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Beheaded Tiger Is Discovered During Raid On A Private Zoo In Thailand

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A beheaded tiger has been discovered among several other animal corpses during a wildlife trafficking raid at a private zoo in [/news/thailand/index.html Thailand]. Thai wildlife officials made the shocking discovery at the Mukda Tiger Park and Farm in the northeastern province of Mukdahan. They found a severed tiger head and other tiger carcasses, including body parts, in a crackdown on suspected wildlife trafficking. Five live tiger cubs suspected of being illegally smuggled into the zoo were also seized during the raid. A beheaded tiger has been discovered among several other animal corpses during a wildlife trafficking raid at a private zoo in Thailand Thai wildlife officials made the shocking discovery at the Mukda Tiger Park and Farm in the northeastern province of Mukdahan They found a severed tiger head and other tiger carcasses, including body parts, in a crackdown on suspected wildlife trafficking There have been a series of cases involving the illegal trade of captive tigers and Thai zoos. Pictured: several tigers were found dead at the private zoo in Thailand RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8997651/Another-45-dogs-rescued-Chinas-meat-trade-arrive-JFK-Airport-meet-new-owners.html Pup, pup and away! Another 45 puppies rescued from China's...] [/news/article-8995523/Pensioner-dies-bitten-1-4-metre-tiger-snake-wrapped-neck.html Pensioner dies after being bitten by a 1.4-metre tiger snake...] Share this article Share The five tigers had been declared as having been born at the facility, but DNA tests showed that three of them - one female and two males - were not related to any tigers in the park, suggesting they had been smuggled in, officials said. Authorities removed the two other tigers for further forensics testing and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] are currently investigating the discovery of the tiger's head at the zoo. The results of DNA tests on a further 20 tigers, including two cubs, will be released in December, according to the [ ]. The raid comes after an early crackdown at the [http://www.community.covnews.com/archives/search/?searchthis=private%20zoo private zoo] in January 2018, when Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) officials had confiscated scores of locally protected species including red pandas and monkeys such as grey-shanked doucs. Since then, the zoo has been under government watch. The surviving tigers were taken to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation's (DNP) Chulaphorn Wildlife Captive Breeding Centre in the Si Sa Ket province. Five live tiger cubs suspected of being illegally smuggled into the zoo were also seized during the raid. Pictured: several tiger corpses The raid comes after an early crackdown at the private zoo in January 2018, when Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) officials had confiscated scores of locally protected species. Pictured: officials find tiger carcasses The owner of the tiger park faces up to five years in prison if convicted of smuggling in wildlife species and another three years if convicted of providing false information. Pictured: the severed tiger head Authorities said that the Zoo's licence would be suspended for 90 days. Pictured: the slain tiger head The owner of the tiger park faces up to five years in prison if convicted of smuggling in wildlife species and another three years if convicted of providing false information. Authorities said that the Zoo's licence would be suspended for 90 days. 'The authorities have done a great job looking into the legality of this tiger ownership,' said Maethinee Phassaraudomsak, a researcher at animal rights NGO Traffic. 'We hope investigations reveal the true provenance of the tigers and spurs checks on all animals held at this facility.' There have been a series of cases involving the illegal trade of captive tigers and Thai zoos. In 2016, Thai authorities raided the Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi province that had been suspected of [http://www.medcheck-up.com/?s=illegally%20breeding illegally breeding] and trading in tigers. Over 130 live tigers, more than 40 dead tiger cubs, tiger pelts and 1,500 tiger skin amulets were among the wildlife products seized. Over half - 58 per cent - of the Tigers seized in Thailand between 2000 and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] 2018 originated from captive breeding facilities - largely involving whole carcasses and live animals, with the largest proportion coming from the 2016 seizure, according to Traffic. In 2017, a dozen tigers were seized from a pig farm in Chon Buri province where several species of wildlife had been kept illegally. 'Today's actions are very much in line with the global call for better record keeping, monitoring and enforcement of captive tiger facilities taken at CITES(1), to prevent laundering or leakage of animals into the illegal trade,' said Kanitha Krishnasamy, Director for Traffic in Southeast Asia. 'Thailand's revamped wildlife law with higher penalties and its well-established forensics expertise places it in a good position to lead on this crackdown, to find the parties responsible for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] this decades-long problem.' data-track-module="am-external-links^external-links"> Read more: [ Tiger cubs seized, park suspected of smuggling] DM.later('bundle', function() DM.has('external-source-links', 'externalLinkTracker'); );

Love Island apos;s Kaz Crossley Flaunts Physique In A Green And Blue Bikini

2020-12-28T22:47:55Z

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She has been posting an endless array of bikini-clad snaps while enjoying a fun-filled 'work trip' to Dubai with fellow influencers and reality TV stars. And Kaz Crossley showcased her incredible physique in yet another set of sun-kissed holiday snaps on her Instagram page on Friday. The [/tvshowbiz/love-island/index.html Love Island] star, 26, sent temperatures soaring as she slipped into a bright blue and green bikini that flaunted her enviable curves. Racy: Kaz Crossley showcased her incredible physique in yet another set of sun-kissed holiday snaps on her Instagram page on Friday Kaz flashed a cheeky grin at the camera as she confidently showed off her bronzed figure in the barely-there sultry two-piece. She pushed her newly-dyed golden tresses away from her face with a grey knot hairband from her Kaz Bands collection and loosely tied her locks up in a high-bun. RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/tvshowbiz/article-8989541/Love-Islands-Ellie-Brown-highlights-curves-brown-bikini-Dubai-trip.html Love Island's Ellie Brown highlights her curves in a brown...] [/tvshowbiz/article-8982535/Love-Islands-Ellie-Brown-soaks-rays-pal-Kaz-Crossley-Dubai.html Love Island's Ellie Brown shows off her sizzling figure in a...] [/tvshowbiz/article-8970653/Sophie-Kasaei-throws-shade-influencers-heading-Dubai-lockdown.html 'F*** me, a lot of work going on over there!' Sophie Kasaei...] [/tvshowbiz/article-8971269/Love-Islands-Ellie-Brown-puts-busty-display-Kaz-Crossley-Dubai.html Love Island's Ellie Brown puts on a busty display in slinky...] Share this article Share The stunner let her racy attire do all the talking as she simply accessorised her look with a tiny silver pendant while striking a pose next to an idyllic Dubai beach. In a caption alongside her gorgeous snaps, she advertised a Black Friday promotional sale on her Kaz Bands. 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The beauties have recently been joined by former Love Islander Georgia Harrison, who has jetted to Dubai after spending time in the Maldives with her mother Louise. Kaz has enjoyed travelling across the globe this year, having uploaded enviable images from Mykonos, Dubai and Thailand during her fun-filled holidays. The reality star travelled to Thailand in April for her first Songkran festival, but was unable to leave the hotel due to the coronavirus pandemic. She explained at the time: 'My first Songkran in Thailand! Unfortunately I wish it was with different circumstances as we are in complete lockdown over here and all festivals and celebrations have been postponed. Cheeky: Kaz flashed a cheeky grin at the camera as she confidently showed off her bronzed figure in the barely-there sultry two-piece while striking a pose 'But I am super grateful as I couldn't be in a more beautiful place with better company. Happy Thai New Year everyone!' Songkran is the Thai New Year's national holiday, representing purification and the washing away of sins - symbolised by the famous water festival tradition. Kaz jetted off to Dubai at the end of October and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] has shared floods of sun-kissed snaps since touching down, bragging that she was the 'Queen of escaping lockdown'. And recently, hoards of reality TV stars and influencers have come under fire for leaving the UK in favour of balmy locations amid the global Covid-19 crisis. Lockdown life: The blonde travelled to Thailand in April (pictured) for her first Songkran festival, but was unable to leave the hotel due to the pandemic Last week, Sophie Kasaei threw shade at her fellow influencers heading to Dubai during England's four-week lockdown. The [/tvshowbiz/geordie_shore/index.html Geordie Shore] star, 31, took to [/sciencetech/twitter/index.html Twitter] to mock other celebrities who have travelled to the United Arab Emirates, writing a playful tweet. She wrote: 'Everyone going over to Dubai for work f**k me a lot of work going on over there isn't there?' During lockdown, COVID-19 rules stipulate that travelling outside the country is banned unless for business or education. Although she didn't name drop any celebrities, her former Geordie Shore co-star Sam Gowland, Love Island alum Theo Campbell and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] Lauryn Goodman, as well as Kaz and Ellie, were all in Dubai at the time of her comments. Oh dear: Sophie Kasaei has thrown shade at fellow influencers and reality stars for heading to Dubai during England's four-week lockdown (pictured in Dubai in December 2019) Love Island star Kady McDermott responded: [http://news.sky.com/search?term=%27Can%27t%20lie 'Can't lie] I am jealous though.' Sophie added: 'Oh babe I'm there as soon as lockdown is over and it will 100% NOT be for work. 'Oh actually my work is to party so maybe it is.' Love Island's Maura Higgins also recently touched down in the popular destination with Christopher Taylor as the pair confirmed their budding romance on Instagram. Elsewhere, Montana Brown arrived in the Maldives this week alongside Samira Mighty, Joann Van Den Herik and Mahalia to shoot her Swim Society collection after defending her 'work trip' amid the nationwide travel ban.

Walking Fish Might Be More Common Than We Know Thanks To unusually Hefty Pelvic Girdles

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> [ Enlarge Image] The cave angel fish found in Thailand walks with a gait like a salamander's. Zachary Randall/Florida Museum Fish generally stay submerged, so it's understandable that scientists (and the rest of us) would get [http://www.internetbillboards.net/?s=excited excited] when a fish ventures out for a stroll. Well, prepare for more excitement, because there might be more walking fish then we realized. A new study, from an international team of scientists, has identified at least 11 [http://www.answers.com/topic/species species] of fish that might be able to walk on land. CNET Science From the lab to your inbox. Get the latest science stories from CNET every week. "The findings are based on CT scans and a new evolutionary map of the hillstream loach family, which includes the only living fish species caught in the act of walking: a rare, blind cavefish known as Cryptotora thamicola, or the cave angel fish," [ the Florida Museum of Natural History said in a release Tuesday].

F1 Bahrain Grand Prix Lineup

2020-12-28T21:59:01Z

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After Saturday qualifying; race Sunday 1. Lewis Hamilton, Great Britain, Mercedes, 1 minute, 27.264 seconds. 2. Valtteri Bottas, Finland, Mercedes, 1:27.553. 3. Max Verstappen, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] Netherlands, Red Bull Racing Honda, 1:27.678. 4. Alexander Albon, Thailand, Red Bull Racing Honda, 1:28.274. 5. Sergio Perez, Mexico, Racing Point BWT Mercedes, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tua du lịch thái lan] 1:28.322. 6. Daniel Ricciardo, Australia, Renault, 1:28.417. 7. Esteban Ocon, France, Renault, 1:28.419. 8. Pierre Gasly, France, Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda, 1:28.448. 9. Lando Norris, Great Britain, McLaren Renault, 1:28.542. 10. Daniil Kvyat, Russia, Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda, 1:28.618. 11. Sebastian Vettel, Germany, Ferrari, 1:29.149. 12. Charles Leclerc, Monaco, Ferrari, 1:29.165. 13. Lance Stroll, Canada, Racing Point BWT Mercedes, 1:29.557. 14. George Russell, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] Great Britain, Williams Mercedes, 1:31.218. 15. Lando Norris, Great Britain, McLaren Renault, 1:29.464. 16. Antonio Giovinazzi, Italy, Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari, 1:29.491. 17. Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, [https://www.academia.edu/people/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Alfa%20Romeo Alfa Romeo] Racing Ferrari, 1:29.810. 18. Kevin Magnussen, Denmark, Haas Ferrari, 1:30.111. 19. Romain Grosjean, France, Haas Ferrari, 1:30.138. 20. Nicholas Latifi, Canada, [https://www.gov.uk/search?q=Williams Williams] Mercedes, 1:30.182.

