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Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert (pictured) was released in a reported prisoner swap deal early after spending two years in prison in Iran The high-profile security consultant who masterminded the speedy departure of Schapelle Corby from a Bali prison also played a major role extracting Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert. The Melbourne University Middle Eastern studies lecturer was finally freed after 804 days behind bars in an Iranian jail on trumped-up [http://www.lifebeyondtourism.org/?header_search=charges charges] of spying for Israel. But it's been revealed Ms Moore-Gilbert was moved to a Tehran safehouse earlier this month as prisoner-swap negotiation played out between Australia, Iran and Thailand. John McLeod, the figure behind Tora Solutions, was close by as the events unfolded, the [ ] reported - like he had been when Bail prisoner Sara Conor was released from jail earlier this year and when Adam Whittington was whirled away from Beirut following the 60 Minutes child abduction saga in 2016. His clandestine spy craft was highly publicised after Corby escaped a waiting media pack in 2014. Mr McLeod used 10 decoy cars with blacked out windows to create a diversion while the two made their getaway in another vehicle. John Mcleod and Schapelle Corby are pictured together at the Brisbane International Tennis tournament John Mcleod and Schapelle Corby are pictured in a light-hearted photo after avoiding paparazzi in 2017 Although he has not spoken publicly, McLeod posted a message to Instagram earlier this week along with footage of Ms Moore-Gilbert. 'Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been released from an Iranian jail in exchange for three Iranian prisoners held in custody abroad,' the caption said. 'International Crisis and Security Management. Assurance Protection Stability. Since 1990.' Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Tora Solutions for comment. Ms Moore-Gilbert was not told about her release or the prisoner sway until the day she boarded the plane. 'They moved her to (a) safe house in Sanaee Street for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] 17 days then suddenly asked her to collect her stuff and move back to Evin (Prison) on November 24.' 'Someone from the Australian Embassy met her and asked her to sign paperwork and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] be ready to leave.' The source also said she was made to confess to being an Isaeli spy with the promise she would get to leave the country. The video was later broadcast on Iranian state TV. Pictured: Health officials and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] the [http://www.search.com/search?q=Australian%20Defence Australian Defence] Force wait for Dr Moore-Gilbert to disembark jet On Friday afternoon, she finally arrived back on Australian soil and celebrated her return to Australia with a coffee and Tim Tam after spending more than two years in an Iranian prison. Dr Moore-Gilbert was met by public health officials and members of the Australian Defence Force after disembarking from a plane at Canberra Airport. Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Dr Moore-Gilbert will have to quarantine before re-entering the community. Sources told the [ ] Dr Moore-Gilbert celebrated her return home in an understated way. 'Kylie had her first decent cup of coffee in two years on the plane, and a Tim Tam,' the source said. RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8988037/Scott-Morrison-snaps-Karl-Stefanovic-Today-interview-Australian-locked-Iran.html 'You make those calls': Scott Morrison snaps at Karl...] [/news/article-8987863/Academic-Kylie-Moore-Gilbert-speaks-time-two-year-prison-stint-Iran.html Academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert says she suffered 'injustices'...] Share this article Share She was seen walking across the tarmac before being escorted into a van on Friday afternoon. Dr Moore-Gilbert, a lecturer on Middle Eastern studies at Melbourne University, was arrested at Tehran's airport in 2018 after attending an academic conference. She was sent to Tehran's notorious Evin prison and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment on espionage charges. She has always strenuously denied the charges. Multiple diplomatic and senior government sources confirmed that Dr Moore-Gilbert was stopped at the airport in 2018 after authorities discovered she was in a relationship with an Israeli citizen, according to [ ]. She was freed after more than six months of high-level negotiations between Iran, Australia and Thailand, led by the chief of Australia's intelligence community member Nick Warner. Australian authorities, including Ms Payne who met her Iranian counterpart and discussed Dr Moore-Gilbert's case on four occasions, pursued a strategy of 'quiet diplomacy'. Dr Moore-Gilbert flew into Canberra from the Middle East on Friday afternoon Dr Moore-Gilbert is seen following her release from an Iranian prison The country's involved agreed not to publicly discuss the deal because of the sensitive diplomatic nature, however, a news website affiliated to state television in Iran first reported the prisoner swap. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday that he had spoken to Dr Moore-Gilbert and she was in good spirits. The Australian government has refused to confirm that the academic's freedom was extracted through a prisoner swap. 'The Australian government doesn't acknowledge or confirm any such arrangement regarding any release of any other persons in any other places,' Mr Morrison told reporters in Canberra on Thursday. 'If other people are being released in other places, they are the decisions of the sovereign governments in those places.' Iranian media claimed three[ Pictured: Dr Moore-Gilbert is escorted onto a van after getting off a plane in Canberra Kylie Moore-Gilbert (pictured above) spent more than two years behind bars in Iran after she was imprisoned on espionage offences Dr Moore-Gilbert's family said they were 'relieved and ecstatic' while the lecturer herself expressed her 'love and admiration for the great nation of Iran and its warm-hearted, generous and brave people'. Despite her harrowing ordeal, Dr Moore-Gilbert refuses to blame Iran's people for her wrongful imprisonment. 'It is with bittersweet feelings that I depart your country, despite the injustices which I have been subjected to,' she said. 'I came to Iran as a friend and with friendly intentions, and depart Iran with those sentiments not only still intact, but strengthened.' Dr Moore-Gilbert (pictured) described her release as 'bittersweet' despite the injustices she was subjecte[ Kylie Moore-Gilbert detained by Iran over[ ][ ]

