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Xun-ling Au 歐迅灵 🏴
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Mixed diaspora lad, officially living wherever a fast VPN is.
Partly forged by the #MilkTeaAlliance, still believes in building solidarity between people, movements & struggles.

Creates some feeds... Red Pandas, Protests & more.
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Another cool art project "South East Asia for Peace & Solidarity" is launching.
16 artworks from 16 artists from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar on the theme of:

"Our art refuses war
ศิลปะของเราต่อต้านสงคราม
ສິນລະປະຂອງເຮົາ ຕໍ່ຕ້ານສົງຄາມ
សិល្បៈយើងបដិសេធសង្គ្រាម
ငါတို့သည် စစ်ကိုအနုပညာနှင့် ဆန့်ကျင်ကြသည်"

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Our art refuses war ศิลปะของเราต่อต้านสงคราม ສິນລະປະຂອງເຮົາ ຕໍ່ຕ້ານສົງຄາມ សិល្បៈយើងបដិសេធសង្គ្រាម ငါတို့သည် စစ်ကိုအနုပညာနှင့် ဆန့်ကျင်ကြသည် South East Asia Art for peace & solidarity Art project by Thai, Cambodian, Laotian and Burmese artists Poster displays 16 artworks that form part of the project and a QR code that links to the pre-order page for orders from within Thailand. #SEAartforPeaceAndSolidarity is an art project by Thai, Cambodian, Laotian, and Burmese artists. With 16 artists, we present 16 artworks in a collection of sticker sheets and art prints, centered on the themes of peace, anti-war, shared cultures, and solidarity. Together, we create art to express our stance for peace and solidarity across Southeast Asia. Pre-order here until 14 Dec: Link in QR and bio. (For shipping within Thailand, International order will open by the end of December.) -------------------- If you’re unable to purchase, we will showcase each artwork on our social media: https://linktr.ee/artsolidaritysilapa You can support us by sharing and spreading the word. May this project stand as proof that art and friendship continue to endure, even amid hatred and conflict. Even though we come from different nationalities, languages, and cultures and live on different sides of borders, we remain committed to dedicating ourselves to peace in Southeast Asia through art. We invite everyone to join us on this journey toward a safer, more peaceful, and more creative society for all. "Our art refuses war ศิลปะของเราต่อต้านสงคราม ສິນລະປະຂອງເຮົາ ຕໍ່ຕ້ານສົງຄາມ សិល្បៈយើងបដិសេធសង្គ្រាម ငါတို့သည် စစ်ကိုအနုပညာနှင့် ဆန့်ကျင်ကြသည်"
December 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
the parallels, echoes, similarities, connections between whats happening to Thai & Hong kong friends kinda just there...
Tong Ying-kit, pictured driving a motorcycle with a flag reading “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times” the day after the security law was enacted
November 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
xunlingau.bsky.social
#MilkTeaAlliance Thailand, Solidarity Collective TH & Thai 4 Palestine are running a digital sticker sale to raise funds to support the victims of the flooding in Southern Thailand.

Available here:
friendii.art/milkteatha
CALLING FOR INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT! Severe Flooding in Southern Thailand Catastrophic floods have swept across 10 southern provinces, affecting over 700,000 households, more than 1.9 million people. Many communities are facing serious damage, injuries, and loss of life. To raise emergency funds, we are selling digital stickers from our campaign and our allies' campaigns. 300 THB roughly 9 USD We will provide donation updates on Twitter (X) @MilkTeaTHA All proceeds will go directly to organizations and groups providing rescue operations, victim support, and assistance for evacuees. คนไทยและผู้มีบัญชี ธนาคารไทยสามารถบรีจาค ถึงองค์กรต่าง ได้โดยตรง Thai citizens and anyone with a Thai bank account can donate directly to the organizations.
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Terminating the Temporary Protected Status
designation of Burma / Myanmar is absolutely horrific.