FAA Lifts Boeing 737 Max Grounding Order

2020-12-28T21:51:24Z

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> Two Boeing 737 Max 8s crashed, killing 346 people. Boeing Twenty months after it grounded the [/tags/boeing/ Boeing] 737 Max over a pair of crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people, the Federal Aviation Administration [/news/boeing-737-max-gets-faa-clearance-to-resume-flights/ has cleared the beleaguered aircraft] to return to return to the sky. As part of the decision the agency has ordered Boeing and airlines to make repairs to a flight control system [/news/investigators-report-on-737-max-crash-blames-boeing-design-lion-air-staff/ blamed for both crashes] and increase pilot training. The Max can't actually carry passengers until those steps are completed, and other reports have identified other potential problems with the airliner's [/news/faa-737-max-needs-additional-computer-changes/ flight control computer], [ wiring and engines]. Airlines operating the Max, however, are pushing ahead with plans to add the Max back into their fleets by the end of the year. For more like this Subscribe to the CNET Now newsletter for our editors' picks of the most important stories of the day. For now the FAA's order affects only the US. Aviation safety agencies in [ Canada], [ Brazil] and the [/news/european-union-begins-737-max-certification-flights/ European Union] are conducting their own reviews of the plane. Until those are completed, the 737 Max will remain grounded in some places. The developments have been a huge blow to Boeing, which has thousands of 737 Max orders on its books. Even once it's flying again worldwide, the company will have to work vigorously to retain the trust of airlines and the flying public for the Max family. Here's everything else we know about the airliner so far. What happened in the two crashes? In the first crash, on Oct. 29, 2018, [ Lion Air flight 610] dove into the Java Sea 13 minutes after takeoff from Jakarta, Indonesia, killing 189 people. The flight crew made a distress call shortly before losing control. That aircraft was almost brand-new, having arrived at Lion Air three months earlier. The second crash occurred on March 10, 2019 when Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 departed Addis Ababa Bole International Airport bound for Nairobi, Kenya. Just after takeoff, the pilot radioed a distress call and was given immediate clearance to return and land. But before the crew could make it back, [ the aircraft crashed] 40 miles from the airport, six minutes after it left the runway. Aboard were 149 passengers and eight crew members. The aircraft involved was only four months old. The 737 Max 9, shown here at the 2016 Paris Air Show, is a larger version of the Max 8, but with the same piloting system that's under investigation. Kent German/CNE[ no longer flew the plane][ no longer flew the plane] by the time of the first crash.) [ Seating between] 162 and 210 passengers, depending on the configuration, it's designed for short- and medium-haul routes, but also has the range (3,550 nautical miles, or about 4,085 miles) to fly [ transatlantic] and between the [ mainland US and Hawaii]. The larger [ ] first flew in 2017, and the Max 10 has yet to fly ([ it made its formal debut Nov. 22], 2019). The smaller 737 Max 7 [ ] in May 2018. A 737 history [/news/boeing-737-much-more-than-just-the-max/ Boeing 737: Much more than just the Max] The design of the 737 Max series is based on the Boeing 737, an aircraft series that [/news/boeing-737-much-more-than-just-the-max/ has been in service since 1968]. As a whole, the 737 family is the best-selling airliner in history. At any given time, thousands of some version of it are airborne around the world and some airlines, like Southwest and Ryanair, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] have all-737 fleets. If you've flown even occasionally, you've most likely flown on a 737. What's different about the 737 Max series compared with earlier 737s? The 737 Max can fly farther and carry more people than the [/news/boeing-737-much-more-than-just-the-max/ previous generation of 737s], like the 737-800 and 737-900. It also has improved aerodynamics and a [ redesigned cabin interior] and flies on bigger, more powerful and more efficient CFM LEAP engines. CFM is [ ] between [ ] and France's Safran. Those engines, though, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] required Boeing to make critical design changes. Because they're bigger, and because the 737 sits so low to the ground (a deliberate 737 design choice to let it serve small airports with limited ground equipment), Boeing moved the engines slightly forward and raised them higher under the wing. (If you place an engine too close to the ground, it can suck in debris while the plane is taxiing.) That change allowed Boeing to accommodate the engines without completely redesigning the 737 fuselage -- a fuselage that hasn't changed much in 50 years. But the new position of the engines changed how the aircraft handled in the air, creating the potential for the nose to pitch up during flight. A pitched nose is a problem in flight -- raise it too high and an aircraft can stall. To keep the nose in trim, Boeing designed software called the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System, or MCAS. When a sensor on the fuselage detects that the nose is too high, MCAS automatically pushes the nose down. (For background on MCAS, read these excellent in-depth stories from [ The Air Current] and [ The Seattle Times].) Compared with previous versions of the 737, the Max's engines sit farther forward and higher up on the underwing pylons. Andrew Hoyle/CNET What caused the crashes? Planes crashed rarely have a single factor, which is the case here. On Oct. 25, 2019, the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee [/news/investigators-report-on-737-max-crash-blames-boeing-design-lion-air-staff/ published its final report] on the Lion Air crash. The report identifies nine factors that contributed to the crash, but largely blames MCAS. Before crashing, the Lion Air pilots were unable to determine their true airspeed and altitude and they struggled to take control of the plane as [ it oscillated] for about 10 minutes. Each time they pulled up from a dive, MCAS pushed the nose down again. "The MCAS function was not a fail-safe design and did not include redundancy," the report said. Investigators also found that MCAS relied on only one sensor, which had a fault, and flight crews hadn't been adequately trained to use the system. Improper maintenance procedures, confusion in the cockpit and the lack of a cockpit warning light (see next question) contributed to the crash, as well. More on the Lion Air accident report [/news/investigators-report-on-737-max-crash-blames-boeing-design-lion-air-staff/ Report on 737 Max 8 crash blames Boeing design, Lion Air staff] On March 9, 2020, almost one year to the day since the crash in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau [ published an interim analysis]. Like the Indonesian findings, it cites design flaws with MCAS such its reliance on a single [ angle-of-attack sensor]. It also blamed Boeing for providing inadequate training to crew on using the Max's unique systems. (The Seattle Times [ has a great deep dive] on the report.) Unlike their Indonesian counterparts, the Ethiopian investigators do not mention maintenance problems with the plane nor does it blame the flight crew. "The aircraft has a valid certificate of airworthiness and maintained in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures," the report said. "There were no known technical problems before departure." Until [ Ethiopia releases another report], remember that crash investigations are tremendously complex -- it takes months to evaluate the evidence and determine a probable cause. Investigators must examine the debris, study the [/news/airbus-a350-a380-paris-air-show/ flight recorders] and, if possible, check the victims' bodies to determine the cause of death. They also involve multiple parties including the airline, the airplane and engine manufacturers, and aviation regulatory agencies. When was the Max grounded? About 30 airlines operated the Max by the time of the second crash (the three largest customers being Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada). Most of them [ quickly grounded] their planes a few days later. Besides the airlines already mentioned that list includes United Airlines, WestJet, Aeromexico, Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL Linhas Aéreas, Turkish Airlines, FlyDubai, Air China, Copa Airlines, Norwegian, Hainan Airlines, Fiji Airways and Royal Air Maroc. More than 40 countries have also banned the 737 Max from flying in their airspace. China (a huge Boeing customer and [/features/chinas-aviation-future-rests-with-the-comac-c919-aircraft/ a fast-growing commercial aviation market]) led the way and was joined by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, India, Oman, the European Union and Singapore. Canada initially hesitated, but soon [ reversed course]. Up until March 13, 2019, the FAA also declined to issue a grounding order, saying in a statement [ tweeted the previous day] that there was "no basis to order grounding the aircraft." That was despite a public outcry from [ ] and [ two flight attendant unions]. But following President Trump's [/news/trump-all-boeing-737-max-8-planes-are-grounded-immediately/ decision to ground] the Max that day, the agency cited [ new evidence] it had collected and analyzed. Older [ 737 models], like the 737-700, 737-800 and 737-900, don't use MCAS and aren't affected. Of the four 737 Max versions, only the Max 10 has yet to fly. Boeing What was the problem with the warning light? [ The Air Current] reported March 12, 2019 that the Lion Air plane lacked a warning light designed to alert pilots to the faulty sensor and that Boeing sold the light as part of an optional package of equipment. When asked about the warning light, a Boeing spokesman gave CNET the following statement: "All Boeing airplanes are certified and delivered to the highest levels of safety consistent with industry standards. Airplanes are delivered with a baseline configuration, which includes a standard set of flight deck displays and alerts, crew procedures and training materials that meet industry safety norms and most customer requirements. Customers may choose additional options, such as alerts and indications, to customize their airplanes to support their individual operations or requirements." But on April 29, 2019, [ The Wall Street Journal] said that even for airlines that had ordered it, the warning light wasn't operating on some Max planes that had been delivered (a fact the Indonesian accident report confirmed). Then on June 7, 2019, Reps. Peter DeFazio, a Democrat from Oregon, and Rick Larsen, a Democrat from Washington, said [/news/boeing-wanted-to-delay-fix-on-737-max-warning-light-say-lawmakers/ they'd obtained information] suggesting that even though the plane maker knew the safety alert wasn't working, it decided to wait until 2020 to implement a fix. Boeing responded to DeFazio and Larsen in a statement sent to CNET the same day. "The absence of the AOA Disagree alert did not adversely impact airplane safety or operation," the statement read. "Based on the safety review, the update was scheduled for the MAX 10 rollout in 2020. We fell short in the implementation of the AoA Disagree alert and are taking steps to address these issues so they do not occur again." The original version of the 737 first flew in 1967. Boeing What kind of MCAS training did 737 Max pilots receive? Not much, which was a factor cited in both crash reports. As the Indonesian report said, "The absence of guidance on MCAS or more detailed use of trim in the flight manuals and in flight crew training, made it more difficult for flight crews to properly respond." Though MCAS was new to the Max, existing 737 pilots didn't have to train on a simulator before they could start flying the Max. Instead, they learned about the differences it brought through [ an hour's worth of iPad-based training]. MCAS received scant mention. The reason? It was because Boeing, [ backed by the FAA], wanted to [ minimize the cost and time] of certifying pilots who'd already been trained on other 737 versions. To do so, Boeing and the FAA treated the Max as just another 737 version, rather than a completely new airplane (which it pretty much is). Pilot [/news/pilots-confronted-boeing-about-737-max-before-second-crash/ complaints about the lack of training] emerged quickly after the Lion Air crash. On Nov. 12, 2018, [ The Seattle Times reported] that Max pilots from Southwest Airlines were "kept in the dark" about MCAS. [ The Dallas Morning News found] similar complaints from American Airlines pilots four months later. The previous model, the 737-900ER, doesn't have the MCAS flight control system. Boeing/Ed Turner Are there any other issues with the aircraft besides MCAS? There are a few. In December, 2019, the FAA said [ it was looking at a potential problem] with two bundles of wiring that power control surfaces on the aircraft's horizontal stabilizer. Because the bundles are close together, there's a remote possibility that they could short-circuit and (if not noticed by the flight crew) send the plane into a dive. 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Separately, CFM International said there [ may be a potential weakness] with a rotor on the Max's engines.In April, the FAA instructed Boeing [/news/faa-737-max-needs-additional-computer-changes/ to make two additional [ the company issued a safety warning][ the company issued a safety warning] advising 737 Max operators to deactivate MCAS if a flight crew encountered conditions like the Lion Air pilots experienced. It also [ expressed sympathy] for victims' families and [/news/boeing-pledges-100m-to-families-of-those-killed-in-737-max-8-crashes/ pledged $100 million] in support, and [ it quickly backed] the US grounding order. "There is no greater priority for our company and our industry," Boeing said in a March 13, 2019 statement. "We are doing everything we can to understand the cause of the accidents in partnership with the investigators, deploy safety enhancements and help ensure this does not happen again." As is common after a crash, [ Boeing didn't comment] on preliminary findings of either investigation, but the day after the Ethiopian crash the company [ said it would] issue a software update that would include changes to MCAS, pilot displays, operation manuals and crew [http://www.twitpic.com/tag/training training]. Following the Lion Air accident report, then CEO Dennis Muilenburg said the company was "addressing" its safety recommendations. "We commend Indonesia's KNKT for its extensive efforts to determine the facts of this accident, the contributing factors to its cause and recommendations aimed toward our common goal that this never happens again," he said. The grounding order also caused Boeing to [ halt production] of the Max [/news/boeing-resumes-737-max-production/ for four months] in January, 2020. Did Boeing know about Max problems before the crashes? There is evidence that it did. On Oct. 17, 2019, Boeing revealed [ it revealed text messages] between two of the company's top pilots sent in 2016, which indicated the company knew about problems with the MCAS system early on. In one of the messages, a former chief technical pilot for the Boeing 737 described the MCAS' habit of engaging itself as "egregious." Later that month, [ as he appeared before] two congressional committees, Muilenburg admitted Boeing [ knew of the test pilot concerns] in early 2019. "I was involved in the document collection process, but I relied on my team to get the documents to the appropriate authorities," he said. "I didn't get the details of the conversation until recently." Then on Jan. 10, 2020 Boeing [ released a series of explosive emails] and instant messages to Congress in which Boeing employees discussed the 737 Max. Though [ some expressed regret for the company's actions] in getting the aircraft certified -- "I still haven't been forgiven by God for the covering up I did last year," one employee wrote in 2018 -- others openly discussed the 737 Max's flaws [ and joked about the FAA's approval process]. "This airplane is designed by clowns who in turn are supervised by monkeys," another employee wrote. (The New York Times [ has compiled the documents online].) Did Boeing change its leadership? Yes, but it didn't happen quickly. Though Muilenburg [/news/boeing-ceo-says-he-wouldnt-hesitate-to-put-his-family-on-a-737-max/ apologized] to the victims' families in an interview with [ CBS News] in May, 2019, he came under sharp criticism for his response to the crashes. On Oct. 11, 2019, Boeing announced it had [ taken away his role as chair] so that as CEO, Muilenburg could "focus full time on running the company as it works to return the 737 Max safely to service." Muilenburg spent the next two months [ resisting calls] for his resignation from his other position, but on Dec. 23, 2019 the company announced that he had stepped down. "The Board of Directors decided a change in leadership was necessary to restore confidence in the company moving forward as it works to repair relationships with regulators, customers, and all other stakeholders," Boeing [ said in a statement]. Chairman David Calhoun [/news/new-boeing-ceo-takes-over-as-737-max-problems-remain-unresolved/ officially replaced] Muilenburg on Jan. 13, 2020. Calhoun had defended Muilenburg before taking the top role, but in a March 5, 2020 interview [ with the New York Times] he said his predecessor had needlessly rushed production of the Max before the company was ready. "I'll never be able to judge what motivated Dennis, whether it was a stock price that was going to continue to go up and up, or whether it was just beating the other guy to the next rate increase." Separately, on Oct. 22, 2019, the company [/news/boeing-ousts-exec-as-it-announces-significant-progress-on-737-max-fixes/ said it replaced] Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Kevin McAllister, the official overseeing the 737 Max investigation, with Stan Deal, former president and CEO of Boeing Global Services.