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 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 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 [http://lerablog.org/?s=sex%20trafficking 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, [http://www.bbc.co.uk/search/?q=survivors 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 governments are also working with survivor networks and 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, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] 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, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] 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 [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] 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. du l67ch thái nguyên | 03ài tt - th tp." style="max-width:450px;float:left;padding:10px 10px 10px 0px;border:0px;">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

The Next Big Thing In Teach English In Thailand With TEFL Or TESOL Certificate

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Compared to some of the other locations for TEFL learning in Asia, teaching in Thailand makes for a unique opportunity. Here, as a teacher you get to access some of the most incredible landscapes seen anywhere around the world while earning wages that permit a more than comfortable lifestyle with considerable amount of savings. The warmth of the Thai people perhaps makes for the best part of the experience, mattering little whether you are someone just passing through towards greener pastures or serving in the position of a [https://www.gov.uk/search?q=long-term%20teacher long-term teacher]. Either way, it is a certainty that you will feel welcome in the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();Requirements to teach TESOL course Thailand As has been the case with some of the other Asian countries, the teaching requirements for a TEFL or TESOL course depend largely on whom you are asking. To this day, there exists a degree of discrepancy between what your employer will ask of you and what you will legally be required to do in order to work. Here is a look at some of the things you will essentially require for obtaining a work permit from the immigration authorities: Certified degree and transcript from a 4-year program degree college IELTS score of 5+ if you belong to a non-native English-speaking country Non-immigrant "B" Visa Any other relevant and supporting documentation Degree and transcript The original degree will eventually be asked for as you can do only so much with the help of the copies. This must be a bachelor's degree or higher, so trade diplomas and associate degrees are of no use in terms of meeting the requirement. For non-university positions, what really matters is that you did your graduation from a recognized school while little emphasis goes into what you studied. As a result, all disciplines beginning from art to political science meet the required qualification. If you have a degree that is not written in English, you will need it to be translated into English and such and option may be available within Thailand itself, provided there is someone who knows the language in question. There are online translation services to help you with the work beforehand [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] as well. Fluency in the English language The Thai government recognizes passport holders from New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, UK, USA, and Canada to be native speakers. Passport holders from any other nation are [http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/sitesearch.do?querystring=required required] to prove their English fluency typically through an IELTS score of over 5.5 which is usually the criteria set by officials and prospective employers. Non-immigrant Visa In order to teach a [ online TESOL course in Thailand] , [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] the minimum requirement is for either a Non-Immigrant B or O Visa. For acquiring these, an application needs to be made either at the embassy or consulate prior to your intended date of travel. Both require an employer sponsorship without which the process would be left very much incomplete. Supporting documentation Over the course of the process where you become a legal teacher in Thailand, supporting documents such as medical certificates, university transcripts, and criminal background checks need to be provided. The requirement is determined based on the officials in charge of reviewing your applications. What about having a TEFL certificate? A TEFL certification is not a necessity with respect to legal requirements for teaching in Thailand. However, in the absence of prior teaching experience or a degree in education, almost every school will ask for a proof of TEFL or TESOL course completion. Moreover, the hands-on training you get over the course of the certification program goes a long way towards making you feel comfortable when you first step into the classroom. Conclusion You may have heard a lot of things from your recruiters and schools but from a legal standpoint, this is all that you need for teaching in Thailand. However, with competition tough in a stretched job market, finding the right position that fits your aspirations is now far from an easy job. Suman Mondal is a content marketing professional at [ ] , an inbound marketing and sales platform that helps companies attract visitors, convert leads, and close customers. Previously, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] Suman worked as a marketing manager for a Educational Platform.

