#repatriation center

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"Airman From Rockcliffe Given Suspended Sentence," Ottawa Citizen. October 7, 1943. Page 12. --- Sgt. Joseph Gerlach, of the R.C.A.F., Rockcliffe repatriation center, was this morning given suspended sentence by Magistrate A. H. Lieff in county magistrate's court, after being found guilty of a charge of theft.

Gerlach attempted to steal a number of sheets, blankets and pillow slips from the Rockcliffe air station.

John O'Meara of Ottawa, who previously had pleaded guilty to a charge of indecent assault against a young woman, was sentenced to six months in jail to date from the time of his arrest on September 12.

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The Onondaga claim that the United States violated a 1794 treaty, signed by George Washington, that guaranteed 2.5 million acres in central New York to them. The case, filed in 2014, is the second brought by an American Indian nation against the United States in an international human rights body; a finding is expected as soon as this year.

Even if the Onondaga are successful, the result will mostly be symbolic. The entity, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, has no power to enforce a finding or settlement, and the United States has said that it does not consider the commission’s recommendations to be binding.

“We could win against them, but that doesn’t mean that they have to abide by whatever,” Mr. Hill said in an interview.

The 2.5 million acres have long since been transformed by highways and utility lines, shopping malls, universities, airports and roller rinks.

The territory encompasses the cities of Binghamton and Syracuse, as well as more than 30 state forests, dozens of lakes and countless streams and tributaries. It is also home to 24 Superfund sites, the environmental detritus of the powerhouse economy that helped central New York thrive during the beginning and middle half of the 20th century.

Most notorious of these is Lake Onondaga, which once held the dubious title of America’s most polluted lake.

Industrial waste has left its mark on Onondaga territory, leaving the nation unable to fish from its streams and rivers. The history of environmental degradation is part of what motivates the Onondaga, who consider it their sacred responsibility to protect their land.

One of their chief objectives in filing the petition is a seat at the table on environmental decisions across the original territory. The other is an acknowledgment that New York, even if only in principle, owes them 2.5 million acres.[...]

Some Native nations have been willing to drop land claims in exchange for licenses to operate casinos. But the Onondaga say they are not interested in cash. Nor are they interested in licenses to sell cannabis or operate a casino — which they consider socially irresponsible and a threat to their tribal sovereignty.

There’s really just one thing that Mr. Hill says would be an acceptable form of payment: land.

The Onondaga insist they are not looking to displace anyone. Instead they hope the state might turn over a tract of unspoiled land for the nation to hunt, fish, preserve or develop as it sees fit. One such repatriation effort is underway: the return of 1,000 acres as a part of a federal settlement with Honeywell International for the contamination of Onondaga Lake. The United States has not contested the Onondaga's account of how the nation lost its land. Indeed, the lawyers representing the United States in the Onondaga case have centered their argument on legal precedence, noting that courts at every level — including the U.S. Supreme Court — rejected the Onondaga’s claims as too old and most remedies too disruptive to the region’s current inhabitants.

To the Onondaga, the logic required to square these contentions seems unfair. Why should the United States be allowed to steal their land and face no obligation to give some back?[...]

In New York, [...] Native people were not considered to have standing to sue on their own behalf until 1987.[...]

In 2005, the Onondaga filed a version of their current claim in Federal District Court in the Northern District of New York, naming as defendants the State of New York, its governor, Onondaga County, the City of Syracuse and a handful of the companies responsible for the environmental degradation over the past centuries. A similar case filed by the Oneida Nation was, at the time, pending before the Supreme Court.

But just 18 days after the Onondaga filed their petition, the Supreme Court rejected the Oneidas’ case. The decision referenced an colonial-era legal theory known as the Doctrine of Discovery, which holds in part that Indigenous property claims were nullified by the “discovery” of that land by Christians.

The “long lapse of time” and “the attendant dramatic changes in the character” precluded the Oneida nation from the “disruptive remedy” it sought, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote in the majority decision.[...]

[L]awyers for the Onondaga used the rejection as the premise for a new argument. They contended that the U.S. court system’s refusal to find in their favor proved that they could not find justice in the United States.

The petition filed before the international commission amounts to the most direct challenge of the United States’ treatment of Indigenous people to date in terms of human rights — and the first to apply the lens of colonialism.

“What the Onondaga litigation is doing right now is to force a political dialogue with the colonial occupier,” said Andrew Reid, a lawyer representing the Onondaga, adding that a favorable finding could prompt a political conversation about the United States’s treatment of native people on the world stage.

Representatives for the State Department declined to be interviewed and did not respond to requests for comment. But in legal documents, the United States contended that the Onondaga’s central claims have been rejected in prior cases; that they have had “abundant opportunity” for their case to be heard; and that they are merely unhappy with the outcome. It also contended that the commission has no jurisdiction, given that the bulk of the nation’s losses took place two centuries before it was established.

“The judicial process functioned as it should have in this matter,” the United States wrote in legal papers.