Kylie Moore-Gilbert s First Days Of Freedom Have Been Marred By The Release Of Propaganda Videos Which Contain Intimate Wedding Pictures And Claim She Is A Spy For Israel

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7 Ice Pops That Break The Mold With Internationally Inspired Flavors

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> Chowhound Who doesn't love [ frozen treats], especially when it's hot outside (and maybe [ hot inside] too)? These seven ice pop recipes are like a mini [ summer] [ vacation], frozen on a stick. They're inspired by cool treats from the Philippines, Vietnam, Mexico, China, Korea and India, yet require no more effort to make than frozen juice pops. No need to [ pack your bags], either. Just head to the kitchen. [ Zoku classic ice pop mold] [ ] [ ] Sur La Table Prepare to take your taste buds on an adventure. [ $15 at Sur La Table] A note on equipment: You can buy [ ] online, which often include reusable sticks, but if they don't, [ ] are also available. Or, you can go lower-tech and insert those wooden sticks into homemade molds made from waxed paper cups (think [ ] for mini pops). If you use smaller molds, these recipes will yield more ice pops, so plan accordingly. CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from space to superheroes, memes to robots. Now, just pick your favorite flavor destination and take a virtual trip [ around the world]. Mexico: Mango and cayenne paletas Chowhound The refreshing Latin American ice pops known as paletas usually contain fruit, and sometimes cream. Our version is dairy-free and highlights the sweet flavor of [ fresh mangoes]. Cayenne gives them a little kick, although you can leave it out if you prefer. Get the [ mango and cayenne paletas recipe]. The Philippines: Halo-halo ice pops Chowhound No, these frozen treats have nothing to do with Halo Top, and everything to do with [ Filipino food], which is packed with flavor -- dessert is no exception. Halo-halo (literally, "mix mix"), one of the most iconic Filipino treats, is a delicious assemblage of [ ube ice cream], shave ice, evaporated milk, mung beans, corn, fruit and coconut gelatin (among other ingredients). We couldn't cram quite that much into these ice pops, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] but we did our best. Get the [ halo-halo ice pops recipe]. South Korea: Honeydew melon ice pops Chowhound Melona pops, popular (no pun intended) in South Korea, were the inspiration for these simple summer treats. Ripe honeydew melon, sugar, heavy cream and a pinch of salt is all that's called for. They're incredibly refreshing. Get the [ honeydew melon ice pops recipe]. China: Red bean ice pops Chowhound Sweet red bean desserts are commonly enjoyed in China and Japan, as well as Thailand [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] and other Southeast Asian countries, and if you've never tried one yourself, now's the time. These creamy pops are made with sweetened, mashed adzuki beans, which you can [ buy in cans online] or in Asian markets. If you'd prefer a smoother bite, you can use [ sweetened red bean paste] instead, but we like the textural contrast of the roughly mashed beans. Get the [ red bean ice pops recipe]. Vietnam: Vietnamese coffee ice pops Chowhound A popular form of [ Vietnamese coffee] is a combination of strong black brew combined with sweet condensed milk; it's perfect for turning into creamy frozen ice pops, but be warned: they pack a caffeinated punch. So feel free to eat one for breakfast? Get the [ Vietnamese coffee ice pops recipe]. Taiwan: Boba tea ice pops Chowhound [ Bubble tea] is pretty widely known and loved these days, but have you had it in the form of an icy dessert yet? The frozen tapioca pearls slowly thaw and turn [https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&q=delightfully%20chewy delightfully chewy] as the creamy black tea-flavored ice pops melt around them. Get the [ bubble tea ice pops recipe]. India: Malai kulfi ice pops Chowhound These fragrant ice pops are inspired by Indian kulfi. They're ultra-creamy, thanks to sweetened condensed milk and whole milk, and flavored with cardamom and [ saffron]. Roasted pistachios add a great salty crunch. Get the [ malai kulfi ice pops recipe]. [#comments Comments] [/topics/culture/ Culture] [ Notification on Notification off How To]

How To Visit Thailand On A Budget

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[ ]id="mod_48771244"> According to Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), as of February 2019 tourism alone accounts for almost one-fifth of the country's GDP. That is roughly $55 billion. Clearly, the country is a top destination where visitors like to spend. However, this doesn't mean you have to break the bank, and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] with a little [http://www.reddit.com/r/howto/search?q=pre-knowledge%20Thailand pre-knowledge Thailand] can be a budget-friendly destination. A street merchant along a strip of road in Bangkok. | Source Selecting an Accommodation Hostels Instead of [http://www.zixiutangpollencapsules.com/?s=splashing splashing] out on a hotel room, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] an apartment block, or even a villa, try out hostels; they come in a variety of packages with different price points. 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Beijing Maintain Perfect Record To Advance In Asian Champions League

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By Michael Church HONG KONG, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Beijing Guoan brushed aside Melbourne Victory on Friday as they handed the Australians a 2-0 defeat to confirm their place in the last 16 of the Asian Champions League while South Korea´s Ulsan Hyundai also moved to the verge qualifying for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] the competition´s next phase. The Chinese Super League side joined Japan´s Vissel Kobe by securing their place in the knockout rounds of the tournament, which is being held on a [http://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_result?p=centralised%20basis&submit-go=Search+Y!+Answers centralised basis] in Doha after play was suspended earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Las Palmas midfielder Jonathan Viera gave Bruno Genesio´s side the lead with nine minutes on the clock when he finished off a flowing move with a shot into the bottom corner that left goalkeeper Max Crocombe flatfooted. Ten minutes before the break Zhang Yuning doubled Beijing´s advantage when he took Viera´s pass with his back to goal before turning and shooting low and to the left of Crocombe. The win means Beijing top group E with a maximum 12 points from four games while Chiangrai United reignited their hopes with a last-gasp 2-1 win over former finalists FC Seoul. An 89th minute goal from Brazilian striker Bill - his second of the game - earned the side from Thailand their first-ever win in the competition as they moved level with Melbourne and to within three points of second-placed FC Seoul. Ulsan Hyundai, meanwhile, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tua du lịch thái lan] picked up their third win in four games with a 2-0 victory over Perth Glory to take command of group F, with Kim Do-hoon´s side three points ahead of second-placed FC Tokyo. Ulsan needed a pair of late goals for the second game in a row to see off the Australians, claiming all three points three days after defeating Richard Garcia´s side in their previous meeting. Junior Negrao fed Kim In-sung to score as Ulsan hit Perth on the break three minutes from time and, two minutes later, the Brazilian was on hand to score from 10 yards out after a layoff from Bjorn Johnsen. FC Tokyo moved into second following their 2-1 win over Shanghai Shenhua, which came courtesy of second-half goals from Leandro and Shuto Abe. Perth remain pointless at the bottom of the group and are now out of the reckoning for a last 16 berth. Doha is hosting 15 teams from the east of Asia in the postponed Asian Champions League, with the group phase continuing until Dec. 4. The knockout rounds begin on December 6, with the final to be played on Dec. 19. Iranian club Persepolis have already qualified for the decider after advancing through the western half of the draw in October. (Reporting by Michael Church, editing by Larry King)

Women Who Escaped Slavery Turn Anti-trafficking Crusaders In India

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By Anuradha Nagaraj CHENNAI, India, Dec 1 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - S eparated from her parents, Jayashree Ponrajan spent most of her teenage years trapped in a form of bonded labour - forced to live and work in the spinning mills of southern India. It took Ponrajan years to find a way out, but ever since then she has been [http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&q=denouncing&gs_l=news denouncing] the recruitment of teenagers in India's textile and garments industry and the harsh conditions they face. That made her an obvious candidate for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] a new initiative that will train victims of forced labour and human trafficking to be campaigners in communities at high risk from modern slavery. "I tell everyone my story - how I went to a spinning mill when I was 14, cried when I was not allowed to meet my mother, lost the nails of my right hand and learnt to continue work with my left," Ponrajan told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Now 43, she has been recruited to a team of 50 female slavery survivors and hopes her voice will be heard by those who can change the way business and work is conducted in the Indian garment industry, which employs at least 12 million people. The initiative wants to "bring the lived experience of women and survivors to the anti-slavery movement", said Claire Falconer, who heads the Freedom Rising project, launched by anti-trafficking nonprofit the Freedom Fund. "The aim is to give an authenticity to the voice of the movement as their (survivors') perspective is critical to the work of changing the conditions that lead people to be exploited," she added. About 2,260 cases of human trafficking involving more than 6,000 victims were reported in India last year, with sex trafficking and forced labour the most common offences. Networks of former victims across various Indian states play a key role in helping anti-trafficking groups reach people still trapped in modern slavery - from bonded labour in brick kilns to labour abuse in garment factories. In December, survivors from 11 Indian states turned campaigners by roping in their communities to write more than 110,000 postcards to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to bring in an anti-trafficking law. Several state [http://www.guardian.co.uk/search?q=governments governments] are also working with survivor networks and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tua du lịch thái lan] community groups to track down and help victims. Under the new programme, being launched online on Wednesday, each cohort of 50 leaders in different states will get a minimum of 12 months of mentoring, leadership and technical training, before graduating to join the Freedom Rising alumni network. "Besides building capacity of individuals, we want to change organisations culturally. For example, many organisations working to protect the rights of female garment workers are led by men," Falconer said. Following the pilot project in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, the Freedom Fund will roll out the programme to other parts of India, Nepal, Thailand and Ethiopia. For Ponrajan, who eventually graduated in social work and now works as a field coordinator for nonprofit Centre for Action and Rural Education (CARE), her new role is an opportunity for personal growth as well as a chance to help others. "I want to be heard everywhere and by everyone. For that I need to learn English and also be more aware of labour laws," she said. "I'm hoping this programme will help me learn new skills (to) reach out to more people. Then, change will happen faster." (Reporting by Anuradha Nagaraj @AnuraNagaraj; Editing by Helen Popper. Please credit the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, that covers the lives of people around the world who struggle to live freely or fairly. Visit website

