https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenBut consistent with the U.S. Constitution and the Rule of Law despised by the current administration.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:00:25 +0000By jingos jingaling I have got the perfect place for you..Guantanamo Bay. Cuba has a warm climate and a permanent visa is no problem , food and accomodation is cheap. In fact it ticks all your boxes.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:59:52 +0000Totally agree !! but i wonder what happened to all the checks and balances American democracy was supposed to have so no nutjob president can be in office !Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:59:50 +0000Eat with your hands and use dental floss.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:59:38 +0000Key data: - Time: 18:04 (local time) - Epicenter: 28 km northwest of Montalbán, Carabobo state (depth 13.2 km) Where was it felt? Caracas, Valencia, Puerto Cabello, La Guaira, and areas of Colombia. ssstwitter.com_1782356335000.mp4Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:59:27 +0000So, you have the opinion that Isreal commits half of all crimes in the World ?Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:59:11 +0000Ibuprofen is one of the good examples of how the government regulators view the dangers of certain drugs. One country makes it prescription only, another as OTC, and a third treats it like candy. Personally I’d like my drugs to all be inexpensive. 😉 I don’t care much if a prescription is required.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:59:06 +0000It wasn't legislation -- it was an executive order.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:58:43 +0000"Radio Silence" is not a good sign. When a Westerner is arrested, the first instinct of the police is to monetise the incident to its fullest potential. The victim's rights are low down on the list of priorities, particularly if the family of the victim are rural subsistence farmers with no connections. Has the assailant's full name been released yet?Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:58:30 +0000More like the 400 weren't Fabian Soc members + WEF members. Memberships are by invitation only ............... For some reason Burnham is a long term member of both.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:58:05 +0000I will agree that this calls for a different view. While I have not seen any Jan. 6 Police Officer shot in the neck and recover ... Jan. 6 did result in Police deaths the sentences pardoned by trump. These extreme sentences will be overturned on various legal grounds.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:57:57 +0000How did they know he has cash in his pant's pocket? Is there any chance, they befriended and drugged him first.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:57:43 +0000Where?Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:56:26 +0000How did they manage to enter Thailand? Biometric passports and facial recognition make it possible to identify wanted persons, mainly through the interconnection of security databases and the instant retrieval of facial features with profiles flagged at borders and airports. Databases (1:N identification): To locate wanted persons, scannable photos of travelers can be cross-referenced with police files or international notices, such as those from INTERPOL. Facial data is then compared to databases of suspects or missing persons to detect a match.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:56:05 +0000Stay away from Facebook Marketplace; it's a breeding ground for scammers. Anyone who buys things there must be incredibly naive.🫣🫣🫣Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:55:35 +0000Experts Point To Botched Preparation And Rushed Work What was supposed to be a patriotic makeover of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned into an embarrassing headache after chunks of blue coating began peeling from the newly renovated landmark. The refurbishment, ordered by President Donald Trump in April, included painting the floor and walls of the famous pool a vivid blue. But just weeks after work was completed, visitors began spotting large pieces of blue material floating on the water's surface. Images of the peeling coating quickly spread across social media, prompting questions about how a project whose cost reportedly ballooned from less than $2 million to almost $15 million could run into trouble so quickly. Experts Say Failure Was Likely AvoidableThe material separating from the pool is believed to be a polyurea coating, a highly durable waterproof membrane commonly used in swimming pools and industrial water containment systems. Experts say such coatings can perform well when installed correctly but require extremely careful preparation and application. According to industry specialists, one of the most likely causes is poor surface preparation before the coating was applied. "It's actually a really specific process to add a coating like this to any basin," said Tim Auerhahn, chairman of the Aquatic Council. Multiple Problems May Have CombinedExperts caution against blaming a single factor for the failure. David McFayden, chief executive of coatings inspection firm KTA-Tator, said it was too early to identify one definitive cause. Instead, specialists believe several issues may have combined to weaken the bond between the coating and the concrete structure underneath. Potential causes include inadequate cleaning of the surface, improper application techniques, insufficient bonding between layers and physical stress during construction. Hydrogen Peroxide Unlikely To Be Sole CauseSome observers have pointed to the National Park Service's use of hydrogen peroxide to combat algae blooms in the pool. While hydrogen peroxide can act as a paint stripper in concentrated form, experts say the chemical was heavily diluted once mixed into the pool water. Auerhahn said the treatment may have contributed to the damage but was unlikely to be solely responsible. "It could have contributed to the issue, but it's probably not the only cause," he said. Tight Deadlines May Have Created RisksQuestions are also being raised about whether the renovation was completed too quickly. Polyurea coatings require multiple layers to be applied within strict time windows to ensure proper adhesion. If crews wait too long between applications, the layers may fail to bond correctly, increasing the risk of peeling and delamination. Given that the entire project was reportedly completed in roughly eight weeks, some experts believe the compressed schedule may have increased the chances of mistakes. Heavy Vehicles May Have Added StressThe coating may also have been subjected to significant physical stress during construction. Reports indicate heavy trucks, construction equipment and even a presidential motorcade travelled through the pool area while work was underway. Any movement, vibration or damage to the underlying surface before the coating had fully cured could potentially weaken the finished result. Fresh Embarrassment For High-Profile ProjectThe peeling blue coating comes as officials are already battling large algae blooms inside the Reflecting Pool. What was intended to become a showpiece renovation has instead sparked scrutiny over project management, construction standards and rising costs. With experts now suggesting a combination of rushed work, preparation failures and construction stresses may be responsible, the iconic Washington landmark could soon require yet more repairs to fix a makeover that has barely lasted a few weeks. SOURCEThu, 25 Jun 2026 02:55:25 +0000If this is the case why did the blue states sue Trump's EO requiring proof of citizenship. If there's no problem then what's the problem. Why is it that the blue states don't want proof of citizenship? Not sure if there's anywhere else in the world that you don't have to prove citizenship to enroll to vote.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:55:01 +0000None of it would have happened if people weren't attacking. The clown thought his white supremacists could stop peaceful transfer of power, didn't happen. That gal got shot being an idiot. Follow Trump to death, good luck with that.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:55:01 +0000Yes, some of the initial reports were incorrect . That happens during war and with the internet spreading news instantly and with reports being translated The facts have all been established . The IDF said they couldn't confirm the rumours at the time . (Yes, I know about Biden ) What's next ? The ambulances lights flashing ? That story hasn't been told for a whileThu, 25 Jun 2026 02:54:58 +0000Yes but then they will get rid of those birds and get other ones. Speaking from experience!Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:54:45 +0000Very much so especially if you have kids as they can sit in the cockpits of the aircraft. Huge exhibition of planes and helicopters going back to Thailands first flight. The staff speak English so its even nicer. A really nice day out. There are also simulators you can try and fly with. The officer you see giving the tour to the kids is a neighbor so she is always happy to help.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:54:15 +0000Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:54:06 +0000Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:53:39 +0000I guess you missed the “😝😂😝” and the “/s”Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:53:30 +0000Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:53:13 +0000