Peregrine falcons recorded nesting in Singapore’s CBD for first time, tray set up to encourage breeding
A Superior Rearing SUCCESS
The rate of peregrine falcons is well known. They can reach speeds of more than 300 km/h when they hunt, making them the fastest animals on the planet. They can soar to great hills and swim rapidly when they are on a mission.
The falcons typically nest on limestone cliffs, but Dr. Soh said that because there is n’t such a place in Singapore, they must look for structures that resemble that.  ,
He cited the frequent nesting habits of peregrine falcons in industrial environments in the UK.
” For these peregrine falcons to eggs around ( in Singapore’s CBD), it shows that they’re very flexible. They can modify a little bit to changing circumstances as long as the conditions are right for them and they have a set food supply, he said.
EC’s probe into Thaksin carries on
Court processes requests “in a different way.”
Even after the Constitutional Court upheld a complaint alleging that Thaksin and the ruling party had attempted to overthrow the constitutional monarchy, the Election Commission (EC ) will continue to investigate former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra‘s alleged meddling in the coalition government.
” Even though these matters concern the same facts ]about Thaksin’s actions], the EC and the court use different laws in the handling of these petitions against Thaksin”, EC secretary-general Sawang Boonmee said on Saturday.
After the court on Friday sided with the complaint filed with it over Thaksin’s reported political engagement, he was asked why the EC is still looking into it.
According to Mr. Sawang, the court’s decision was based on whether Thaksin and Pheu Thai had violated Part 49 of the law, which deals with wrongdoing and claims that they had acted in a way that would be seen as an attempt to overthrow the democratic king.
According to Mr. Sawang, the EC is looking into requests received over the Pheu Thai Party’s reported violation of the natural law that prohibits a party from objecting to being manipulated or interfered with by an observer, which is alleged to be Thaksin.
He made a case for the difference by demonstrating how the EC had rejected a petition challenging the now-defunct Move Forward Party ( MPF ) while a similar petition had already been submitted to the court.
The MFP’s mistreatment of its rights and liberties was alleged to be an attempt to overthrow the democratic system of government with the King as head of state, which the EC has no authority to investigate, he claimed.
Thaksin also faces at least two different legal issues, one of which is being handled by the EC and the Criminal Court, despite being spared the constitutional hurdle posed by the complaint, which was dismissed by the court on Friday.
In the first instance, if it is established that Pheu Thai and its former partnership events in the Srettha Thavisin management consented to the alleged intervention and deception, in violation of Section 29 of the natural laws on events, they could be disbanded.
The Constitutional Court’s dismissal of Mr. Srettha as prime minister on August 14 at his Chan Song La house in Bangkok is the main accusation of unwarranted social influence.
Members of the coalition parties and Thaksin discussed potential alternatives for Mr. Srettha during that meeting.
After Mr. Srettha was removed from office, Thaksin apparently intervened in the selection of a perfect governmental candidate.
The coalition’s policies and those of Pheu Thai’s were discussed by Thaksin at the high-profile platform on August 22 before they were actually adopted by the coalition, among other pieces of evidence that were provided to support the claims.
The previous prime minister’s another case involves his alleged violation of Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or “lese guess law,” in another event. In this case, Thaksin is accused of breaking the rules by speaking in opposition to the Korean king during an exam conducted in Seoul in 2015.
The legal team for Pheu Thai says it will report a counterclaim against Teerayut Suwankesorn, the defendant in the case that the judge dismissed on Friday.
Election Commission’s probe into Thaksin carries on
Court processes requests “in a different way.”
Even after the Constitutional Court upheld a complaint alleging that Thaksin and the ruling party had attempted to overthrow the constitutional monarchy, the Election Commission (EC ) will continue to investigate former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra‘s alleged meddling in the coalition government.
” Even though these matters concern the same facts ]about Thaksin’s actions], the EC and the court use different laws in the handling of these petitions against Thaksin”, EC secretary-general Sawang Boonmee said on Saturday.
After the court on Friday sided with the complaint filed with it over Thaksin’s reported political role, he was asked why the EC is still looking into it.
According to Mr. Sawang, the court’s decision was based on whether Thaksin and Pheu Thai had violated Part 49 of the law, which deals with wrongdoing and claims that they had acted in a way that would be seen as an attempt to overthrow the democratic king.
According to Mr. Sawang, the EC is looking into requests received over the Pheu Thai Party’s reported violation of the natural law that prohibits a party from objecting to being manipulated or interfered with by an observer, which is alleged to be Thaksin.
He made a case for the difference by demonstrating how the EC had rejected a petition challenging the now-defunct Move Forward Party ( MPF ) while a similar petition had already been submitted to the court.
The MFP’s misuse of its rights and liberties was alleged to be an attempt to overthrow the democratic system of government with the King as head of state, which the EC has no authority to investigate, he claimed.