Rosie Perez Talks Working With Alex Trebek On White Men Can apos;t Jump

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Rosie Perez worked with Alex Trebek on the 1992 movie White Men Can't Jump which starred Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson. And on Tuesday the 56-year-old actress told [ ] that she was so nervous to meet the Jeopardy host that her speech impediment flared up. But Alex, who died at age 80 in November after a cancer battle, made her feel comfortable, even ad-libbing the scene to gloss over her gaffe. A fan" Rosie Perez worked with Alex Trebek on the 1992 movie White Men Can't Jump. And on Tuesday the 56-year-old actress told Drew Barrymore that she was so nervous to meet the Jeopardy host that her speech impediment flared up A sad loss: Alex died at age 80 in November after a cancer battle; seen here during his pre-taped Thanksgiving address Rosie wore a magenta shirt with her dark hair down as she relayed the story to host Drew. 'It was an honor and I was beyond thrilled,' began the veteran actress. 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'So when we went to shoot he walks out on the stage, and we were on the actual Jeopardy stage and my heart just went up in my throat,' added the Brooklyn native. He helped her out: Trebek made her feel comfortable, even ad-libbing the scene to gloss over her gaffe, Rosie told Drew 'If you see in the scene my shoulders are like this because I was so nervous and I knew my lines but my speech impediment came out and instead of saying the word correctly I said Mount Suvias and I paused and I'm thinking to myself, "Holy crap, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] I just messed up,' and he goes, "That's not correct but we will check with the Judges. The Judges say okay, okay."' Alex saved her. 'And that was all ad-libbed on Alex's part. He was so smooth and everything…I just hugged him and I remember smearing all of my makeup on his clothes,' said Perez. On his show almost a decade ago: Alex is seen here on the set in 2011 in New York Her turn on the show: Perez is seen middle as contestant Gloria on Jeopardy on the film White Men Can't Jump in 1992 'He was just wonderful, not just a national treasure, a worldwide treasure and a great loss. What he has given us we will always have and that's a wonderful thing.' She also talked about turning down her role in The Flight Attendant at first. 'It was a great experience, I had a ball on the show. I'm not surprised by the response because when they offered me the role, Oh my God, Drew can you believe I turned down the role when they first offered it to me,' said Rosie. The hit film: The cast included Rosie, Wesley Snipes, [https://www.rewards-insiders.marriott.com/search.jspa?q=Woody%20Harrelson Woody Harrelson] and Tyra Ferrell 'Yes, because I'm scared to fly, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] I hate the whole thing. And I was so stupid. 'Then my manager called me back and said, "Kaley Cuoco is not accepting no for an answer she wants to meet with you," and I go, "Oh God."' She added, 'They said she's going to meet with you around the corner in your neighborhood. I was like, "Wow, she's going to come to my neighborhood in Brooklyn. That's cool." We met and she goes, "Why don't you want to do this role?" and I said, "Well I don't like to fly." And [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] she goes, "You do know it's called The Flight Attendant and we will be flying." 'I said, "I know but what can I do?" Happy to work with the host: Rosie wore a magenta shirt with her dark hair down as she relayed the story to host Drew. 'It was an honor and I was beyond thrilled,' began the veteran actress They both thought that was funny. 'And we both started cracking up, we were high fiving. It was supposed to be a 10-15 minute coffee chat and it turned into over an hour,' she said. 'She had me at hello but I kept her waiting for two weeks to give my final answer of yes. As soon as I walked in the door I knew I wanted to work with this young lady, this is her project she put it together, she was the boss. She didn't know how to calm down: 'I'm a nerd and a geek and I love game shows and I always watched Jeopardy and Wheel of [http://www.fin24.com/Search/News?queryString=Fortune Fortune] with my Aunt, and I couldn't believe I was going to be in a scene with this man and we had no pre-rehearsal with Alex,' she said 'She ran things and you never felt like she was heavy-handed. She allowed every single body on that set to play their position and just didn't really interfere in a really bad way, in a bossy way. So I'm really happy for her because it's tough in this business, especially for women. The entire cast is fabulous, we had so much fun it's disgusting.' Her Drew interview takes places after Perez revealed she caught the virus back in December. The star was flying to Bangkok, [/news/thailand/index.html Thailand] to film her new HBO Max s[ She said the whole experience was 'terrifying,' and recalled even telling her manager, 'don't let me die in Bangkok.' She said no at first: She also talked about turning down her role in The Flight Attendant at first. 'It was a great experience, I had a ball on the show. I'm not surprised by the response because when they offered me the role, Oh my God, Drew can you believe I turned down the role when they first offered it to me,' said Rosie They work well together: Rosie is seen here with co-star Kaley Cuoco HBO shut down production in March, with in the middle of the show's sixth episode (of eight). 'I had contracted COVID when we flew to Bangkok. And at that time, they were saying it's a new respiratory tract infection. It's a virus that's going around. We don't really know what it is and what it does, but it attacks the respiratory system first and then travels to other parts of your body,' Perez began. 'And I was like, "Oh my God." It was terrifying. I remember my manager was with me, and I said, "Tarik, don't let me die in Bangkok." And he goes, "Oh my God, you're scaring me." Contracted: 'I had contracted COVID when we flew to Bangkok. And at that time, they were saying it's a new respiratory tract infection. It's a virus that's going around. We don't really know what it is and what it does, but it attacks the respiratory system first and then travels to other parts of your body,' Perez began; seen in 2018 She added the 'head of the ICU told them, "You should be scared, sir. This is serious. We're going to have to put her in a separate room." Because it was new. [This] was in December.' Perez added that the doctor's warning about wearing a mask every time you go outside is something she never forgot. 'I remember the doctor saying to me, "The mask that you have on, the mask that I have on, every time you go outside, every time you meet someone wear that mask — not just for you, but to protect them too." And I haven't forgotten it,' she said. Mask: 'I remember the doctor saying to me, "The mask that you have on, the mask that I have on, every time you go outside, every time you meet someone wear that mask — not just for you, but to protect them too." And I haven't forgotten it,' she said; seen in February Perez added that shutting down the show was 'tough' because, 'it was a good gig for a lot of hard-working people.' 'The only person who remained steadfast was Kaley. She kept saying, "Just relax, Rose. We're going to go back. I know HBO believes in this, just relax,"' Perez said. Perez also joked that she usually takes a week off to celebrate her birthday, though Cuoco said, 'I think you should hold off on that because I think we might go back,' and that was, 'exactly when we went back. She added that she was 'nervous' going back to the set after contracting COVID-19, though she quickly learned, 'everything was run so efficiently.' 'They took every precaution possible. They were really professional about it, real champs, and put everyone at ease,' Perez added. HBO Max debuted the first three episodes of The Flight Attendant on Thursday, with the fourth and fifth episodes arriving data-track-module="am-external-links^external-links"> Read more: Ci MediaBox][ Ci MediaBox] DM.later('bundle', function() DM.has('external-source-links', 'externalLinkTracker'); );

How To Enjoy Some Delectable Treats During Thailand Holidays

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Thailand is among the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world today and is explored by travellers from various corners of the globe. In the early 20th century, this Asian country was known as Siam and was the only one that managed to avoid being ruled by Western colonial powers. Although it had struggled with France and Great Britain before the 20th century, it was not taken over by any country. In recent times, it is one of South Asia's regional powers and is renowned for its majestic attractions, including some beautiful Buddhist temples. While holidaying in this country, you'd not only get to visit its most popular places but would also get to relish its delicious dishes. Your Thailand holidays allow you to enjoy a spicy shrimp soup called Tom Yum Goong, which is one of the most famous dishes eaten in this part of the world. It is made using straw mushrooms and fresh prawns combined with various spices and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] herbs. They include lemongrass, chilli, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] lime leaves, shallots, galangal, fish sauce, and lemon juice. You can savour this soup with any of your meals. Another delectable treat worth savouring is Som Tum. It is a spicy salad made using raw papaya, cherry tomatoes, green beans, chillies, and garlic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); Tom Kha Kai would also be a mouth-watering treat if you like to have a soup-based dish. It is prepared using tender pieces of chicken cooked in coconut milk with the addition of crushed shallots, chillies, lemongrass, and galangal. If you are in the mood to eat rice during your meal, you can have it with Gaeng Daeng. This red curry is prepared using morsels of meat, red curry paste, and coconut milk. It is usually topped with lime leaves that are finely chopped. Another renowned dish of the country which has achieved worldwide fame today is the fried noodles prepared in Thai style, called 'Pad Thai'. During your holiday in this fabulous Asian country, you can savour the Green Chicken Curry, which is made using simple ingredients. They include morsels of fresh chicken, eggplants, coriander, tender bamboo shoots, and sweet basil. What gives this curry its green colour are the quantities of green curry paste stirred into the coconut milk while preparing the dish. You can enjoy this lip-smacking curry with rice during any of your meals. One of the delicacies you can't afford to miss during your holiday in this part of the world is the Thai-style fried rice known as 'Khao Pad'. Almost all the restaurants across the country have this dish on their menu. It is typically served with lime and cucumber slices and is usually eaten as lunch in Thailand. As this is a Thai variation, the ingredients used while preparing it include a range of herbs, eggs, and onion. The Thai people can also [http://venturebeat.com/?s=experiment experiment] with a variety of ingredients while making Khao Pad, such as leftover vegetables, crabs, chicken, and prawns. One of the savoury treats you can have with the fried rice is Pad Krapow Moo Saap. I'm Daisy, content strategist for Lowest2, which offers budget-friendly holiday packages to worldwide destinations. Much of my work involves writing on [ ] and other popular destinations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();

