https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenYou are correct, only a week or so at a time. May be because it was Hoi an Da nang and Hue that I visited and not other places. I've never see bahn mi for 130,000 but great if you get it that cheap. Yes scams/overcharging were prevailent, starts as soon as out of the airport, they even have loud speakers telling you!!!..markets, shops without pricing are the same get as much as they can. I think you have misunderstood me, I like Vietnam, my question was would people leave Thailand if they made it easier for visas in Vietnam, I and many others are not interested in renewing every 90 days, too much hassle and expense but if it suits you, that's fantastic. I have to disagree on accomodation, hotels with a balcony are priced similar to Thailand but it was more long term accomodation I was interested in, 8k baht gets me a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house close to the beach, is that possible in Vietnam. Thanks for your thoughts and views, always good to hear from people that have been there so long.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:49:51 +0000I tried to edit but it won't take an edit: The four Tories who succeeded to PM were already in Parliament as part of an established government. Burnham was not, he entered Parliament after a By-election a few days ago. Of those four Tories May and Johnson held a General Election to confirm themselves in post relatively rapidly. Burnham was amongst the most vocal in demanding May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak hold General Elections on succeeding to power. His majority of 25000 in a By-election is a mandate to represent his constituency as an MP. It is not a mandate to lead the country as PM. Surely not, a whiff of hypocrisy?Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:47:28 +0000if i want to be around westerners at a beach, ill go to the bahamasTue, 23 Jun 2026 22:45:29 +0000Troll baiting. Straw man garbage.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:44:38 +0000https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/s/6vqKmfOqxT During the night of June 23, operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck enemy strike UAVs, air defense assets, energy infrastructure facilities, fuel supplies, and logistics transport in the operational depth of temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. In Crimea, operators of the @1usc_army struck three Orion deep-strike reconnaissance and attack UAVs near Kerch. These UAVs are used as carriers for guided aerial bombs and small cruise missiles. In Crimea, operators of the 1st Separate Center struck oil storage tanks at the Kerch (Kamysh-Burun) Thermal Power Plant. In Crimea, operators of the 1st Separate Center struck a Pantsir-S1 air defense missile and gun system near Baherove, an S-300 launcher and a ZU-23 anti-aircraft gun near Kurortne, as well as a Nebo-U radar system near Kerch. In Crimea, operators of the 1st Separate Center struck the Simferopol gas distribution station near Trudove. In Crimea, operators of the @RAROG427 , together with the @Raid_413 , struck the 330/110 kV West Crimea electrical substation. In Donetsk Oblast, operators of the @k_2army struck an enemy UAV operator training ground near Debaltseve and a fuel tanker carrying petroleum products near Horlivka. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, operators of the 412th Nemesis Brigade struck enemy logistics transport near Pryazovske. Across temporarily occupied Crimea and the occupied territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts, operators of Detachment 13 of the @414magyarbirds , the 20th K-2 Brigade, the 412th Nemesis Brigade, and the 1st Separate Center struck enemy transport vehicles and fuel tankers. Systematic strikes against air defense assets, strike UAVs, energy infrastructure, and logistics reduce the enemy’s ability to sustain combat operations and support its military groupings in temporarily occupied territories. USF: One step ahead!Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:43:33 +0000Not sure about posting links to a story from the English language newspapers in the forum. But giving a heads up, this 'service' could be going by the boards at some point. An in-depth article in the paper on its website, the one that's not the BP, goes in-depth about an investigation by immigration officials into the so-called "guaranteed entry' schemes being employed at Suvarnabhumi airport. The report states the investigation is focused on the facilitated entry of Chinese arrivals. Obviously it's a dodgy practice, folks paying not for a fast-tracked entry but paying agents who work, or you might say collude, with immigration officers to give a pass for arrivals so they can avoid scrutiny, where they otherwise might not be allowed entry. Well, we'll see how it shakes out. Who knows how it could go? Not a good look though, for immigration to let it slide after it's gotten this out-in-the-open.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:42:35 +0000He ain't even got his free glasses' suits' tickets' and penthouses yet and everyone expects him to save the country so it will be no election party before country just as Labour' normal.