dutch society to immigrants. Ofwegen reflects on returning to a homeland where he encounters bartenders who don't speak Dutch, only English, and youth culture where white Dutch affect the accents of Moroccan immigrants. He also observes that in his hometown of the Hague, it is as common to hear Arabic or Turkish on the streets as Dutch. This is in contrast with the countryside outside of the large cities, which remain overwhelmingly white and native-born. Ofwegen also notes that global multiculturalism has had an impact on the practice of some Dutch customs, in particular the traditions surrounding Black Pete (Zwarte Piet), a character in Dutch Christmas celebrations that is wildly offensive to American sensibilities, given the longtime convention of blackface. Ofwegen argues that the Netherlands is becoming less Dutch and more global, homogenizing into a node in the pan-American cultural sphere. They also discuss the contrasts between Thailand and the Netherlands, and what it is like living outside the developed world. Though in nominal terms the GDP per capita of Thailand is about 10% of that of the Netherlands, Ofwegen does not feel that his adopted homeland is particularly underdeveloped or behind the times. Bangkok in particular is fully in the modern world, with all the comforts and technologies we avail ourselves of in the West. Ofwegen also observes that while the poor in the West live in deprived ghettos, in Thailand, the poor are usually rural peasants who own their own property. Nevertheless, he is clearly a guest. Though married to a Thai native and with a child who has Thai citizenship, he is legally an expatriate of the Netherlands. He notes that the same is true of Thailand's large Burmese and Cambodian populations. The Thai have a very clear idea of their nation and its identity, in contrast to the more globalized vision common among Western elites.

In this episode of The Dr. J Show, Bryan Shen—a professional counselor and independent Catholic missionary—shares his powerful journey from military fighter pilot to frontline advocate for truth and healing. Drawing from his extensive experience across Asia, Bryan sheds light on the often-overlooked challenges faced by individuals with same-sex attraction in conservative religious cultures. He underscores the need for compassion rooted in truth, and the critical role of spiritual and psychological support. As a representative of the International Foundation for Therapeutic and Counseling Choice, Bryan offers firsthand insight into how cultural and religious values can both challenge and guide individuals toward authentic healing. This episode is a compelling reminder that identity, when grounded in faith and reason, leads to true freedom. Bryan Shen is a professional counsellor and registered supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) and a lay Catholic missionary since 1997. Fluent in English and Thai, he has counselled seminarians and religious communities across Southeast Asia.

We get a real insight into the lifestyles of the internet famous this week as Joe and Darren give us a behind the scenes look into two very different events they were invited to with two very different results.Joe gets snared wearing a Liverpool jersey by some eagle eyed lisnteners and his excuse has him sweating...quite litereally.We discover one of Joe's ancenstors could have been a baseball player and Darren has an outrageous invasion of privacy issue whilst out eating Thai food. Send all of your questions and comments to stallit@goloudnow.com

Today, Martha, Les, and Matt discuss the most dangerous escalation in Southeast Asia in over a decade. A deadly border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia—long simmering over disputed territory and sacred temples—has erupted into full-scale fighting. Over just five days, artillery, rockets, and airstrikes left 36 dead and hundreds injured, with civilians fleeing on both sides. President Trump issued an unprecedented economic threat: a 36% tariff on all Thai and Cambodian exports if the conflict doesn't cease by August 1. The move jolted both economies and raised questions about how American trade power might be used to prevent regional wars.What does this border conflict say about the limits of diplomacy and economic pressure? Will Trump's tariff ultimatum succeed where international mediation has failed? And how should the U.S. balance its strategic interests in Southeast Asia as great power rivalries heat up?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.Check out the sources that helped shape our Fellows' discussions: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/world/asia/thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-talks.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/thailand-and-cambodia-consider-cease-fire-after-calls-with-trump-on-border-clashes-5c22f92e Follow our experts on Twitter: @marthamillerdc@lestermunson@WMattHaydenLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL46I6ct71LWNXufqKnmsbiwAhqo8d5jPL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today we'll be talking about the new 7-point plan to maintain the ceasefire that's been agreed to by Thai and Cambodian military leaders, yet another deadly mass shooting this time taking place in southern Thailand, and a little later we'll try to end on a higher note with some feel-good stories involving Thai heartthrobs and friendly farangs.

"We're seeing a return to seasonality. Before the pandemic, when we had mass tourism, the low seasons were being filled out by China and other markets. But there are also global issues at play as well." It's been a turbulent year for Thailand, with slow economic growth, political stasis, an unresolved US tariff rate and a military conflict with Cambodia. Meanwhile, mountains of media stories dissect what Thai tourism is/isn't doing to arrest slowing visitor arrivals. So what's the real story beneath the headlines and top-line statistics? This week, Gary and Hannah are joined by Phuket-based Bill Barnett, Managing Director of C9 Hotelworks and a renowned hospitality and real estate advisor and tourism expert to deconstruct Thailand's shifting travel landscape. We discuss the untapped potential of Thailand's unique geographies, the need for masterplanned investment in travel infrastructure and tourism services, and the quest to "get beyond the beach and shopping malls". Plus, is frequent re-forecasting of Chinese arrivals creating unnecessary negativity? How are an economic slowdown and high debt levels reshaping domestic tourism behaviours? How can Thailand leverage its strengths in wellness tourism ("everyone is trying to reinvent the spa")? Is hotel profitability set to slow, and what will be the impacts of new supply pipelines and "a price-driven recovery"? Looking forward, Bill discusses how his company supports the training of a next generation of hospitality leaders and the empowering of more women to succeed in tourism leadership roles.   