Kylie Moore-Gilbert Gives Thanks After Being Freed From Iranian Jail

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Kylie Moore-Gilbert has shared a smiling photo of herself at Doha Airport after she was released from detention in Iran - where she had been jailed for 10 years on spying charges British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has issued an emotional statement thanking her supporters for standing by her during the two years she spent in detention in Iran on spying charges. The 32-year-old was released last week by Iranian authorities - arriving in Canberra on Friday afternoon to undergo two weeks of mandatory hotel quarantine. The Middle Eastern studies lecturer from Melbourne - who was arrested in Tehran in 2018 - was reportedly released as part of a prisoner exchange, although the Australian government has refused to confirm the rumours. Dr Moore-Gilbert said on Tuesday she had endured a 'never-ending, unrelenting nightmare' while locked up - most of which was spent in solitary confinement at the notorious Evin prison. A photo of the University of Melbourne lecturer has also been released by the Free Kylie Moore-Gilbert group showing her smiling at Doha Airport on her way back to Australia. 'I honestly do not know where to start or how I can ever thank you for all your incredible efforts to campaign for my release,' she said. The statement released through the campaign group revealed she had taken strength from her supporters' vocal calls for her to be released. Dr Moore-Gilbert said on Tuesday she had endured a 'never-ending, unrelenting nightmare' while locked up in Iran 'I am totally blown away by everything you have done for me, I honestly have no words to express the depth of my gratitude and how [http://www.homeclick.com/web/search/search.aspx?Ntt=touched touched] I am,' she said. 'I can't tell you how heartening it was to hear that my friends and colleagues were speaking up and hadn't forgotten me, it gave me so much hope and strength to endure what had seemed like a never-ending, unrelenting nightmare. 'My freedom truly is your victory. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!' RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8994983/How-Schapelle-Corbys-security-guard-helped-orchestrate-release-Australian-academic-Iran.html How Schapelle Corby's security guard helped with Australian...] [/news/article-8993115/Australian-academic-Kylie-Moore-Gilbert-celebrates-release-Iranian-prison-Tim-Tam.html Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert reveals how she...] Share this article Share Prime Minister [/news/scott-morrison/index.html Scott Morrison] earlier said the return of Ms Moore-Gilbert to Australia was a 'moment of pure joy'. He described Dr Moore-Gilbert as 'an extraordinarily intelligent, strong and courageous woman' and an 'amazing Australian'. Mr Morrison - who is also in isolation after his recent trip to Japan - also praised the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for their hard work and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] Foreign Minister Marise Payne for her diplomatic efforts. 'The return of Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert this week was a moment of pure joy,' Mr Morrison told a a New South Wales Liberal State Council meeting on Saturday. 'It was one of the really good days. And Marise's efforts in leading that effort to secure Kylie's release and see her come home to Australia is just absolutely tremendous.' Both Mr Morrison and Senator Payne spoke to Dr Moore-Gilbert earlier in the week and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] described her as in good spirits. Iranian state TV aired video showing Dr Moore-Gilbert wearing a hijab shortly after her release Mr Morrison last week described Dr Moore-Gilbert as 'an extraordinarily intelligent, strong and courageous woman' and an 'amazing Australian' She arrived in Canberra on Friday afternoon and is now undergoing two weeks of mandatory hotel quarantine The Middle Eastern studies lecturer at Melbourne University was arrested at Tehran airport in 2018 after attending an academic conference. She was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment on spying charges. The Australian government has refused to confirm reports that her release was secured as part of a prisoner exchange. Three Iranian prisoners were also released from Thailand last week. International pressure on Iran to secure Dr Moore Gilbert's release has escalated in recent months following reports her health was deteriorating during long stretches of solitary confinement - and that she had been transferred to the notorious Qarchak Prison, east of Tehran. Moore-Gilbert was moved from Elvin prison to the notorious Qarchak prison, widely regarded as the worst women's prison in Iran, after 22 months Moore-Gilbert has gone on hunger strikes and pleaded for the Australian government to do more to free her. Those pleas included writing to the prime minister that she had been subjected to 'grievous violations' of her rights, including psychological torture and solitary confinement. She was moved from Elvin prison to the notorious Qarchak prison, widely regarded as the worst women's prison in Iran, after 22 months. Last month she was moved to an unknown location after long periods of solitary confinement and poor health, reported [ ].

The Top Young Movers And Shakers Of 2021: Forbes Reveals 30 Under 30

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They are the brightest and the boldest giving everyone a reason to hope in 2021. Amid the gloom of the pandemic, Forbes has released its annual 30 under 30 list that showcases the United States and [/news/canada/index.html Canada]'s most important young movers and shakers ahead of 2021. Some of these under 30s are [http://www.empowher.com/search/site/defying defying] the odds and building businesses despite [/news/coronavirus/index.html Covid-19]; others are helping to fight the illness, serving on hospital frontlines or working with AI to discover new drugs. The 600-strong list includes household names - such as such as Philadelphia 76ers [/sport/nba/index.html NBA] star Ben Simmons, musicians Lil Baby and Roddy Ricch and actors Ramy Youssef and Sabrina Carpenter - but many are likely unfamiliar to most. Ben Simmons, #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers, is one of the 30 sports stars to make Forbes 2021 30 under 30 list. In total, the list comprises of 600 honorees in 20 different categories Their average age is 26.6 and collectively they have raised over $1billion in venture funding. A total of 20 per cent are immigrant from 62 countries. 'Despite the pandemic, a global recession and the social-justice movement here in the United States, today's young entrepreneurs are as enterprising as ever, committed to solving the world's problems and designing a way forward that benefits us all,' said Randall Lane, Forbes' Chief Content Officer. Alexandra Wilson, the Editor of Forbes Under 30, said: 'Some are defying the odds and building businesses despite Covid-19; others are helping to fight the illness, serving on hospital frontlines or working with A.I. to discover new drugs.' RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-9006397/Dr-Dre-three-days-reveal-earns-spends-cash-face-100k-fine.html EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Dre has just three days to reveal how much he...] [/news/article-9002717/Navy-decommission-warship-damaged-suspected-arson.html Pentagon will scrap $750million USS Bonhomme Richard after...] Share this article Share A number of well-known judges were drafted in to help make the decisions on who made the cut for this year's list, including Taylor Swift - who has previously appeared on the list herself. The 20 different categories include: art & style, consumer tech, education, energy, enterprise tech, finance, food & drink, games, healthcare, Hollywood & entertainment, manufacturing, marketing & advertising, media, music, retail, science, social entrepreneurship, social media, sports and venture capital. Below are 40 of the featured nominees for each category out of the 600 total chosen for this year's list. Hollywood and Entertainment Jeremy Pope, 28, Actor Ramy Youssef, 29, Founder, Cairo Cowboy Jeremy Pope, 28, Actor Pope has taken Broadway by storm. Last year, he became the first black man in history to earn two Tony nominations for different roles in the same year - an acting nomination for Choir Boy and a musical nod for Ain't Too Proud, for which he also received a Grammy nomination. He was Emmy nominated this year for his first onscreen role in Ryan Murphy's Hollywood for Netflix. Next up, he is set to play Sammy Davis Jr in the upcoming Janet Mock-helmed film Scandalous! Ramy Youssef, 29, Founder, Cairo Cowboy After a stint on See Dad Run in 2012 and time spent shadowing the show's writers' room, Youssef spawned his own Hulu series Ramy, following the adventures of a first-generation Muslim American. Youssef, who also stars in the show, won a Golden Globe for his performance and the series won a Peabody award. It had been renewed for a third season and he is working on more series featuring underrepresented groups through his production company Cairo Cowboy. Sport BEN SIMMONS, 24 - Point Guard, Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons, Point Guard, Philadelphia 76ers Australian Ben Simmons - at 6 foot 10 ins - is four inches taller than the average NBA player, and was selected by the 76ers as their No. 1 draft pick in 2016 from Louisiana State University. He is predicted to earn $177 million over the next give years, along with endorsements worth up to $6 million per year from Nike, SmartWater and Beats by Dre. An avid video-game player, Simmons recently invested in esports company FaZe Clan, and already has a stake in performance technology company Hyperice. 'I think the future of esports is as strong as the NBA's,' he told Forbes. IGOR KARLICIC, 29 - Cofounder, Monarc Igor Karlicic, Cofounder, Monarc Karlicic cofounded Monarc, the company behind the Seeker - the world's first robotic quarterback system, that's used by college sports porgrams - including LSU. The company's intellectual property of the system extends over multiple sports, and raised $1.3 million in seed funding, with investors including NFL players. Music Roddy Ricch, 22, Musician Roddy Ricch, 22, Musician This has been a big year for rapper Roddy Ricch who won his first grammy for his debut album and made $20million. Breakout single The Box went viral on TikTok, with more than 1.2billion videos using the song. Compton-born Ricch is investing his money back into the community, particularly in real estate, but also plans to launch a foundation to teach financial literacy to residents in the city. Ava Max, 26, Musician Ava Max, 26, Musician Albanian-American Max was one of the breakout stars of the year after releasing her debut album and performing on just about every late night American talk show. Single Kings & Queens spent five weeks at No. 1 and the music video for her single Sweet by Psycho has been viewed more than 600million times of YouTube. Max had a dedicated fanbase before her first record even came out, amassing four billion streams with her prior material. Social Media MARQUES BROWNLEE, 27 - YouTuber Marques Brownless, YouTuber Brownless runs a popular YouTube channel called 'MKBHD', where he reviews all the latest tech in video to his over 13 million subscribers. In the last month alone, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] his channel has drawn in 700 million views, and has come a long way since posting his first YouTube video while still in high school - reviewing the HP Pavilion laptop which he purchased with his saved allowance. His channel really begun gaining traction when he graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology, and is now many people's go-to reviewer for smartphones, laptops, headphones, games consoles, smartwatches, and even Tesla cars. JALAIAH HARMON, 15 - Dancer Jalaiah Harmon, Dancer Harmon is best known for being the creator behind Renegade Dance - a hit piece of TikTok choreography - which she didn't receive credit for before white celebrities made it famous. This served to shine a light on a disconnect between white social media influencers and those representing minority groups, and caused Harmon to shoot up from 2,000 followers on the app to over 3 million across social media. She has since performed at the 2020 NBA All Star game, appeared on 'The Ellen Degeneres Show', and struck deals with some of the worlds biggest brands, including Netflix. Media XIAOYIN QU, 27 - Cofounder, Run The World Xiaoyin Qu, Cofounder, Run The World After learning of the issues her mother had travelling to an international medical conference in Chicago, Qu, from China, along with Xuan Jiang, founded Run The World - an online venue for professional events. The platform launched in February, and one month later, events were cancelled around the world as travel ground to a halt because of the coronavirus. As a result, Run The World has grown from having five employees to 45, and has hosted 10,000 virtual events, and includes the feature of a virtual cocktail party where attendees are matched with another guys for a five-minute one-on-one. The platform has raised $15 million from investors, one of which is actor Will Smith's Dreamers venture capital fund. OMAR JIMENEZ, 27 - National correspondent, CNN Omar Jimenez, National correspondent, CNN Jimenez is a national correspondent in Chicago for CNN, and was the network's lead reporter covering the death of Kobe Bryant in January and also gained recognition when covering this year's Black Lives Matter protests. In one now infamous incident, Jimenez and his TV crew were arrested on live television while covering protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. Because of he composure during the arrest, he won a First Amendment Award for the 'consummate professionalism' he displayed. Venture Capital FREDERIK GROCE, 29 - Cofounder, BLCK VC Freferik Groce, Cofounder, BLCK VC Groce cofounded BLCK VC - a San Francisco-based nonprofit - with Sydney Syke in 2018. The organisation's mission is to double the number of Black investors employed by centure capital firms by 4 percent. In October this year, BLCK VC announced that partner firms - such as Salesforce Ventures - had pledged to graduated 300 VC-trained fellows in three years time. Among other activities, Groce is also a principle at Storm Ventures, where he has led investments in startups including Camino and Next Request. MAYA HORGAN FAMODU, 29 - Founder, Ingressive Capital Maya Horgan Famodu, Founder, Ingressive Capital Horgan Famodu is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur who - after working at JPMorgan - founded Ingressive Capital - a firm that provides market entry, technology research and market and operations services for firms and businesses expanding into Africa. She also founded Ingressive Capital, a venture capital fund investing in Africa-based technology companies. In addition, she also is the founder of High Growth Africa Summit, a two-day conference on how to launch a high-growth African businesses. She previously featured on the 30 under 30 list in 2018 in the technology category. Energy ALEX LIEGL, 28 - Cofounder, Layer1 Alex Liegl, Cofounder, Layer1 Liegl has combined energy production with bitcoin mining. Layer1 boasts that it is the 'world's most efficient converter of Watts to Bitcoins' and uses wind turbines to power its Bitcoin mining machines that are powered by wind. It costs Liegl about $1,000 to mine a single Bitcoin, which currently trades at well over $10,000. In the process, he also helps the local energy grid manage their load, with the bitcoin mining machines acting as insurance by agreeing that if the wind stops blowing, he'll shut down his machines. ANGELIQUE AHLSTRÖM, 29 - Cofounder, Flash Forest Angelique Ahlstrom, Cofounder, Flashforest In 2021, Flash Forest will plant hundreds of thousands of seedlings across Canada using flying drones. The company aims to be the most cost effective method of reforestation, projecting the cost to be 75 cents per seedling planted by 2023. 'Our motivation is to have a substantial, tangible impact on climate change within our lifetime, to revolutionize the reforestation industry on a truly planetary scale,' the company says. Healthcare MATT MCCAMBRIDGE, 29 - Cofounder, Eden Health Matt McCambridge, Cofounder, Eden Health Eden Health promises to cut businesses health care costs by up to $800 per employee each year by offering primary care from doctors and staff that are part of the company's team. By using pop-up clinics and app-based virtual consultations, Eden cuts down on unnecessary hospital visits, appointments and tests. The company has secured $39 million in venture capital funding, and promises to revolutionise healthcare for midsize businesses (with between 10 to 5,000 employees). PRAKRITI GABA, 28 - Cardiology fellow, Harvard University Prakriti Gaba, Cardiology fellow, Harvard University As a physician and researcher, Prakriti Gaba was on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic at New York Presbyterian Hospital. She was inspired by what she sure during worst of the pandemic to advocate for changes to increase the speed and efficiency of clinical trials that could lead to new treatments. Gaba was the first author of an article in Nature Reviews Cardiology that dealt with ways to transform the clinical trial process to employ remote consent and monitoring programs. Education Joanna Smith, 29, Founder, AllHere Education Joanna Smith, 29, Founder, AllHere Education Smith's company, started in 2017, works with schools to address chronic truancy but when the pandemic began and schools closed, Smith wasn't sure if her business would survive. She quickly developed a chatbot system that not only helps with truancy but also can assist students struggling with their work, troubleshoot tech issues and provide confidential healthcare referrals. AllHere's client numbers have increased dramatically, with 2,000 schools in 15 states now paying an annual subscription fee of $2 per student Aly Murray, 26, Cofounder, UPchieve Aly Murray, 26, Cofounder, UPchieve Murray left the trading floor at JPMogran in 2018 to work full time at her non-profit, which enlists volunteers to provide real-time tutoring and college admissions help to low-income students. So far more than 2,7000 students have used UPchieve and the group has raised $1million from individuals and corporate partners. Having been a low-income student herself, Murray knew there was a market for the services her company provides. Finance Alex Bouaziz, 27, Cofounder, Deel Alex Bouaziz, 27, Cofounder, Deel Bouaziz cofounded Deel to facilitate companies seeking to hire and manage remote teams with software that creates contracts and manages wage payments. It's valuation has more than tripled since it was founded in May 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic keeps more people working remotely. Bouaziz said the company is now worth more than $200million. Flori Marquez, 29, Cofounder, BlockFi Flori Marquez, 29, Cofounder, BlockFi Cryptocurrency lending platform BlockFi enables crypto holders to lend out currency at rates up to 8.6%. The platform also features cryto trading services, raising more than $100million from venture capital firms. 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Thailand Places To Visit And Things To Explore