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:40:14 +0000What a sick ahole. His gf broke up with him and he's taking it out on an innocent worker. He caused this woman permanent scars and deserves a very long prison sentence.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:36:23 +0000Where I live not far from Kantharalak is usually clean. Southern Isaan usually is like this, although it's not known for much besides farming.The map here shows what's it's usually like...................https://www.accuweather.com/en/th/lamduan/321037/air-quality-index/321037.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:25:02 +0000Seems the only one obsessed is Yagoda 😉Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:18:09 +0000He won't consider a General Election. He has got what he wants without one. He has three years in No 10.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:17:05 +0000HeadTue, 23 Jun 2026 22:13:19 +0000Good news not Patts, bad news another Brit. Time Thailand ceased visa exemption for Brits.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:13:15 +0000Just an addition. Jesus divinity was suggested by himself, Paul in the 50's AD, Peter and James declared Jesus’ divinity in stages. It began 50 days after the resurrection at Pentecost, when Peter preached that Jesus was "Lord" (Acts 2). It fully materialized within the next few years when James (Jesus’ brother) and Peter openly recognized Jesus as the divine Son of God. Jesus himself , as above, fulfilling hundreds of prophecies, showed him doing what no man could have done. We as logical believers have all we need as proof there is a God. Some will argue until the swallows come back from Capistrano, but they're only fooling themselves.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:11:31 +0000ButtedTue, 23 Jun 2026 22:11:20 +0000ButteredTue, 23 Jun 2026 22:08:03 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/british-man-assaults-municipal-officers-in-chiang-mai-r2459/A British man in his 30s was arrested after allegedly attacking municipal enforcement officers at Tha Phae Gate in Chiang Mai on 23 June 2026. The incident occurred at around 10.30am and caused disruption in the city centre before police brought the situation under control. Get today's headlines by email According to Chiang Mai Provincial Police radio centre, the man, described as tall and heavily built, arrived at the scene on a black big bike motorcycle and approached municipal officers who were carrying out their duties near the inner side of Tha Phae Gate in Mueang district. Officials said the man shouted abuse at officers and made offensive gestures, including showing his middle finger. Patrol police responding to the incident moved in to contain the situation and initially detained the man. People close to the man reportedly believed he was experiencing a mental health episode. They told authorities that he appeared to be hearing voices and had a long-standing dislike of people in uniform. Municipal officers stated that they became concerned the situation was escalating and requested additional support by radio before notifying police. Before officers arrived, the man allegedly became enraged and physically attacked municipal personnel, punching them repeatedly and causing disorder in the area. Police from Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station and Chiang Mai Tourist Police were called to assist. Working together, officers subdued the man and took him into custody. Pictures courtesy of Amarin The suspect was later transferred to investigators at Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station for legal proceedings. No details were released regarding injuries suffered by the municipal officers involved. Police also learned that the British national had allegedly been involved in similar confrontations on several previous occasions. However, officers said this was the most serious and violent incident attributed to him so far. The case remains under investigation, and authorities are expected to proceed with legal action in accordance with Thai law. No further information regarding charges or the man’s identity have been released. video_619784787129532655-2VumQ3F1.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 24 June 2026Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:03:30 +0000A British man in his 30s was arrested after allegedly attacking municipal enforcement officers at Tha Phae Gate in Chiang Mai on 23 June 2026. The incident occurred at around 10.30am and caused disruption in the city centre before police brought the situation under control. Get today's headlines by email According to Chiang Mai Provincial Police radio centre, the man, described as tall and heavily built, arrived at the scene on a black big bike motorcycle and approached municipal officers who were carrying out their duties near the inner side of Tha Phae Gate in Mueang district. Officials said the man shouted abuse at officers and made offensive gestures, including showing his middle finger. Patrol police responding to the incident moved in to contain the situation and initially