Thomas Cristofoletti
@tcristofoletti.bsky.social
Documentary cinematographer & photojournalist based between Bangkok, Thailand & Cambodia. Co-founder of Ruom Collective - 📷 on NYTimes - SCMP - BBC - Bloomberg
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Strangled - វ័ណ្ឌករ — Video Production - Documentary - Bangkok & Phnom Penh
www.ruom.net
Strangled explores the lives of three Cambodian families, challenging the narrative of #microfinance as a solution for poverty. The documentary will be available online starting January 14th.
Watch the trailer here: www.ruom.net/strangled
Watch the trailer here: www.ruom.net/strangled
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"Worst-case scenario". Some 300 residents were evacuated; cows were airlifted by helicopter. I first reported about how the warming climate is making mountains less stable back in 2019 when I traveled across Switzerland with @tcristofoletti.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"Worst-case scenario". Some 300 residents were evacuated; cows were airlifted by helicopter. I first reported about how the warming climate is making mountains less stable back in 2019 when I traveled across Switzerland with @tcristofoletti.bsky.social
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Trumpism is Maoism…
look at this dictator Badge from US officer now
look at this dictator Badge from US officer now
April 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Trumpism is Maoism…
look at this dictator Badge from US officer now
look at this dictator Badge from US officer now
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Prior to the earthquake, Myanmar was already facing a humanitarian crisis as a result of the junta's aid blockages & economic collapse which has left millions of people at risk of starvation and half the population in poverty. Now it's even worse. www.bbc.com/news/live/c4...
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake live updates: Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to more than 1,000 as hundreds trapped under rubble
In Mandalay, Myanmar, more than 1,500 houses are damaged as Bangkok rescue officials believe 15 people could be alive under the rubble of a collapsed building.
www.bbc.com
March 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Prior to the earthquake, Myanmar was already facing a humanitarian crisis as a result of the junta's aid blockages & economic collapse which has left millions of people at risk of starvation and half the population in poverty. Now it's even worse. www.bbc.com/news/live/c4...
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Gwen Robinson (1960-2025)
“Badass” comes to mind when I think about her. Fiercely passionate w/ a career spanning decades across the region. A friend of many here in Bangkok; an inspiration to many more younger colleagues crossing paths with her.
Rest in Power, @robinsonbkk.bsky.social
“Badass” comes to mind when I think about her. Fiercely passionate w/ a career spanning decades across the region. A friend of many here in Bangkok; an inspiration to many more younger colleagues crossing paths with her.
Rest in Power, @robinsonbkk.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Gwen Robinson (1960-2025)
“Badass” comes to mind when I think about her. Fiercely passionate w/ a career spanning decades across the region. A friend of many here in Bangkok; an inspiration to many more younger colleagues crossing paths with her.
Rest in Power, @robinsonbkk.bsky.social
“Badass” comes to mind when I think about her. Fiercely passionate w/ a career spanning decades across the region. A friend of many here in Bangkok; an inspiration to many more younger colleagues crossing paths with her.
Rest in Power, @robinsonbkk.bsky.social
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The US backed Israel committed the largest child massacre in a single day last week, killing over 200 children. In addition it killed 100 women and at least 200 men.
This was done with US bombs and the blessing of the US government. No widespread media coverage or global condemnation.
This was done with US bombs and the blessing of the US government. No widespread media coverage or global condemnation.
March 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The US backed Israel committed the largest child massacre in a single day last week, killing over 200 children. In addition it killed 100 women and at least 200 men.
This was done with US bombs and the blessing of the US government. No widespread media coverage or global condemnation.
This was done with US bombs and the blessing of the US government. No widespread media coverage or global condemnation.
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Such a generosity.... #singapore has bever been a major development aid donor country in spite of his riches. If I remember correctly sing$500,000 was a record during Tsunami
Singapore Red Cross pledges S$150,000 to support Myanmar, Thailand quake relief
Singapore Red Cross pledges S$150,000 to support Myanmar, Thailand quake relief
A public fundraising appeal will also be launched soon.
www.channelnewsasia.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Such a generosity.... #singapore has bever been a major development aid donor country in spite of his riches. If I remember correctly sing$500,000 was a record during Tsunami
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Reporting by @spiegel.de has found that the contact data of some of those officials, including mobile phone numbers, is freely accessible on the internet.
