https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenTrump Trapped in ‘Flattery Bubble’, Biographers WarnPresident Donald Trump is becoming increasingly isolated from political reality, according to two journalists who have closely chronicled his rise, arguing that a steady diet of praise and limited exposure to criticism is shaping decision-making at the highest levels of the White House. Speaking in a television interview, New York Times reporters Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman said Trump's inner circle has created an environment where bad news rarely reaches the president, raising questions about how accurately he gauges public opinion. A President Shielded From Criticism Swan argued that Trump's information flow has narrowed significantly compared with his first term. Rather than encountering a broad range of views, he said the president now relies heavily on cable news, newspapers and conversations with allies who largely reinforce his existing beliefs. According to Swan, aides are often reluctant to deliver unwelcome news, fearing the political cost of challenging the president directly. The result, he suggested, is an increasingly insulated decision-making process. Loyalty Over Doubt Haberman said those surrounding Trump remain deeply committed to him, even if not all are ideological supporters. She argued many within his orbit now identify more closely with Trump than with the traditional Republican establishment. She also said legal battles during recent years strengthened that loyalty, with advisers believing Trump's political survival was tied to their own futures. That shared sense of jeopardy, she argued, helped cement a culture of unwavering support. Success Breeds Confidence — and Risk The authors suggested Trump's repeated political comebacks have reinforced confidence among advisers that he can overcome almost any setback. Haberman said associates frequently describe him as "the luckiest man in the world," pointing to a series of unexpected reversals of fortune throughout his career. Critics argue that such confidence can make honest internal debate more difficult, particularly when major policy decisions are at stake. A Debate That Shows No Sign of Fading The interview has reignited discussion about how presidents receive advice and whether leaders benefit from hearing dissenting views alongside supportive voices. Supporters argue Trump remains decisive because he trusts his instincts and loyal advisers. Critics contend that any administration risks becoming detached from public sentiment when uncomfortable truths struggle to reach the Oval Office. Trump is rotting away in an ignorant bubble of 'flattery': biographersFri, 26 Jun 2026 19:56:39 +0000It's illegal in Thailand too....is the law ever enforced here...?......what are the consequences here...?Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:49:02 +0000From Gemini. You're welcome. Is the following statement true and honest? Stop Measles vaccine for school children in Western Samoa ( a US protected territory,) and so far 88 Kids have died from Measles. Result from the Gemini AI tool: The statement is mostly false and highly misleading because it confuses two different territories, misstates how the vaccine halt occurred, and distorts the timeline of the tragedy. While a severe measles outbreak did occur in the region, the claims regarding political status, the reason for stopping the vaccine, and the sequence of events are factually incorrect. Fact-Checking the Claims "Western Samoa (a US protected territory)" — FALSE The territory mentioned is Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa), which is a fully independent sovereign nation. It is not a U.S. territory. The statement confuses it with American Samoa, which is an unincorporated U.S. territory. Notably, American Samoa maintained high vaccination rates and suffered zero deaths during this period. "Stop Measles vaccine... and so far 88 Kids have died" — FALSE TIMELINE The statement inaccurately links the vaccine halt as a direct precursor to 88 deaths. In reality, the tragic 2019 outbreak resulted in 83 total deaths (mostly children under 5). The temporary halt of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine occurred more than a year before the outbreak even began.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:47:30 +0000British holidaymakers heading to France this summer have been warned they could be hit with fines of up to £129 if they ignore strict new public decency rules. As soaring temperatures grip the country, several French towns have introduced measures aimed at keeping order during the heatwave—and walking around shirtless could prove an expensive mistake. The crackdown does not only apply to British visitors. French residents and tourists from every country could also face penalties if they breach the rules, which have been introduced in several coastal resorts as authorities respond to both the extreme weather and concerns over public behaviour. One of the most eye-catching measures is a ban on men going topless in public places. Anyone caught breaking the rule could be fined up to €150, equivalent to around £129.62. The restriction has already been introduced in coastal towns including Narbonne in southern France. There, the measure is expected to remain in force until the end of September as officials attempt to maintain standards in busy public areas throughout the summer season. Authorities say the rules are not simply about appearance. In some areas the ban has been introduced to preserve respect for urban spaces, while elsewhere hygiene has been cited as the main