A Visit To Wat Arun The Temple Of The Dawn In Bangkok Thailand

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id="mod_48410766"> It is no secret that Bangkok and Thailand as a whole is bursting with stunning temples in different forms. One of the most famous and most visited temples in Bangkok is the magnificent Wat Arun. When searching online about Thailand's popular tourist spots, it was almost always a part of the top 10 results. Unlike my previous solo tours around Bangkok, my most recent one was with the husband and there never would have been a more perfect time. If you're planning to include Wat Arun in your next Thailand itinerary, read all about our touring experience so you will know what to expect. How to Go to Wat Arun Wat Arun is located along the Chao Phraya River. It can be reached by taking a ferry boat across the river from Tha Tien Pier near Wat Pho and Grand Palace. One of the easiest route is to travel via BTS Skytrain Silom Line from your location to BTS Saphan Taksin Station. You can then take a ferry to Tha Tien Pier and wait for a smaller ferry to take you across. "lat":13.743054000000001,"lng":100.487106,"zoom":16,"mapType":"ROADMAP","markers":[],"moduleId":"48411886" We took a bus from BTS Un Not Station to the bus station nearest the Grand Palace, taking our time to check out the historical sections of the palace walls because we wanted to visit Wat Arun in the late afternoon. From the Grand Palace, we walked around eight minutes passing by Wat Pho and a small market until we reached Tha Tien Port. We tried to check out some of the merchandise being sold in the market but decided to fall in line before the ferry even arrived because of the tourist influx. Prepare 3 to 5 Baht for the ferry ride to take your across. The Ordination Hall Our ferry ride itself was uneventful. As expected, heaps of tourists were already taking photos of the wat from different angles. The sight of the wat basking in the afternoon sun was classically charming. I can't help but be excited to finally see it in real life. Expect hundreds of tourists to join your sightseeing as the site is one of the most visited wats. According to research from Sciencedirect, the wat is visited by 5 million tourists per year. As we alighted the ferry, we walked through a series of wood planks then several steps of stairs leading to a medium-sized gate, tourists filling the way in both directions. Tourists at Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand As soon as we entered the exterior gate, we were welcomed by a much smaller decorated temple surrounded by a deliberately designed flora. It was the Ordination Hall with two temple guardian figures in front. Definitely an eye candy, even the space surrounding Wat Arun was definitely well taken care of and picture-perfect. Ordination Hall at Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand The Wat Arun Fees and Must Haves After taking tons of pictures, we followed the crowd and slowly moved towards the center where Wat Arun is situated surrounded by its own walls and gates. Visitors who were done with their tour were seen lounging in the grassy area outside of the inner walls. We toured in August and it was still hot despite some occasional rains as we experience the summer tail transitioning to the rainier and colder months. Water is a must have especially during a summer [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] but make sure to properly dispose your bottles. Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand The dress code was not very strict when it came to the men and they were allowed to wear knee-length shorts but women strictly need to wear modest clothes; no shorts and no see-through and sleeveless tops. I was wearing shorts and came prepared with a wrap-around tube skirt with me, something I had bought along the road during one of our escapades in case something like this comes up during our [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ]. We paid 100 Baht for the entrance ticket per person. Wat Arun is open from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The History of Wat Arun Just a piece of the temple's history, Wat Arun or Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan was named after Aruna, a Hindu god personified as the radiation of the rising sun. The temple was located at first in grounds of the Royal Palace until it was moved by Rama I to the other side of the river and went through a series of restoration under several rulers from early 1800's up to the most recent undertaken from 2013 up to 2017. Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand Exploring Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn The temple consists of the central tower and surrounded by four smaller ones on its corners. We toured in the late afternoon but it was still difficult to take some decent photos without some strangers being captured in it although some were polite enough to stop before they get included in the frame. The center tower of Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand The main tower was decorated with bits of porcelain and seashells and the bottom sections were designed with animals and ancient Chinese soldier statues. There were center stairs leading up the main tower but the gates were closed after a few levels and the guards do not allow tourists on the other side of the enclosures. There were also gated Buddha statues on some sections of the tower. The towers of Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand We took as many photos and explored every bit of crevice of the public section of the wat. At around 15 minutes to six in the evening, the guards started leading the tourists out as the temple is about to close its internal enclosures at exactly six. Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand I was excited to see the temple in all its lighted glory. We waited at the grassy area at the front of the wat with the other tourists. The place was relaxing, the grounds landscaped and filled with well-kept flower beds. The country's flags and a huge photo of King Maha Vajiralongkorn were also positioned at the front to welcome all visitors. I was enjoying the [http://www.healthncure.net/?s=flower%20beds flower beds] when the husband made me realize the temple lights were already lit up. I took my time and enjoyed a few more minutes taking in all its beauty. Wat Arun was gorgeous! As we sailed back to the other side, I snapped a few more photos hoping I would be able to capture its grandeur even just a tiny bit. I was only using my phone so we all know how that turned out. As darkness slowly tried to swallow and engulf its wholeness, Wat Arun became even more stunning and highlighted with the night sky as its backdrop. And with that magnificent view, we closed our Wat Arun adventure. Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand © 2019 Sheila Navio-Pornan Relat[ ][ ]by chasmac3 Popular[ ][ ]by [http://photo.net/gallery/tag-se[ ][ ]by Peter Dickinson13 [ ][ ]by Paul Richard Kuehn11 Comments [ ] or [ ] and post using a HubPages Network account. 0 of 8192 characters used[# Post Comment]No HTML is allowed in comments, but URLs will be hyperlinked. Comments are not for promoting your articles or other sites. sendingAUTHORSheila Navio-Pornan  12 months ago from Manila, Philippines Definitely one of the nicest "wats" to spend your late afternoon in Bangkok. Thanks, Liz! [ ]Liz Westwood  12 months ago from UK This looks like a very interesting place to visit. It's a very well-illustrated article.

Campaign Gave Moore-Gilbert apos;hope apos; In Iran

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Back on Australian soil after two years in an Iranian prison, 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, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] [http://www.business-opportunities.biz/search/?q=passing passing] on the message to a friends and 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 [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] 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 [http://rt.com/search/everywhere/term/extraordinarily/ extraordinarily] intelligent, strong and 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.