15 Mar 24

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Please understand this is agood faith question, but one I have no clue how to word in a way that doesn't sound rude somehow, but I really, genuinely, want to learn and grow

In the Bible, the original conquering of Israel's land is discussed. The jewish people are not the original settlers of the land, they conquered it. They were subsequently conquered and then forcefully expelled many times. But then arabs came in and expelled the people and settled there too. They have also been there for so many years.

But this is where I am genuinely getting confused. How do people say who has the right to land that has changed hands so many times?

How can reparations ever be made to indigenous tribes when there is so much conflicting information on who claims the land? And if multiple groups can hold a claim, how do you establish that fairly? And if one group was the aggressor, how much should be repatriated?

thank you so much

(Of course, for clarity, I am an american descended from irish refugees, so I of course have a personal stake in that I want to help and support indigenous rights here. But i am not descended from colonizers, I'm descended from refugees similar to some modern day israelis?)

Dear anon,

so the bible is biased against Jews, it's rewritten to be centered around Jesus and adds stuff in the new testament

your christian (I presume that you are Catholic like your Irish ancestors but correct my xenophobic assumption if I'm wrong) fed you the idea that the Israelites genocided the canaanites and took their land likely to claim Jews aren't the chosen people, Christians are. This obviosly doesn't excuse the warring and all the literal slavery going on in historical records and in Tanakh often of Canaanites

"But this is where I am genuinely getting confused. How do people say who has the right to land that has changed hands so many times?" Because the only reason it did was because Jerusalem is central to Abrahamic faiths and that is because of the Jews. All the crusades are clear that this was a Jewish city once but they Jews don't deserve it anymore because [insert excuse here]. It's Jewish land. Now again, there are other people living there and ALL partitions divide evenly between Jews and Muslims, at least on paper. Apparently it's not so even in practice

"And if multiple groups can hold a claim, how do you establish that fairly?" Again in theory partitions should be established but that's a VERY messy colonial solution. In theory ideas of joint control of sites, partial control of cities can look good on paper but can not be so

" And if one group was the aggressor, how much should be repatriated?" This one is so messy I don't think I'm qualified to say anything besides it depends on context.

"Of course, for clarity, I am an american descended from irish refugees, so I of course have a personal stake in that I want to help and support indigenous rights here"

I have VERY bad news. You likely have some WASP American in you so you're not UWU indigenous smol bean you think you are carry come sins of the fathers for colonialism. Sorry! Please don't use your Irish status as a shield against racism or acting like complicity in colonialism is the original sin. I have distant russian nobility in me on my mother's side (as well as a non heritible noble rank of merit that we're WAY more proud of despite not inheriting it cause great-great-great-great grandpa EARNED it), I don't agonize about my complicity in Russian colonialism. You could call yourself a descendant of both colonizers and colonized and likely your ancestors would if they could see you (hell mine might express surpise that Jews would want to marry gentiles now) but that's highly reductive

yours,

Cecil

followers wanna chime in?

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A Looted Bronze Statue That May Depict Marcus Aurelius Is Returning to Turkey

The repatriation comes after years of legal disputes over the true identity and provenance of the 6-foot-4 artwork, which has been housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

A headless bronze statue that may depict the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius will be repatriated to Turkey after an investigation determined that it had been looted, smuggled and sold through a web of antiquities dealers before arriving at the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1986.

The Manhattan district attorney’s antiquities trafficking unit first identified and took possession of the looted statue in 2023. But the statue remained in Cleveland while the museum challenged the seizure.

Last week, the museum relented and agreed to return the statue to Turkey. According to a statement, “new scientific testing” had revealed that the second-century C.E. statue was “likely present” at the Sebasteion, a shrine near the ancient Roman settlement of Bubon.

“The New York district attorney approached us with a claim and evidence that we felt was not utterly persuasive,” William M. Griswold, the director of the Cleveland Museum of Art, tells the Art Newspaper’s Daniel Grant. Officials then requested scientific tests to determine the validity of the claim.

All parties agreed that the scientific investigation would be led by Ernst Pernicka, an archaeologist and chemist who serves as the senior director and managing director of the Curt-Engelhorn-Center for Archaeometry in Germany.

As Pernicka tells the Art Newspaper, his tests followed a “well-established scientific procedure,” which included soil samples, lead isotope analysis and 3D modeling of the shrine site. Soil from within the statue matched soils in Turkey, and lead at the foot of the statue matched lead residue on a stone base where it may have been attached at the Sebasteion. Investigators also traveled to nearby villages to conduct interviews with locals who remember the looting.

Per the New York Times’ Graham Bowley and Tom Mashberg, the story goes something like this: Built nearly 2,000 years ago, the shrine featured bronze statues of Roman emperors, including Lucius Verus, Valerian and Commodus. An earthquake later buried the site, which was discovered by farmers in the 1960s. Villagers plundered the shrine and sold the bronzes to antiquities dealers like Robert Hecht, who faced allegations of smuggling before his death in 2012. After covert restoration in Switzerland and Britain, the items were sold to collectors and museums around the world.