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id="mod_41082704"> Thailand is believed to be one of the most popular tourist - and honeymoon - travel destination. Rich nature and special culture merge and create unique atmosphere that attracts more and more tourists every year. Thailand is an amazing destination that has a lot to offer a traveler, whether you're staying for just a week, or are taking a long-term exploration of the country. The islands in Thailand are famous for their wonderful beaches, laid back vibe and excellent activities, such as scuba diving. Save yourself from frustrations and embarrassment and learn a little about Thailand before your first trip there. Thailand has long been considered one of the best budget-friendly destinations in the world. It's safe for solo travelers, has activities for all types of adventurers and is very easy on the bank account. I wanted to share a fun-filled day that I had in Krabi, Thailand to show how easy it is to explore on as little as $20 a day. Famous island: Ko Khao Phing Kan is an island in Thailand, In Phang Nga Bay northeast of Phuket. Since 1974, when it was featured in the James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun, Khao Phing Kan has been popularly called James Bond Island. Traditions The Yee Peng festival in Northern Thailand is the lantern Festival every backpacker is dreaming about. I've been there and I'll tell you where you can raise your lantern in Chiang Mai. Here in Chiang Mai, our favourite is the Chiang Mai Gate Market or Talat Pratu Chiang Mai, located in the south inside the moat and open 24/7. If you get there in the afternoon or evening, you will find a great variety of street food, but if you go in the morning, you will be able to find a small fruit paradise. Call it a walk-in natural pharmacy. Here is a list of a few remarkable fruits we've eaten in Thailand. Khao Sok National Park in south Thailand (near Phuket, Krabi, Khao Lak) boasts a spectacular landscape of limestone rock formations and ancient rainforest and can be best explored by boat or kayak or on foot (jungle treks). You can stay in tree houses and floating huts on a lake, or try glamping in luxury safari tents at Elephant Hills camp. Ko Khao Phing KanKhao Sok National Park in south Thailand Yee Peng festival Places to explore : Explore Bangkok's Chatuchak Weekend Market. Features: Great food, bargain prices, authentic goods, and sensory overload. Best time to go: Every stall is open on Saturdays and Sundays (get there early — 9am or so) - 6pm. Dive right into the largest outdoor market in Thailand (and probably all of Southeast Asia), which covers 35 acres and contains over 15,000 stalls. The deeper you explore, the deeper you'll go into a fascinating menagerie of exotic birds, hand-carved teak furniture etc. A floating market is a market where goods are sold from boats. Originating in times and places where water transport played an important role in daily life, most floating markets operating today mainly serve as tourist attractions, and are chiefly found in Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. Koh Mook - It's a beach that is not visible from the ocean, you have to swim through this small cave which opens up to a jungle with a hidden beach that was once used by pirates! Emerald Pool is also called Sa Morakot and was listed in Unseen Thailand situated at Klongtom district, Krabi,Thailand. The water here comes from thermal springs, originating deep underground in volcanic chambers. Also, visit Pattaya beach! It's a Beautiful Beach in Thailand. Main tourist Attraction. Tons to do for Cheap. Islands: Phi Phi Island Thailand - Destroyed by a Tsunami in 2002 this island has surely not become any less attractive than it was in the years before ! Shrouded with tourist from all over the globe Phi Phi is one very lively and energetic island of the coast of Thailand's Main land ! Maya Bay is the main tourist attraction of PhiPhi, Thailand, maybe due to the Beach being filmed there back in 1999. It looks like paradise! Kophangan is one of the main islands in Thailand and that is of course not for nothing. KoPhangan is the island of the fullmoon party. The party that attracts thousands of backpackers from all over the world. Tapu Island and Phing Kan Island - is the main tourist attraction which all tourist boat must stop for visiting and take a photograph . The front side of Tapu Island is very well-known by foreigners because it's one scene of the "James Bond " movie. Activities : Cave/Geological Touring View. Krabi Krabi is the most relaxing part to be in all of Thailand, it is a province that has the most stunning scenery imaginable, beautiful white beaches that stretch on for miles, a jungle and over 200 islands just of the coast. Krabi covers quite a large area so a lot of the attractions require a fair bit of attention and time. Bustling Krabi Town is majestically situated among impossibly angular limestone karsts jutting from the mangroves. Ao Nang Beaches in Krabi : Ao Nang is Krabi's vibrant tourist centre. It has the relaxed atmosphere of a small town, the beauty of a beach resort, and the unique friendliness that sets Thailand apart from the rest. Chatuchak Weekend MarketEmerald Pool Thailand's Main Attractions Bangkok's nightlife experiences are one of the main reasons so many people make the trip to this steamy metropolis year after year. One thing is certain, once the sun sets on Bangkok many parts of the city wake up and it seems every niche has been catered for. Temple of the Emerald Buddha - Thailand Bangkok's main tourist attraction, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is considered the most sacred in the country. The White Temple in Thailand is the creation of Thai artist Chaloemchai Khositphiphat who started building it back in 1998. He has completed only the first of 9 main buildings planned. In an interview, he said "I will dedicate all my life to this work. Also, I have at least 2 generations to continue it after my death. I estimate that it will take about 60-70 years to complete." A main tourist attraction in Thailand would be its many Buddhist temples. The one shown is called Wat Phra Kaew, and is considered to be the most sacred Buddhist temple throughout the country. At the northern end of Bangkok, the Ayutthaya was once considered it's own spectacular city. Now, it has become a major tourist attraction, brimming with ruins and intriguing ancient buildings. This ancient city features a blend of great architectural styles like Sukothai, Lobpuri, Dvaravati, Persian and many more. The main attraction of the town is the French Colonial architecture, with more than 800 old buildings still intact Battambang has the best preserved architecture in South-East Asia. Prasat Hin Phimai boasts some of the most impressive Khmer ruins in Thailand. Though built as a Mahayana Buddhist temple, the carvings also feature many Hindu deities as explained in the visitor center. Some Customs: Light Festival in Ghent, BelgiumItalian family Luminaire de Cagna created the main attraction in the Ghent Light Festival. The spectacular light Cathedral was build with 55.000 energy efficient LED lights. Usually held in January. Phuket FantaSea Show and Buffet, a round trip Phuket FantaSea is a Thai cultural theme park - the world's first entertainment park that presents Thai Culture and Tradition as its main theme. Mingun Paya Mingun is a town in northwest Myanmar (Burma) located 11 km up the Ayeyarwady River located on the west bank from Mandalay. Its main attraction is the ruined Mingun Pahtodawgyi. Tham Lod Cave in Soppong (Northern Thailand) is considered one of Thailand's most impressive caves, partly for its size, partly for its attractive limestone stalactite formations and partly for the unusual coffin cave hidden within the main cave. Koh Panyee : Fishing village in Thailand, notable for being built on stilts by Indonesian fishermen. The population consists of roughly 200 families or between 1,500 and 2,000 people descended from 2 seafaring Muslim families from Java. The village includes a floating soccer pitch. Nowadays this is one of the main attractions on tours of Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, often serving as a lunch stop. Some of the main attractions in Khorat are Khmer ruins. Scattered around the province, these products of ancient wisdom shines through time. One of the Thailand's finest Khmer ruins can be seen here next to Mon and Lao sites. In addition, Khorat has an abundance of natural attractions in its forests, hills, wildlife and waterfalls that are easily accessible in locations such as Khao Yai National Park. Thailand/Erawan National Park: is one of the many wonderful national parks in Thailand. This park, in particular, encompasses almost 550 sq km of great mountain tops and valleys. The main attraction here is the Erawan waterfalls, which is of 7 levels and is without a doubt the most beautiful falls in all of Asia. Erawan National Park is one of the most famous national parks in Thailand. Over 80 percent of the park is covered in forests, but the park's main [http://scp-knowledge.org/?s=attraction attraction] is Erawan Falls, with its emerald green ponds. "The Underwater World", one of Sentosa's most recommended attractions, is a "live museum" boasting thousands of fish and marine creatures... The main attraction is the "transparent tunnel", which passes through a colossal aquarium, with hundreds of fish, sharks, rays, eels and other creatures that swim all around you. Royal palace in Bangkok city,Thailand as the main tourist place to visit in Bangkok [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] while you are there in Thailand. This Royal palace is the former royal residence of the present dynasty. Emerald buddha temple is another temple with very beautiful buildings to explore in Bangkok palace. Kanchanaburi Province - The main attraction being the Death Railway and the Bridge is only a small part of the real attraction of this province. You can find rest houses and motels as well as cafes with a Colonial touch. This is the riverside along the River Kwai. The shoreline jetties provide a lull for visitors to take a break. 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Campaign Gave Moore-Gilbert apos;hope apos; In Iran

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Back on Australian soil after two years in an Iranian prison, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] Kylie Moore-Gilbert has penned a message of gratitude to supporters for giving her strength to endure the "never-ending, unrelenting nightmare". The Australian-British academic was freed last week after spending more than two years in detention in Iran on spying charges she and the Australian government vehemently deny. Ms Moore-Gilbert touched down in Canberra on Friday afternoon, passing on the message to a friends and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] colleagues-run Twitter account which published it on Tuesday while she undergoes two weeks in mandatory hotel quarantine. In the short note, she said she was blown away and touched by the "incredible efforts" of those who campaigned for her release. "I can't tell you how heartening it was to hear that my friends and colleagues were speaking up and hadn't forgotten me," Ms Moore-Gilbert wrote. "It gave me so much hope and strength to endure what had seemed like a never-ending, unrelenting nightmare. "My freedom truly is your victory. From the bottom of my heart, thank you." Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week described Dr Moore-Gilbert as "an extraordinarily intelligent, strong and [https://www.academia.edu/people/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=courageous courageous] woman" and hailed her return as a "moment of pure joy". The Middle Eastern studies lecturer at Melbourne University was arrested at Tehran's airport in 2018 after attending an academic conference. She was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment on spying charges. The Australian government has refused to confirm reports that her release was secured as part of a prisoner exchange. Three Iranian prisoners were released from Thailand earlier this week.

