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News Forum - Thailand’s neutrality ensures exclusion from US Summit for Democracy
Another example of a news article that is promoting the writer's slanted point of view. Mr. Scott's initial position that Thailand was excluded again from this Summit on Democracy due to it's "neutrality" in regards to China and Russia, doesn't reflect on the facts that, since the overturning of the last democratic election in Thailand in a military coup, there is clearly less democracy in the Thailand political process and more authoritarianism and a greater voice engineered by the military for the military in Thailand's governance. Nor does he refer to any statement from the US or President Biden, that these are the reasons for Thailand's exclusion. Thailand wasn't invited to the first Summit for Democracy, held in 2021, well before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. There is also no evidence that Thailand's consideration of China is a factor in not being asked to participate in that summit, 2022's summit or the 2023 summit. The following statement has no place in an objective news report: "The summit focused on strengthening democracy, countering authoritarianism, fighting corruption, and promoting respect for human rights, which is ironic given how US foreign policy subverts all three themes." Mr. Scott's sympathies, clearly based on his experience as described in his brief bio, are obvious in his writing, and this should labeled as an Opinion, rather than news. Before any moderator thinks this post is out of line, please consider that the viewpoints and opinions regarding other media outlets is openly discussed in the various conversations on this forum. As such, The Thaiger should also be fair game for us to discuss the bias and increasing lack of professionalism in recent months. -
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News Forum - Painting stolen by Nazi Party to be returned to Jewish decendants
The crime wasn't just the initial theft, but the profiteering by those who sold the artwork. In particular the Swiss Kurt Meissner. What the Germans did was wrong, but those who profited from the crimes like the Swiss and then hid behind the Germans blaming them was far worse. Our failure to have held enablers like Switzerland and Sweden responsible for their actions enabled their later immoral acts. The Swiss banking system is one of the dirtiest in the world and has made the lives of the world's despots easier for decades. The result is that the dirty works eventually rot from within like Credit Suisse. -
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News Forum - Raging wildfire engulfs mountains in northeast Thailand
Until arsonists are charged, convicted and severely punished these fires will continue. Thai generals are quick to persecute political dissidents but do NOTHING on this issue of much greater importance. -
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News Forum - Thailand’s neutrality ensures exclusion from US Summit for Democracy
Warmongering Plans???? That must have been news to the participants, because nothing of the sort is discussed. The USA is described as running the show and that just isn't true. There are 5 diverse hosts; United States, Costa Rica, Netherlands, Republic of Korea, and Zambia. What is warmongering about the following topics? If anything I would expect criticism for the liberal agenda. Anti American bias at play with the author and it is reprehensible. 8:00 pm-5:20am EDT / 9:00 am-6:20 pm KST – The Republic of Korea: Challenges and Progress in Addressing Corruption 2:30am-11:30am EDT / 8:30 am-5:30 pm CST – The Republic of Zambia: Free, Fair, and Transparent Elections as the Foundation of Democratic Governance 9:00 am-12:00 pm – The Netherlands: Media Freedom as a Cornerstone of Democracy 10:00 am-8:00 pm – Costa Rica: Promoting the Role of Youth in Political and Democratic Spaces 12:30 pm-5:45 pm – United States: Advancing Technology for Democracy ADDITIONAL subjects sponsored by the USa have nothing to do with war. On Tuesday, March 28, the U.S. Government hosted a variety of Cabinet- and Sub-Cabinet- level thematic events to spotlight key Summit themes. These included: Partnering for Democracy: New Approaches for Reform 9:00 am-4:45 pm – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted a full-day, four-session event, led by Administrator Samantha Power, that highlighted new approaches and partnerships that strengthen democracy, human rights, and governance. A Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine 9:00 am-10:00 am – The U.S. Department of State hosted a panel session, chaired by Secretary Antony Blinken, about the need for a Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine. The Complex Path to Achieving Democratic Dividends 10:00 am-11:30 am – The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) co-hosted a panel session to examine the linkages between democracy, economic growth, and poverty reduction. A Conversation with Deputy U.S. Attorney General Lisa Monaco on Defending the Rule of Law against Hostile Nation States 10:30 am-11:30 am – At the Council on Foreign Relations, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco discussed how the U.S. Department of Justice is countering new and evolving threats to the rule of law posed by hostile nation states, from transnational repression to foreign malign influence. Anti-Corruption as a Cornerstone of a Fair, Accountable, and Democratic Economy 10:30 am-12:00 pm – The U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted an event , chaired by Secretary Janet Yellen, which brought together leaders from government, civil society, and international organizations to discuss the efforts to counter corruption and illicit finance in order to uphold the rule of law, promote good governance, and ensure an equal economic playing field. Strengthening Unions, Safeguarding Democracy 11:30 am-1:00 pm – The U.S. Department of Labor hosted a session to elevate the role of labor movements as drivers of democracy and essential components of democratic societies. The Status of Women is the Status of Democracy 1:00 pm-2:30 pm – The U.S. Department of State hosted an event, chaired by Secretary Antony Blinken, that built directly on the December 2021 Summit for Democracy event “Empowering Prosperity: Advancing Women to Advance the Status of Democracy.” This gathering highlighted the imperative of gender equity and equality to democratic, rights-based societies and the universal importance of women’s civic and political participation, as well as underscored one of the biggest barriers women and girls face: online harassment and abuse. The event showcased the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse, a 12-country initiative and commitment announced by the U.S. government at the first Summit.- 1
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News Forum - Painting stolen by Nazi Party to be returned to Jewish decendants
A painting from the 19th century that was once owned by Hermann Goering, a high-ranking member of the Nazi Party, is going to be returned to the descendants of its original Jewish owner. The Fitzwilliam Museum at Cambridge University in Britain agreed to return a painting by French artist Gustave Courbet to the descendants of … The story Painting stolen by Nazi Party to be returned to Jewish decendants as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story
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