จากมีน้อย ค่อย ๆ พอกพูนเงินมาได้อย่างไร จุดเปลี่ยนความคิดไหนที่จะทำให้การเงินของเราดีขึ้นได้

Sooner or later, we all spend some time in the hospital, so Greg and Ed riff on their myriad experiences in Bangkok hospitals over the years. But before we get into that, we should note - due to Thailand's strict defamation laws, some of the places we talk about will remain nameless.  But with that out of the way, we can say that Thailand in general has pretty good medical care, and it is standard advice for travelers in neighboring countries to get over the border into Thailand if they have any medical problems. But, as Ed notes, Thailand does not have very good legal protections against medical malpractice: if a doctor makes a mistake, don't expect significant financial compensation from the Thai justice system. Greg and Ed then trade anecdotes about their own experiences in the Thai medical system, each with some good and bad things to say. Ed's life has been literally saved by competent doctors; Greg passed himself off as a Jedi in lieu of a real religion; both have been saved a ton of grief by getting a second opinion. Your mileage may vary, but both Greg and Ed agree, as a pure value proposition (i.e. what you get for the money), Thailand, though far from perfect, is a pretty good deal.  Listen in for some great advice on how to maximize your chances of getting a good experience at a Bangkok hospital.  As always, the podcast will continue to be 100% funded by listeners just like you who get some special swag from us. And we'll keep our Facebook, Twitter, and LINE accounts active so you can send us comments, questions, or whatever you want to share.

Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, looks at whether a ceasefire agreed between Thailand and Cambodia, brokered by the US and Malaysia, will pass muster as military delegations meet today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This one starts with a dodgy lane choice, a Starbucks coffee, and a misjudged underpass. As always. I'm back in the Land Rover — which might be its final podcast outing before it finds a new home — and today's episode is a rambling, reflective road trip through customer service, creative resilience, and the rapidly growing presence of AI in our industry. The day started badly. Cold shower (thanks British Gas), broken editing software, and a head full of terabytes. But it ended with a reminder of why kindness, craftsmanship, and conversation still matter. A haircut from someone I've known for 18 years. A deep chat with the owner of Michel Engineering while he lovingly took apart my ancient-but-beautiful record deck — the very same design featured in A Clockwork Orange and owned by Steve Jobs, no less. And then... a disappointing interaction with a distracted barista and a headset-wearing drive-thru operator. Same building, worlds apart. Customer service, it turns out, is alive and well — just not always where you'd expect it. But the main theme of this episode is AI. Not the doom-and-gloom kind, but the real stuff: the tools I'm already using, how they're reshaping our workflows, and how they might be reshaping entire economies. It's not AI that's coming for your job — it's the photographer who learns to harness it. We talk about: AI tools I already use (like EVOTO, Imagine AI, ChatGPT, and XCi) Using AI as a teaching assistant, sub-editor, and productivity coach The real-world implications of AI-generated ads, coding layoffs, and what it means for creatives Plans for a new AI section on masteringportraitphotography.com And if you hang in there until the end, I'll tell you about a girl named Dory, a gutsy 12-year-old contortionist, and the new edition of Mastering Portrait Photography — complete with fresh images, a decade of stories, and a very special launch offer. So pop on your headphones, admire the wheat fields if you've got them, and come along for the ride. Spoiler: there's C3PO's eye in here too. Yes, really.  

In this episode of Platemark, Ann speaks with Miranda Metcalf and Tim Pauszek about their new venture, Hello, Print Friend Studios in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Listeners will recall Miranda hosts our sister pod, Hello, Print Friend. In addition to the podcast, she also is producing documentaries about printmaking hotspots, beginning with Oaxaca and Puerto Rico (with more to come). Together, Miranda and master printer Tim have settled in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where they have founded a new printmaking studio. They talk about the challenges and joys of setting up a printmaking residency and studio in their adopted city while giving credit to their friend, artist Kitikong Tilokwattanotai and to the local community for supporting the new studio. They talk about the welcoming nature of the Thai people, the rich art and culture to be found in Chiang Mai (particularly among its 12 printmaking studios), and the unique opportunities for artists in their residency program. Miranda and Tim also expand on their future plans for the studio and invite artists and enthusiasts to join them in Chiang Mai. Follow Miranda and Tim here:  helloprintfriend.com @helloprintfriend @mirandakielland @timpauszek_studio   Show me the images!!  