Chinese Fast-fashion Brand Sells 30 000 Cheap Items To Girls Every Day

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Few people over the age of 30 will have heard of the clothes label Shein. Yet from its base 6,000 miles away on the Pearl River delta, this Chinese brand could soon be the biggest retailer of fast fashion in Britain, if it isn't already. The giant firm is taking on home-grown competitors such as Boohoo, Pretty Little Thing and Missguided, and is expanding rapidly. Backed by ruthlessly efficient marketing through 'influencers' and social-media sites, Shein is filling teenage wardrobes with dirt-cheap tops and skirts. It sells an estimated 30,000 items to Britain every day - that's more than ten million a year - and spends more on advertising in this country than any other clothing label, bewitching a generation of young, almost entirely female shoppers. Shein collaborates with celebrities such as ITV's I'm A Celebrity… winner Georgia Toffolo (pictured) It is surprising, therefore, how little is known about the company or how it produces garments so cheaply that even the notorious sweatshops of Leicester can't compete. With a tiny British office and fewer than a dozen staff here, Shein has remained shrouded in mystery, but an investigation by The Mail on Sunday has uncovered claims including: Piracy on a vast scale as it adds more than 1,000 new items every day to its vast online catalogue, often copying popular designs;Bosses profiting from absurdly cheap postage rates subsided by the Royal Mail;Widespread complaints about flimsy, shoddily produced clothes;Huge environmental damage from discarded clothes worn only once or twice..Never has fashion been faster, or cheaper. Yet the questions are mounting as steadily as Shein's multi-million-pound profits. BRITISH TEENAGERS ARE RUTHLESSLY TARGETED Shein sells fashion at pocket-money prices: tops for £3.49 and dresses for £4.99. In a Black Friday sale, some tops were less than £2 each. Its target market is the lucrative teen and young adult demographic, and social media is the key to reaching them, which is why Facebook and YouTube users are bombarded with adverts for the brand. Shein collaborates with celebrities such as ITV's I'm A Celebrity… winner Georgia Toffolo, who signed up to pose wearing two of the brand's collections in the past nine months, while a virtual catwalk show in September featured Rita Ora and Ellie Goulding as models. Then there is an army of influencers on Instagram and Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok. Shein persuades young women to post clips of themselves with branded boxes crammed with purchases - so-called 'Shein hauls'. The hashtag #sheinhaul has nearly a billion views on the app, while #shein has a further 3.1 billion. House of Sunny, an independent womenswear label in East London, said its £90 Daybreak cardigan (right) was copied by Shein and sold for £25 (left) If someone's post is 'liked' by Shein, which has 15 million Instagram followers, they can easily amass half a million views and thousands of new followers. The firm's affiliate programme offers financial rewards to social-media users who show off recent buys and direct their followers to the brand's website. Such affiliates receive up to 20 per cent commission on every purchase they help to sell - a welcome addition to any teenager's pocket money. HUGE PROFITS FROM ITS CHINESE FACTORIES China may have inflicted Covid-19 on the world, but now it is benefiting economically through firms such as Shein as Britons stranded at home have turned to the internet to shop. Shein, which is privately owned, won't release its financial figures, although Chinese media have estimated that it will make more than £11 billion of sales this year from its factories based round the industrial powerhouse of Guangzhou. By comparison, the UK's Boohoo Group has annual sales of about £2 billion. Industry analysts say the Shein app is significantly more popular than those run by rivals, with 12 million worldwide downloads in the past month alone. And according to one leading British distribution company, Shein posts about 30,000 orders a day to the UK. Fashion analyst Juozas Kaziukenas, from Marketplace Pulse, said: 'Shein seem to be killing it. It's a pretty fascinating company. There's a huge untapped demand for affordable fashion. We've had H&M, Zara and Asos. Shein has taken it one step further. 'It's also fascinating that it all comes from China, which allows it to have lower costs. 'Everyone knows that Primark gets everything from China but they are middlemen. Shein goes direct to the customer. It's hard for other retailers to compete on price when you're selling from China. 'The Government needs to close shipping and tax loopholes which lets this be so successful. THE MULTI-BILLION POUND MYSTERY Despite huge sales, little is known about Shein. Mainly based in China, Singapore and Hong Kong, the company was founded in China by Chris Xu, also known as Yangtian Xu or Sky Xu, an American-born graduate of Washington University in the US. The company's headquarters are in Shenzhen, the city linking Hong Kong to the Chinese mainland. Xu created the brand, then known as SheInside, in 2008. Since then, he is reported to have raised £39 million from a variety of backers. 