Thaksin also faces at least two different legal issues, one of which is being handled by the EC and the Criminal Court, despite being spared the constitutional hurdle posed by the complaint, which was dismissed by the court on Friday.
In the first instance, if it is established that Pheu Thai and its former partnership events in the Srettha Thavisin management consented to the alleged intervention and deception, in violation of Section 29 of the natural laws on events, they could be disbanded.
The Constitutional Court’s dismissal of Mr. Srettha as prime minister on August 14 at his Chan Song La house in Bangkok is the main accusation of unwarranted social influence.
Members of the coalition parties and Thaksin discussed potential alternatives for Mr. Srettha during that meeting.
After Mr. Srettha was removed from office, Thaksin apparently intervened in the selection of a perfect governmental prospect.
The coalition’s policies and those of Pheu Thai’s were discussed by Thaksin at the high-profile platform on August 22 before they were actually adopted by the coalition, among other pieces of evidence that were provided to support the claims.
The previous prime minister’s another case involves his alleged violation of Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or “lese guess law,” in another event. In this case, Thaksin is accused of breaking the rules by speaking in opposition to the Korean monarchy during an interview conducted in Seoul in 2015.
The legal team for Pheu Thai says it will report a counterclaim against Teerayut Suwankesorn, the defendant in the case that the court dismissed on Friday.
Campaign takes aim against discrimination in Thailand
PUBLISHED: 24 Nov 2024 at 04: 00
Five recommendations to the government, according to Thai civil society organizations, will help end discrimination that is still practiced against prone organizations, have just been launched.
Representatives from 80 civic groups recently attended the” Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers” function at the TK Palace Convention Centre in Bangkok.
They claimed that the meeting was intended to demonstrate unity and strength while calling for rules changes to be made by the government to create a fairer society.
The event was held by the Foundation for Action on Inclusion Rights ( FAIR ), People’s Movement to Eliminate Discrimination ( MovED), and Thai Health Promotion Foundation ( ThaiHealth ).
The first of the five recommendations aims to increase diversification awareness and knowledge. Regardless of personalities and differences such as sex and race, the government and healthcare providers may be prepared to deal with physical problems, prisoners ‘ care, safe pregnancy and mental disease, among other things.
Second, healthcare should be standardised, equitable and available for all irrespective of variations and requirements, they said.
Healthcare providers may also make sure that everyone who has access to universal health coverage is aware of the benefits and rewards they are entitled to. In order to achieve this, there must be more speakers working in the healthcare industry and payment for those who are treated unfairly or mistreated by doctors.
Finally, to make and advance justice, there should be a resources and more funding for innovation.
The parties ‘ third suggestion is that local communities be urged to participate in government initiatives ‘ checks and balances. Finally, laws and regulations related to bias should be revised.
According to the organizations, the government must support a new Anti-Discrimination Bill and survey existing regulations to ensure that all people have equal access to healthcare.
Campaign takes aim against discrimination
PUBLISHED: 24 Nov 2024 at 04: 00
Five recommendations to the government, according to Thai civil society organizations, will help end discrimination that is still practiced against prone organizations, have just been launched.
Representatives from 80 civic groups recently attended the” Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers” function at the TK Palace Convention Centre in Bangkok.
They claimed that the meeting was intended to demonstrate unity and strength while calling for law changes to be made by the government to create a fairer society.
The event was held by the Foundation for Action on Inclusion Rights ( FAIR ), People’s Movement to Eliminate Discrimination ( MovED), and Thai Health Promotion Foundation ( ThaiHealth ).
The first of the five recommendations aims to increase diversification awareness and knowledge. Regardless of personalities and differences such as sex and race, the government and healthcare providers may be prepared to deal with physical problems, prisoners ‘ care, safe pregnancy and mental disease, among other things.
Second, healthcare may be standardised, equitable and available for all irrespective of variations and requirements, they said.
Healthcare providers may also make sure that everyone who has access to universal health coverage is aware of the benefits and rewards they are entitled to. In order to achieve this, there must be more speakers working in the healthcare industry and payment for those who are treated unfairly or mistreated by doctors.
Finally, to make and advance justice, there should be a resources and more funding for innovation.
The parties ‘ third suggestion is that local communities be urged to participate in government initiatives ‘ checks and balances. Finally, laws and regulations related to discrimination may become revised.
According to the organizations, the government must support a new Anti-Discrimination Bill and survey existing regulations to ensure that all people have equal access to healthcare.
Campaign over, Trump must make real-world foreign policy choices – Asia Times
Donald Trump’s and his Republican Party’s overwhelming success in the US election on November 5 certainly signals a significant shift in the world’s role, at least for the next four decades but also likely for many more.
Trump’s presidency in 2017 and 2018 cannot be characterized as being inconsistent with the standard international authority pattern of the United States. We must now accept the absurdity and the fact that Trump is defining a new standard with his partial restoration of the well-known style of American management.