Dalam Episod 5 KenaSoal, perbincangan tertumpu kepada konflik di sempadan Thailand–Kemboja, wacana mengenai politik kiri di Malaysia, analisa kemerosotan ekonomi negara pasca-era “Asian Tigers”, serta persoalan hangat : Sekiranya Anwar Ibrahim turun, siapakah yang paling layak menggantikannya? Episod ini turut menyentuh isu Gaza dan kegagalan dunia Islam serta masyarakat antarabangsa dalam menangani krisis kemanusiaan yang berlarutan.00:00 INTRO02:38 KONFLIK THAILAND - KEMBOJA@safwankhai_ – What should Malaysia do to address the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia? @tarmizibakhri – Peranan kita besar tak dalam mencapai ceasefire antara Thai & Cambodia?@nashriqjumati – Sebab apa Thai dan Kemboja berperang?@ahmadfaizmohamad – Kalau Kemboja senang-senang serang Thailand, tak mustahil Malaysia pun bakal kena kan?@dizfaris – Impact of regional fighting (Cambodia) to Malaysia?@georgiabrownsugar – As ASEAN chair, what role should we play on the Thai/Cambodia conflict?17:54 PARTI HALUAN KIRI - MALAYSIA@j1mmy._11 – Adakah parti bercorak sosialis/kiri akan berjaya di Malaysia?38:58 TITIK PERALIHAN EKONOMI MALAYSIA@afiqxafiq – Where was the turning point for Malaysia from “Asian tiger” to now?@mrfirdausamin – Whats our economic direction for our country to have more job opportunities? Brain drain@naufalmhisham – How can Malaysia attract high-value investments without relying too much on cheap labour50:47 SIAPA PENGGANTI ANWAR? @maeok_ – Kalau bukan PMX, siapakah yang paling layak jadi perdana menteri Malaysia?@riefhan.adam – Pendapat KS tentang rakyat tidak tahu siapa pengganti PMX yang paling sesuai?@saudagarjepun – Siapakah calon yang layak untuk ganti tempat PMX?@memorykad – PN Leader who can be next PM?@arieflutfi – Apa pendapat KS tentang next PM?58:54 KS SINGAPORE TOUR@j1mmy._11 – KS Singapore tour here we go soon?01:05:24 GAZA DAN KEGAGALAN KOMUNITI ANTARABANGSA

Send us a textTensions erupted along the Thai-Cambodia border as five days of skirmishing caused 32 deaths. Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia sat down with the Thai and Cambodian PMs; ASEAN centrality shone as he brokered a ceasefire. The next day he visited Prabowo and addressed the ASEAN Secretariat.Prabowo gives an hour-long speech at PSI, talking about elephants; the new PSI logo, his commitment to elephant conservation, all while omitting the elephant in the room: Trump's lopsided tariff negotiation with Indonesia.Also, Hasto Kristianto, former Secretary General of PDI-P was found guilty of corruption in Harun Masiku's case and sentenced to four and a half years.It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's salary and music licensing. Luckily, you, estemeed listeners of Reformasi Dispatch podcast can help us.You can donate to us on buymeacoffee.com/reformasi and help us grow!