Ex-soldier apos;s Pride At Seeing Top Spy Wear His Jacket During Rescue

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A former special forces soldier turned fashion designer was filled with pride when he saw Australia's top spy wearing a jacket he created while rescuing academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert from her Iranian jail. Mark Wales was watching the prisoner swap on the news last week when he noticed Nick Warner, the 70-year-old director general of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, wearing a leather Kill Kapture jacket as he escorted Dr Moore-Gilbert into a van. Mr Wales, from the Pilbara region of Western Australia, created the brand in New York after retiring from a distinguished SAS career which included ten tours of duty with four in [/news/afghanistan/index.html Afghanistan]. Mark Wales (pictured in the field), from the Pilbara region of Western Australia, created the Kill Kapture brand in New York after retiring from a distinguished SAS career Mr Wales (pictured) created his brand after 16 years in the military. Australia's spy boss wore one of his jackets during a prisoner swap Mr Warner's decision to wear the brand, which closely identifies with special operations forces, could be interpreted as a subtle tribute to Australia's dedicated and law-abiding soldiers who have been shocked by war crimes allegations reported last week. Mr Wales, who spent 16 years in the military including six in special ops, told Daily Mail Australia he was 'proud as anything' when he saw Mr Warner wearing his design. 'I replayed the footage because I was looking at the guy leaning forward in the van and I was thinking the seam of the back of that jacket looks like one of mine,' he said. 'And then when he turned I saw the chevrons on the neck and I thought "oh sh***" that's Nick Warner in my jacket. 'I thought ''that's really cool'' and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] I was proud as anything to see it in the mix overseas.' Mr Wales revealed that Mr Warner's wife had bought her husband the $1,500 jacket for a birthday present. Mr Wales met his wife Samantha (pictured together) when they both starred on Australian Survivor in 2017. The pair, who are parents to son Harry, married last year Mr Wales (pictured in the field), who spent 16 years in the military including six in special ops, told Daily Mail Australia he was filled with pride when he saw Mr Warner wearing his design Mr Wales (pictured) joined the mili[https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html Alongside running his business, Mr Wales competes in adventure races and starred in Amazon Prime show World's Toughest Race, hosted by Bear Grills. He met his wife Samantha - also an adventurer - when they both starred on Australian Survivor in 2017. The pair, who are parents to son Harry, married last year. Nick Warner (left) donned a $1,500 Kill Kapture jacket complete with three chevrons (circled) as he rescued Kylie Moore-Gilbert (centre). Chevrons are used to display rank in the military Mr Warner (left) is pictured escorting Dr Moore-Gilbert (centre) into a van after she was released from custody in Tehran The jacket (pictured) features three chevrons on the neck and a tracking system in case it gets lost. It is marketed at former troops and other men of action The Kill Kapture brand is closely identified with special operations forces whose missions often require them to kill or capture target enemies. The jacket, which features three chevrons on the neck and a tracking system in case it gets lost, is marketed at former troops and other men of action. Australia's special forces have faced scrutiny after a four-year ADF inquiry last week reported evidence of 39 murders of civilians or prisoners by 25 Aussies serving in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2016. The Chief of the Army last week revealed that 13 members face the sack after being handed administrative action notices proposing to terminate their employment. I cried for a bit, proud of the 11 years of work I had put in,[https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ][https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] in 2007 so that he would be re-deployed even though he says mental health struggles can 'reduce cognition, empathy and judgment.' Mr Wales believes Australia's special forces were overused in Afghanistan and as a result soldiers were ground down and psychologically scarred. 'The psychological impact of repeated, violent episodes in warfighting started to fracture our forces,' he wrote in an opinion piece for [ ] after the Brereton report was handed down. 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Dr Moore-Gilbert, an Islamic studies lecturer with British and Australian citizenship, was [http://search.huffingtonpost.com/search?q=arrested&s_it=header_form_v1 arrested] at Tehran Airport in September 2018. She was charged with espionage and jailed for 10 years after a secret trial. The Australian government rejected her conviction and negotiated her release in exchange for three Iranian terrorists who were jailed in Thailand. When Dr Moore-Gilbert was released after surviving 804 days in Iran's worst prisons, she [https://twitter.com/search?q=thanked&src=typd thanked] the Australian government for 'working tirelessly' to secure her freedom. Mr Warner, who was Australia's ambassador to Iran from 1994 to 1997, was said to have played a pivotal role in the negotiations, using his diplomatic contacts. The 70-year-old, who will retire in December, caused a stir in 2017 when he famously posed with Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte while copying the strongman's signature move of a raised fist. It is not suggested that Mr Warner in any way supports or condones the alleged carrying out of war crimes by members of the SASR, only that he may be supportive of the SASR as an institution. Mr Warner is pictured with Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte in 2017. He will retire in Dec[ If it bleeds, we can kill it - Kill Kapture][ If it bleeds, we can kill it - Kill Kapture] DM.later('bundle', function() DM.has('external-source-links', 'externalLinkTracker'); );

3 Amazing Reasons To Visit Thailand Right Away

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Whether you're looking for a destination wedding, a honeymoon trip, or simply to indulge yourself a little - Thailand is a must-visit. Its close proximity to India, its affordability, and warm hospitality will have you create unforgettable memories. Be it for its delicious cuisines, or incredible experiences - and luxurious honeymoon packages - explore Thailand with us as we rundown on the highlights of this beautiful kingdom. We give you three reasons to book your tickets right now to the [ amazing Kingdom of Thailand.] (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); 1) Food - Thai Delicacies that you shouldn't miss Thai cuisine, whether it is chilli-hot or comparatively blends, is distinct and regardless of your reason for visiting Thailand, there's one thing you don't want to miss: the exotic local food. We bring to you these 3 amazing highly-popular dishes that are a part of the Thai taste menus. Tom Yam Kung A Thai dish that is renowned worldwide and is like a symbol of Thai cuisine. It has become popular for the fullflavoured spicy taste from the chili soup. It comprises chili, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and lemon juice. Tom Kha Kai Is a local food that has a flavour similar to Tom Yam, but has a mellow aroma that is slightly sweeter, more oily, sour, and creamier than Tom Yam. It uses boiled coconut milk, and does not have an over spicy or sour flavour. Thus, it has a fragrant aroma from the Thai herbs, galangal, lemongrass, and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] lime leaves. Phat Thai This is a local food that [https://www.gov.uk/search?q=foreigners%20love foreigners love] for its soft viscous noodles that are stir-fried with sauce and various ingredients. 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The dinner cruise barge glides serenely along the river as Thailand's royal cuisine is served up, allowing visitor to observe local life along the country's most important waterway. Hot-Air Ballooning Chiang Mai The perfect one-hour hot air balloon jaunt takes you high above the trees and hills of Northern Chiang Mai. For a bird's eye view of the greenery as the sun rises. Wake up with a piping hot cup of coffee or tea upon arrival, enjoy the safe journey and upon landing, kick of the base other activities with a full Champagne breakfast on the ground. Trace the coastline in a train from Bangkok The Eastern and Oriental Express train's Presidential Cabin is positively palatial, and enroute to Singapore takes its passengers along the coastline of Southern Thailand through Malaysia. It's a chance to truly connect with the local culture, meeting elephant handlers, wine experts and village elders along the way, whilst still having the sanctuary of a cabin to retreat to. 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Palatial Passion The ancient Thai Kingdom reaches far back in time, yet even today living evidence of varnished civilizations still makes for spectacular viewing and is a romantic journey into the past. Couples can relive ancient glories as they wander hand-in-hand around the impressively restored national treasures that dot the country, instilling an incredible wealth of historical knowledge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); Dive Darlings One of the most awesome experiences you will ever have as newly-weds is the exhilaration of discovering a new underwater world in Thailand's seas. Swim with turtles, play with inquisitive dolphins or get up close to a giant whale shark feeding away. So when in Thailand, don't forget to experience all of these and much more. For more information on this beautiful country or planning on an unforgettable trip visit Tourism Authority of Thailand. I am a freelance content writer and digital marketing executive. 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New Nissan Navara Has Us Eager For A New Frontier

2020-12-28T11:42:45Z

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> [ Enlarge Image] Looking good there. Nissan Alright, this isn't actually the [/roadshow/news/nissan-frontier-pickup-teaser-video/ 2021 Nissan Frontier], but the Frontier does have a cousin elsewhere in the world called the Nissan Navara, and on Thursday, Nissan showed off the 2021 model of that pickup truck for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] the first time. We expect this somewhat foreshadows the Frontier whenever Nissan finally decides to show it, even if this Pro-4X trim doesn't make it to America. Do keep in mind the truck we're getting will be all new, but some of this style will transfer over, more than likely. This truck shown is specifically for Thailand, and Nissan was light on specifics, but the pickup wears a new design -- and a much-needed one at that. The current Frontier's been around for years now. The design picks up some familiar cues we've seen across the automaker's lineup in the headlights, the new running light signature and a bigger grille. The rear keeps it pretty traditional, but then again, there's not much you can do to really change up the rear of a truck. Regardless, it looks fresh, especially with the smoked taillights on this Pro-4X trim. For more like this Subscribe to the Roadshow newsletter, receive notifications and see related stories on CNET. Nissan didn't dive into the mechanical specs but we already know the powertrain for the US, because Nissan decided to drop the new engine in the old truck for the [/roadshow/reviews/2020-nissan-frontier-review/ 2020 Frontier] -- Roadshow's Craig Cole said it's quite a peach. It's a [/roadshow/news/2020-nissan-frontier-new-engine/ new 3.8-liter V6] with 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque married to a nine-speed automatic. The days of an inline-four engine and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] a manual transmission are long gone for the new Frontier. Nissan also highlighted a strengthened rear axle, increased payload [http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=capacity capacity] and a larger bed. A new steering rack is supposed to make the truck more maneuverable as well. We'll have to wait for finer details until Nissan's ready to share more. Technology is big here, though. Nissan highlighted a suite of active safety technology and driver-assist systems such as a surround-view monitor and automatic emergency braking. In the US, definitely expect these features, plus more, perhaps. The interior, overall, still looks a tad dated, and it's definitely not reflective of what we'll see in the US. Consider this a nice preview of where we're headed. We hope to receive more details and a Frontier debut in the very near future.

