https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenPrincess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya wore a traditional Chud Thai Dusit gown to an official State Dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The formal outfit was created from naturally dyed indigo silk and featured the wide neckline, sleeveless bodice and pleated skirt associated with the recognised royal costume. Its fabric was woven by the Chantharasoma weaving group under the direction of Ajarn Veeratham Trakunngoenthai before being tailored and embroidered by the Tirapan fashion house. French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron hosted the dinner at the historic presidential residence on June 29. The appearance placed Thai textile traditions, local artisans and formal royal fashion before an international audience.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:42:38 +0000Thai anti-narcotics officials are investigating a social media courier network after a Thai Airways flight attendant was arrested in Australia with more than one kilogramme of heroin. The 26-year-old was detained at Melbourne Airport on June 25 after the drug was discovered hidden inside the lining of 12 bags she was carrying. Chat records indicate that an account named “Rose” recruited her to transport what was described as Thai community products in exchange for 8,800 baht. The flight attendant and her boyfriend reportedly questioned the account’s lack of a profile photograph before eventually accepting the assignment, while a parcel was later delivered to her Bangkok condominium. Thai and Australian investigators are now tracing the sender and other possible participants as the flight attendant remains in custody awaiting further court proceedings.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:42:03 +0000WhelksWed, 01 Jul 2026 06:41:54 +0000We should realize that this "debate" over the symbol in question is actually quite old, at least since the 1950s. And, every once in a while, and uneducated newcomer shows up in Asia for the very first time. And, due to the fact that this person is completely uneducated, or unwilling to get educated before opening his mouth...then begins... Spouting off about some topic, or other, with which he is woefully unfamiliar. But, this is just what uneducated people are wont to do. They spout off about that which they know practically nothing, and make utter fools of themselves. So, as I say, when we first come to Asia, and see this symbol at Temples, or on Maps, then we should first question ourselves concerning why we might not know the meaning of what we are seeing. We can open a few books, if we wish, and read about the meaning of symbols we see in our world. It's really very easy to do. BUT, what is this symbol all about really? I have read the following, and it is a reasonably well presented overview, from Gemini.... Uploading Attachment...Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:41:48 +0000The rouge app could capture screen shots and keyboard entries,take selfies , listen to the mike and intercept OTP messages...the banks want the ability to scan for known apps that are dubious.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:41:33 +0000A Thai mother is demanding an explanation after her two Thai-Chinese children were denied entry at Suvarnabhumi Airport on June 27. The teenagers, aged 17 and 15, regularly visit Thailand during school holidays and had return flights and accommodation arranged for their latest trip. Their mother, Chanporn, said she presented birth certificates and their former Thai passports to prove her relationship with them. According to her account, immigration officers described the children as suspicious travellers, questioned whether she was their mother because they looked different and ordered their immediate return to China. Chanporn said the ordeal caused severe emotional distress and losses of approximately 50,000 baht, prompting her to seek clarification and accountability from immigration authorities.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:41:18 +0000Still 640 here.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:41:06 +0000More than 100 pig heads were discovered floating in a reservoir used as a raw water source for Bua Yai Municipality in Nakhon Ratchasima. A local resident found the remains while checking the water level and inspecting fish traps on the morning of June 29. Several of the pig heads had begun decomposing, creating a strong smell and foam across parts of the water’s surface. Municipal workers removed the remains amid concerns about water quality and the additional pressure the contamination could place on the treatment system. Local representatives called for an investigation and legal action against whoever dumped the animal waste into the public water supply.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:40:46 +0000Thai immigration officers arrested a 69-year-old Finnish man wanted through Interpol at a house in Bangkok’s Rom Klao area. The suspect, identified only as Jacob, allegedly moved from Chon Buri to a housing estate near Suvarnabhumi Airport in an effort to avoid detection. He reportedly covered areas around the property to block outside views, rarely left the house and depended largely on delivery services. After learning that he occasionally emerged to speak with gardeners, officers disguised themselves as maintenance workers and persuaded him to come outside. Authorities revoked his permission to remain in Thailand and began arrangements to return him to Finland over allegations involving fraud, tax evasion and falsified accounting records worth more than four million baht.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:40:13 +0000They (libdums) said the same thing to students about a decade ago then went back on it. All of these political parties are bait n switch ****s Eg. Trump no more wars. They're OWNED by the Military (and ultimatelu the Finanacial) Industrial ComplexesWed, 01 Jul 2026 06:40:05 +0000Really? Rather than risking higher oil prices, better to let Iran produce nukes and start a war no one can win?... which is exactly what would happen under a Democratic president. Be careful what you wish for. The only solution is a 2nd term president with some balls to do what everyone knows has to be done. Unfortunately, American politics, with its 2 parties, is nothing more than a popularity contest, or more accurately, a circus. It's impossible to lead and get anything done with 2 parties split quite closely down the middle. There is no contest for the worst US president. It's Biden by a country mile. I'm surprised that anyone can take US politics seriously when an elderly president with advanced dementia can become president.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:39:45 +0000A disagreement over a Thai woman’s swastika tattoo developed into a heated confrontation with a foreign man at a fast-food restaurant in Thailand. The man reportedly told restaurant staff that he believed the symbol represented fascism and violence. The woman said she had not understood its meaning when she received the tattoo and argued that displaying it did not violate Thai law. Both parties filmed one another before the man’s Thai partner intervened and brought the exchange to an end. Online opinion remained divided, with some condemning the symbol’s historical associations while others defended the woman’s legal right to have the tattoo.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:39:14 +0000A Mercedes-Benz driver crashed into eight vehicles in Bangkok’s Wang Thong Lang district after becoming distressed during a telephone argument with his wife. Video from the scene showed the car striking an SUV, pushing it along the road and then accelerating into several other vehicles. Two people reportedly suffered minor injuries, while multiple cars were damaged in the collision. The driver appeared shaken and tearful afterward, telling witnesses that he had become overwhelmed and lost control of himself. Police said he tested negative for alcohol and charged him with reckless driving causing injury and property damage, while he promised to compensate those affected.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:38:10 +0000Yes, the elites want to turn white countries into low IQ beige. Theyre b*******s.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:37:55 +0000Would agree Culture is important !! and should be respected !! i wonder Why then America has tried in the last wars it was involved in try to change the culture of the nations Iran , Afghanistan ,Iraq , VietnamWed, 01 Jul 2026 06:35:56 +0000Not baseless in any way, shape or form; you posted “correct” to a comment suggesting that the accused could have been sentenced to 7 years, when that was in fact not possible under the guidelines of his conviction. You not only posted “correct” to this, but you deliberately highlighted that one sentence from a longer comment in order to reply “correct” to it. The comment is still available for anyone to see, and as I said previously, it shows that you have very little knowledge of the UK’s judicial system. It would also be appreciated if you could control your temper; I saw the nasty and completely false allegation you made before your comment was deleted; please stay polite, many thanks !Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:35:55 +0000Well, if this is the coordinated message the GOP reps go back to their constituents with them Dems don't actually have to do much of anything to crush it in the midterms, if trump is unsuccessful with his 2nd coup attempt, that is.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:34:11 +0000I do my own beetroot as I'm a beetroot and bacon sarni fan, as you say easy enough, I use a mixture of Thai white vinegar, Sarson's malt, Balsamic and a tablespoon of sugar, salt and white/black pepper.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:33:52 +0000They are great price, robust and cheap to run. Ive bought a few over the years for inlaws. It's strange when I get back there, they seem to be missing parts, chain guards, mirrors etc. Anyway, they keep going 😂Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:32:55 +0000I recall many years ago on a Thai forum a few members said the UK was finished , I disagreed but clearly they saw the vision must have been 17 years ago Secrets or Pattaya love I think ?Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:32:12 +0000I'm 76 years old and presumably in good health. I gave up health insurance several years back and is self-insured; however, knowing the risks. I pay an amount monthly into my rainy day-account to keep it going — also for kind of inflation — but as a start I placed some funds from my savings there, so I had some fund when I gave up the health insurance, which seemed to become to costly for my otherwise health "excellent" condition. The amount you need for self-insurance and monthly contribution are relative to individual economy and what kind of hospital you wish to be repaired at; i.e., public or private. I have a senior PA-insurance — some companies won't insure elder people for personal accidents when passing 65 or 70 years of age, that's why I have one that covers me until I reach 100 — cheap, but also limited coverage, and no cover for driving or riding a motorbike. Luckily, I don't drive a motorbike. You'll likely need a first class motorbike insurance and make sure that it covers the driver without age restriction.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:30:42 +0000Post breaking forum rules removed @Charlest1971 rule 17.News articles are collected from recognised sources and may be consolidated or rewritten with AI assistance. Respectful discussion of the article content is welcome. Disrespectful comments about the articles, the use of AI, or the news team (e.g. “clickbait,” “slow news day,” mocking grammar, or AI taunts) are not permitted. Posts breaching this rule will be removed, and posting suspension or account closure may result.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:29:57 +0000Yes. I agree with you, 100 PERCENT. However, one must go further. One must ask the question what may have caused this, as you put it, less than healthy psyche. Nothing happens for no reason in this world. There have been, over many years, and for many social and societal reasons, influences which have damaged the well-being and psyche of groups, ethnic groups, or socioeconomic groups, in various countries. Does this damage have an impact on the behavior of individuals and groups of individuals? How could it NOT have a huge impact. And, are many of these impacts "positive"? NO, they are very negative. When a child acts out, repeatedly, then we recognize the cause or causes for what they are. And, when we see what is happening here, then, once again, we recognize that there are causes, especially when such behavior is often exhibited by many individuals of one or another particular group. This is NOT rocket science. And, even though we might not like, or wish for, this reality....yet....still.... This is the reality. And, we cannot change our existing reality through wishful thinking, nor by donning rose-colored glasses. To do so just helps to perpetuate the reality we might abhor.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:29:57 +0000Check out the most popular Facebook group for Thais in New Zealand, คนไทยในนิวซีแลนด์ (Thai - New Zealand Community). Feel free to search it for yourself and you will see many posts over the years from Thais asking others to carry items for them as well as people saying they have x kg weight allowance left and would be willing to carry items at $15 / $20 per kg. There are MANY such posts Bearing in mind the drug trafficking context of this thread, your implication was that there are many forums catering to those wanting to smuggle drugs. If that was not what you were implying, then you were gratuitously posting irrelevant off-topic information.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:29:11 +0000MolluskWed, 01 Jul 2026 06:29:04 +0000