Israel Now Portrayed As Enemy Of Christians - PM Netanyahuhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/israel-now-portrayed-as-enemy-of-christians-pm-netanyahu/28/07/2025/#Issues #Gaza #Iran #Israel #US ©July 28th, 2025 ®July 28, 2025 8:44 pm Barely ten days after Israeli soldiers bombed the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu, the state of Israel Prime Minister has said that Israel is now being portrayed as the enemy of Christians, stating that, Israel has a thriving Christian community, “the only thriving Christian community in the broad radius of the Middle East, where Christians are not “tolerated”, they're cherished”, adding, “You can light Christmas trees in Nazareth – but in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, when Israel left and the Palestinian Authority came in, the Christian majority shrank from 80% to under 20%, because there was no more Israel to protect them, though, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not mention the bombing of the Catholic Church in Gaza that led to the killing of three persons and injuring to several people including the Parish Priest, it could be recalled that the Israel Defense Forces, IDF action against the Christian Holy place in Gaza sparked global condemnations, with the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV in a statement on Sunday July 20, 2025 while speaking after his Angelus prayer, read out the names of those killed in the incident and said; “I appeal to the international community to observe humanitarian law and respect the obligation to protect civilians as well as the prohibition of collective punishment, of indiscriminate use of force and forced displacement of the population”. #OsazuwaAkonedoThailand, Cambodia Denies Shelling In Lao As War Enters 4th Day NonStophttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/thailand-cambodia-denies-shelling-in-lao-as-war-enters-4th-day-nonstop/27/07/2025/#Issues #Thailand #Cambodia #EmeraldTriangle #Lao #Trump #US ©July 27th, 2025 ®July 27, 2025 12:57 pm Royal Thai Army and the Cambodia National Ministry of Defense have both denied firing the 10 projectiles that destroyed civilian houses and properties at Emerald Triangle, a city in Lao on Thursday, just as both government establishments confirmed early in the morning on Sunday that fighting continued through Saturday night to Sunday morning night despite President Donald Trump of the United States, US statement on Saturday that he has spoken on phone with both the Prime Minister of Cambodia and the acting Prime Minister of Thailand, asking the two parties to agree on immediate ceasefire and failure to do so, according to Trump, US will not make any business deal with both countries, in his words, Trump said; “We happen to be, by coincidence, currently dealing on Trade with both Countries, but do not want to make any Deal, with either Country, if they are fighting, and I have told them so, the call with Thailand is being made momentarily, the call with Cambodia has ended, but expect to call back regarding War stoppage and Ceasefire based on what Thailand has to say, I am trying to simplify a complex situation, many people are being killed in this War, but it's very much reminds me of the Conflict between Pakistan and India, which was brought to a successful halt.” #OsazuwaAkonedo30 Killed As Thailand, Cambodia Continues Heavy Military Campaignhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/30-killed-as-thailand-cambodia-continues-heavy-military-campaign/27/07/2025/#Issues #Thailand #Asia #Cambodia ©July 27th, 2025 ®July 27, 2025 4:32 am Asia is apparently becoming a continent of war as hope of achieving peace in the continent appeared slim since 2023 when  fresh wars broke out in the Middle East Asia after Hamas attacked Israel, forcing Israel to launch a multi front wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran and Yemen, this occurred as Russia that has parts of its territory in Asia had in 2022 launched a full-scale war against its neighbouring European country, Ukraine which the multiple wars have led to millions of deaths, with many in the world expecting an end soon, but, while many in the world hoped for permanent end to the deadly wars, another fresh war broke out during the week on Thursday in the South East Asia between Cambodia and Thailand after soldiers from Royal Thai Army of 14th Infantry Battalion on Wednesday stepped on a landmine at Huai Bon, Chong An Ma, Nam Yuen District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, within the Thai-Cambodia border area causing severe injury to one Thailand soldier while four other soldiers sustained some level of injuries, making the acting Prime Minister of Thailand, Phumtham Wechayachai to recall the country's ambassador from Phnom Penh and expelled Cambodia's ambassador to Thailand, leading to heavy military confrontations starting next day morning, which, Cambodian News Agency on Saturday reported that tens of thousands of innocent Cambodians, including children, pregnant women, and the elderly have been forced to flee the military aggression along the border areas, including Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, and Pursat, and the Royal Thai Army also on Saturday released a video of its men hoisting the Thai flag at a location and stated that the Thai national flag was raised atop Phu Makhuea, following Thai military operations to assault and seize the Phu Makhuea area, where it said the Cambodian forces had been heavily positioned, adding that the area was successfully captured during the evening of war on Friday, while the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra who is currently on suspension blamed the cause of the war on alleged powerful criminals in Cambodia, saying, the conflict stems from the Thai government's efforts to crack down on call center crimes, dismantling a network of immense financial interests linked to influential groups in Cambodia, notwithstanding, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet in a statement called on Cambodians not to attack businesses and citizens of Thailand living in Cambodia, adding that, after the Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Rotating Chairman of ASEAN, Anwar Ibrahim intervened in the matter on Thursday, both countries agreed to a ceasefire slated to sart on Friday by 12:00am, but, an hour after Malaysia Prime Minister told him that Thailand has agreed to the ceasefire, Thailand rescinded its decision and continued military actions against Cambodia, and the Cambodia Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson, Lieutenant General Maly Socheata in an operational updates on Saturday, said that Thailand has continued to expand its military; including its infantry Forces, heavy weaponry into Cambodia territory.  #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.