"There have, however, been improvements in Burma’s governance and stability at the national and local level"

There fucking haven't...

public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21069.pdf
Billing Code: 9111-97 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [CIS No. 2839-25; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2021-0005] RIN 1615- ZB88 Termination of the Designation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is terminating the designation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status. The designation of Burma is set to expire on November 25, 2025. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary determined that Burma no longer continues to meet the conditions for designation for Temporary Protected Status. The Secretary, therefore, is terminating the Temporary Protected Status designation of Burma as required by statute. This termination is effective [INSERT DATE 60 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER]. After [INSERT DATE 60 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER], nationals of Burma (and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Burma) who have been granted Temporary Protected Status under Burma’s designation will no longer have Temporary Protected Status.
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Almost dont want to open up the calendar I got from @namsai-k.bsky.social cause the packaging is so cute.
Picture of a packaged up calendar, see through wrap shows a carefully tied bow of purple string around somewhat transparent pink crape paper through which the cover of the calendar can be seen. Also two beads.
November 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Bad Students own statement on the matter:
Update: นร. ท้วงกฎทรงผมขัดหลักการ ครูแนะให้ย้ายโรงเรียน 21 พฤศจิกายน 2568 -- เมื่อต้นเดือนพฤศจิกายนที่ผ่านมา ผู้ร้องเรียนรายหนึ่งเปิดเผยกรณีใน รร. แห่งหนึ่งใน อ.ศรีราชา จ.ชลบุรี ว่า ครูได้แจ้งให้นักเรียนทุกคนตัดผมก่อนเปิดภาคเรียน แต่เมื่อถึงวันเปิดเรียนกลับไม่มีการตรวจระเบียบทรงผม จนกระทั่งผ่านไปสองสัปดาห์จึงเริ่มมีการตรวจเข้ม และตนซึ่งไว้ผมรองทรงสูงพร้อมหน้าม้ายาวระดับคิ้ว ถูกสั่งให้ไปแก้ทรงผมนอกโรงเรียน ผู้ร้องเรียนระบุว่าได้เจรจากับครู แต่ครูให้เหตุผลว่าทรงผมของตนไม่เรียบร้อย ก่อนที่ผู้ร้องเรียนจะตั้งคำถามว่า “เมื่อไหร่โรงเรียนจะออกกฎตามกระทรวงศึกษาธิการ” ครูจึงตอบกลับว่า “ถ้าอยากเปลี่ยน ก็ย้ายโรงเรียน” หลังจากนั้น นักเรียนต้องไปตัดผมที่ร้านภายนอกโรงเรียน โดยโชคดีที่ช่างสามารถตัดแต่งให้ทรงผมไม่สั้นจนเกินไป อย่างไรก็ตาม นอกจากถูกบังคับให้ตัดผมแล้ว ยังถูกตัดคะแนนความประพฤติด้วย โดยครูไม่ได้แจ้งว่าจะตัดกี่คะแนน ทำให้ผู้ร้องเรียนรู้สึกไม่ได้รับความเป็นธรรมจากการบังคับใช้ระเบียบดังกล่าว นี่เป็นผลกระทบที่ชัดเจนที่สุดหลัง ศธ. ยกเลิกกฎกระทรวง และโยนอำนาจการตัดสินใจออกกฎระเบียบให้กับโรงเรียน นั่นหมายความว่าโรงเรียนจะสามารถใช้อำนาจในทางที่เป็นคุณหรือเป็นโทษต่อนักเรียนอย่างไรก็ได้ ในกรณีนี้ ศธ. เคยกำชับว่า กฎในสถานศึกษาต้องให้นักเรียนมีส่วนร่วมในการออกแบบเช่นเดียวกับทุก ๆ กฎหมายในสังคมที่ต้องเปิดช่องให้พลเมืองมีส่วนร่วม แม้คำพิพากษาศาลปกครองจะยืนยันว่าการออกกฎทรงผมเช่นนี้ขัดต่อหลักการในรัฐธรรมนูญ ซึ่งโรงเรียนเองก็เป็นหนึ่งในนิติบุคคลที่ต้องปฏิบัติตามกฎหมายสูงสุดของประเทศ หากโรงเรียนจะกล่าวอ้างว่า เมื่อเด็กคนหนึ่งอยู่ในสถานศึกษา ก็ต้องปฏิบัติตามกฎของสถานศึกษา แล้วเหตุใดสถานศึกษาซึ่งอยู่ภายใต้รัฐธรรมนูญของชาติ จึงกลับมีท่าทีขัดแย้งต่อหลักการสิทธิมนุษยชนเสียเอง? —— #นักเรียนเลว Students protested against unethical haircut rules, and the teacher suggested they transfer schools. November 21, 2015 -- In early November, a complainant revealed a case at a school in Sri Racha District, Chonburi Province. The complainant stated that teachers had instructed all students to get their hair cut before the start of the semester. However, on the first day of school, there was no hair inspection. It wasn't until two weeks later that the inspections began. She, who had a high crew cut with eyebrow-length bangs, was ordered to fix her hair outside the school. The complainant stated that she had negotiated with the teacher, but the teacher reasoned that her hair was untidy. The complainant then asked, "When will the school implement the Ministry of Education regulations?" The teacher replied, "If you want to change, you can transfer schools." The student then had to get a haircut at a salon outside the school. Fortunately, the barber was able to trim it so it wasn't too short. However, in addition to being forced to cut her hair, she was also deducted conduct points, without being informed of the deduction. The complainant felt unfairly treated by the enforcement of the regulations. This is the most visible impact of the Ministry of Education's repeal of the ministerial regulations and the shifting of decision-making power to schools. This means that schools can use their power to benefit or harm students in any way they wish. In this case, the Ministry of Education has previously emphasized that school rules must involve student participation in their design, just as all laws in society must allow for citizen participation. Although the Administrative Court's ruling confirmed that such hair regulations violate constitutional principles, and schools are legal entities subject to the highest law of the country, if schools claim that when a child is in school, they must abide by school rules, then why would educational institutions, governed by the nation's …
November 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Students & Youth protesters held a walk out protest in Manila, Philippines today. Calling for the resignations of President Marcos & VP Duterte, they also called for the end of state attacks on youth and student activists.