concern. Many local residents appear to support the move. Anthony Hill, a 53-year-old Australian living in Narbonne, said staff at his café should not be expected to challenge shirtless customers themselves. He told The Times: "This isn’t something the staff of our café can easily police on their own without getting into arguments with customers." Hill added: "So I think it’s a very good thing. Having bare-chested guys on the terrace can put off other customers." Narbonne mayor Bertrand Malquier also defended the decision, insisting: "It’s about hygiene and avoiding exhibitionism." Support for the restrictions is echoed elsewhere along France's coastline. In La Grande-Motte, resident Marie, 37, said she did not want her children confronted by shirtless men while walking through the town centre. She said: "If I’m out with my kids in the town centre I really don’t want to see guys without shirts. It’s a matter of decency — and there’s also the smell when they walk past you." Similar frustrations have also been voiced online. French social media user Yannick Moreau said shirtless walking had become increasingly common and described it as inappropriate behaviour that needed to stop. He wrote: "This is inappropriate behaviour that has an unfortunate tendency to increase year after year. So it's time to make it clear: it is forbidden to walk around shirtless or in swimwear in Les Sables d'Olonne. A bit of decency, please!" The public decency crackdown is not the only emergency measure introduced as France battles intense heat. Paris has also temporarily banned people from drinking takeaway alcohol in the street in an effort to ease pressure on hospitals. The restriction began at midday on June 26 and runs until 7am on Saturday. It then resumes at midday on Saturday before ending again at 7am on Sunday. Paris police chief Patrice Faure said: "As you know, drinking alcohol with the sun beating down can have a devastating effect. We are reaching a saturation point in hospital facilities." He added: "I must ensure that the pressure decreases." Hospitals in the French capital have experienced increasing demand as more people require treatment for heat-related illnesses. The extreme temperatures have also forced the city's LGBTQ+ Pride march to be postponed until September. Visitors travelling to France this summer are therefore being urged to stay aware of local regulations, as authorities continue introducing temporary measures to manage the ongoing heatwave and protect public health. Tourists could be slapped with £129 fine for inappropriate look in France this summerFri, 26 Jun 2026 19:46:07 +0000Just researched, she was found guilty because she 'urged followers to "set fire" to hotels housing asylum seekers',......................if that is true, it is pretty serious.......... Matey who punched the lights out of the police woman should have got at least 5 imo Always difficult to compare cases though, depends on previous, judge, attitude in court etc etc I'm not sure this is the best example of 'two tier policing'.............................how come you reckon he will be out in 12 months if sentenced to 42 months, has he spent time on remand?Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:40:07 +0000They'lll be relieving themselves on the beach no doubt too. Hope he's bought his doggy plastic bags to clear the mess up. I've seen a foreign guy bring his dog on a BTS bridge, no collar rope, just letting the big mongrel run around. Can't stand them.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:27:00 +0000Hmmmm a little dubious this list.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:21:07 +0000Very little of the money supply is printed money. pa gets tired of hearing this drivel. Most fiat money is electronic entries in accounts.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:19:28 +0000Import tax isn't an option on Disco 2s. They stopped making them 22 years ago. And even without import tax, a current Disco is a bit out of the price league of a cheapo Toyota. A new Disco Sport is 4.2 million. A tricked out Nippon pickup is 1.4 million at most. The price difference isn't due to import tax. Admit, you're too poor. But not too poor Nothing to stop you buying Best of British Used. As a Brit, you know how to wield a set of spanners. Plus plent of options to transport Motocross scooters with a Land Rover. Sounds like you are looking for an excuse not to support the British worker*, and instead fund Tokyo. *British workers produce spare parts for these veritable beasts. 1.9 million for a mint classic Range Rover, with the 3.9 V8. These have rock solid mechanicals, growth in value is immense. Patriotic. Takes a man to drive them properly. Not spitting on the graves of British soldiers by buying Japanese.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:18:11 +0000He just did. Oh and he did prove something else that concerns you as well.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:16:56 +0000The Manchester Attacker has been sentanced to 3 and a half years in jail he will likely be out in a year. Lucy Connolly was sentanced to 31 Months for sending a tweet on facebook. He was charged with ABH instead of GBH even though the female officer recieved hospital treatment for a broken nose. He should have at least been charged with GBH carrying a 5 yrs sentance instead a word was probably whispered to appease the Muslim Community.