With the statue of Marcus Aurelius returning to Turkey, the antiquities trafficking unit has seized 15 items looted from Bubon, collectively valued at nearly $80 million, according to a statement.

Turkish officials are celebrating the news. In a social media post, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy lauded the efforts to return the statue “to its rightful land,” per a translation by Türkiye Today. He added, “History is beautiful in its rightful place, and we will preserve it.”

In a legal sense, the case is closed. But mysteries about the bronze remain. The most glaring question: Who does the headless statue really depict?

When the Cleveland Museum of Art bought the statue from the Edward H. Merrin Gallery for $1.85 million in 1986, the receipt said “figure of a draped emperor (probably Marcus Aurelius), Roman, late second century [C.E.], bronze,” according to the Times. Standing at 6-foot-4, even without a head, it’s now thought to be worth around $20 million.

n its statement, the museum claims to have made a “relatively recent determination” that the statue is an unnamed philosopher rather than Marcus Aurelius. One stone base at the Sebasteion is inscribed with the ruler’s name, but the tests revealed that the statue was likely positioned on a different stone base without an inscription.

“Without a head or identifying inscription, the identity of the statue remains uncertain,” the museum adds.

However, Turkish officials dispute the museum’s claims, suggesting that the statue does depict Marcus Aurelius—both an emperor and philosopher—and may have been moved around between plinths, per the Times.

For now, the mysterious statue remains in the Cleveland Museum of Art. As Griswold tells the Art Newspaper, “The Turkish authorities are prepared to consider permitting the work to remain here in Cleveland for a brief period, so that our visitors may say farewell to the sculpture and so that we may explain to the public some of what we’ve learned in this process.”

By Eli Wizevich.

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📍Island Samothrace, Greece 🇬🇷

Nike of Samothrace! Why she is in Louvre, Paris France?

In 1863, Charles Champoiseau (1830-1909), acting in charge of the Consulate of France in Adrianopolis, undertook from March 6 to May 7 the exploration of the ruins of the sanctuary of the Great Gods on the island of Samothrace. On April 13, 1863, he discovered part of the bust and the body of a large female statue in white marble accompanied by numerous fragments of drapery and feathers. He recognised this as the goddess Niké. He decided to send the statue and fragments to the Louvre Museum, and to leave the large blocks of grey marble on site. Departing Samothrace at the beginning of May 1863, the statue arrived in Toulon at the end of August and in Paris on May 11, 1864

This is one of the stories that shows how the great heritage of countries that were occupied or ruled by large empires was lost. The British Museum, the Louvre and other cultural centers of Western Europe continue to hold many great works of art. They were taken out when chaos was happening in their homeland.

Fortunately, many countries are launching processes for the repatriation of the great heritage of humanity. One example was the return of the Parthenon marbles from the Vatican Ⅲ.

The island of Samothrace continues to live in anticipation that perhaps one day Nike of Samothrace will return home.

Island Samothrace, Greece S. Scenic island with beautiful history!

@simon__kranz

#travel #travelingare #dronevideography #arcitecture #samothrace #greece #kalimeraellada

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Sculpture of a Woman with Four Children, from Mali, c.1100-1450 CE: this sculpture was created in the ancient city of Djenné-Djenno

Created during the 12th-15th centuries CE, this sculpture depicts a woman sitting cross-legged on the ground, with two children on her lap and two more clinging to her back. Scarification patterns are visible on the woman's temples, and there is a thick, undulating line running from her forehead to the nape of her neck, likely representing a serpent.

As this article explains:

Snakes on Inner Niger Delta sculptures are a common element and should be seen as a positive iconographic component. They represent control of a potentially dangerous benevolent power that must be tamed, domesticated, nourished, and satisfied so it will continue to provide protection.

This is one of the many terracotta sculptures that were produced in Djenné-Djenno, located in the Niger River Valley of Mali, in West Africa; Djenné-Djenno sits just to the south of the Medieval city of Djenné, which is still a major center of Islamic scholarship.

The ancient city of Djenné-Djenno dates back to at least 250 BCE, making it one of the oldest cities in West Africa. For centuries, it also served as one of the largest urban centers/trading hubs in the region, with a peak population of about 20,000 people. The city began to decline in the 9th century CE, when residents (and trade) began moving northward to the nearby city of Djenné, which had just recently been founded by Muslim traders. Djenné-Djenno was ultimately abandoned by the end of the 15th century.

Unfortunately (and unsurprisingly), most of the artifacts from Djenné-Djenno were looted or destroyed by colonizing forces during the 19th-20th centuries. Some of those artifacts have been repatriated in recent years, and there are ongoing efforts to return more of them.

Why Western museums should return African artifacts.