they were met by police barricades.
#KurakotManagot
#BaguhinAngSistema
student and youth groups from U-Belt and Taft colleges have arrived at the Mendiola Peace Arch to hold their program for the national day of walkout, where they are met with a heavy police barricade. They call for the resignations of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and all public officials involved in overwhelming corruption.
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
I believe they are also mentioned:
theisaanrecord.co/2025/09/28/d...
The approximately 50-minute documentary “Blood Berries” reflects the serious issue of human trafficking enabled by collaboration between private companies and governments exploiting workers. The problem dates back over 20 years, and a large number of Isaan people have traveled to Finland and Sweden to harvest forest berries. The Thai Labor Confederation reported that more than 4,000 workers have fallen victim to human trafficking.
November 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
and forgive the twitter screenshot... but fucking hell... that is a thing SAFENet (Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network) actually said in response... 😭

Really underpins how bad this gonna be. Prabowo really be taking Indonesia back to Obra era.
Tweet from SAFEnet Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Net it’s so over with a wilting rose emoji Tweet is quoting a news chanel post with the words Rapat Paripurna DPR Sahkan RUU KUHAP Jadi UU Which means Plenary meeting of Parliament The bill of rights becomes law Bill of rights being a really big misnomer given the expansion of police powers.
November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Cloudflare at it again huh?
Screenshot of Cloudflare error Shows a cloud with a x in a red circle and says London Cloudflare error
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Then tomorrow it looks like Indonesian friends will be protesting a new law that will give police sweeping new powers...

www.instagram.com/p/DRKmvMPkust/
&
www.instagram.com/p/DRKt-4iku9y
SERUAN AKSI #TOLAKRKUHAP APARAT AKAN SEMAKIN KEBAL, SEMUA BISA DIKRIMINALISASI! LAWAN PRODUK HUKUM YANG MEMBUNGKAM SUARA RAKYAT! 18 NOVEMBER 2025 09.00 WIB GERBANG PANCASILA GEDUNG DPR RI #SEMUABISAKENA #TolakRKUHAP #OrangMudaLawanKriminalisasi #GerakanMudaLawanKriminalisasi Seruan Aksi TOLAK RUU KUHAP MANIPULATIF #SemuaBisaKena #SemuaBisaJadiKorban #TolakRUUKUHAP Halo Rakyat Indonesia! Rancangan Undang-Undang Hukum Acara Pidana (RUU KUHAP) telah disetujui oleh Komisi III DPR RI dan Pemerintah untuk dibawa ke Sidang Paripurna DPR yang akan digelar Selasa (18/11). Potensi rekayasa oleh aparat yang berwenang akan semakin tinggi mengakibatkan korban tak bersalah rawan berjatuhan. Penggeledahan, penyitaan, penyadapan, dan berbagai kewenangan berlebih dapat dilakukan oleh aparat sehingga ancaman terhadap kebebasan semakin tinggi. Mari kita pantau, desak, dan lawan pengesahan draft RUU KUHAP untuk mempertahankan kebebasan hak masyarakat sipil. Hari, Tanggal: Selasa, 18 November 2025 Titik Kumpul: UKM Barat Waktu: 05.00 WIB Titik Aksi: Gerbang Pancasila DPR RI Dress Code: Hitam
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Fast forward to today in the Philippines our friends are protesting against corruption, against Marcos & against Duterte.