Hegseth, Waltz, Gabbard: Private Data and Passwords of Senior U.S. Security Officials Found Online
Donald Trump's most important security advisers used Signal to discuss an imminent military strike. Now, reporting by DER SPIEGEL has found that the contact data of some of those officials, including ...
www.spiegel.de
March 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Reporting by @spiegel.de has found that the contact data of some of those officials, including mobile phone numbers, is freely accessible on the internet.
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After canceling USAID programs Trump is refusing to pay our allies back...
Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands contributed $15 million for joint development work overseas, which has been parked at U.S. Agency for International Development for months.
Reporting by
@apnews.com
Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands contributed $15 million for joint development work overseas, which has been parked at U.S. Agency for International Development for months.
Reporting by
@apnews.com
America's European allies are trying to pry their unspent money back from USAID
Three European allies have been pressing the Trump administration to get back money they sent to the United States to help low-income countries.
apnews.com
March 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
After canceling USAID programs Trump is refusing to pay our allies back...
Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands contributed $15 million for joint development work overseas, which has been parked at U.S. Agency for International Development for months.
Reporting by
@apnews.com
Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands contributed $15 million for joint development work overseas, which has been parked at U.S. Agency for International Development for months.
Reporting by
@apnews.com
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Israel has blown up Gaza's only specialised cancer treatment hospital, the Turkish-Palestinian Hospital, along with an adjacent medical school, drawing condemnation for yet again targeting a medical facility ⤵️ aje.io/wpl2e4
Israel blows up Gaza’s only specialised cancer hospital in massive blast
Destruction of Turkish-Palestinian hospital has been condemned as being part of Israel’s ‘systematic state terrorism’.
aje.io
March 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Israel has blown up Gaza's only specialised cancer treatment hospital, the Turkish-Palestinian Hospital, along with an adjacent medical school, drawing condemnation for yet again targeting a medical facility ⤵️ aje.io/wpl2e4
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Just six years ago, Gabbard was slamming Donald Trump for helping the Saudis to bomb Yemen in what she called a "genocide" and said we "need a new president."
Today, she works *for* Donald Trump and is defending Trump's direct attacks on Yemen and his killing of innocent people.
Today, she works *for* Donald Trump and is defending Trump's direct attacks on Yemen and his killing of innocent people.
Tulsi Gabbard Wants Other Countries To Join the US in Attacking Yemen - News From Antiwar.com
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has called for other countries to join the US in attacking the Houthis in Yemen, a country she previously strongly opposed intervening in. The US launch...
news.antiwar.com
March 19, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Just six years ago, Gabbard was slamming Donald Trump for helping the Saudis to bomb Yemen in what she called a "genocide" and said we "need a new president."
Today, she works *for* Donald Trump and is defending Trump's direct attacks on Yemen and his killing of innocent people.
Today, she works *for* Donald Trump and is defending Trump's direct attacks on Yemen and his killing of innocent people.
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Israel just killed hundreds of Palestinians, including kids.
The US just killed dozens of Yemenis, including kids.
"Why do they hate us?" asks the American public, blissfully ignorant of what's being done in its name in the Middle East by the US and its ally Israel.
Sigh.
The US just killed dozens of Yemenis, including kids.
"Why do they hate us?" asks the American public, blissfully ignorant of what's being done in its name in the Middle East by the US and its ally Israel.
Sigh.
March 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Israel just killed hundreds of Palestinians, including kids.
The US just killed dozens of Yemenis, including kids.
"Why do they hate us?" asks the American public, blissfully ignorant of what's being done in its name in the Middle East by the US and its ally Israel.
Sigh.
The US just killed dozens of Yemenis, including kids.
"Why do they hate us?" asks the American public, blissfully ignorant of what's being done in its name in the Middle East by the US and its ally Israel.
Sigh.