Sources & More Info:

Yale University Art Gallery: Female Figure with Four Children

World History Encyclopedia: Djenné-Djenno

Tribal Art: Scrofulous Sogolon (PDF)

ArtNews: Museum of Fine Arts Boston to Return Terra-Cotta Figures from Mali in Latest Restitution Efforts

CBS: African Nations Want their Stolen History Back, and Experts Say it's Time to Speed up the Process

Fair Observer: It is Now Time for the West to Return African Art

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The Parthenon in Nashville felt very familiar to me, because like the MSI in Chicago, it was built as part of an exposition, then just kinda...stuck around (and was rebuilt for permanence, also like the MSI). So it's a bit of a muddle of various things -- cultural center, outreach organization, art museum, architectural landmark, and just sliiiightly a tourist trap. That's not derogatory; I love a small, weird museum.

The bottom level is predominantly an art museum; they have a nice collection of American 19th-20th century paintings, a gallery about replicas and restoration, and a rotating gallery which at present is running a very interesting exhibit on repatriation. I had a really good time but the highlight of the collection -- at least, the visible one, since part of the gallery was closed -- was the painting on the left by Frederick Judd Waugh, "Widening Sea". I love a luminous waterscape. The other odd object there on the right is a replica of an ancient crane, which would have been used to build the original Parthenon. It's about as tall as me, and very fun to look at. I can only imagine it was a kick to build.

[ID: Two photographs; left, a photo of an oil painting hanging on a wall, depicting a rocky shoreline, a dark sea beyond with a streak of illumination, and a sunset above the sea, mostly hidden behind luminous white clouds. The whole effect makes the painting glow. On the right, the as-mentioned scale model of the crane, which looks a bit like a catapult that has gotten away from itself, surrounded by explanatory placards and marked off with a low barrier.]

[communist-ojou-sama]

I'm gonna be real with you, if the situation was flipped and Liberia was the US's prized colony and geopolitical attack dog, and "repatriated" Black usian settlers were massacring the indigenous Liberian population via extrajudicial kill-squads, I can't imagine being narcissistic and self-centered enough to try to caution or police people for calling the perpetrators "vicious gangsters" because of the way gang affiliation is pawned onto black people within the US.

I simply would not say something stupid like that or prioritize my own feelings in that way.

[beardedmrbean]

BANGKOK — An airlift carrying more than 1,000 Chinese nationals who had worked at online scam centers in eastern Myanmar began Thursday, after the rescued workers were taken across the border to Thailand and put on chartered flights to China.

Thailand, China and Myanmar have coordinated efforts over the past month to shut down the scam centers that bilked victims around the world out of billions of dollars through false romantic ploys, bogus investment pitches and illegal gambling schemes.

Hundreds of thousands of people from Southeast Asia and elsewhere are estimated to have worked at such centers in Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, and many were recruited under false pretenses for other jobs and found themselves trapped in virtual slavery.

Thai officials said recently that as many as 10,000 people may be repatriated from Myanmar from the online scam centers.

So far, 16 flights, or about four a day, have been scheduled to repatriate the Chinese nationals, accompanied by police. Because of the large number of Chinese — the projected number so far is 1,041 — Thailand is allowing Beijing to handle most of their processing and investigations on their return to China.

Thai officials told reporters on Thursday the rescued workers were being taken in batches of 50 across a bridge from Myanmar's Myawaddy to Thailand's Mae Sot, where they were processed — including with biometric scans — and sent on by bus to Mae Sot's airport.

There they boarded China Southern Airlines planes, whose destination was shown by flight tracking websites as Jinghong in southwestern China's Yunnan province.

Thai authorities are overseeing the evacuation and processing of scam center workers from other nations. Last week, some 260 people from 20 nations, including many from Africa, crossed from Myanmar into Thai custody after they were reportedly rescued from scam centers.

The organized repatriation of freed scam workers from nations other than China will begin on Sunday, Thai PBS reported.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on a visit to Beijing earlier this month told Chinese leader Xi Jinping that Thailand would crack down on the scam networks. Just ahead of her visit, Thailand cut off electricity, internet and gas supplies to several areas in Myanmar hosting scam centers along the border, citing national security and the damage that Thailand has suffered from the operations.

Thailand wants to cooperate with China since reports about scam workers being trafficked through Thailand have circulated widely on Chinese social media. The Thai government and others fear it will discourage the lucrative market of inbound Chinese tourists.

The Border Guard Force in Myawaddy, a militia of the Karen ethnic minority that controls the area, has organized the repatriation of foreign workers from Myanmar. But critics have accused the group of involvement in the criminal activities by providing protection to the scam centers. It denies the accusations.

An earlier crackdown on scam centers in Myanmar happened in late 2023, after China expressed embarrassment and concern over illegal casinos and scam operations along its border in Myanmar's northern Shan state.

Ethnic guerrilla groups with close ties to Beijing shut down many operations, and an estimated 45,000 Chinese nationals suspected of involvement were repatriated.

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Thousands Stranded After Rescue from Myanmar’s Scam Centers

Myanmar: Thousands of individuals remain stranded after being rescued from scam centers in Myanmar, where they were forced into cyber fraud operations, officials reported.

Authorities across Southeast Asia have been cracking down on criminal networks that traffic people into these scam compounds, where they are coerced into defrauding victims online. The rescued individuals, many of whom were lured with fake job offers, are now awaiting repatriation.

Human Trafficking and Cyber Scam Networks

Reports indicate that criminal syndicates operating in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos have exploited economic hardships to recruit victims under false pretenses. Many were promised high-paying jobs but were instead forced into fraudulent activities, including investment scams and fake romance schemes.

According to officials, the rescued individuals include nationals from various countries. However, logistical challenges, diplomatic hurdles, and lack of proper documentation have delayed their return home.

Authorities Call for Urgent Action

Governments and international agencies are working together to facilitate repatriation efforts. Meanwhile, cybersecurity experts warn of the growing scale of these cyber scam operations and urge stricter measures to combat online fraud and human trafficking.

Victims have recounted harrowing experiences of being held captive, facing threats, and being forced to scam innocent people worldwide. With thousands still awaiting help, calls for immediate action have intensified.

Global Crackdown on Online Fraud

Law enforcement agencies continue to dismantle these criminal networks, but experts stress the need for increased vigilance. People seeking overseas jobs are advised to verify employment opportunities thoroughly to avoid falling prey to such schemes.

As the situation unfolds, governments and NGOs are under pressure to ensure the safe return of those stranded and to prevent further exploitation.

[applythaivisa]

Thailand Board of Investment

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) is a pivotal government agency tasked with promoting investment in Thailand, both from domestic and foreign sources. Established in 1966, the BOI plays a crucial role in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and enhancing Thailand's competitiveness in the global market. By offering a range of incentives, streamlined services, and strategic support, the BOI attracts high-value investments across various sectors. This article provides an in-depth exploration of the BOI, covering its legal framework, incentive schemes, application process, and strategic considerations for investors.

Legal Framework and Mission of the BOI

The BOI operates under the Investment Promotion Act B.E. 2520 (1977), which grants it the authority to provide incentives and support to qualified investments. The BOI's mission is to:

Promote Investment: Attract domestic and foreign investment in targeted industries and regions.

Enhance Competitiveness: Strengthen Thailand's position as a regional hub for trade and investment.

Foster Innovation: Support research and development (R&D), technology transfer, and sustainable practices.

Facilitate Business: Streamline regulatory processes and provide comprehensive support services to investors.

The BOI is governed by a board chaired by the Prime Minister, with members from key ministries and private sector representatives, ensuring a balanced approach to investment promotion.

Key Incentives Offered by the BOI

The BOI offers a range of incentives to attract and support investments in targeted industries. These incentives are designed to reduce costs, enhance competitiveness, and facilitate business operations. Key incentives include:

1. Tax Incentives

Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Exemptions: Projects may receive CIT exemptions for up to 8 years, with possible extensions for projects in advanced technology or R&D.

Import Duty Exemptions: Exemptions on import duties for machinery, raw materials, and components used in production.

Dividend Tax Exemptions: Dividends paid from exempted profits are also exempt from taxation.

2. Non-Tax Incentives

Land Ownership: Foreign investors may own land for promoted projects, subject to BOI approval.

Work Permits and Visas: Simplified procedures for obtaining work permits and visas for foreign executives, experts, and technicians.

Repatriation of Funds: Permission to repatriate investment capital, profits, and dividends.

3. Sector-Specific Incentives

Targeted Industries: Enhanced incentives for industries such as biotechnology, digital technology, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing.

Special Economic Zones (SEZs): Additional incentives for investments in SEZs, including infrastructure support and reduced regulatory requirements.

4. Additional Benefits

Investment Promotion Zones: Incentives for investments in designated zones, such as the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

Green Initiatives: Additional benefits for projects that promote environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.

Targeted Industries and Strategic Sectors

The BOI focuses on promoting investments in industries that align with Thailand's economic development goals. Key targeted industries include:

Advanced Technology and Innovation:

Biotechnology, nanotechnology, and advanced materials.

Digital technology, including software development, data centers, and cybersecurity.

Sustainable Industries:

Renewable energy, such as solar, wind, and biomass.

Environmental management and waste-to-energy projects.

High-Value Manufacturing:

Automotive and aerospace industries.

Electronics and electrical appliances.

Services and Infrastructure:

Tourism and hospitality, including medical tourism.

Logistics and transportation, particularly in the EEC.

Agriculture and Food Processing:

High-tech agriculture and food innovation.

Halal food production and export.

Application Process for BOI Promotion

The process of applying for BOI promotion involves several steps, each requiring careful preparation and adherence to regulatory requirements. Below is a detailed breakdown:

1. Determine Eligibility

Identify the appropriate BOI category and incentives based on your business activities and investment plans.

Ensure that your project aligns with the BOI's targeted industries and strategic goals.