detained the man. People close to the man reportedly believed he was experiencing a mental health episode. They told authorities that he appeared to be hearing voices and had a long-standing dislike of people in uniform. Municipal officers stated that they became concerned the situation was escalating and requested additional support by radio before notifying police. Before officers arrived, the man allegedly became enraged and physically attacked municipal personnel, punching them repeatedly and causing disorder in the area. Police from Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station and Chiang Mai Tourist Police were called to assist. Working together, officers subdued the man and took him into custody. Pictures courtesy of Amarin The suspect was later transferred to investigators at Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station for legal proceedings. No details were released regarding injuries suffered by the municipal officers involved. Police also learned that the British national had allegedly been involved in similar confrontations on several previous occasions. However, officers said this was the most serious and violent incident attributed to him so far. The case remains under investigation, and authorities are expected to proceed with legal action in accordance with Thai law. No further information regarding charges or the man’s identity have been released. video_619784787129532655-2VumQ3F1.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 24 June 2026 View full articleTue, 23 Jun 2026 22:03:30 +0000On the other hand many Chinese visitors travel to Thailand on zero baht tours.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:02:11 +000092% of billionaires are miserable according to Robbins.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:56:57 +0000You offer no proof of god.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:53:07 +0000I'm not mistaking anything, as I know the written word can be different than what God wanted it to be, as they were humans writing it. Believing all is wrong is ludicrous. That any is right shows there's a God. Like I've said many times before, this topic is "Do you believe in anything and why", so I stated my beliefs. You can disagree but aren't going to convince me or other believes otherwise about our belief in God.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:48:28 +0000Troll post removed @Rockyroad this is the news section, if you can’t discuss the topic without your constant need to attempt to bait other posters, then don’t post.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0000Better to transfer to your thai bank account then on to the gf, gik, mia noiTue, 23 Jun 2026 21:46:50 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thai-marine-police-seize-chinese-tour-boat-in-phuket-r2458/Thai marine police in Phuket have seized a Chinese-operated charter fishing tour boat carrying tourists in the Andaman Sea after discovering undeclared satellite internet equipment and multiple licensing breaches, officials reported on 23 June 2026. Get today's headlines by email The operation took place after the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) Marine Police in Phuket received intelligence that a tour vessel was conducting fishing trips for Chinese tourists in possible violation of Thai maritime and tourism laws. On 22 June 2026, officers patrolling the area located the vessel at around 18:40 near Laem Dinsor in Wichit, Mueang Phuket district. The boat was carrying two Chinese tourists on a private charter fishing trip and was operated by a man identified only as Krit. Officers found Starlink satellite internet equipment on board, including a receiver, power supply unit and signal distribution devices. The operator was unable to provide import, ownership or installation documents for the equipment, prompting officers to seize it for further inspection. Checks also revealed the vessel’s licence and crew qualifications did not comply with legal requirements under Thailand’s Navigation in Thai Waters Act. Authorities additionally found no licensed tour guide accompanying the tourists, in breach of tourism regulations requiring guides to be present on organised trips. Police have filed charges relating to improper use of a licensed vessel and violations of maritime regulations. The case has been forwarded to the Department of Tourism for further legal action regarding the absence of a guide and possible breaches of tour operator conditions. Investigators are also examining the business structure behind the operation after suspicions emerged that Thai nominees may have been used to mask foreign ownership, a practice that could breach Thai law. Officers said the probe will extend to financial flows and corporate arrangements linked to the tour operator. The Daily News reported that authorities confirmed that the seized Starlink equipment will undergo verification to determine its legal status and origin. Further enforcement action may follow depending on the outcome of the investigation. Pictures courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 24 June 2026Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:43:39 +0000