Israel Now Portrayed As Enemy Of Christians - PM Netanyahuhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/israel-now-portrayed-as-enemy-of-christians-pm-netanyahu/28/07/2025/#Issues #Gaza #Iran #Israel #US ©July 28th, 2025 ®July 28, 2025 8:44 pm Barely ten days after Israeli soldiers bombed the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu, the state of Israel Prime Minister has said that Israel is now being portrayed as the enemy of Christians, stating that, Israel has a thriving Christian community, “the only thriving Christian community in the broad radius of the Middle East, where Christians are not “tolerated”, they're cherished”, adding, “You can light Christmas trees in Nazareth – but in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, when Israel left and the Palestinian Authority came in, the Christian majority shrank from 80% to under 20%, because there was no more Israel to protect them, though, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not mention the bombing of the Catholic Church in Gaza that led to the killing of three persons and injuring to several people including the Parish Priest, it could be recalled that the Israel Defense Forces, IDF action against the Christian Holy place in Gaza sparked global condemnations, with the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV in a statement on Sunday July 20, 2025 while speaking after his Angelus prayer, read out the names of those killed in the incident and said; “I appeal to the international community to observe humanitarian law and respect the obligation to protect civilians as well as the prohibition of collective punishment, of indiscriminate use of force and forced displacement of the population”. #OsazuwaAkonedoThailand, Cambodia Denies Shelling In Lao As War Enters 4th Day NonStophttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/thailand-cambodia-denies-shelling-in-lao-as-war-enters-4th-day-nonstop/27/07/2025/#Issues #Thailand #Cambodia #EmeraldTriangle #Lao #Trump #US ©July 27th, 2025 ®July 27, 2025 12:57 pm Royal Thai Army and the Cambodia National Ministry of Defense have both denied firing the 10 projectiles that destroyed civilian houses and properties at Emerald Triangle, a city in Lao on Thursday, just as both government establishments confirmed early in the morning on Sunday that fighting continued through Saturday night to Sunday morning night despite President Donald Trump of the United States, US statement on Saturday that he has spoken on phone with both the Prime Minister of Cambodia and the acting Prime Minister of Thailand, asking the two parties to agree on immediate ceasefire and failure to do so, according to Trump, US will not make any business deal with both countries, in his words, Trump said; “We happen to be, by coincidence, currently dealing on Trade with both Countries, but do not want to make any Deal, with either Country, if they are fighting, and I have told them so, the call with Thailand is being made momentarily, the call with Cambodia has ended, but expect to call back regarding War stoppage and Ceasefire based on what Thailand has to say, I am trying to simplify a complex situation, many people are being killed in this War, but it's very much reminds me of the Conflict between Pakistan and India, which was brought to a successful halt.” #OsazuwaAkonedo30 Killed As Thailand, Cambodia Continues Heavy Military Campaignhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/30-killed-as-thailand-cambodia-continues-heavy-military-campaign/27/07/2025/#Issues #Thailand #Asia #Cambodia ©July 27th, 2025 ®July 27, 2025 4:32 am Asia is apparently becoming a continent of war as hope of achieving peace in the continent appeared slim since 2023 when  fresh wars broke out in the Middle East Asia after Hamas attacked Israel, forcing Israel to launch a multi front wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran and Yemen, this occurred as Russia that has parts of its territory in Asia had in 2022 launched a full-scale war against its neighbouring European country, Ukraine which the multiple wars have led to millions of deaths, with many in the world expecting an end soon, but, while many in the world hoped for permanent end to the deadly wars, another fresh war broke out during the week on Thursday in the South East Asia between Cambodia and Thailand after soldiers from Royal Thai Army of 14th Infantry Battalion on Wednesday stepped on a landmine at Huai Bon, Chong An Ma, Nam Yuen District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, within the Thai-Cambodia border area causing severe injury to one Thailand soldier while four other soldiers sustained some level of injuries, making the acting Prime Minister of Thailand, Phumtham Wechayachai to recall the country's ambassador from Phnom Penh and expelled Cambodia's ambassador to Thailand, leading to heavy military confrontations starting next day morning, which, Cambodian News Agency on Saturday reported that tens of thousands of innocent Cambodians, including children, pregnant women, and the elderly have been forced to flee the military aggression along the border areas, including Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, and Pursat, and the Royal Thai Army also on Saturday released a video of its men hoisting the Thai flag at a location and stated that the Thai national flag was raised atop Phu Makhuea, following Thai military operations to assault and seize the Phu Makhuea area, where it said the Cambodian forces had been heavily positioned, adding that the area was successfully captured during the evening of war on Friday, while the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra who is currently on suspension blamed the cause of the war on alleged powerful criminals in Cambodia, saying, the conflict stems from the Thai government's efforts to crack down on call center crimes, dismantling a network of immense financial interests linked to influential groups in Cambodia, notwithstanding, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet in a statement called on Cambodians not to attack businesses and citizens of Thailand living in Cambodia, adding that, after the Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Rotating Chairman of ASEAN, Anwar Ibrahim intervened in the matter on Thursday, both countries agreed to a ceasefire slated to sart on Friday by 12:00am, but, an hour after Malaysia Prime Minister told him that Thailand has agreed to the ceasefire, Thailand rescinded its decision and continued military actions against Cambodia, and the Cambodia Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson, Lieutenant General Maly Socheata in an operational updates on Saturday, said that Thailand has continued to expand its military; including its infantry Forces, heavy weaponry into Cambodia territory.  #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.

What if the things we avoid the most—like messing up, slowing down, being bored, or even facing our own death—are actually the gateways to lasting joy?Join Matt O'Neill and award-winning journalist Eric Weiner as they shatter everything you thought you knew about happiness. Eric, author of the New York Times bestseller "The Geography of Bliss" (now a Peacock docu-series), has mapped happiness across the globe from Bhutan to Iceland, uncovering the counterintuitive secrets that separate the world's happiest cultures from America's convenience-obsessed society.This isn't your typical happiness advice. You'll discover why failure is celebrated in Iceland, how boredom becomes bliss in Switzerland, why silence is sacred in Thailand, and the profound truth that happiness isn't personal—it's relational. Eric reveals why America, the wealthiest nation on Earth, doesn't even crack the top 20 in happiness rankings, and what we can learn from cultures that prioritize relationships over results.Whether you're caught in the convenience trap, struggling with the paradox of choice, or wondering why all your achievements haven't made you happier, this conversation will revolutionize your understanding of what true contentment looks like.0:00 Introduction1:06 What sent Eric on his global happiness quest2:56 Failure, silence, boredom, death6:02 Why happiness is relational, not personal8:58 The Thai teacher's wisdom12:18 How envy destroys happiness and why the Swiss hide wealth15:24 Why Iceland celebrates heroic failure19:46 The surprising statistics about happiness23:02 The experience machine thought experiment25:04 Why thinking about happiness makes you unhappy27:33 America's convenience trap destroys connection32:45 The power of putting effort without attachment to resultsResources Mentioned:Eric Weiner's books:

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Brian and Steve get Thai'd up in a Netflix debut about fighting zombies. There's far more than 8 limbs in this action horror film, but is there something fishy about it? When a film tries to channel The Raid, Train to Busan, and The Sadness all at once but pulls all of its punches, you'll want nothing more than to simply be watching those better movies. Or The Protector. Lots of Protector talk. God that movie rules.   Plus we announce our August Showdown guest   Find Us Online-   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halloweenisforever/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/halloweenisforever Twitter: https://twitter.com/HallowForever Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halloweenisforeverpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalloweenIsForeverPod E-Mail: Halloweenisforeverpod@gmail.com

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Malaysia's Prime Minister has announced Cambodian and Thai leaders have agreed to end border skirmishes.

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Cambodia and Thailand have accused each other of launching artillery attacks, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's claims that the leaders of both countries had agreed to work on a ceasefire.

In this episode, I sit down with Tawinee, a Thai content creator. We talk about what it's really like growing up in Bangkok, navigating intercultural relationships, and what foreigners should know when they come to Thailand. Tawinee opens up about her early years in Bangkok, her long-term relationship with a foreigner, and how she balances independence with work and love. We also dive into cultural misunderstandings, hotel collabs, tips for tourists, and how Bangkok has changed for locals. Whether you're curious about life in Bangkok for locals, traveling in Thailand, or life behind the lens of a travel influencer, this episode touches on so many interesting topics for those visiting Thailand.

Cross-border battles between Thailand and Cambodia have spread to new areas as fighting between the southeast Asian neighbours continues for a third day. We hear from both sides of the boundary. Also on the programme: President Trump arrives in Scotland; and the matcha mania putting pressure on tea suppliers. (Photo: A Cambodian military personnel stands on a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher, around 40 km (24 miles) from the disputed Ta Moan Thom temple, Cambodia, July 25, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Soveit Yarn)

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Subscribe now to skip the ads. Don't forget to buy our “Welcome to the Crusades” miniseries! Danny and Derek also rail against the war pigs, but lack the heavy riffs. This week: the International Court of Justice rules that wealthy nations must take action on climate change or bear responsibility (1:20); clashes escalate on the Thai-Cambodian border (4:08); a ceasefire holds in Syria's Suwayda province after clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups (9:06); in Israel-Palestine, Gaza's starvation reaches catastrophic levels (13:19) as ceasefire talks barely limp along (16:23); Iran is reengaging with the International Atomic Energy Agency (20:49); the Democratic Republic of the Congo and M23 militant group sign a declaration of intent (23:05); in Ukraine, a new round of peace talks achieves little (25:24) while Zelensky responds to protests over corruption (28:27); Venezuela, the US, and El Salvador carry out a prisoner exchange amid accusations of torture (31:38); the Japan House of Councillors holds an election while PM Ishiba looks likely to resign (33:32); and Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia make trade deals (36:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What lies behind the clashes on the Thai Cambodian border is a fractured friendship between the two nations. In July both countries strike each other with civilians killed and injured in the crossfire. More than a hundred thousand are evacuated. Thailand warns the clashes could escalate to war. In May a brief gunfire exchange killed a Cambodian soldier. Just over two weeks later surprising details from a recorded private phone conversation went public. On that 17-minute call to Cambodia was Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. It was supposed to defuse the situation - instead it has erupted.Away from the border, there's been public outrage in Thailand, a major prime ministerial setback, fractured friendships, diplomatic ties downgraded and even more political pressure on a far from robust government.Contributors: · Dr Petra Alderman, Centre manager at the Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science Dr Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Professor and senior fellow of the Institute of Security and International Studies at Chulalongkorn University Dr Vu Lam, Lecturer at the University of New South Wales Dr Pavida Pananond, Professor of International Business and Strategy at Thammasat University's Business School based in Bangkok Presented by Charmaine Cozier Produced by Daniel Rosney Researched by Evie Yabsley Technical producer Criag Boardman Production co-ordinator Liam Morrey Editor Tara McDermott

The Thai prime minister has warned that clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which have killed at least 16 people and displaced tens of thousands in both countries, could "move towards war". Also in the programme: The photographer in Gaza who took a powerful image of a mother and her malnourished baby; and on news of the death of US musician Chuck Mangione, we celebrate his beloved flugelhorn. (Photo: People flee Cambodia due to the armed border conflict with Thailand, Oddar Meanchey Province 25 Jul 2025. Credit: Photo by Kith Serey/EPA/Shutterstock)

