https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenWhich means, no how well-oiled is the bribe mechanism, it can be undone by some chance (stupid?) event.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:46:06 +0000I sort of agree. But Drummond feels every accusation should be answered and to be a frank I must admit i have enjoyed it a little. And actually something much more important and fortunate has come up on the same subject, so my time and Andrew's will be taken up with matters on a more major level. Tbank you for your attention to this matter. 5555Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:45:01 +0000We will eventually learn the cost to the US in service personnel lives lost, bodies maimed and the cost in military ships, aircraft and materiel destroyed. But for now we’ll have to put up with Trump’s ‘transparency on the matter.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:43:49 +0000Utter tosh. It's the new Thailand. Foreigners are moving in droves to Siem Reap and the like. Mahoney'll tell ya.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:39:52 +0000Agreed, but you missed Lowe, he’s at it too.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:36:06 +0000Highly sensitive environmental areas, land and marine. What could possibly go wrong? 😂Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:33:43 +0000Collar a couple of the racists making these threats and make a very visible example of them. All racists are sniveling cowards, slap a couple hard and the others will get the message.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:33:40 +0000BookSat, 20 Jun 2026 21:32:48 +0000RecipeSat, 20 Jun 2026 21:31:23 +0000Germany just drew 1 all. I take back the big fat zero.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:31:07 +0000IngredientsSat, 20 Jun 2026 21:30:47 +0000I think TACOed is the correct term.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0000I don't detest football, just not interested. Having said that I thought I would change channels to see how goals Germany were leading Côte d'Ivoire by. Was I surprised, Germany 0 Côte d'Ivoire 1. Just to rub that in, Germany is a big fat zero.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:23:34 +0000MixSat, 20 Jun 2026 21:23:24 +0000Moreover, prior to Brexit British farmers also had access to EU markets and a reliable source of seasonal workers. Warnings on how Brexit would effect British farming industry are filed under ‘Project Fear’. ….. I’ve been to Boston a number of times, it is and always was a backwater. If you’ve seen the TV series ‘Wild Bill’, well it exactly that dull a place. The people of Boston got what they voted for, and then some.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:22:47 +0000Wonder who the poor sods are who act as "Guinea pigs" to first test these new drugs ! The mules as in donkey ?Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:13:47 +0000"Highway 44 is part of land bridge project running across the Kra Isthmus. It starts at intersection with Phetkasem highway (Highway 4) in Krabi Province, running northeast, and ends at intersection with Highway 401 in Surat Thani Province. It roughly follows the route that a centuries-discussed Thai Canal might follow, if ever built."Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:13:05 +0000PickSat, 20 Jun 2026 21:08:02 +0000Toy boy ?Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:59:17 +0000It depends. 2 questions first. 1 unlimited supply of cialis? 2 will you be my pimp ?Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:58:40 +0000But it's only the white swans which get in to trouble. Two tier innit. Black swans can do what they like and it'll be covered up, but if a white swan so much as pecks at someone Keir Starmer will personally wrestle them to the ground and execute them. Fascist swan hating traitor that he is.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:50:22 +0000Cambodia is a 4th world hell scape. The average height there is like 5'2 (probably same as this forum short fat grandpas), age of consent is like 12, its crawling with scam centers that prey on elderly around the world, one of the lowest iqs on earth, massive wealth disparity, corruption, abject poverty. Let's hold off on letting them manage any more land! Maybe try not being literally the worst country on earth first.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:47:54 +0000Following on from one of my previous topics, I found myself wondering about this question from the other side. Could you actually do the job yourself? But before anyone starts saddling up their moral high horse, that is not what I am talking about. I mean practically. A lot of people look at sex work and see easy money. They see somebody earning in a night what another person might earn in a week or even a month or two. From the outside it can look like a very favorable arrangement. But I have always thought that depends entirely on whether you could actually tolerate the work itself. Personally, I could not. Not because of morality, social stigma or because I think there is anything wrong with people who choose to do it. I simply cannot imagine forcing myself to be physically intimate with people I found completely unappealing, maybe even physically revolting, purely because money was involved. In fact, the more I think about it, the less appealing the whole idea sounds. Imagine having to wake up every morning knowing that later that day you may have to spend hours with some stranger pretending to be interested in somebody you would never voluntarily spend ten minutes with under normal circumstances, let alone take your clothes off and let them interact with you sexually. Not only interested. Interested, attentive, charming, patient, and enthusiastic. That sounds less like easy money and more like an acting career with unusually demanding performance reviews, but actually it's a lot worse. Whenever people describe sex work as easy money, I find myself wondering whether they are focusing entirely on the money part and not enough on the work part. Because if the job was genuinely that easy, a lot more people would be doing it. Perhaps that is the real dividing line. Some people look at the financial reward and think the sacrifice is worth it. Others look at the sacrifice and decide no amount of money would make it worthwhile. As for me, I cannot even pretend to enjoy small talk with people I dislike. So the idea of taking the concept significantly further for financial reasons sounds utterly exhausting.