However, despite what it may be, acknowledging this does not provide an immediate understanding of how the new classification of American leadership will affect the country or the earth in the wake of the 2028 presidential election or elsewhere.
Let’s set aside Trump’s and his supporters ‘ potential impact on America’s judicial system and its institutions of government, though important, on a domestic level. This will have an impact on America’s reputation as a democracy and liberal society, but it wo n’t have an impact on foreign policy unless unavoidable internal conflict arises.
We are certain that the new Trump administration will approach foreign affairs with a aggressive, transactional, and based on the guiding principle of” America First” if that phrase is truly regarded as a rule. In many respects, the management will also be unstable, as it is well known that President-elect Trump is a guy who typically changes his mind, yet quite abruptly.
But beyond that, much is sure.
Two factors lie behind this confusion. One is just the distinction between regulating and fighting. To plan is to inspire and to get recognition, to manage, as the old saying goes, is to choose. Despite any significant inconsistencies in his promises, Trump’s fighting style has a crucial quality: his determination to say something that he thinks will appeal to voters or keep him in the spotlight. When governing, decisions may be avoided.
The second reason is that besides having the largest economy in the world, America also has a lot of international financial and security concerns and exposure. Due to this truth,” America First” is much more difficult to put into practice than it might have appeared on the campaign trail. The depth and breadth of America’s global safety and business interests make this a distant possibility, despite the widespread concern that many people will turn to isolationism and detachment in the 1930s.
Look only at Elon Musk, the billionaire who backed Trump’s plan most conspicuously and who since the poll has stuck close to his part: Musk’s electronic vehicle business, Tesla, builds cars and components in factories in Germany, the Netherlands, Canada and China as well as the United States, his Starlink satellite-based internet business is world, and his SpaceX business has customers worldwide too, all depend on global supply chains for their manufacturing. ” America First” means much to him, and could even pose a threat to his companies.
The fighting and the guarantees are thus riven with contradictions. Trump’s repeated demands that allies in NATO and bilateral security alliances in Asia may add more to security wasting and military capabilities, and his declarations that he plans to implement higher tariffs on American imports from Japan, Europe, and other countries, are at odds with what is most important with international affairs. Because Europe and other countries rely on them for a lot of crucial supplies, this may make it harder for those allies to add more and raise America’s personal defense procurement costs.
Another contradiction is that Trump campaigned fervently for the idea that he may seek “peace through strength” by increasing America’s unique defense spending and confronting China in every way required, but his plans threaten to erode that really strength by eroding America’s alliances in the Indo-Pacific.
The American defense sector relies heavily on co-production with allies and partners, particularly Japan and South Korea, to meet the country’s current military needs.
Even Republican Party strategists believe that convincing neighboring nations in the area to at least stay neutral or ideally lean toward America has long been a key part of America’s China strategy. Slapping high tariffs on goods from India, Vietnam, the Philippines and other” strategic partners”, in the preferred diplomatic jargon, is hardly the best way to seduce them.
Therefore, much depends on how these contradictions are resolved and what America First actually means. Trump’s campaign pledge to “end” Russia’s war in Ukraine by negotiating a peace raises a serious issue. He will also need to consider Russia’s strategic partnership with China and its use of soldiers and munitions from North Korea. He and his national security team will need to determine how to compete with China while engaging in trade wars at the same time.
Even the most zealous of America Firsters cannot deny the significance of US military installations in Japan and Japan’s own defense development, so there may be room for compromise in the case of Japan. However, many nations that do n’t have such close ties to the US will view recent moves to join China-led alliances like the BRICS as prudent bet hedging.
There is no denying that the Trump administration will face China with the same level of brutality as the Biden team. The contradictions concern the potential effectiveness of that policy, not its direction. In exchange for Taiwan’s support and protection, the Trump administration wo n’t knowingly attempt to entice a Chinese takeover. We can anticipate Trump trying to meet with Kim again despite his previous discussions with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whose conflict with Russia is likely to be slowed down by any attempt at personal communication.
The re-election of Donald Trump spells the end, for now, of the old form of American leadership. With the world’s largest economy and military force, and with interests all around the globe, America will still, however, remain a leader. Where and how long-term it will be possible is something we have n’t yet learned.
Formerly editor-in-chief of The Economist,  , Bill Emmott , is currently chairman of the , Japan Society of the UK, the , International Institute for Strategic Studies , and the , International Trade Institute.
The Mainichi Shimbun published an English version of an article from November 17 that was originally published in English as the original. It is republished with permission.