‘HABULIN ANG MGA KORAP’ Video from AlterMidya
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November 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
4 people who were at the Thalufah organised "Candle Procession to Drive Out Evil" protest against Prayut in 2021 have been convicted under the emergency decree law. Despite other similar cases under similar conditions being dismissed.

Full case notes:
tlhr2014.com/archives/79822
ศาลลงจำคุก “ไผ่” 24 วัน ไม่รอการลงโทษ – จำคุก “ไดโน่-ต๋ง-แก้วใส” 18 วัน แต่ให้รอการลงโทษ พร้อมปรับคนละ 7,500 บาท ในคดี พ.ร.ก.ฉุกเฉินฯ จัดกิจกรรมแห่เทียนไล่ประยุทธ์ ปี 64 12/11/2568
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
I am unsurprised by this result.
Screen shot of the bluesky search bar results top tab for Scromiting. The top post is from Alsvid that shows an image with the words Scromiting because of high potency cannabis in orange text on a blue background.
November 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Soeharto being granted the title of National hero in Indonesia is a betrayal of all those killed by his regime. His actions & that of the forces under his control caused death & suffering all across Indonesia & beyond.

Whitewashing history by the gov't.

#SoehartoBukanPahlawan
Cartoon of Soeharto depicted as a monster in military uniform in front of a field of skulls with the years of massacres & places where forces under his control carried out massacres pinned to him.
November 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Only skimmed "dictatorship on trial" by @turtelista.bsky.social so far but the acknowledgements crediting Thai Lawyers for Human rights & others in its writing gives me confidence its going to be solid.

A sentence that jumped out:

"Joy exists alongside, and is necessary for the stuggle..."
Cover of "dictatorship on trial, coups and the future of justice in thailand" Tyrell Haberkorn
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
One of the aspects of the repression in Hong Kong is the criminalisation of mourning.

An example of the harassment,
Today Bryant went to where Alex Chow Tsz-lok fell to pay his respects & was stopped, not allowed to leave flowers & questioned by police.