2. Prepare Required Documents

Business Plan: Detailed plan outlining the project's objectives, scope, and financial projections.

Financial Statements: Audited financial statements for existing companies or pro forma financials for new ventures.

Technical Specifications: Details of machinery, technology, and production processes.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): For projects with potential environmental impacts.

3. Submit the Application

Submit the application through the BOI's online portal or at a BOI office.

Pay the application fee, which varies depending on the project size and complexity.

4. Review and Approval

The BOI reviews the application, including the project's feasibility, economic impact, and compliance with regulations.

Additional information or clarifications may be requested during the review process.

5. Receive BOI Promotion Certificate

If approved, the BOI issues a Promotion Certificate, detailing the incentives and conditions.

The certificate must be registered with the relevant government agencies to activate the incentives.

6. Compliance and Reporting

BOI-promoted projects are subject to periodic reporting and compliance checks.

Ensure that all conditions and requirements are met to maintain the incentives.

Strategic Considerations for Investors

To maximize the benefits of BOI promotion, investors should consider the following strategies:

Sector Alignment:

Align your investment with the BOI's targeted industries and strategic goals.

Research the specific incentives and requirements for your sector.

Comprehensive Planning:

Develop a detailed business plan that outlines the project's objectives, scope, and financial projections.

Consider the long-term impact of the investment and potential for expansion.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure compliance with Thai laws and regulations, including environmental and labor standards.

Seek legal advice to navigate the complexities of BOI promotion and regulatory requirements.

Partnerships and Collaboration:

Form strategic partnerships with local businesses, research institutions, and government agencies.

Leverage local expertise and networks to enhance the project's success.

Sustainability and Innovation:

Incorporate sustainable practices and innovative technologies into the project.

Explore opportunities for R&D and technology transfer to enhance competitiveness.

Recent Developments and Trends

Thailand's investment landscape is evolving, with several trends and developments shaping the BOI's strategies:

Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC):

The EEC is a flagship initiative to develop the eastern region into a hub for advanced industries and innovation.

The BOI offers enhanced incentives for investments in the EEC, including infrastructure support and streamlined regulations.

Digital Transformation:

The BOI is promoting investments in digital technology, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and fintech.

Digital infrastructure projects, such as data centers and smart cities, are prioritized.

Sustainability and Green Initiatives:

There is growing emphasis on sustainable investments, including renewable energy, waste management, and green manufacturing.

The BOI offers additional incentives for projects that promote environmental sustainability.

Post-Pandemic Recovery:

The BOI is implementing measures to support economic recovery, including incentives for healthcare, biotechnology, and supply chain resilience.

Efforts to attract foreign investment and boost domestic industries are intensified.

Conclusion

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) is a vital institution for promoting investment and driving economic growth in Thailand. By offering a range of incentives, streamlined services, and strategic support, the BOI attracts high-value investments across various sectors. Understanding the BOI's legal framework, incentive schemes, and application process is essential for investors seeking to capitalize on the opportunities in Thailand. As the country continues to evolve its investment landscape, staying informed and proactive will remain key to achieving long-term success. Whether you are a domestic entrepreneur or a foreign investor, the BOI provides a robust platform for realizing your investment goals and contributing to Thailand's economic development.

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🚨 BEFORE & AFTER THE LAKEN RILEY ACT: A Red Pill Checklist for Anyone Still Crying About “Open Borders” 🚨💀

💀 **REBLOG and Screenshot this before it mysteriously violates “community guidelines”**

🩸 “Treat non-citizens like Americans”? — We tried. One murdered a young nurse on campus.

Now it's: Fck around. Find out.* 🩸

📌 BEFORE Reading the Laken Riley Act:

“All people deserve compassion! Treat non-citizens the same — or even better! No one is illegal! ICE is fascist!”

📌 AFTER Reading the Laken Riley Act:

“Fck around and get deported. Don’t like it? GTFOH. The bus leaves at dawn.”*

Let’s start with the hard truth. Laken Riley was a 22-year-old American nursing student, jogging on her college campus in Georgia. She didn’t know her life would end that day. But she never got to finish her run — because a man who should never have been in this country murdered her.

His name? Jose Ibarra. His legal status? Illegal alien. His criminal record? Already caught shoplifting. Did ICE pick him up? No. Was he deported? No. Did Laken Riley pay for that failure with her life? Yes.

And now, thanks to President Donald J. Trump, this doesn’t just become another sob story on Twitter. It becomes federal law.

🧨 THE LAKEN RILEY ACT: STRAIGHT FACTS, NO CHASER 🧨

Signed into law on January 29, 2025

Trump’s first signature law of his second presidency

Backed by both Republicans and Democrats

Passed House: 263-156

Passed Senate: 64-35

46 House Democrats, 12 Senate Democrats defected to vote yes

Mandates ICE detention + repatriation of illegals who commit:

Theft

Burglary

Larceny

Shoplifting

Assault on police

ANY violent crime causing serious harm or death

Grants states power to sue DHS for failure to detain or deport

Supported by the Riley family, who watched the bill become law

🚫“BUT THAT’S TOO HARSH!”