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Cambodia’s Hun Sen, Myanmar Junta Celebrate Closure of US-Funded Media Outlets
Cambodia’s Hun Sen, Myanmar Junta Celebrate Closure of US-Funded Media Outlets
The U.S.-funded broadcasters Radio Free Asia and Voice of America have long been a thorn in the side of the region’s repressive governments.
thediplomat.com
March 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Cambodia’s Hun Sen, Myanmar Junta Celebrate Closure of US-Funded Media Outlets
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🎥WATCH: A Thai govt delegation is heading to Xinjiang, China to follow-up on 40 Uyghurs it deported last month. Here's my @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report on that trip, the international fallout and we're also examining the Thai govt's justification of that deportation.
March 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🎥WATCH: A Thai govt delegation is heading to Xinjiang, China to follow-up on 40 Uyghurs it deported last month. Here's my @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report on that trip, the international fallout and we're also examining the Thai govt's justification of that deportation.
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Thai lawmakers voted down an opposition bill seeking to transfer corruption cases against military officers to a civilian court.
Once again, a clear signal by the powers that be that any attempt at civilian oversight of military affairs in this country is unwelcome.
Once again, a clear signal by the powers that be that any attempt at civilian oversight of military affairs in this country is unwelcome.
Bill to transfer corruption cases from martial court voted down
Parliament has rejected a bill to transfer military corruption cases from the martial court to a civilian court, following heated debates and amendments.
www.nationthailand.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Thai lawmakers voted down an opposition bill seeking to transfer corruption cases against military officers to a civilian court.
Once again, a clear signal by the powers that be that any attempt at civilian oversight of military affairs in this country is unwelcome.
Once again, a clear signal by the powers that be that any attempt at civilian oversight of military affairs in this country is unwelcome.
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The word ‘pathetic’ doesn’t even begin to describe this.
March 17, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The word ‘pathetic’ doesn’t even begin to describe this.
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When I reported from the Thai-Myanmar border years ago, I met with local journalists broadcasting news in Myanmar. RFA and the VoA supported these efforts and were among the few alternative news sources. The Trump administration's funding cuts would affect hundreds of millions in the region.
Trump's funding cuts hit Radio Free Asia and Voice of America
RFA president blames latest move as 'a reward to dictators and despots'
asia.nikkei.com
March 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
When I reported from the Thai-Myanmar border years ago, I met with local journalists broadcasting news in Myanmar. RFA and the VoA supported these efforts and were among the few alternative news sources. The Trump administration's funding cuts would affect hundreds of millions in the region.
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At least 274 Kenyan workers, mostly women, have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years. Autopsy reports describe evidence of trauma, including burns and electric shocks. An untold number of Ugandans have died, too, but their government releases no data.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/w...
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
At least 274 Kenyan workers, mostly women, have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years. Autopsy reports describe evidence of trauma, including burns and electric shocks. An untold number of Ugandans have died, too, but their government releases no data.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/w...
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Voice of America channels across the globe go music-only after director says "virtually the entire staff" was placed on leave by Trump administration: cnn.it/4irpORh
Voice of America channels fall silent as Trump administration guts agency and cancels contracts | CNN Business
The Voice of America may not live up to its ambitious name for much longer.
cnn.it
March 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Voice of America channels across the globe go music-only after director says "virtually the entire staff" was placed on leave by Trump administration: cnn.it/4irpORh
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RFA and VOA eliminated by Trump administration in a big win for dictators and transnational criminal gangs across Asia in particular. www.rfa.org/english/chin...
www.rfa.org
March 16, 2025 at 5:44 AM
RFA and VOA eliminated by Trump administration in a big win for dictators and transnational criminal gangs across Asia in particular. www.rfa.org/english/chin...
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Ten years ago if you had written a dystopian SF story in which the person in charge of U.S. public health did a press event at a fast food joint to say that fried food is good but measles vaccines cause measles the ghost of Philip K. Dick would have said that you were being too bleak and unrealistic
RFK Jr on the measles vaccine: "There are adverse events from the vaccine. It does cause deaths every year. It causes all the illnesses that measles itself cause."
March 12, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Ten years ago if you had written a dystopian SF story in which the person in charge of U.S. public health did a press event at a fast food joint to say that fried food is good but measles vaccines cause measles the ghost of Philip K. Dick would have said that you were being too bleak and unrealistic
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