Christmas tree on Design Orchard mall rooftop catches fire
On Saturday evening, the Design Orchard buying mall’s top caught flames. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told CNA that it was alerted to the hearth at 250 Orchard Road , at about 9.30pm.  , A Christmas branch was the subject of the fireplace on the building’s top.  , SCDF extinguishedContinue Reading
Acting legend Tony Leung, Nvidia chief Huang get honorary doctorates from HK uni
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on Saturday ( Nov. 23 ) presented legendary actor Tony Leung Chiu-Wai with an honorary doctorate in the humanities.
Leung was spotted seated among the spectators while wearing a red coat and a mortarboard in a number of Instagram posts.
Jensen Huang, the co-founder and CEO of Nvdia, who likewise received an honorary doctorate, was also present at the meeting.
In a photo posted on Carina Lau’s official Instagram account, Huang and Leung were seen posing.
Lau is Leung’s family.
Eventually, addressing the meeting in English, Leung, who always attended college, drew on his experience as an artist for over 40 years to reveal his insight, according to South China Morning Post.
Leung, who is well known for his responsibilities in Happy Up and Chungking Express, said he always tried to stay “fresh” in his work because he wanted to stay “fresh.”
He also urged people to constantly try to advance and follow their interests while preserving their drive for their job.
Huang pledged to keep the company’s existence in mainland China and encouraged Hong Kong’s college students to enroll in his program.
Additionally, the school awarded honorable doctorates to American mathematician David Mumford and Nobel winner Michael Levitt.
Frenchman missing after boat capsizes
As storms wreak havoc across the South, research is still going on at the Surat Thani pond.
PUBLISHED: 23 Nov 2024 at 19: 56
Local authorities reported that a senior European tourist’s tour motorboat capsized in the Rajjaprabha Dam’s Ban Ta Khun city of Surat Thani on Saturday, leading to his disappearance.
Rene Mary Corre, time unknown, was among 13 folks on a longtailed ship that was taking a group of 10 European visitors from a wharf to their raft-house on the tank. A trip guide, a caretaker, and the boat’s operator were the other three people.
Strong winds ripped through the neighborhood while the party was taking a cruise around Khao Sam Kloe, and the boat capsized due to high tides. 12 people were rescued by area authorities who were immediately present.
Authorities said they were even checking whether a local visitor boat had been able to locate the missing man. When the tragedy occurred, another group of European tourists were traveling by boat.
One visitor reportedly choked on waters, sending another visitor to Surat Thani while another complained of neck stiffness and was taken to Ban Ta Khun Hospital for a checkup.
The boat’s operator was questioned about the event, and the rest of the visitors were taken to safety up to the wharf.
Officials said that four Phatthalung towns in the north were declared crisis places on Saturday as heavy rainfall continued to batter the area.
Heavy rain and strong winds had a significant impact on people of 57 villages in the regions of Muang, Banphot, Nakharin, and Khuan Khanun.
The worst-hit place was tambon Prangmoo in Muang region, where floods reached 40–50 centimetres, overflowing the storm challenge.
More than 3, 000 homes in Phatthalung, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Chumphon, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, have recently experienced flood.
However, the situation in Chumphon had eased, with 1, 745 communities in Phatthalung and Nakhon Si Thammarat also grappling with great waters.
The department claimed that powerful northern winds swept the Gulf of Thailand, causing heavy rain to cover the southern area.
Officials ready for provincial elections
Surin election on Saturday, Udon Thani, Phetchaburi and Nakhon Si Thammarat follow on Sunday
PUBLISHED: 23 Nov 2024 at 18: 34
According to the Election Commission (EC ), the Provincial Administrative Organization ( PAO ) chairman elections in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phetchaburi, and Udon Thani are expected to go smoothly.
EC secretary-general Sawang Boonmee stated that the government are prepared to tackle the elections while traveling to Udon Thani to observe the transfer of ballot papers and products at a polling system in Muang area.
The Pheu Thai Party, the main opposition party, and the People’s Party, the main opposition party, are largely competing for the title. In Udon Thani, over 1.2 million individuals can cast ballots.
According to Mr. Sawang, only two problems have been made so far, and the circumstances are being looked into.
Local leaders in the southwestern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat predicted that the election would be largely obstructed by the recent heavy rainfall.
Voters in some places are expected to cast their ballots in the morning because high tides in the day can cause flooding. Arrangements have been made for flooding.
The provincial government instructed state companies to avoid any events that might cause a 10-minute power outage on Saturday morning in some parts of the country’s Muang district.
Governor Chamnan Chuenta also observed voting at a voting place in the Muang region in Surin, where the weekend’s native PAO president election took place.
Authorities predicted a 60 % participation for voters, which is higher than the 55 % participation in earlier polls. Surin has a voter electorate of more than 1 million individuals.
Following the chairmen’s early resignations before their terms ended on December 19, PAO polls were held in some provinces this season.
Local government managed the process, with the EC solely responsible for setting the time and offering assistance and support. Candidates must submit application forms by February 1 for a nationwide vote to be held from December 23 to February 27.