Let’s break that toddler-tier take with a statistical curb stomp:

📊 DATA VS. DELUSION:

Over 70% of Americans now say the government is doing too little to control the border. (Gallup, 2024)

2.4 million border encounters in FY2023, breaking all previous records. (CBP Data)

Of 100,000+ non-citizens released into the U.S. in 2022, fewer than 10% showed up to court. (DOJ internal memo leak, 2023)

ICE “detainers” — requests to hold illegal immigrants in custody — were ignored by sanctuary cities over 10,000 times in 2023. (Center for Immigration Studies)

💀 HOW MANY LAKENS DID IT TAKE?

Just one.

One innocent girl, murdered by someone we had in our hands. And we let him go.

Because someone thought detaining him was too mean. Because someone thought "compassion" should override law. Because you can't spell DEI without D.E.A.T.H.

📜 THE “NON-CITIZEN PRIVILEGE” CHECKLIST 🔥

Here’s what illegals and non-natives could do before the Laken Riley Act:

✅ Enter the country illegally ✅ Commit theft, shoplifting, battery ✅ Live in sanctuary cities with immunity ✅ Get released instead of detained ✅ Lecture Americans on “morals” ✅ Demand free housing, healthcare, legal aid ✅ Vote illegally in local elections in places like NYC ✅ Tweet “F*ck America” from subsidized Wi-Fi

Now?

❌ Try that again. You’ll be calling your cousin in Caracas by sundown.

👀 “I’m scared! What if I’m next?”

You’re not. If you’re a legal American citizen — you’re not next.

But if you’re in this country on borrowed time, with stolen benefits, a criminal record, and a mouth full of anti-American bullshit?

You are next.

🛑 DEAR NON-NATIVES: THE CANDY IS OVER

You came here because your homeland was a dumpster fire. We opened the door. You came for opportunity. We gave it. You came for security. We provided it. You got food, water, jobs, and freedom.

And then some of you turned around and sh*t on it.

You trashed the flag. You demanded we change. You mocked our history. You robbed, assaulted, raped, murdered — and claimed it was our fault.

We gave you a chance.

Now we give you a choice:

👉 Be lawful. Be grateful. Assimilate. 👉 Or pack up your dusty duffel and pray the paperwork clears in Canada.

🧠 “But deportation is racist!”

So is ignoring the murder of a 22-year-old girl because it doesn’t fit your activist narrative.

So is pretending national sovereignty is white supremacy.

So is silencing working-class Americans who have to live with the fallout you voted for from your MacBook in a gated community.

THE TRUTH YOU DON’T SAY AT DINNER — BUT THINK EVERY DAY:

“Good riddance, assholes.” And now the law agrees.

📦 HANDY DEPORTATION CHECKLIST FOR NON-NATIVES WHO WANT TO F.A.F.O.:

🔲 Have you committed a violent crime? 🔲 Shoplifted? 🔲 Assaulted a cop? 🔲 Preached against the U.S. Constitution on TikTok while on a student visa? 🔲 Demanded we abolish ICE while taking Pell Grants?

Congrats. You’re deportation-eligible.

Here’s your 1-way ticket to the slums you fled.

🧨 TL;DR: IT’S NOT JUST “AMERICA FIRST” ANYMORE.

It’s AMERICANS ONLY.

��� CTA BLOCK – Choose Your Own Rage:

🧠 Reblog if you’re tired of pretending this is complicated. 🔥 Comment if you’ve got the balls to say it out loud. 🛫 Follow if you're ready to join the post-woke renaissance. 🤐 Or stay silent and watch history bulldoze your ideology like it bulldozed Laken’s killer.

[dertaglichedan]

HOUSTON, Texas — ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations officers repatriated a 58-year-old Mexican national who is accused of raping a child in his home country. The illegal alien from Mexico had illegally entered the U.S. on four occasions.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) transported Nestor Flores Encarnacion from the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe, Texas, to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas. ERO officers walked the man who illegally entered the United States four times across the bridge to Mexico. The officers transferred custody of the prisoner to Mexican authorities.

“This foreign fugitive brazenly entered the U.S. in violation of our nation’s laws on four separate occasions to evade prosecution in Mexico for allegedly raping a child,” said ERO Houston Field Office Director Bret A. Bradford. “Dangerous foreign fugitives and criminal aliens who are accused of, or have committed, heinous crimes like sexually assaulting a child will find no safe haven in Southeast Texas.”

[sanctaignorantia]

A few things I've been thinking about and find subtle links to Death Stranding

Chakras and Death Stranding

This text has content that I took from a book of Reiki handouts that my mother has, so the view of Chakras here is from the viewpoint of Reiki practice.