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:16:04 +0000Globally, airlines mishandle approximately 6.3 bags per 1,000 passengers, meaning there is roughly a 0.6% chance your bag will be delayed, damaged, or permanently lost. The vast majority of delayed or misrouted suitcases are located and returned to their owners within 48 to 72 hours, with permanent loss being extremely rare https://gadallon.substack.com/p/lost-luggage-the-economics-and-operationsFri, 26 Jun 2026 19:13:25 +0000what a foolish statement.!!Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0000Germany was not even close to building a nuclear-powered submarine. They lacked the resources to do so. Anyway, the war was over by the end of 1944. Germany should have surrendered at the end of 1944.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:07:34 +0000Er ... hence my comment "No idea if true or not". And of course no Thai woman ever goes bat sh*t crazy over perceived loss of face / being dumped etc.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:06:11 +0000What an absolute scum bucket.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:04:26 +0000And to think you had a go at Riclag for starting thread after thread of rants. You are the British Riclag. Same style, same writing, same refusal to discuss and just to block anyone who disagrees. Quite amusing. Horrible crime. Horrible person. Thankfully he will do a very long stretch in prison.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:01:53 +0000I did not; I reacted solely to the list of blaze master; well, we agree that his list was very badly thought-through, if at all. I specifically mentioned the names of the coatings used; look it up. stealth airplanes would have been the next step... but we agree, the Ho229 was rather accidentally a stealth plane, more due to its form factor than previous planning, so would not count, even if it would have been built in numbers. And with regard to radar and submarines, seemingly you do not know this: "In WWII, radar alone could not detect fully submerged submarines; it was primarily used by aircraft to spot surfaced U-boats or exposed equipment. Because early submarines relied on diesel engines that required air, they spent most of the war on the surface charging batteries." Hence, the Kriegsmarine experimented with anti-radar coatings not just for aircraft, but also for submarines. Germany did not quite manage to create the first nuclear-powered submarines which would have made this superfluous indeed, but they were in the planning stage end of 1944. Funny enough, Heisenberg who did those plannings, got rather famous for his part in the Manhattan project, so you can bet that he would have gotten there on his own if Germany would not have been defeated (which I am not unhappy about, just to make that clear).Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:54:42 +0000The Mayor of Socialist NYC is making a radical statement! That being said ,the DSA generally oppose all deportations. “The Supreme Court just sparked one of the largest attacks on immigrants in modern American history. In one fell swoop, thousands of Haitians and Syrians now risk losing the right to live and work in the country they call home,” Mamdani also said in a statement issued by City Hall. https://nypost.com/2026/06/26/us-news/mamdani-bucks-scotus-ruling-on-deportation-protection-for-haitians-syrians/ The story is about a NYP news reportFri, 26 Jun 2026 18:53:38 +0000AbseilFri, 26 Jun 2026 18:51:57 +0000Brilliant Video showing two tier policing and police ignoring and virtually running away from delivering justice. Tommy Robinson had a Milk shake thrown over his face was the muslim guy arrested no. A few days ago in Thailand a Brit idiot threw a substance in a locals face, Corbyn had an egg thrown at him and the perp got locked up for it. Please watch the full video.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:24:11 +0000I wrote this a while back. This is the major issue with social programs. The ratio of people paying into the system vs receiving benefits. The math is broken. The largest driver of the growing debt is the social programs. The issue with SS/Medicare is the ratio of people paying into the system vs receiving benefits. In 1960, the ratio was 5:1; now it's 2.7:1. The average SS payout is $24,852/year. Which means the people paying into SS are paying $9,024/year to support retirees. Then add in Medicare, which is about $15,000 per person per year. $15,000/2.7 =$5,555.56. Which means the taxpayer is paying a significant amount to support retirees. In reality, these programs are cash flow negative. If you look at the long-term projections of Social Security, the program will eat the entire federal budget. It's not looking good. https://www.crfb.org/papers/analysis-2026-social-security-trustees-reportFri, 26 Jun 2026 18:21:57 +0000DSA Socialist generally oppose deportations. "ICE Boston arrested a criminal illegal alien from Brazil, in Abington, Massachusetts . His criminal history includes pending charges for rape, assault and battery on a family/household member, threat to commit murder and malicious property damage". https://x.com/EROBoston/status/2070457159091974465?s=20Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:16:56 +0000You've ermmm alredy posted in it !!!!! I do wonder sometimes.............................Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:08:06 +0000This more revealing cop cam footage shows Vickrum Digwa lying through his teeth while Henry Nowak is dying yards away, he even said Henry was climbing over bins and hedges to get to him. Not once did me think to say he has been stabbed, whats worse poor henry was cuffed and read his rights while this monster was led away once given his rights were issues without even being cuffed.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:06:37 +0000