Don't forget to buy our “Welcome to the Crusades” miniseries!Danny and Derek also rail against the war pigs, but lack the heavy riffs. This week: the International Court of Justice rules that wealthy nations must take action on climate change or bear responsibility (1:20); clashes escalate on the Thai-Cambodian border (4:08); a ceasefire holds in Syria's Suwayda province after clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups (9:06); in Israel-Palestine, Gaza's starvation reaches catastrophic levels (13:19) as ceasefire talks barely limp along (16:23); Iran is reengaging with the International Atomic Energy Agency (20:49); the Democratic Republic of the Congo and M23 militant group sign a declaration of intent (23:05); in Ukraine, a new round of peace talks achieves little (25:24) while Zelensky responds to protests over corruption (28:27); Venezuela, the US, and El Salvador carry out a prisoner exchange amid accusations of torture (31:38); the Japan House of Councillors holds an election while PM Ishiba looks likely to resign (33:32); and Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia make trade deals (36:10).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Send us a textJörg Schürpf is a distinguished therapist with extensive expertise in both Thai massage and osteopathy. He possesses a unique blend of knowledge as both a Thai massage practitioner and an osteopath, which he integrates into his teaching and practice. He co-authored the book "OsteoThai, The Poetry of Touch: When Thai Massage Meets Osteopathy" with David Lutt, reflecting his passion and authority in manual therapies. Currently based in Switzerland, Jörg is a prominent figure in the world of bodywork, known for his holistic approach that emphasizes presence, attention, and intention in therapeutic practices.Visit Jörg here: https://www.joergschuerpf.ch/en/Order a copy of the book: https://lulyani.com/en/boook/Key Takeaways:Fusion of Disciplines: Jörg Schürpf has merged Thai massage and osteopathy into "osteo Thai," a unique practice that balances Eastern movement with Western anatomical understanding.Educational Insights: European osteopathy differs from American practices, often requiring a background in medical or therapeutic professions, though a unique path is available for those passionate about healing.Concept of Fulcrum: Understanding fulcrums in bodywork can drastically enhance the effectiveness of touch therapies, allowing for precise and safe manipulations.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia continue to escalate after multiple deaths at the nation's border. Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

World leaders are throwing their weight behind French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that France will officially recognise the State of Palestine in September. Many see this as a significant move toward peace in the Middle East. Several global leaders say the recognition is crucial to protect a peace process that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is actively undermining. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sharply criticised Macron's announcement to recognise the State of Palestine. Rubio said the US is firmly against Macron's proposal to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly. He called it reckless, saying it will only embolden Hamas and make peace even harder to achieve. At least one Cambodian civilian has been killed and five others injured after renewed clashes broke out, marking the second straight day of violence between the two neighbours. A spokesperson from Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province, Meth Meas Pheakdey, confirmed the fighting took place in Banteay Ampil, near the contested border zone. The situation has forced around 1,500 Cambodian families to evacuate to safer ground. On the other side, Thailand's Health Ministry reported that 15 Thai nationals have lost their lives in the conflict as of early Friday. The International Criminal Court has handed down major sentences in a landmark ruling. Two rebel leaders from the Central African Republic have been convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity tied to brutal sectarian violence over a decade ago. Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while Alfred Yekatom received a 15-year sentence. Both were found guilty for their leadership roles in the Anti-Balaka militia, which targeted Muslim civilians during a wave of attacks between September 2013 and February 2014, in and around the capital, Bangui. The number of journalists killed in Gaza continues to rise amid Israel's relentless assault. According to the Government Media Office in Gaza, 232 journalists have now lost their lives since October 7, 2023. Officials in Gaza say the targeting of media workers is part of a broader genocidal campaign and warn that the toll could grow even higher.

Today we'll be talking about the deadly artillery onslaught by Cambodian forces on Thai civilian targets, other pettier conflicts erupting between the two countries, and a little later a fresh batch of farangs behaving badly.

Thailand says the conflict with Cambodia is between the governments and armed forces instead of between the people.

Thailand seals border with Cambodia after clashes leave at least 12 people dead. Also: a deadly plane crash in eastern Russia, and how many steps should you take each day to stay healthy?

Sources tell CNN that the Attorney General told President Donald Trump his name was in the Epstein files. Columbia University has agreed to a 9-figure settlement with the Trump administration. Three Ohio police officers have been wounded after a gunman opened fire in what officials call an "ambush." We'll tell you why Thailand launched airstrikes against targets in Cambodia today. Plus, Candace Owens is being sued for claiming the French First Lady is a man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