'Shein is almost an unknown to anyone outside the fashion industry,' said Kaziukenas. 'I don't know who the chief executive is; I don't know how much money they've made. 'They are very secretive as a company. They don't comment on anything or put out any press releases.' When contacted by The Mail on Sunday, Shein refused to disclose sales figures, profits, manufacturing or distribution techniques. Its only physical presence in Britain is a rented second-floor office behind black gates in Islington, North London. Security was tight when we visited - a buzzer at the front gate, another to access the site and a third to enter the lift. Ten or so people - some Chinese and some British - are thought to work there in a combined office and photo studio. Many of those who claim to be victims of piracy are small, independent labels without the [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/search.html?sel=site&searchPhrase=resources resources] to challenge an international giant. Typical is cult French label Maison Cleo, run by mother and daughter Cleo and Marie Dewet, which specialises in hand-crafted, limited-edition blouses (pictured) Maison Cleo claim that one of their distinctive £200 garments with an oversized pleated collar was copied and sold by Shein for just £11.49 (pictured) POPULAR DESIGNS ARE 'RIPPED OFF' WITHIN DAYS Shein boasts of 'thousands of new styles' daily on its website, but it has been accused of copying other designers in its rush to release new products. Instagram is full of allegations of piracy, and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-quang-chau-tham-quyen-bang-tuong-5-ngay.html tour quảng châu] one source with a good knowledge of Shein confirmed that the firm itself has been inundated with complaints. With the aid of computer technology and low labour costs, Shein aims to get new designs ready for shipping in just three days, the news agency Reuters recently reported. In comparison, Zara takes about three weeks for a design to go from the drawing board to the shop floor. With such tight turnaround, Shein can target the styles, colours and fabrics of its clothing to match the most popular ranges in the UK at any given time. Many of those who claim to be victims of piracy are small, independent labels without the resources to challenge an international giant. Typical is cult French label Maison Cleo, run by mother and daughter Cleo and Marie Dewet, which specialises in hand-crafted, limited-edition blouses. They claim that one of their distinctive £200 garments with an oversized pleated collar was copied and sold by Shein for just £11.49. 'My stomach hurts,' Marie wrote on Instagram when she discovered the item on sale so cheaply. RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8995147/PrettyLittleThing-accused-fuelling-throwaway-culture-8p-dresses-99-Black-Friday-deals.html Fury over 8p PrettyLittleThing dresses in Black Friday sale...] [/news/article-8995233/Rocketing-Black-Friday-online-sales-threaten-delivery-meltdown-Christmas-experts-warn.html Rocketing Black Friday online sales threaten to cause a...] Share this article Share Nearly half of the more than 2,400 comments left for Shein on consumer review website Trustpilot give just one star ('bad') out of five. Pictured is a Shein haul on TikTok House of Sunny, an independent womenswear label in East London, said its £90 Daybreak cardigan was copied by Shein and sold for £25. Camilla Ley, the brand's managing director, said: 'Shein have copied our designs in the past. There's nothing we can do about it, which is heartbreaking for a small indie company like ours.' For its part, Shein claims to have 'established a huge team of professional designers' with a designer recruitment programme seeking new talent. Mr Xu has said: 'These designers are young, creative and energetic. I like to work with them, and hopefully they can become our partners.' But there is widespread doubt as to whether this is the only - or even the main - way the label operates. The head designer of a London-based brand, who did not want to be named, claimed it was common for fast-fashion brands to use sophisticated software - for which Shenzhen is famous - to use pictures of other firm's outfits to quickly create copies. PAYING 'PENNIES' TO POST ITEMS TO YOUR DOOR Shein takes advantage of heavily reduced postal charges, subsidised by the Royal Mail. The company ships orders in small consignments through the ordinary postal system, benefiting from low international rates that allow packages to be sent thousands of miles for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-quang-chau-tham-quyen-bang-tuong-5-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] very small fees. The system was originally set up to by the United Nations Universal Postal Union to help developing countries, not the second-largest economy in the world. This loophole is set to be closed soon, as is the concession that no VAT is charged on imported consignments under £15. Interestingly, customers often find that their clothes take a long time to be delivered, and that different items on the same order arrive separately. There is no suggestion Shein has behaved improperly, but Richard Allen, of Retailers Against VAT Abuse Schemes, says: 'Chinese retailers are paying pennies to send these things. We