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:40:59 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/oncb-warns-of-pink-cocaine-threat-in-thailand-r2414/Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has issued an official warning about the spread of a new synthetic drug known as 2C-B (2C-Bromine), commonly referred to as “pink cocaine”. Authorities say the substance is gaining attention among some nightlife and drug-using groups despite posing serious risks to both physical and mental health. Get today's headlines by email On 20 June, Ms Areepak Ngernbamrung, Deputy Secretary-General and spokesperson for the ONCB, said the agency is concerned about the growing presence of 2C-B. Although it is marketed as pink cocaine, she stressed that the drug is not cocaine but a synthetic psychoactive substance with potentially severe effects on users. According to the ONCB, 2C-B acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen, producing effects similar to LSD and ecstasy. Users may experience euphoria, unusual alertness, hallucinations, distorted perception, impaired judgement and reduced self-control. These effects can increase the likelihood of risky behaviour and may endanger both the user and others. The agency warned that prolonged use can damage the brain, leading to irritability and chronic hallucinations. Excessive consumption can be fatal. The ONCB also highlighted concerns raised during the recent International Symposium of Forensic Drug Testing Lab Directors, where experts reported that 2C-B and substances sold as pink cocaine are often distributed as complex drug mixtures. The drug is commonly sold in powder, tablet or capsule form and is increasingly mixed with other substances such as ketamine, cocaine or benzodiazepines. These mixtures are sometimes marketed as “Happy Water”, significantly increasing the risk of overdose and unpredictable reactions. Health risks associated with high doses of 2C-B or its use alongside other drugs include irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, dangerously elevated body temperature, seizures and loss of consciousness. In severe cases, users may suffer sudden heart failure. The ONCB also warned that mixing the substance with the painkiller tramadol can cause respiratory depression, which may lead to immediate death because users often do not know the true composition or quantity of the substances they consume. The spokesperson noted that 2C-B is classified as a Category 1 narcotic under Thai law. Anyone who produces, imports, exports, distributes or possesses the substance without authorisation faces legal penalties. The ONCB urged the public, particularly young people, not to be misled by claims that pink cocaine is safe or harmless. The agency warned that synthetic drugs can have serious consequences for health, finances, future prospects and life itself. Daily News reported that authorities are expected to continue monitoring the spread of 2C-B and related synthetic drugs. Members of the public with information about illegal drug trafficking are encouraged to contact the ONCB hotline 1386, available 24 hours a day. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 21 June 2026Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:36:36 +0000Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has issued an official warning about the spread of a new synthetic drug known as 2C-B (2C-Bromine), commonly referred to as “pink cocaine”. Authorities say the substance is gaining attention among some nightlife and drug-using groups despite posing serious risks to both physical and mental health. Get today's headlines by email On 20 June, Ms Areepak Ngernbamrung, Deputy Secretary-General and spokesperson for the ONCB, said the agency is concerned about the growing presence of 2C-B. Although it is marketed as pink cocaine, she stressed that the drug is not cocaine but a synthetic psychoactive substance with potentially severe effects on users. According to the ONCB, 2C-B acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen, producing effects similar to LSD and ecstasy. Users may experience euphoria, unusual alertness, hallucinations, distorted perception, impaired judgement and reduced self-control. These effects can increase the likelihood of risky behaviour and may endanger both the user and others. The agency warned that prolonged use can damage the brain, leading to irritability and chronic hallucinations. Excessive consumption can be fatal. The ONCB also highlighted concerns raised during the recent International Symposium of Forensic Drug Testing Lab Directors, where experts reported that 2C-B and substances sold as pink cocaine are often distributed as complex drug mixtures. The drug is commonly sold in powder, tablet or capsule form and is increasingly mixed with other substances such as ketamine, cocaine or benzodiazepines. These mixtures are sometimes marketed as “Happy Water”, significantly increasing the risk of overdose and unpredictable reactions. Health risks associated with high doses of 2C-B or its use alongside other drugs include irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, dangerously elevated body temperature, seizures and loss of consciousness. In severe cases, users may suffer sudden heart failure. The ONCB also warned that mixing the substance with the painkiller tramadol can cause respiratory depression, which may lead to immediate death because users often do not know the true composition or quantity of the substances they consume. The spokesperson noted that 2C-B is classified as a Category 1 narcotic under Thai law. Anyone who produces, imports, exports, distributes or possesses the substance without authorisation faces legal penalties. The ONCB urged the public, particularly young people, not to be misled by claims that pink cocaine is safe or harmless. The agency warned that synthetic drugs can have serious consequences for health, finances, future prospects and life itself. Daily News reported that authorities are expected to continue monitoring the spread of 2C-B and related synthetic drugs. Members of the public with information about illegal drug trafficking are encouraged to contact the ONCB hotline 1386, available 24 hours a day. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 21 June 2026 View full articleSat, 20 Jun 2026 20:36:36 +0000