//The Wire//2300Z July 24, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: CONFLICT ERUPTS BETWEEN THAILAND AND CAMBODIA. GLOBAL STARLINK OUTAGE OBSERVED THIS AFTERNOON.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Southeast Asia: Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand have flared up again, and both nations have escalated sporadic border clashes into more direct hostilities. Yesterday, a Thai soldier stepped on a landmine in the disputed border region and from there, the situation deteriorated rapidly. Overnight, Thailand conducted several airstrikes in Cambodia, bombing unknown targets in the contested regions along the border. Some reports claim that one Thai F-16 dropped two bombs on an unoccupied road, whereas other reports claim that military targets were hit by several aircraft. Regardless of the uncertainty of what was struck initially, Cambodian forces have begun the deployment of armored columns to the border to attempt to maneuver through the extremely rugged terrain throughout the contested areas. Rocket attacks have been carried out by both sides throughout the day, also with unknown targets or effects, and most of the border between the two nations is currently host to sporadic fighting, artillery strikes, and small arms skirmishes.-HomeFront-USA: This afternoon an outage was reported on the Starlink network, which resulted in all Starlink terminals being down around the world for several hours.Analyst Comment: So far no cause for the outage has been reported, and there are already many points of speculation as to what caused such a substantial outage. Yesterday T-Mobile and Starlink announced the rollout of their direct-to-cell service project. This also comes a few days after the Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability continues to wreak havoc on various commercial and government entities, so it's always possible that some little known exploit related to that was involved in the outage. However, until Starlink issues a statement regarding what caused the disruption, it could be anything.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In Washington D.C. various political moves continue as before, not much of which is helpful for discerning the truth at the moment. The Epstein scandal remains pertinent as the White House continues sheepish behavior on the subject, and a federal judge blocks the DoJ from releasing certain documents pertaining to the case. Separately, the White House and Director of National Intelligence have made statements pertaining to the Obama Presidency, and the actions undertaken at that time to target President Trump. No real "smoking gun" details have been released on that topic (beyond what everyone already knows), and the timing of this bombshell report is interesting. Nevertheless the weaponization of various intelligence agencies for political gain over the past few years is a serious topic that at this point is too big to ignore. As such, the truth coming to light is of utmost importance if there is to be any hope of trust in the intelligence community ever again.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

#japan #goblin #folktalesIn the first story, we learn why you always look in the backroom of haunted houses. And in the second story, we learn about why day care is important.Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora OzakiNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: 月桃節 東京月桃三味線　Ghetto Bushi Tokyo Ghetto ShamisenSound Effects: 380749__jackattackeditor__nieu-bethesda-karoo-ambience from Freesound.orgPodcast Shoutout: Scene SnobsListener Shoutout: Udon Thani (Sign off in Thai)

Deadly escalations at the disputed Thailand-Cambodia border fuel fears that violence could spill into a broader conflict. Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, has the latest from Bangkok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas has confirmed it submitted its response to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire to negotiators. The response included proposed amendments to clauses on the entry of aid, maps of areas from which the Israeli army should withdraw, and guarantees on securing a permanent end to the war, according to a Palestinian source familiar with ongoing talks in Doha. Negotiators from both sides have been holding indirect talks in Doha with mediators in an attempt to reach an agreement on a truce deal. Türkiye has rejected a motion passed by the Israeli Knesset to annex the occupied West Bank, calling it ""null and void"" under international law and warning it poses a grave threat to regional stability. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the West Bank is Palestinian territory under Israeli occupation since 1967. It added that any attempt by Israel to annex it constituted an illegitimate and provocative effort aimed at undermining peace efforts. Armed clashes have broken out between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed area of their border, the militaries of both countries said, each accusing the other of firing the first shots after weeks of simmering tension. The Thai military said in a statement that Cambodian troops had opened fire in an area near the disputed Ta Moan Thom temple. A spokesperson for Cambodia's Defence Ministry said there had been an unprovoked incursion by Thai troops and Cambodian forces had responded in self-defence. Protests in central Kiev against a law that curbs the power of anti-corruption agencies have continued as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised a new bill. The legislation, removing the independence of two key anti-corruption bodies, sparked the first major protests in Ukraine since the conflict with Russia began over three years ago. Zelenskyy responded to the backlash, saying he would submit a new bill ensuring "all norms for the independence of anti-corruption institutions will be in place". A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, upholding a lower-court decision that blocked the policy from taking effect across the United States. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that Trump's executive order, which was aimed at ending automatic citizenship for children born on US soil to noncitizen parents, violated the Constitution. The decision aligns with a previous ruling by a federal judge in New Hampshire, who also found the order unlawful and issued a nationwide injunction.

Jess Eng is a food writer based in New York City. She's a regular contributor here at TASTE alongside a great roster of publications like the Washington Post and the New York Times. It's so fun to have her on the show to expand on some of her favorite stories, her latest experiments with home fermentation, and her recent reporting trip in Fuzhou, China.And, at the top of the show, it's the return of Three Things, where Aliza and Matt talk about what is exciting them in the world of restaurants, cookbooks, and the food world as a whole. On this episode: It's fall cookbook season and Matt previews Measure with Your Heart by Hannah Taylor, The Ex-Boyfriend's Favorite Recipe Funeral Committee by Saki Kawashiro, Script Notes by John August and Craig Mazin, and Obsessed With the Best by Ella Quittner (not fall but worth a mention). Aliza jumps in with a visit for Thai chicken wings at Sam Yan in Clinton Hill, a preview of Ruby Tandoh's new book, All Consuming, and a special shoutout to LA Taco's ongoing coverage in Los Angeles. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube READ MORE FROM JESS:Flavors of Fujian [Substack]Kombucha's Pét-Nat Moment [TASTE]The Fluidity and Fun of Chino Latino Cuisine Reaches New Fandoms [TASTE]See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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