* There have been a series of bomb and arson attacks on the tourist areas in Thailand. Yes, I've heard the speculation, and incline towards what local experts are saying over other theories, but I'd rather wait for confirmation before venturing an opinion. Here is BBC coverage if you want details: "Thailand tourism: Arrests made over bomb attacks
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* There have been bombings in Istanbul, Turkey and Jakarta, Indonesia recently, likely both Daesh inspired. I'm not up to writing about either of them properly, but that does not mean I am not distressed for injured survivors and the families of the dead
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