are subsidising Chinese retailers to undercut UK businesses.' SHEIN KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT YOU'RE THINKING Chinese media have reported how Shein uses software to analyse internet searches to establish which colours, fabrics and styles customers are looking for and adapts its ranges to target specific trends in individual countries. For example, red jeans might be popular in Germany, while shoppers in the UK might be looking for a jumper worn by the Duchess of Cambridge. Shein refuses to discuss the technology it uses. DUMPED IN LANDFILL AND POLLUTING THE OCEANS Critics condemn Shein for contributing to fast-fashion pollution problems, in which 350,000 tons of clothing are dumped in landfill every year. Some claim that fashion is the world's second-biggest polluting industry after fossil fuels. Many Shein items are made of polyester, a synthetic fabric usually derived from petroleum. When washed, they produce microfibres, which contribute to the huge volumes of plastic pollution in the seas. Most of Shein's factories are in Panyu, an industrial hub in Guangzhou. The firm claims to provide 'industry-leading working conditions' with 'a safe, clean, happy and protective environment'. But Lauren Bravo, author of How To Break Up With Fast Fashion, says: 'The brand pays lip service to ethics and social responsibility, but as far as I can see there's no solid information to back up any of those claims. Nobody can sell a new dress for less than a tenner without someone, somewhere paying the price.' MANY HUNDREDS OF UNHAPPY CUSTOMERS Nearly half of the more than 2,400 comments left for Shein on consumer review website Trustpilot give just one star ('bad') out of five. Many customers complain that items fell apart after a single wear, were not true to the advertised size or didn't look like the website photos. Others warned of bad customer service or long waits for clothing to arrive. Annie Howard, of Manchester, ordered bikinis from the site and said: 'They were really bad quality, only lasting for one holiday.' And Rebecca Gilpin, an artist from London, said: 'I ordered a cardigan and a two-piece seven months ago and they have only just arrived. The quality is awful. The fabric was stuck together as hard as Velcro. I will never buy from them again.'

9 Thailand Nightclubs You Can 39;t Get Enough Of

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Thailand is one of the most popular destinations for pleasure-loving tourists and visitors from around the world. With its capital Bangkok being the main centre of most buzz and activity, Phuket and Pattaya also boast of some of the popular clubs in the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); Although the Nightlife in Thailand is beyond clubbing and drinking, the visiting tourists from prefer checking out its bars and clubs for a relaxed evening. The concentration of nightclubs in the Sukhumvit and the very recently developed RCW areas of Bangkok offer a wide range of options for all kinds of visitors to the city. In no random order of preference, the top 9 nightclubs to visit in Thailand [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tua du lịch thái lan] are: Onyx, Bangkok: With EDM taking over the world by storm, this newly popular club accommodates 2000 people and is fast becoming the most popular among clubbers in Bangkok. Located at the new party central of the city-Royal City Avenue, this is the only club in Bangkok to be featured in the DJ Mag's list of Best Clubs in the World. Insanity, Sukhumvit, Bangkok: The brand new location of this popular club on Sukhumvit Soi 11 is home to EDM along with old school Hip Hop and House music. Open seven nights a week, they acter to over 1000 guests on a weekday to about 1500 on weekends at their premises. With setup and ambiance similar to international standards and at par with the clubs of Las Vegas or Ibiza, Insanity is one of the largest in the city. Illuzion, Phuket: One of the most happening clubs in Phuket, Illuzion has separate rooms for EDM, Tech House, and Hip Hop music. This club accommodates 5000 standing people with over 300 VIP tables and renders an experience unparalleled by any other club in Phuket. White Room, Phuket: The most sophisticated night cub of Phuket is located along the famous Bangla Road in Patong and is known for its niche clientele, expensive pours and top artists playing a good mix of R&B, Hip Hop and House music. With a lot of emphasis on appropriate dressing for the club, this venue might turn people back off its doors if found otherwise. Although the focus on exclusivity and sophistication filters the crowd, the club is almost always close to full capacity because of its elite crowd and awesome music. Horizon Bar, Hilton Pattaya: Located at the 34th floor of the Hilton Pattaya at beach Road in south, this amazing lounge is popular among tourists for a casual drink or two. Featuring an indoor and an outdoors section, this popular nightspot is also frequented by many to witness sunset across the Pattaya skyline with special Buy 1 Get 1 offer on selected drinks. Planet Earth Beach Club, Soi 16, Jomtien Beach Road, Pattaya: Recreating the essence of the beach parties of Ibiza, this club is one of the most popular places to visit by water bodies. This club is only open