Anti-Covid vaccinations in Thailand have saved precisely... nearly exactly 490,000 lives
Good morning my lovelies, it's a Tuesday morning in East Bang Na, and the weather is balmy
Have you been to the range?
ESPIONAGE THAILAND POLITICS
Thai security experts (and friends in Canada) have discovered and confirmed an extensive espionage campaign targeting anti-junta activists, in particular
 pro-democracy protesters, and,
 activists demanding reforms of the monarchy.
Canadian security experts at Citizen Lab passed on their findings to Thai NGOs iLaw and DigitalReach, and now to the long-silent Amnesty International group in Thailand.
 Phones of Thai activists have been infected with the six-year-old super-spyware Pegasus.
 This means that whoever is controlling the Pegasus malware is also controlling communications, movements and activities of the anti-junta groups.
 THERE IS NO CONFIRMATION YET but the most likely Pegasus controllers are loyalists of the ruling junta.
Much more, with detailed findings, at
https://citizenlab.ca/2022/07/geckospy-pegasus-spyware-used-against-thailands-pro-democracy-movement/
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2022/07/18/researchers-say-thai-pro-democracy-activists-hit-by-spyware/
Amnesty International springs back to life, calls for an independent investigation.
https://www.thaienquirer.com/41883/amnesty-calls-for-an-independent-investigation-into-the-use-of-pegasus-on-thai-dissidents/
NOTE: Pegasus is a six-year-old espionage tool. It could be total coincidence that junta-targeted arrests and harassment of anti-junta leaders and groups have increased since the first documented use of Pegasus last year.
For example: Hacked, arrested, imprisoned:
THAILAND TOURISM
The tourism promoters do what they do: promote
So what makes Bangkok so special?
Bangkok is a city of contrasts with action at every turn. The metropolis provides tourists with essential elements (especially 24-hour street food everywhere).
Foreign visitors offer their perspective
 Nico, a 30-year-old Austrian tourist, said she was on her fourth visit. It is an exciting and surprising city where travel experiences are unpredictable, she said. She can ride a Bangkok motorbike taxi that is very inexpensive, and after that can get on a bus leading her to a destination.
PHOTO: Tourists marvel at the tall stupas inside Wat Arun Ratchawararam (the Temple of the Dawn) which teemed with visitors over the long weekend.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2348033/
CORONAVIRUS THAILAND
Believe It Or Else. Anti-Covid vaccinations in Thailand have saved precisely... nearly exactly 490,000 lives
 The Mahidol University research team estimated that the government's Covid-19 vaccination campaign over the past two years prevented nearly 490,000 deaths.
 "Our team also ran the [MRC's] mathematical model and the outcome was rather significantly interesting. We found that the death rate in Thailand is below 0.1%, which is very close to that of seasonal flu," he said.
In the 24 hours ending at midnight Monday:
The ruling junta announced it had earmarked close to 4 billion baht for the purchase of Favipiravir and rapid antigen test kits (ATK) to prepare for a new Covid-19 wave. Which would be the seventh (Number 7).
• 1,814 confirmed new Covid cases, hospitalized
• 17 more deaths
• 22,735 active cases
• 794 serious cases
• 2,361 recovered
Of those in hospital this morning, 794 were seriously ill with lung inflammation (up from 785) and 369 dependent on ventilators (up from 352).
https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40017868
U.S.A. CORONAVIRUS
 Will the Biden Administration Bring Back Mask Mandates and Lockdowns?
 Unsaid but far more important: If he did/does, would two-thirds of America follow them?
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/matt-margolis/2022/07/18/will-the-biden-administration-bring-back-mask-mandates-and-lockdowns-n1613705
Now, even Saint Fauci admits
 those vaccines are underperforming
 And a new study shows that vaccine protection against Covid-19 short-lived, while boosters are important.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-07-vaccine-covid-short-lived-booster-shots.html
Until now this was "Conspiracy Theory," "Misinformation," and "Anecdotage". Now it's full-on Don't You Dare Doubt It Truth.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-07-survey-covid-vaccine-recipients-menstrual.html
Directly Related
Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fauci-retire-end-bidens-term-report
And also related
U.S.A. POLITICS
 APPARENTLY we failed him.
