https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenThere is another book useful for Thai Language learners by James Higbie, that he made available for download on his blog, called Essential THAI. https://sierraleonewar.com/uncategorized/essential-thai-basic-thai-language-book-free-pdf-download/ Once again, a huge thanks!Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:57:56 +0000Or the shart. In the dairy aisle. At Villa.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:57:55 +0000Yes, using a home country driving license for secondary ID is pretty common, many reports of this. The only catch is that it still needs to be valid, some let them expire.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:55:26 +0000Crimea plunged into darkness after blaze engulfs Kerch power plant Half of Crimea loses power as flames engulf Kerch plant after strikes© RBC-Ukraine (UK) Large parts of Russian-controlled Crimea were left without electricity on Monday after a major fire erupted at a thermal power plant in Kerch following reported overnight strikes. The incident marks the latest blow to critical infrastructure on the peninsula, as Ukrainian attacks continue to target energy, logistics and military facilities far behind the front line. Fireball Over Kerch Sparks Blackout Reports from local monitoring channels said a thermal power plant in Kerch's Arshyntseve district caught fire after a suspected strike. Initial information suggests a storage tank at the facility was hit, triggering a large blaze. Satellite imagery reportedly showed a plume of smoke stretching for dozens of kilometres across the eastern Crimean sky. The fire quickly fuelled speculation that another key piece of infrastructure had been successfully targeted in the escalating campaign against Russian-controlled assets. Half The Peninsula Left Without Power Occupation authorities acknowledged widespread power outages but attributed the disruption to unspecified "technological issues" in electrical networks. The blackout affected major population centres including Yevpatoria, Saky and Dzhankoi, along with several surrounding districts. Residents across large areas of the peninsula faced sudden disruptions as electricity supplies failed. Energy provider Krymenergo said emergency repair teams had been deployed and restoration work was underway. Officials claimed power could be fully restored within 24 hours. Strikes Intensify Across Crimea The power plant fire followed reports of a large-scale overnight drone attack across Crimea. Explosions were reported near multiple sites, while authorities temporarily halted traffic on the strategically important Crimean Bridge. The disruption highlights the growing pressure on Russian forces tasked with defending the peninsula's transport and energy networks. Infrastructure Becomes Front-Line Target The latest incident comes after a series of reported Ukrainian strikes over the weekend targeting gas facilities, oil terminals, air defence systems and logistics hubs across Crimea. As attacks reach deeper into Russian-controlled territory, Moscow faces an increasingly difficult balancing act: protecting military assets while keeping essential civilian infrastructure operational. Monday's blackout underlined just how vulnerable that network remains. Half of Crimea loses power as flames engulf Kerch plant after strikesTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:55:23 +0000You s__t what you eat too.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:54:32 +00004° cooler in the UK than the EU. Finally, a Brexit benefit😉Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:53:54 +0000Why? Are yours leaking (again)?Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:53:42 +0000Do they not have air conditioning in Europe?Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:52:33 +0000A vast heatwave is tightening its grip across Europe, with red alerts issued in France, Spain, Italy and other countries as temperatures surge above 40C and authorities warn of life-threatening conditions. Schools have closed, transport services have been disrupted and emergency services are under mounting pressure as meteorologists forecast one of the most intense and prolonged heatwaves in recent years. Continent Faces Dangerous Temperature Spike France is at the centre of the crisis, with more than half of its regions under the highest-level heat warning. Temperatures climbed to 42C in Bordeaux on Monday, while Paris is expected to approach 41C later this week. More than 800 schools have been shut and hundreds more have shortened classes. Officials estimate that around 63 million people are affected by weather alerts across the country. Tragedy Strikes as Heat Takes Toll The heatwave has already been linked to several deaths. In southern France, two young children aged two and four were found dead in a family car after reportedly becoming trapped inside during temperatures nearing 39C. Authorities said the exact cause of death remains under investigation but is likely connected to the extreme heat. Elsewhere in France, officials reported multiple heat-related fatalities among elderly residents and warned of increasing health risks for vulnerable people. Warnings Spread Across Europe Spain has issued red alerts in parts of the country, with temperatures forecast to hit 44C in some regions. In the Basque Country, San Sebastian could see temperatures almost double its seasonal average. Italy has placed 12 major cities, including Rome, Milan and Florence, under red alerts. Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Belgium have also issued severe weather warnings as temperatures continue to climb. Climate Pressure Builds Scientists say recurring extreme heat events are becoming increasingly common as global temperatures rise. French forecasters note that most of the country's recorded heatwaves since 1947 have occurred in the past two decades. With hot air surging north from the Sahara and trapping heat across western Europe, forecasters warn the worst may not yet be over. Temperatures are expected to peak midweek before any significant relief arrives, leaving millions facing several more days of dangerous conditions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0jy9g96086oTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:47:25 +0000Or a second chance to engage in criminal activity. But let's hope prison did its job and turned around the murderer's life.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:46:16 +0000HemorrhoidTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:45:58 +0000Less than 20% of the electorate voted for a party that got an absolute majority in the House of Commons. It also took about 2 years to get rid of the wooden, lying, incompetent man. For me, those facts expose a crisis in UK Democracy. His likely successor will not change course much. Hopefully he'll be easier to get rid of than Kid Starver/ Wankeir.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:45:37 +0000Post breaking forum guidelines removed. @Tourist2 Low-Value Posts Reminder. Posts that add no written contribution harm the forum and reduce its value for readers and search engines. This includes: 2–3 word replies Emoji-only posts Memes or GIFs with no explanation or context. Screenshots with no supporting text Embedded social media posts with no comment or opinion Youtube videos with no explanation or comment If your post does not explain, add context, or express a view in your own words, it has no value here. What happens next Any such content will be removed without notice Repeat posting of this type may lead to further moderation action If you want to post a meme, image, or screenshot, add a short explanation or your view. If you have nothing to add in text, don’t post.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:42:17 +0000Have you considered that it's maybe not a Wise problem......but a girlfriend problem...........!Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:42:01 +0000Ask yourself ,after a foreign national illegal alien( illegal immigrant) is released from incarceration for sexual crimes do they always report to authorities( Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act ) same as USA citizens are demanded to do.Answer is no ,not always. HSINewOrleans "has ARRESTED this heinous illegal alien who RAPED a child for TWO YEARS. A criminal illegal alien from Honduras, is now facing first-degree rape, oral sexual battery, and aggravated crimes against nature charges. @ICEgov has also lodged a detainer for this monster. We will stop at nothing to protect children from exploitation and ensure predators like this face the FULL weight of the law". https://x.com/DHSgov/status/2069207362158903671?s=20Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:41:40 +0000SAC, the Strategic Air Command has been superseded by SAC, Stupid as Custard.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:39:47 +0000Post containing antisemitic language and social media link removed @Tourist2Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:39:46 +0000Second thing was to bash pensioners, what a nice guy. Forgot after a certain incident in Southport tried to hush it up.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:39:45 +0000Agreed. Much rather die penniless.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:39:39 +0000About 30% of those killed in the Gaza war have been children, according to the UN commission of inquiry A United Nations commission has accused Israel of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, alleging actions that amount to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The explosive findings are set to intensify international scrutiny of Israel’s military campaign and deepen an already bitter global debate over the war. The report claims Israeli operations have inflicted death, severe injury and psychological trauma on hundreds of thousands of children, arguing that the attacks form part of a broader strategy aimed at undermining the future of Palestinians in Gaza. Genocide Allegation Raises Stakes The Independent International Commission of Inquiry said it had reasonable grounds to conclude that Israeli actions against children were part of a deliberate effort to destroy the Palestinian population’s future prospects. Commission chair Srinivasan Muralidhar said the scale and systematic nature of military operations had produced unprecedented levels of death, injury and trauma among children. The report argues that attacks continued even after the ceasefire agreed in October 2025, with children remaining among the casualties. Children at Centre of Findings The commission alleges that Palestinian children have been killed by precision weapons, including sniper fire and drone attacks, as well as by large-scale strikes on homes, schools and displacement camps. It also accuses Israel of dismantling access to essential healthcare through attacks on paediatric and neonatal facilities, while restrictions on humanitarian aid are alleged to have contributed to widespread malnutrition. The report further claims education has been severely disrupted through school closures, displacement and destruction of infrastructure. Israel Rejects Report as ‘Propaganda’ Israel’s foreign ministry dismissed the findings outright, describing the report as a “libellous sham” and accusing the commission of bias. Officials argued the report ignores the actions of Hamas and fails to acknowledge Israeli children killed or kidnapped during the 7 October 2023 attacks. Israel maintains that its military campaign has been conducted in self-defence and in accordance with international law. Bahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0jy96w6pw2ottle Moves Beyond the Battlefield The report lands as the International Court of Justice continues to hear a separate case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide. While no final legal ruling has been reached, the latest allegations are likely to increase diplomatic pressure on Israel and sharpen divisions among its allies. With the war’s human toll continuing to mount, the legal and political battle surrounding the conflict shows no sign of easing. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0jy96w6pw2oTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:39:33 +0000At least 7 million Thais, which is 10% (or more) of the Thai population now uses it. That's not a small number.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:37:24 +0000I think US intelligence should look on You Tube You Yanks are really funny !! this is the best laugh i have had in a whileTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:36:37 +0000Fascism much more likelyTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:35:35 +0000I agree, it’s arbitrary when most of these laws seem so ridiculous to begin with. Anyway, there are a couple of things that you could do if you feel concerned. You could get your cannabis oil from a licensed cannabis clinic. The other option, which falls into another gray area, would be to switch to using a small battery powered device called a dry herb vaporizer which utilizes regular cannabis flower to create the vapors. This way you would not be smoking the cannabis or damaging your lungs either, just inhaling the vapors. The benefit is you would also feel the effects from it immediately. No waiting time. The problem is that dry herb vaporizer machines are technically illegal because they fall into the same category as all the illegal vapes that use capsules that contain oils, flavorings, nicotine, and other harmful substances. But the difference is that possession of a dry herb vaporizer device would most likely result in a fine at worst, whereas possession of homemade oil is a different category that puts you in possession of an illegal narcotic and could also be treated as self manufacturing a controlled and illegal substance.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:34:35 +0000You would think after using it for around 9 years I would have got the hang of it. There just seems to be a lot of niggly (I hope that isn't a banned word) problems. The gf messages me, she wants 1200 baht to buy some black shirts as she needs to wear black for a month. ok it is only 1200 baht. Set it up on Wise then go to the UK bank to transfer £29.14 to Wise. Do that then sit back an wait. After a while message from gf where is the money? Check, Wise says waiting for money. Check UK bank money has gone. Message gf that is is taking time. More waiting, more messages, gf is getting impatient. Send message to Wise to inquire if they have the money yet, still showing waiting for money. Said they will investigate and get back to me. Mean while I notice there is a note that £29.14 has gone to GBP????? Get fed up waiting to send another £29.14 to Wise and the transaction goes through in 5 seconds. Did I do something wrong, what is GBP? I suppose Great Britain pound, has this somehow gone to an account. Never used Wise for banking so no idea how it works. Just seem to be a lot of minor problems with Wise these days. I have messaged Wise but no response yet.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:33:51 +0000