https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenBS. I literally wrote a book on the draft. Registration is required by law. Failure to register: 5 years and a $250k fine. Now boys won't have to register. It will be done automatically so they have no choice, even if conscientious objectors to war.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:56:54 +0000Just been reading that the IDF found some more Hamas tunnels with Hamas fighters hiding inside . IDF been pumping concrete into the tunnels . Hamas will slowly die with no escapeFri, 26 Jun 2026 17:53:58 +0000i never have any problems as i am proud to be american and dont associate with anti american scumbags.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:51:09 +0000Chop off his legs and handcuff his stump to that railing for 80 days.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:45:25 +0000Seems UK politics has a "woman" problem everywhere... The Labour Party has finally found a woman they fancy as leader. It's a man who'll be 'a female PM in all but sex.' A senior figure in the party actually thought that was a good thing to say out loud.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:42:20 +0000If I have learned one thing from all these threads and conversations, it is that I want nothing to do with these people, neither personally nor professionally. The way they debate, how they evade every argument or piece of evidence regarding the massive atrocities committed by the IDF, question the sources, defame the witnesses, and repeatedly point to other countries that have also committed human rights violations as a justification, is simply disgusting. If they apply this mindset to other areas of life, or in their business relationships or personal friendships, then it makes absolutely no sense to have any contact with this kind of person. Deliberately killing children is detestable. The IDF's actions are documented in UN reports, yet these people refuse to address it. Instead, they deflect, call critics anti-Semites, and repeat that Hamas must be destroyed—while ignoring that innocent children are also being killed in Lebanon and the West Bank where Hamas has no power. You cannot debate with people who lack empathy for murdered children and try to silence atrocities. You can only abhor them. They complain about rising antisemitism, yet I haven’t read a single comment from these people that would do anything to counter it. On the contrary, through their behavior, they confirm every single prejudice held by antisemites.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:41:15 +0000Like posting people's tweets as truth ?Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:36:56 +0000No more predictable than your reply.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:35:11 +0000Is that supposed to be a slur ? In another discussion on here it was being promoted as hip and cool nowadays , in many places around the world , to hate Jews . It's now a cool fashion statement all around the world , to hate the Jewry , apparently.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:24:11 +0000Rather an unintelligent response - you do actually grasp the point of a forum designed for discussion, right ? What do you say to the Thai's who hold the same opinion ?Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:24:09 +0000Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:24:05 +0000I guess she was captivated and dominated, probably deeply in love.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:21:56 +0000True. Very true. I was making a point , not to the OP ... re: some income not being assessable, which is important not only for foreign remitted income (to know if some is not assessable) but also to some local income (to know if some is not assessable). I suspect the big boss in Surat Thani's tax-office on Koh Samui failed to mention that important distinction (of assessable vs not assessable income), and perhaps the 'big boss' thinking that distinction was already understood when stating such about foreign income (ie 'big boss' had all assessable in mind). It is an important distinction.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:16:55 +00000.2% of the global population. As good as nothing. Yet look at the trouble. Would humanity be better without. After a few years would anybody even remember.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0000Rubio grilled over Trump in-law’s surprise UAE meeting role US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has come under fire after struggling to explain why President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Michael Boulos, was seated at a high-level meeting with the president of the United Arab Emirates. The appearance has triggered fresh questions over the role of Trump family members in US diplomacy, with critics accusing the administration of blurring the line between official business and personal relationships. Rubio Put on the Spot Rubio faced repeated questions from reporters during a visit to Kuwait after Boulos was photographed alongside him during talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. Asked why Boulos attended the meeting, Rubio said he was simply visiting because his brother lives in the region and wanted to "catch up." Pressed on whether Boulos had participated in a working lunch, Rubio insisted the discussions were unrelated to him and that he had merely been present while officials conducted business. Questions Refuse to Go Away Rubio's explanation quickly drew scepticism from former diplomats, political commentators and Democratic figures, many of whom questioned why a member of the president's family would be seated during an official meeting with a foreign head of state. Critics argued that the secretary's account failed to explain Boulos' presence at the negotiating table, while others mocked the suggestion that a personal catch-up had taken place during a sensitive diplomatic engagement. Fresh Scrutiny of Family Influence The episode has revived long-running concerns about the involvement of Trump's relatives in government affairs. During Trump's first administration, daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner frequently played prominent roles in international diplomacy, attracting criticism