Re-news HK www.instagram.com/p/DQy4_sliO-7
November 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
CN: Sexual violence
Women's League of Burma's members have documented cases of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), sexual & gender-based violence (SGBV) & gender-based violence (GBV) since the coup in Myanmar. They believe the actual number to be much higher
www.womenofburma.org/sites/defaul...
Seeking Justice & Accountability FOR WOMEN VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF CONFLICT-RELATED SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN BURMA/MYANMAR Since founded in 1999, the Women’s League of Burma (WLB) together with its member organizations have documented widespread and systematic crimes against women perpetrated by the Burmese military. Over the past four years since the military coup, member-led documentation by WLB exposes that cases of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and gender-based violence (GBV) have surged to more than 550 reported incidents with no justice and accountability. Given the pervasive fear, stigma, and barriers to reporting, the actual number of cases is believed to be significantly higher. Rape/sexual assault 356 of which, two women were killed. Trafficking for sexual 77 exploitation 56 Forced marriage Sexual torture/mutilation, Sexual 41 harassment, threats, humiliation Sexual Fraud/Sexual slavery/ 16 forced prostitution Forced pregnancy or 9 abortion 6 Other CONFLICT-RELATED SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN 2021 - 2025 550+ INCIDENTS DOCUMENTED Over 80% of documented incidents occurred in conflict-affected regions, including Sagaing, Shan, Kachin, Karenni, and Karen states. More than 50 detained women activists and political affiliates have reportedly been raped and sexually assaulted in prisons in Yangon, Mandalay, and Bago. A heat map shows where the cases they have documented are within the country with Sagaing region being highest followed by Shan & Karen states. The first man was tall and thin, threatened me with a long sword before raping me. The second man was short and dark-skinned, threatened me with a sword, raped me, and left saying another person would come. The third man had a pockmarked face and threatened me with a long gun before raping me. —A WOMAN WHO WAS VIOLENTLY GANG-RAPED BY MILITARY JUNTA FORCES IN SAGAING REGION ACCESS TO JUSTICE RECOMMENDATIONS Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Burma/Myanmar face almost no access to justice or essential care, as the military operates with total impunity. In conflict-affected areas, legal support and health services are limited, with clinics often inaccessible due to landmines, clashes, and military checkpoints. Despite limited resources, women’s organizations continue to risk their lives to deliver relief, protection, and support to survivors across the country. To the Donors Invest in vocational training and livelihood opportunities for survivors, enabling them to rebuild their lives and contribute positively to their communities; Facilitate the development of survivor centred transitional justice processes that prioritize the needs and experiences of women and marginalized groups; Support survivor referral pathways at local level through funding ethnic, local women-led organizations. To the United Nations Security Council Impose targeted economic sanctions, financial penalties, and travel restrictions against members of the military junta and their affiliates, including businesses owned or controlled by the Burma/ Myanmar military; Adopt and enforce a comprehensive, global arms embargo on Burma/Myanmar to halt the transfer of weapons, ammunition, and military equipment to the junta and its security forces; Refer the situation in Burma/ Myanmar to the International Criminal Court to investigate and prosecute those responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other grave violations of international law. To the International Community Support the calls of the people of Burma/ Myanmar urging the UN Security Council, the UN Human Rights Council, and all relevant UN human rights mechanisms, including the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), to take decisive and coordinated action against the military junta for its ongoing atrocities.
November 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Seems appropriate as many will take a moment to remember Chow Tsz-lok tomorrow that there are a lot of Hong Kong related events this weekend, indeed 8 of 16 events in the 🧵 are in some way. Also events related to struggles in Indonesia, Palestine, Uyghurs, Myanmar & more.
Portrait of Chow TSZ-Lok showing him wearing a yellow helmet with the words RIP Cho Tsz-lok underneath.
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Couple of pics of today's protests in Jakarta, Indonesia against the proposal to award of the title of hero to the former president, Soeharto.
During his rule in the New Order era from 1966-1998, there were many cases of gross human rights violations for which there has never been Justice.
Man in a straw coloured hat with a red band holds large flag that says Soeharto Bukan Pahlawan. Behind him there is a crowd one of whom is holding a Aksi Kamisan umbrella Small part of the protesters stand holding Aksi Kamisan umbrellas.
November 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Rachel has also written a zine "Lessons From The Hills" which goes into more depth, a reflection of their experience as an internationalist fighter in the hills of Chin State.

aifmyanmar.noblogs.org/post/2025/11...

Can support AIF here:
ko-fi.com/aifmyanmar
Cover of Lessons from the Hills by Rachel Ram Len Mawi the background of which is a picture of the Chin hills.
November 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
in Myanmar the Junta's new "election law" continues to be used to arrest dissent & opposition, the planned "election" itself is a sham, parties banned, large swathes of the country won't be participating.
Tis a sham.

#RejectShamElection

Cartoon by hamyan_cartoons via Cartooning4myanmar on IG
Picture of a green ballot box on top of the flag of Myanmar & 3 people are in stocks in the background one blindfolded, one gagged & one with ears blocked.
November 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Not the kind of goal you see often at all... 😲
November 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
xunlingau.bsky.social
Bai Por had been found guilty in her 3rd Lèse-majesté case, bringing her total jail time to 8 years.
She was out on bail awaiting appeals process in other 2 cases. This time sentenced to 2 years, not suspended.
Another case of charge stacking by Thailand's authorities.

#FreeOurFriends
Picture of bai por with text in Thai. ศาลพิพากษา ใบปอณัฐนิช ผิด ม.112 จากกรณี ทำโพลสำรวจ “เห็นด้วยหรือไม่ที่รัฐบาล อนุญาตให้กษัตริย์ใช้อำนาจตามอัธยาศัย” ลงโทษจำคุก 3 ปี ลดเหลือ 2 ปี ไม่รอการลงโทษ 28 ตุลาคม 2568 9.00 น. ศาลอาญา Posted by Thumb rights on Instagram
October 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
xunlingau.bsky.social
The AAPP numbers of those killed & detained in Myanmar by the Junta continue to rise. These are fully verified numbers which given the communications challenges means they are likely a significant underestimate.

7,416 killed
29,874 total arrested

aappb.org?p=34810
Date – 27 October 2025 Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of 7416 people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians, have been killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution. Since the coup, a total of 29,874 people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. 22,562 are currently in detention, (11,274) of whom are serving sentences.
October 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM