https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around Thailandentell us about iranian air defenses then. tell us how they could stop a bombing campaign. how is their economy btw? you rendered insane by trump?Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:49:00 +0000Do all these political clowns realise that their trillion dollar military hardware spending and budget is no match against swarms of cheap homemade drones ?? The chap should rather protest on the despicable rules that are depriving foreign based UK retirees of their UK state pensions.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:48:38 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/lawyer-says-tax-office-cannot-enforce-thaksins-bill-r2564/A senior Thai lawyer has argued that the Revenue Department may not be able to enforce payment of approximately 17 billion baht in tax from former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, citing what he says are significant legal obstacles. Get today's headlines by email The claim was made by Paisal Puechmongkol, a lawyer and former senator, in a Facebook post on 30 June 2026. His comments have prompted widespread discussion online, although they represent his personal legal opinion rather than an official ruling or statement from the Revenue Department. According to Paisal, the Revenue Department initially issued tax assessment notices to Panthongtae Shinawatra and Pintongtha Shinawatra as the individuals who received income from the share sale. Both exercised their legal right to appeal, and after the appeal committee rejected their objections, the dispute was taken to the Central Tax Court. Paisal said the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions later ruled in a separate case that Panthongtae and Pintongtha were nominees holding the shares on behalf of Thaksin rather than being the true owners. He noted, however, that the Central Tax Court subsequently revoked the Revenue Department’s original tax assessment, finding that it had been issued unlawfully. As a result, he said the original assessment lost its legal effect. Paisal further argued that the Revenue Department later issued a new tax assessment in Thaksin’s name based on the same underlying facts. In his view, this raises legal issues because the original assessment had already been cancelled by the court and the statutory time limits for issuing tax assessments and pursuing legal action may have expired, creating potential statute of limitations issues. Based on those arguments, Paisal said the Revenue Department may lack the legal authority to enforce collection of the approximately 17 billion baht tax bill from Thaksin. He also suggested that if assets had previously been seized to enforce payment, legal questions could arise regarding the return of those assets and possible compensation claims. His comments have attracted attention on social media, but they do not constitute a judicial ruling or an official position from the Revenue Department. Manager Online reported that the issue remains unresolved and any official clarification from the Revenue Department or further court proceedings will determine how the matter develops. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now MGRonline 2 July 2026Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:48:21 +0000A senior Thai lawyer has argued that the Revenue Department may not be able to enforce payment of approximately 17 billion baht in tax from former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, citing what he says are significant legal obstacles. Get today's headlines by email The claim was made by Paisal Puechmongkol, a lawyer and former senator, in a Facebook post on 30 June 2026. His comments have prompted widespread discussion online, although they represent his personal legal opinion rather than an official ruling or statement from the Revenue Department. According to Paisal, the Revenue Department initially issued tax assessment notices to Panthongtae Shinawatra and Pintongtha Shinawatra as the individuals who received income from the share sale. Both exercised their legal right to appeal, and after the appeal committee rejected their objections, the dispute was taken to the Central Tax Court. Paisal said the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions later ruled in a separate case that Panthongtae and Pintongtha were nominees holding the shares on behalf of Thaksin rather than being the true owners. He noted, however, that the Central Tax Court subsequently revoked the Revenue Department’s original tax assessment, finding that it had been issued unlawfully. As a result, he said the original assessment lost its legal effect. Paisal further argued that the Revenue Department later issued a new tax assessment in Thaksin’s name based on the same underlying facts. In his view, this raises legal issues because the original assessment had already been cancelled by the court and the statutory time limits for issuing tax assessments and pursuing legal action may have expired, creating potential statute of limitations issues. Based on those arguments, Paisal said the Revenue Department may lack the legal authority to enforce collection of the approximately 17 billion baht tax bill from Thaksin. He also suggested that if assets had previously been seized to enforce payment, legal questions could arise regarding the return of those assets and possible compensation claims. His comments have attracted attention on social media, but they do not constitute a judicial ruling or an official position from the Revenue Department. Manager Online reported that the issue remains unresolved and any official clarification from the Revenue Department or further court proceedings will determine how the matter develops. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now MGRonline 2 July 2026 View full articleWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:48:21 +0000korea wasnt an american war vietnam was a tactical loss and strategic victoryWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:47:10 +0000Watch out for those angel faced females out there, posing as innocent little ladies.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:46:21 +0000korea, vietnam, afghanistan ok, i'll give you grenadaWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:44:58 +0000Who has been bombing the Donbass (Ukraine) since 2014 and the Maidan Revolution ? Hint : Not Russia. Who has ignored all the protests of Russia against the bombing of these regions of Ukraine that are Russian speaking ? Hint : Not Russia. Who has nukes ? Hint ; Not Ukraine Who is brainwashed by the propaganda and Russophobia in the media ? Hint ; a thumbs downWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:43:43 +0000defenseless? eradicated? you sniffing that glue again?Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:42:06 +0000Q. Who totally obliterated the steelworks during the siege of Mariupol in 2022? Clue: It wasn't Ukraine Q. Who subsequently stripped the two destroyed steelworks of every last scrap of equipment and steel and shipped it home? Clue: See clue above. Q. Who can't tell a war crime from a hole in the ground? Clue: @SingAPornWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:39:35 +0000Uk government is plainly robbing it's retirees and their government pensions at any excuse. But since the people are accepting it, why Stop ? Not to mention all the money given to the residents of Buckhingham.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:39:25 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/french-woman-charged-after-thai-flight-to-perth-r2563/A 31-year-old French woman has appeared before Perth Magistrates Court after being accused of attempting to import illegal drugs into Australia on a flight from Thailand. The woman was arrested at Perth International Airport on 29 May after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers allegedly found 50g of the banned chemical Butanediol concealed inside a small container labelled “body wash” in her luggage. Get today's headlines by email Authorities allege the substance, which metabolises into the drug GHB when ingested, was discovered during a routine inspection. Officers also examined the woman’s mobile phone and allegedly found a photograph indicating she was internally concealing additional drugs. The matter was referred to the Australian Federal Police (AFP), which alleged the woman later expelled 40 steroid tablets. The tablets were seized for forensic testing. She has been charged with one count of importing a marketable quantity of border-controlled drugs, an offence carrying a maximum penalty of 25 years’ imprisonment if convicted. The case is reported just days after a separate drug smuggling allegation involving a 26-year-old Thai Airways cabin crew member. The Thai national was arrested after arriving at Melbourne Airport on 25 June, where ABF officers discovered more than one kilogram of heroin, valued at an estimated AUD 500,000, concealed inside 12 tote bags she was carrying. She has been charged with importing and possessing a marketable quantity of a border-controlled drug and is due to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 14 September. Authorities have stressed there is no suggestion the two cases are connected. AFP Detective Acting Superintendent Peter Brindal said the arrests demonstrated the close cooperation between the AFP and ABF in preventing illicit drugs from entering Australia. He warned that anyone considering involvement in drug importation should expect to be detected, arrested and brought before the courts. The Daily Mail reported that ABF Superintendent John Eldridge described Butanediol as an extremely dangerous chemical solvent that converts to Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) inside the body. He noted that just a few milligrams can be fatal and said the substance has been classified as a border-controlled drug in Australia since 2024, placing it alongside methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine under the country’s drug importation laws. Picture courtesy of Daily Mail Related story Thai-flight-attendant-held-over-heroin-at-Melbourne-airport Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailymail 2 July 2026Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:38:24 +0000A 31-year-old French woman has appeared before Perth Magistrates Court after being accused of attempting to import illegal drugs into Australia on a flight from Thailand. The woman was arrested at Perth International Airport on 29 May after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers allegedly found 50g of the banned chemical Butanediol concealed inside a small container labelled “body wash” in her luggage. Get today's headlines by email Authorities allege the substance, which metabolises into the drug GHB when ingested, was discovered during a routine inspection. Officers also examined the woman’s mobile phone and allegedly found a photograph indicating she was internally concealing additional drugs. The matter was referred to the Australian Federal Police (AFP), which alleged the woman later expelled 40 steroid tablets. The tablets were seized for forensic testing. She has been charged with one count of importing a marketable quantity of border-controlled drugs, an offence carrying a maximum penalty of 25 years’ imprisonment if convicted. The case is reported just days after a separate drug smuggling allegation involving a 26-year-old Thai Airways cabin crew member. The Thai national was arrested after arriving at Melbourne Airport on 25 June, where ABF officers discovered more than one kilogram of heroin, valued at an estimated AUD 500,000, concealed inside 12 tote bags she was carrying. She has been charged with importing and possessing a marketable quantity of a border-controlled drug and is due to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 14 September. Authorities have stressed there is no suggestion the two cases are connected. AFP Detective Acting Superintendent Peter Brindal said the arrests demonstrated the close cooperation between the AFP and ABF in preventing illicit drugs from entering Australia. He warned that anyone considering involvement in drug importation should expect to be detected, arrested and brought before the courts. The Daily Mail reported that ABF Superintendent John Eldridge described Butanediol as an extremely dangerous chemical solvent that converts to Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) inside the body. He noted that just a few milligrams can be fatal and said the substance has been classified as a border-controlled drug in Australia since 2024, placing it alongside methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine under the country’s drug importation laws. Picture courtesy of Daily Mail Related story Thai-flight-attendant-held-over-heroin-at-Melbourne-airport Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailymail 2 July 2026 View full articleWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:38:24 +0000russia wont lauch nukes hows iran doing btw. would you call hangin on to life a victory. iran exists because we let it existWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:37:03 +0000We need clean and reasonable priced soapys where you get full serviced and don't catch a nasty STD after 1 or 2 weeks.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:35:49 +0000iran, gaza, ww2. need more than 2 mins for crickets. lol.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:35:21 +0000Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of leaving a funding gap in the government's new defence investment plan, claiming his successor will inherit an unfinished financial commitment. Get today's headlines by email The dispute follows the publication of the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (DIP), which pledges an additional £15 billion for the UK's armed forces by 2030. The strategy, unveiled on Tuesday ahead of next week's Nato summit, is intended to strengthen Britain's military readiness for future conflicts. However, Defence Minister Luke Pollard confirmed that only £10.3 billion in funding has so far been identified. The remaining £4.7 billion will have to be found by the next chancellor in the autumn Budget. Defence plan sparks political clashAt Prime Minister's Questions, Badenoch said the government had failed to fully fund its own proposals and questioned whether Andy Burnham, who is widely expected to become prime minister on 20 July, had agreed to cover the shortfall. She argued that the government had prioritised welfare spending over defence and said the investment plan was effectively "£5bn short". Badenoch also claimed the UK had increased defence spending by only 0.01% over the past two years compared with its allies, adding that the government's figures "didn't add up". Starmer defends investment planSir Keir dismissed Badenoch's criticism as "faux outrage" and accused the Conservatives of reducing defence spending while they were in office. He said Labour had been able to increase defence spending because Chancellor Rachel Reeves had created sufficient fiscal headroom in last November's Budget. Sir Keir added that he was proud of the government's defence strategy and said any Labour prime minister would support it. The £15 billion package remains below the £28 billion reportedly sought by defence chiefs and former defence ministers John Healey and Al Carns, who resigned in protest over the scale of the investment. Downing Street declined to say whether Burnham had approved the plan or whether his future chancellor would be expected to use Budget headroom to finance the remaining £4.7 billion. Earlier on Wednesday, Pollard told BBC Breakfast that whichever chancellor takes office after the leadership transition would need to find the necessary funding in the autumn Budget, describing the process as routine for governments. He also said Burnham had only been informed of the funding gap on Tuesday and expressed support for him becoming prime minister. Burnham has not publicly commented on the defence plan. Spending cuts to fund defenceSir Keir ruled out additional borrowing to finance the defence increase, saying the money would instead come from reducing long-term capital investment budgets across other government departments by 1%. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey argued the funding package left the UK "vulnerable to missile attack" and said the investment fell well short of what was needed. Sir Keir rejected the Liberal Democrats' proposal to issue defence bonds, saying ministers had examined the idea but concluded it amounted to borrowing under another name. Road projects face uncertaintyThe government's effort to redirect spending has also triggered concerns over infrastructure projects. The Department for Transport is expected to save £700 million by reviewing road schemes, with the A38 Derby Junctions project and the A46 Newark Bypass among those being considered for cancellation. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is also expected to contribute £2 billion in savings, largely through efficiency measures. Downing Street said further details of departmental reductions would be announced in the autumn but did not provide a comprehensive list of affected projects. Officials also declined to rule out cuts to rail investment, although they said frontline NHS services would be protected. The potential cancellation of road schemes has drawn criticism from local politicians. Labour's East Midlands mayor Claire Ward described the proposals as "completely unacceptable", while Newark MP Robert Jenrick demanded an explanation from the transport secretary. Lincoln MP Hamish Falconer expressed disappointment over uncertainty surrounding the A46 project, and Mid Derbyshire Labour MP Jonathan Davies warned that reducing transport investment could slow economic growth. Asked about the criticism, the prime minister's spokesman said the government was prioritising Britain's security in what he described as "a more dangerous world." Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 2 July 2026 View full articleWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:34:45 +0000except trumps enemy is defenseless and can be eradicated at our leisure. a 3 month forever war indeed.....trump insanity has warped your mind lolWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:32:41 +0000they are mainly learning the harsh and hard way that the trillions spent on their respective military hardware is no match against swarms of homemade drones. Hopefully the rest of the world will wake up and reassign and reconsider their military budget spending and funding.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:32:29 +0000and the combined arms of america and israel have been a military success where now? ...cricketsWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:31:59 +0000ones that stagger down the street doped up, fight with people, overstay. ones that cant stay in thailand because...... small town, they are visibleWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:35 +0000Very true what you say. But our "friends" run the US Congress and almost run america from the wings. You cannot win the Oval Office without their support. So very small chance that they will get ousted from anyplace where there is power and money.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000All you islamist loving antisemetic jew haters , promote islamist terror all over the world and lie constantly despite the facts showing HAMAS are the genocidal maniacs killing Israelis and their own gazan citizens along side Hezbollah invading and taking over Lebanon , The UN is also an islamist Communist anti west and anti freedom organisation controlled by Evil regimes ,, You are all totally insane , PS: israel has just done a deal with Lebanese government and Christian and Druze Militias to remove Hezbollah from Lebanon and restore lebanon to a sovereign state ...free odf islamist terror groupsWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:28:38 +0000hes a jew hating moron. gutless tooWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:27:52 +0000what is a "lower" quality expat to you ? as I see quite a few expats well loaded, all flashy with swanky cars n'condos n'villas but who are utter unreliable scumbags.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:27:51 +0000