during the tourist season and is on till wee hours of the morning. Infinity Club, Chiang Mai: The most modern and chic club In Chiang Mai, is located at Soi6, just off the main Niman Road stretch. Frequented by the upmarket tourists and visiting Thai people, this club plays EDM and hosts many international Dj over special weekend gigs. This club gets really crowded on weekends and you are suggested to arrive early to avoid searching for a table to keep your glass of drink. Boogie Bar, Ao Nang, Krabi: This seventies style bar tucked away a few steps off the beach road and is frequented by tourists with high spending capacity. Serving only alcohol and no food, this bar is known for its live acts and performances of pop and rock tracks from the late sixties till date. Phi Phi Reggae Bar, Koh Phi Phi Don: Located at the main urban centre of Phi Phi, the Tonsai Village, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] and Phi Phi bar features music and entertainment under one roof with a Thai kickboxing arena at its centre surrounding the 5 bars under its umbrella. [https://www.change.org/search?q=Visitors Visitors] here can watch a match or two sipping their cocktail and are often invited by the management to try their own luck in the ring, albeit a friendly one. The [ ] is one of its primary USP to attract tourists into the country. With relatively cheaper alcohol and gate admissions from other major party destinations of the world.

What To Know Before Getting A Tattoo In Thailand

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Among the long list of [http://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=usagov&query=popular%20itineraries popular itineraries] for a visitor to Thailand is getting a tattoo. The nation has a very long and glorious history associated when it comes to body ink, and along with ever-so-large tourist industry, the tattoo industry continues to flourish in Thailand and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] has been successful in driving numbers of [http://search.huffingtonpost.com/search?q=enthusiasts&s_it=header_form_v1 enthusiasts] for the body art. Instead of great popularity, not all the studios in the country are equally competent or adept in offering the best outcomes that fit the requirements of the visitor. To find out the best tattoo shop in Thailand, one needs to follow certain tips in mind to meet with the best artist for the tat. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); The below contains some of the essential tips that one should follow before getting a tat in the country and fulfilling the desire of embracing the body with body art. Think Over the Type of Tattoo Even before getting into a studio, it is important to think carefully about the kind of design to get on the body. In most of the studios in Thailand, there will be a choice between tribal, Japanese, modern, traditional Thai or [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] Buddhist tattoo. Taking the own design to the studio would be an ideal decision as it will help the artist to get some idea about the requirements for the tat. Inquire What Style of Tattoo the Artist is Known For If someone looks forward to get a particular style of tattoo in the industry, make sure that the artist is popular for the particular form or style to get the best results. Similar to any artist, tattoo artists are also known for their forte or design they have expertise. For example, if the requirement is for conventional Buddhist or Sak Yant tattoo, getting it from the artist with proficiency in modern Japanese art would not offer better results. Make sure to conduct some research on the type of tattoos and the expertise of the artist before moving with a particular design. One can ask the chosen artist to show his works. With this, the individual will get an idea of the style or type, the artist specialise. Prefer Substance Over the Style Thailand is one such country that has a problem with the fact of style over substance. This suggests that the best artists from the industry do not necessarily be available in the fancy studios. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); Gather some relevant information about the style and way of work from the online sources, local people and even by some other tattoo artists (sometimes competitors come up with the best recommendations). No Harm in Getting Price Quotes Before getting the spot of ink from any given artist, make sure to have detailed information on "how much for a tattoo in Thailand". This will help to choose the artist with the best rates. One can have an idea about the price charge from online directories and resources as it comprises of the details of the studios. Following all these pointers would certainly help to get the best tattoo while in Thailand to cherish for the rest of the life. Tattoo lovers can also surf the internet or consult professional tattoo artists for further queries. In case of any query, readers can share it with us below in the comment section. Anurak Petiraksakul, the writer of this article has a wide knowledge of tattooing, since; she has already written several contents on this topic. She suggests tattoo lovers visit the [ ] and get their favourite tattoos. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();