But why in the Blue Blazes of Hell is she already talking about him in past-tense?
 Jill Breaks Out the Violin for Joe: 'He Had So Many Hopes.'
This actually sounds correct.
 Glenn Greenwald explains media shift against Biden: 'Democrats are petrified' he's going to run again.
https://bityl.co/DJYd
U.S.A. POLITICS
 APPARENTLY we failed him.
But why in the Blue Blazes of Hell is she already talking about him in past-tense?
 Jill Breaks Out the Violin for Joe: 'He Had So Many Hopes.'
This actually sounds correct.
 Glenn Greenwald explains media shift against Biden: 'Democrats are petrified' he's going to run again.
https://bityl.co/DJYd
LIAR LIAR LIAR
HARVARD UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
 Harvard College does not discriminate against applicants from any group in its admission processes.
Total lie, top to bottom, beginning to end, just the first five words alone, are a lie, and then it just gets worse.
https://www.harvard.edu/admissionscase/
I'M SURE IT'S PURELY A COINCIDENCE:
 Nancy Pelosi's husband buys more than US$1 million of computer chip stock weeks before vote on industry subsidies.
 Because within the Biden administration there is NO CORRUPTION WHATSOEVER.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/nancy-pelosis-husband-buys-million-computer-chip-stock-weeks-vote-industry-subsidies
FLESH EATING LILIES
We are anxiously awaiting the corrent (scientific) answer to the question:
 Does it eat humans?
Massive waterlily at Royal Botanic Gardens proves to be new species
The giant waterlily, which can grow more than 10 feet wide and support around 176 pounds of weight, is now considered the largest waterlily species in the world. It is native to Bolivia and the largest known specimen of the species is found at the La Rinconada Gardens in the South American country.
PHOTO: The newly identified species, Victoria boliviana, is pictured in the wild in Bolivia.
https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2022/07/04/massive-waterlily-royal-botanic-gardens-new-species-victoria-boliviana/3861656964258/
CANADA POLITICS
NOT news that Canada's National Post is no friend of Justin Castreau, but the article is well done and worth two looks.
Trudeau on a hot tin roof
The widely regarded brain-trust of the Trudeau cabinet - meaning the would be Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland - does her best to abrade that distinction by noting that high and accelerating prices at the pumps aren't so bad because they are "a reminder of why climate action is so important."
https://nationalpost.com/opinion/rex-murphy-justin-trudeau-on-a-hot-tin-roof
WORLD ECONOMY RECESSION
Now do Thailand
Global recession appears to be imminent, but opinion is divided over how the Thai economy will cope.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2348263/
Now do Thailand
Workers are picking up extra jobs just to pay for gas and food.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/workers-are-picking-up-extra-jobs-just-to-pay-for-gas-and-food/ar-AAZFmgi
MYANMAR ASEAN ECONOMY
And now, Myanmar's ruling Tatmadaw dictatorship
does what all military dictatorships do
 Myanmar central bank orders firms with up to 35% foreign ownership to convert forex
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2348473/
U.S.A. SHOOTING CIVIL RIGHTS
More, please: Good Guy With Gun Takes out Shooter in Indiana Mall Shooting.
Police said 'good Samaritan' shot and killed shooter
Indiana has just scrapped the need for those wanting to carry a handgun to need a permit - even if it is concealed.
The man entered Greenwood Park Mall and began firing, fatally injuring three people before eventually being killed himself by a 22-year-old armed bystander.
https://bityl.co/DIRs
Have you been to the range?
Transgender Woman Daddy
New Jersey Deptartment of Corrections Transfers 'Transgender Woman' Who Impregnated Two Female Inmates.
Reddit banned the term 'groomer'.
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/07/15/groomer-reddit-lgbtq-ban/
Then the fun began.
It is quite possible... even likely, that the dumbbells at Reddit are unfamiliar with the Streisand Effect.