from opponents over potential conflicts of interest. The latest controversy has prompted accusations that the administration continues to blur the distinction between family connections and official government responsibilities. Political Flashpoint Builds Supporters of the administration have not publicly indicated that Boulos held any formal role in the UAE discussions, and Rubio maintained that he was not involved in the diplomatic conversations. But the optics of the meeting have fuelled a new political row in Washington. With critics demanding greater transparency over who attends high-level diplomatic engagements, the incident is likely to add to broader debates over ethics, influence and accountability within the Trump administration. Firestorm as Trump in-law tags along on Rubio's UAE meeting: 'Bottomless pool of corruption'Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:05:19 +0000safari bar was the best of soi around the 90s periodFri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:10 +0000We all know what it means: unchecked crap from SM posts and Youtubers. 🤣Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:58:35 +0000I think he has been taking a break. His pathetic voting record and parliamentary debate attendance is a disgrace Couple with no surgeries in his constituency. The man does sod all that could be considered "work".Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:58:15 +0000Suuure! Oh wait! They already did! 🤣Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:55:28 +0000Personal attack and replies has been removed.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:51:50 +0000Growing up we all used to jump off the railway bridge into the river when the sun came out. Great times. Of course the lib doomsday cult wants to ban these things and if anyone gets hurt it's because of global warming. What a bunch of starmers.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:50:30 +0000Three years to the next election, plus tactical voting means Reform will never gain power unless proportional representation is brought in. And that's not in the interest of either Labour or the Tories though Andy Burnham says he is committed to it, lol.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:48:50 +0000Yeah, and please notice: You are not the first with such a crazy commentFri, 26 Jun 2026 16:48:46 +0000vegans are walking compost heaps that generate lots of gas and fartsFri, 26 Jun 2026 16:45:08 +0000An 80-year-old woman was left blocked on a London Tube station staircase after a man refused to move out of her way while filming the confrontation for social media. The shocking encounter has sparked a wave of outrage online, with viewers branding the man's behaviour "extremely rude" and "completely unacceptable". The incident, believed to have happened at Harrow and Wealdstone station in north London on Wednesday, shows the elderly woman gripping the handrail as she slowly attempts to make her way up the stairs. Instead of stepping aside, the man stands his ground, telling her not to touch him and repeatedly reminding her that he is recording the exchange. The footage, filmed by the man himself, quickly spread across social media, prompting widespread criticism. What began as a simple request to pass turned into a tense confrontation that has left many questioning how basic courtesy could break down so publicly. In the clip, the woman calmly tells the man: "I want to come up the stairs." Rather than making space, he responds: "Don't touch me," before insisting that he is filming the encounter. The woman politely asks him again to move so she can continue up the stairs. Instead, he tells her he is "here relaxing" and suggests she should simply "go round" instead. When she explains that she cannot get past another way, his response only fuels the confrontation. "You can, you've got legs," he tells her. The woman then explains that she is 80 years old, hoping he might reconsider. Instead, he bluntly replies: "So?" As the exchange continues, the man repeats for a third time that he is recording everything. Losing patience, the woman tells him exactly what she thinks, saying: "I don't give a damn what you're doing. You're extremely rude and arrogant." The clip ends as she appeals to another man wearing high-visibility clothing who is walking up the stairs, asking for help because the man filming refuses to let her pass. The confrontation has triggered a fierce reaction online, with many people expressing disbelief that someone would block an elderly person who appeared to rely on the handrail for support. One Facebook user urged: "Move and help her up the stairs, show some respect!" Another added: "He should not be blocking the stairs. The rail is there for a reason and all she wants to do is get past. Whatever happened to having respect for your elders?" A further commenter pointed out that the woman appeared to need the handrail for stability, writing: "Poor woman. She needs to hold on to the handrail for stability and doesn't want to let go. It would have taken him two seconds to move to one side and let her pass. He has zero respect for others." The criticism continued on X, formerly Twitter, where one user wrote: "Looks like she needed the handrail to help her. Totally unnecessary aggravation just for social media!" Another described the incident as pointless, adding: "She needed that handrail. This pointless person agitated her for his pathetic content." Transport for London also condemned the behaviour after the footage went viral. Mark Evers, TfL's lead for Customer Insight, Strategy and Experience, described what happened as "extremely disappointing and completely unacceptable." He said TfL expects customers travelling across its network to treat one another with respect at all times. He also stressed that the incident does not reflect the behaviour seen across the millions of journeys made on London's transport network every day. The video continues to circulate widely online, with many calling it a stark reminder of the importance of showing consideration to others, particularly elderly passengers using public transport. Outrage as woman, 80, blocked from going up stairs at London tube station - 'you've got legs'Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:43:33 +0000