WTA Tour Schedule-Winners

2020-12-28T11:15:43Z

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Rosie Perez Reveals She Caught COVID-19 Back In December

2020-12-28T10:56:40Z

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While [/news/coronavirus/index.html COVID-19] didn't start to ravage most of the United States until March, Rosie Perez revealed she caught the virus back in December. The 56-year-old actress was flying to Bangkok, [/news/thailand/index.html Thailand] to film her new HBO Max series The Flight Attendant, when she caught the vi[# She said the whole experience was 'terrifying,' and recalled even telling her manager, 'don't let me die in Bangkok.' Early case: While COVID-19 didn't start to ravage most of the United States until March, Rosie Perez revealed she caught the virus back in December' HBO shut down production in March, with in the middle of the show's sixth episode (of eight). 'I had contracted COVID when we flew to Bangkok. And at that time, they were saying it's a new respiratory tract infection. It's a virus that's going around. We don't really know what it is and what it does, but it attacks the respiratory system first and then travels to other parts of your body,' Perez began. RELATED ARTICLES Previous][# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/tvshowbiz/article-3159617/Michelle-Collins-confirmed-new-host-The-View.html Comedienne Michelle Collins confirmed as new co-host of The...] [/tvshowbiz/article-3153838/Rosie-Perez-breaka-tears-quits-View.html 'Today is very bittersweet for me!' An emotional Rosie Perez...] Share this article Share 'And I was like, "Oh my God." It was terrifying. I remember my manager was with me, and I said, "Tarik, don't let me die in Bangkok." And he goes, "Oh my God, you're scaring me." Contracted: 'I had contracted COVID when we flew to Bangkok. And at that time, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] they were saying it's a new respiratory tract infection. It's a virus that's going around. We don't really know what it is and what it does, but it attacks the respiratory system first and then travels to other parts of your body,' Perez began She added the 'head of the ICU told them, 'You should be scared, sir. This is serious. We're going to have to put her in a separate room." Because it was new. [This] was in December." Perez added that the doctor's warning about wearing a mask every time you go outside is something she never forgot. 'I remember the doctor saying to me, "The mask that you have on, the mask that I have on, every time you go outside, every time you meet someone wear that mask — not just for you, but to protect them too." And I haven't forgotten it,' she said. Scared: She added the 'head of the ICU told them, 'You should be scared, sir. This is serious. We're going to have to put her in a separate room." Because it was new. [This] was in December' Mask: 'I remember the doctor saying to me, "The mask that you have on, the mask that I have on, every time you go outside, every time you meet someone wear that mask — not just for you, but to protect them too." And I haven't forgotten it,' she said Perez added that shutting down the show was 'tough' because, 'it was a good gig for a lot of hard-working people.' 'The only person who remained steadfast was Kaley. She kept saying, "Just relax, Rose. We're going to go back. I know HBO believes in this, just relax,"' Perez said. Perez also joked that she usually takes a week off to celebrate her birthday, though Cuoco said, 'I think you should hold off on that because I think we might go back,' and that was, 'exactly when we went back. Relax: 'The only person who remained steadfast was Kaley. She kept saying, "Just relax, Rose. We're going to go back. I know HBO believes in this, just relax,"[http://statigr.am/tag/%27%20Perez ' Perez] said Birthday: Perez also joked that she usually takes a week off to celebrate her birthday, though Cuoco said, 'I think you should hold off on that because I think we might go back,' and that was, 'exactly when we went back She added that she was 'nervous' going back to the set after contracting COVID-19, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] though she quickly learned, 'everything was run so efficiently.' 'They took every precaution possible. They were really professional about it, real champs, and put everyone at ease,' Perez added. HBO Max debuted the first three episodes of The Flight Attendant on Thursday, with the fourth and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] fifth episodes arriving Precaution: 'They took every precaution possible. They were really professional about it, real champs, and put everyone at ease,' Perez added Nervous: She added that she was 'nervous' going back to the set after contracting COVID-19, though she quickly learned, 'everything was run so efficiently' data-track-module="am-external-links^external-links"> Read more: [ Rosie Perez Interview: On ‘The Flight Attendant,' 'Big Mouth' Spinoff] DM.later('bundle', function() DM.has('external-source-links', 'externalLinkTracker'); );

3 Amazing Reasons To Visit Thailand Right Away

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We bring to you these 3 amazing highly-popular dishes that are a part of the Thai taste menus. Tom Yam Kung A Thai dish that is renowned worldwide and is like a symbol of Thai cuisine. It has become popular for the fullflavoured spicy taste from the [http://mondediplo.com/spip.php?page=recherche&recherche=chili%20soup chili soup]. It comprises chili, galangal, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and lemon juice. Tom Kha Kai Is a local food that has a flavour similar to Tom Yam, but has a mellow aroma that is slightly sweeter, more oily, sour, and creamier than Tom Yam. It uses boiled coconut milk, and does not have an over spicy or sour flavour. Thus, it has a fragrant aroma from the Thai herbs, galangal, lemongrass, and lime leaves. Phat Thai This is a local food that foreigners love for its soft viscous noodles that are stir-fried with sauce and various ingredients. Thus, it has a fragrant aroma plus sweet and mellow flavour. 2) Travel - Take an incredible journey like never before Thailand's myriad priceless experiences are truly one-of-a-kind. Their value lies in not their price tag, but their unique ability to showcase the beauty and culture of Thailand [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] - a window into the soul of the Kingdom. You can explore the superlative of Thailand's luxury offerings, where private beaches, hot-air-balloons, Champagne, helicopter experiences (and much, much more) are not simply offered, but served to the utmost perfection, forever surpassing expectations. Chao Phraya Dinner and Cruise in Bangkok Putting Bangkok's dazzling concrete offerings aside, the flowing Chao Phraya River, the heart of the Kingdom, is the perfect place to enjoy an authentic Thai feast. The dinner cruise barge glides serenely along the river as Thailand's royal cuisine is served up, allowing visitor to observe local life along the country's most important waterway. Hot-Air Ballooning Chiang Mai The [http://www.ehow.com/search.html?s=perfect%20one-hour perfect one-hour] hot air balloon jaunt takes you high above the trees and hills of Northern Chiang Mai. For a bird's eye view of the greenery as the sun rises. Wake up with a piping hot cup of coffee or tea upon arrival, enjoy the safe journey and upon landing, kick of the base other activities with a full Champagne breakfast on the ground. Trace the coastline in a train from Bangkok The Eastern and Oriental Express train's Presidential Cabin is positively palatial, and enroute to Singapore takes its passengers along the coastline of Southern Thailand through Malaysia. It's a chance to truly connect with the local culture, meeting elephant handlers, wine experts and village elders along the way, whilst still having the sanctuary of a cabin to retreat to. Hands-on elephant camp experience Being a guest at Four Season Tented Golden Triangle means an opportunity to engage with Thailand's gentle giants in their natural habitat in the most personal way possible. Itineraries have been devised around elephants - from learning some basic mahout skills, feeding and caring for the animals, to going trekking through lush forests and witnessing elephant's favourite part of the day - washing in the river. 3) Honeymoon - Find the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation Thailand is often described as one of the world's dream honeymoon destinations, and it's easy to see why. What could be more romantic than jetting off to the allure of our bewitching tropical land? As honeymooners, you will find extreme pleasure at discovering one other's passions and the endless possibilities of finding new bonding interests and experiences to embrace together. Love Boat In a country fortunate enough to have miles upon miles of pristine coastal water, aquatic pursuits are an enjoyable and romantic way to absorb the scenery at a mellow crushing flow. Come together as a team to captain your own luxury chartered yacht, with nature's breeze gliding you along as you plot your voyage, dropping anchor to explore mystical virgin islands. Amorous Adventures Not everyone's idea of a honeymoon is lazing around on sandy beaches, or at the spa enjoying relaxation and the serenity of the Thai landscape. Some couples prefer to be more physically in touch with Thailand's diverse natural scenery, and in a land that is blessed with forested mountains, sweeping jungles, and river valleys, what better environment to spend a thrilling honeymoon of adventure and excitement. Palatial Passion The ancient Thai Kingdom reaches far back in time, yet even today living evidence of varnished civilizations still makes for spectacular viewing and is a romantic journey into the past. Couples can relive ancient glories as they wander hand-in-hand around the impressively restored national treasures that dot the country, instilling an incredible wealth of historical knowledge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); Dive Darlings One of the most awesome experiences you will ever have as newly-weds is the exhilaration of discovering a new underwater world in Thailand's seas. Swim with turtles, play with inquisitive dolphins or get up close to a giant whale shark feeding away. So when in Thailand, don't forget to experience all of these and much more. For more information on this beautiful country or planning on an unforgettable trip visit Tourism Authority of Thailand. I am a freelance content writer and digital marketing executive. 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By Laurie Goering LONDON, Nov 30 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When the coronavirus pandemic hit early this year and countries began competing for a limited global supply of medical masks and other protective equipment, Finland didn't join the hunt. Instead it turned to its national stockpile of medical gear and food, which it had developed during the Cold War era and maintained with an annual budget, even as Scandinavian neighbours like Sweden had dismantled their stores to cut costs. "Finland could just open its closet and supply all the hospitals - and Sweden was chasing (equipment) on the market," said Johan Rockstrom, Swedish co-director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, based in Germany. As the world faces increasingly frequent and severe shocks - from the COVID-19 pandemic to extreme weather linked to climate change - it will need to re-evaluate its priorities, from a focus on efficiency to the value of interconnectedness, he said. That might extend as far as fundamentally rethinking how key planetary life-support systems - such as the fast-disappearing Amazon rainforest - are governed as a global resource, said Rockstrom, an earth scientist and leading thinker on resilience. "If the Amazon rainforest crashes, we will lose jobs in Germany," he said. "It will create so much havoc in the climate system" as temperature increases accelerate and rainfall shifts, he warned. "When something unacceptable happens in one corner of the planet, it sends invoices across the whole world," he added. "We cannot allow wet markets that lead to zoonotic mutations and, in the same way, we cannot allow the West Antarctic ice sheet to collapse", raising sea level an estimated 3.3 metres (10 feet) globally, he said. 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For instance, global connections mean food surpluses in one place can be used to plug shortages elsewhere - but over-reliance on trade can lead to conflict and hunger if exporting countries decide to keep scarce food at home in an emergency. "This balancing of connectivity is fundamental to resilience," Rockstrom said. 'ZERO NATURE LOSS' Perhaps the surest way to boost resilience and cut human risks is to protect the planet's imperilled natural systems, he said. Already, half of nature on land has been destroyed to make way for agriculture, cities and other human needs, he said. Resources that once felt limitless have become scarce and pressure is rising on what's left. "It seems like we've reached a saturation point on what the planet can cope with," Rockstrom said. That is evidenced in hotter temperatures, melting ice, wilder weather, more forest fires and shifting disease threats, he noted. To change that, scientists are pushing governments to commit to protect 30% of land and oceans by 2030 to help stem climate change and halt biodiversity loss. Doing so would save $5 for each $1 spent in terms of boosting farm and forest yields, improving freshwater supplies, conserving wildlife and fighting planetary warming, economists said in a July paper. "The most clever investment we can make is to keep nature intact," Rockstrom said, calling for a "zero loss of nature" goal alongside emerging net-zero emissions goals. Rethinking how to govern the planet's natural systems - from climate-heating methane locked up in melting Siberian permafrost to Greenland's thinning ice sheets - is a sensitive issue but one that is crucial for humanity's future, he said. "The definition of resilience, at the global level, is to keep the living systems that regulate the state of the planet intact," he added. (Reporting by Laurie Goering @lauriegoering; editing by Megan Rowling. 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Thailand Says More Nationals Infected With Coronavirus Returned...

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2020-12-28T09:28:18Z

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2020-12-28T09:25:55Z

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the return of Kylie Moore-Gilbert to Australia after two years in an Iranian prison was a "moment of pure joy". The British-Australian [http://photobucket.com/images/academic academic] was freed this week after spending more than two years in detention in Iran on spying charges she and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] the Australian government vehemently deny. She arrived in Canberra on Friday afternoon and is now undergoing two weeks of mandatory hotel quarantine. Mr Morrison this week described Dr Moore-Gilbert as "an extraordinarily intelligent, strong and courageous woman" and an "amazing Australian". To a NSW Liberal State Council meeting on Saturday, Mr Morrison - who is also in isolation after his recent trip to Japan - also praised the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for their hard work and Foreign Minister Marise Payne for her diplomatic efforts. "The return of Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert this week was a moment of pure joy," Mr Morrison said. "It was one of the really good days. And Marise's efforts in leading that effort to secure Kylie's release and see her come home to Australia is just absolutely tremendous." Both Mr Morrison and Senator Payne spoke to Dr Moore-Gilbert earlier in the week and described her as in good spirits. The Middle Eastern studies lecturer at Melbourne University was arrested at Tehran's airport in 2018 after attending an academic conference. She was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment on spying charges. The Australian government has refused to confirm reports that her release was secured as part of a prisoner exchange. Three Iranian prisoners were released from Thailand [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tua du lịch thái lan] earlier this week.

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2020-12-28T09:19:10Z

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