Chakras are round energy centers and in the East they are seen as whirlpools of energy, little cones (funnels) of spinning energy. They are large, shiny and translucent and, in normal human beings, have a diameter of five to ten centimeters, reaching 20 centimeters in diameter in spiritually developed people.

The size of the Chakras varies according to our energy and spiritual development and can vary according to the individual's energy (positive or negative energy). And each Chakra resonates with a color that derives from its vibration frequency. Each one vibrates with a sound or mantra that corresponds to a musical note and also relates to a natural element: earth, water, fire, air and ether.

In the Oriental view, each Chakra is represented by petals like flowers, depending on the complexity of each one. Ancient writings mention that we have up to 88,000 Chakras throughout our bodies, in other words, we have countless energetically sensitive points, but most of them play a secondary role.

But let's just talk about the 7 main Chakras through which the human aura is connected.

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The Chakras are responsible for the energy flow in the human body and their main function is to absorb prana, which is the energy coming from the Sun, metabolize it, feed our aura and, finally, emit energy to the outside.

Knowing this, let's talk about Death Stranding, we know that Sam, when he dies in his baby phase, is repatriated by Amelie in his Beach. Amélie "seals" Sam's body with a mark and brings him back to life, causing Sam to gain a peculiar scar and live around without a navel. We're talking about the Umbilical/Sacral Chakra here, and according to the Reiki view this is the second Chakra.

We're going to talk about the other two Chakras that, for me, were also "affected" by the repatriate/shot mark, but let's start with the Umbilical Chakra first.

Name: Svadhishthana Location: Navel area Color: Orange Auric body: Emotional Element: Water Music note: D Mantra: Vam Number of petals: 6

This chakra is for the propagation of the species, in other words, reproduction. Its correct activity makes us love life. It is the Chakra that concentrates the qualities that have to do with sexuality, curiosity, the creative search for material pleasure, a taste for beautiful things, art, emotions and relationships with other people. This chakra is the seat of fears, ghosts and negative fantasies linked to sexuality and behavior towards another sex. If it malfunctions, it can turn life into a small personal "hell" which ends up being reflected in the people we live with and relate to.

Blockages in this Chakra usually result in physical symptoms such as illnesses related to body fluids (larynx, lymph, saliva, bile). Blockages in the sexual center often result in mental symptoms such as fear of physical proximity and disgust for the body, a mania for cleanliness, incomprehension, a mind that is too focused on reason, an excessive emphasis on impulsive feelings, rhythmic disorders, isolation, frigidity, impotence, lack of sexual appetite, fear of falling.

This Chakra together with the first are important and if they function incorrectly the other Chakras won't be able to function properly either.

I could say that due to the size of the damage caused by the shot, not only the Umbilical/Sacral Chakra was affected, but also the Base Chakra(#1) and the Solar Plexus(#2), because all three are located exactly in the center of our body's balance.

So let's look at a basic summary of the other two Chakras (first and third) to complete the analysis.

-> Basic Chakra (first)

Name: Muladhara Location: Base of the spine Colors: Red and black Auric body: Etheric and physical Element: Earth Musical note: C Mantra: Lam Number of petals: 4

It lies between the anus and the sexual organs, on the line of the pelvic girdle. This chakra is open downwards and represents the human being's connection with planet Earth, with the material and physical world. It is linked to our earthly existence, our survival. The more open and elevated this Chakra is, the higher our physical energy (disposition) will be.

-> Solar Plexus Chakra (third)

Name: Manipura Location: Mouth of stomach Color: Yellow Auric body: Mental Element: Fire Musical note: E Mantra: Ram Number of petals: 10

It represents the personality and concentrates the qualities of the rational and personal mind, vitality, the will to know and learn, the action of power, the desire to live, communicate and participate. It is the point of connection with other people. This Chakra is the one most closely related to our ego and therefore absorbs a lot of energy from the first two Chakras.

In summary, I find it interesting how I could find a little sense in the location of the Chakras in relation to Sam's injury, and in relation to what the mark of the repatriate represents for him. I don't know if Kojima did this consciously, but there is something that makes sense, for sure.

The center of the human body (CORE)

One of the funniest things for me was realizing that they chose Sam, a guy who doesn't have his "center" complete because of a brand. In other words, metaphorically speaking, Sam has no "balance" at all because his center has been "affected", and yet he is the Man Who Delivers, the guy who stacks things and needs to have good balance and core strength to do what he does.

How to "close the body" to negative energy

In my religion we say that if you want to go somewhere or meet someone and you want to protect yourself from any negative energy that the place or someone might inflict on you, you just have to wear an adhesive plaster on your navel, so this symbolic action will protect you from negative energies, because that's where we receive and donate energy, so it's an open field. There is the possibility of something or someone sucking this energy from us consciously or unconsciously, just as we can lose this energy unconsciously too.

This doesn't literally mean having a closed body, because the expression can mean another type of ritual that leads us to literally close the body, something much more complex than just "covering the navel", but technically it can be said that this is closing a door to things that can affect us.