https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenTrump Warns Monument Vandals Face 10 Years In Jail After Pool Row President Donald Trump has warned that anyone caught vandalising America's national monuments could face up to 10 years behind bars, as he vowed to protect nearly 70 newly restored landmarks across Washington, D.C. The warning comes amid continuing controversy over the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has become the latest flashpoint in the political battle over the capital's restoration projects. Trump Issues Tough WarningPosting on Truth Social, Trump declared that the Reflecting Pool was once again "in full operation" after what he described as deliberate acts of vandalism carried out by "Radical Left SCUM." The president said the site is now protected by fencing and an increased security presence, adding that the same tough approach will apply to dozens of other monuments, statues and fountains restored during his administration. "If anyone attacks any of them, they get as much as 10 years in jail," Trump wrote, insisting that security officers are monitoring the sites around the clock. Trump also promised that repairs to the Reflecting Pool would continue immediately after Independence Day celebrations. Reflecting Pool Remains Under ScrutinyDespite Trump's confidence, the renovation has attracted widespread criticism after the $14 million to $16 million project ran into a series of problems. Soon after the pool's base was painted what Trump described as "American Flag Blue," the water turned green as algae spread throughout the pool. Photographs also showed the new coating peeling away in several places. Maintenance crews have since attempted to treat the water using hydrogen peroxide, although visible improvements have so far been limited. Wildlife groups also raised concerns after several dead ducks were discovered in the pool and a nearby fountain, prompting questions over whether algae or water quality may have played a role. Trump has also claimed vandals caused extensive damage to the pool's waterproof lining, including a 350-foot tear that he said was deliberately inflicted. However, no evidence has yet been publicly released to support those allegations. Political Battle IntensifiesThe restoration project has quickly become another political battleground. Former President Joe Biden used a Democratic Party fundraising event over the weekend to ridicule the Reflecting Pool project, accusing Trump of focusing on vanity projects instead of governing. Biden also mocked other planned changes in Washington, including alterations to the White House and Trump's growing influence over the Kennedy Center. "It's not just his vanity projects," Biden told supporters. "Even hiring his own pool guy to fix his Reflecting Pool... what a loser." Trump, however, remains unapologetic, insisting the work has transformed the iconic landmark and promising it will soon be restored to what he called its "absolutely PERFECT" condition. With tighter security now surrounding some of the nation's most recognisable landmarks, the Reflecting Pool has become far more than a restoration project. It now stands as another symbol of the fierce political divide that continues to shape Washington. SOURCETue, 30 Jun 2026 05:26:45 +0000I have not used a laptop for years.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:26:24 +0000Did it? Says who?Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:25:54 +0000Look up Justice in the Dictionary Chomper weather its assault, rape , murder. theft , its the Justice being served.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:25:47 +0000which one is " Susan Raquel Harris" I don't recall that user name,Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:25:40 +0000Never happen. Pandora is out of the box. I'm sure many would prefer death. The rest will require a psych hospital.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:25:34 +0000I think 15,000 is fair price for a strong running, low hour L15A They will likely not warranty without doing the install. Just the labor would be 4-8K at an independent, plus all the parts, add another 5K Fined a shop you like, have them source the engine, do the install and provide a warranty, Trying to put the V8 in your econo-box would require a whole new drive train, and you would never be able to legally license the car again. No offence, but you seem to know very little about cars and engine. You should start with doing oil changes and brakes, and save the engine swaps for when you have more experience. What kind of car do you have, is it legal, what is it worth, and what's wrong with it now?Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:25:12 +0000For her to be able to kill him with a knife, I think he would need to be asleep..............Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:24:19 +0000Its not DetroitTue, 30 Jun 2026 05:23:42 +0000Jetskis run in circles without a rider. Perhaps it hit his head and knocked him unconscious.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:23:40 +0000Laptops are still manufactured to this day,! Retail establishments are perfectly entitled to alienate any customers they wish, If I owned a restaurant I would refuse entry to Kids, and insist on payment in cashTue, 30 Jun 2026 05:23:19 +0000Are there any children? Outside of a Californian model agents catalogue?Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:20:49 +0000For those who are condemning the parents for poor parenting, they may very well have had strong suspicion about what she was up to (tats, attire, make up), but as someone who has lived in a village for many years, these "working girls" rarely openly announce when they return home that they are engaged in prostitution, particularly to their parents. There's a lot of vague euphemisms to conceal exactly where they are working (Chonburi rather than Pattaya) and what kind of work they are engaged in (restaurant, hotel, karaoke singer rather than beer bar, etc.) For those who think stuffing the body in a suitcase makes this a crime worthy of the death penalty, please tell me how you would get a dead body out of your condo, if things got out of hand and someone died. There was a French case about 5 years ago where a guy named Jonathann Duval killed his wife at home, took the body out to a wooded area, set it on fire, and then went through this months long charade pretending that she must have been abducted while out jogging. He participated in all these vigils and community searches for her (often publicly breaking down in tears during these events), and frequently ate dinner with his in-laws right up until the evidence pointing to him became so overwhelming that he finally confessed. All of France was up in arms because he had misled everyone, and acted like he was a total monster, but I kept saying to myself 'What choice did he have?' It was either confess or keep up the charade. Same situation here. Once the murder occurred, and unless you are prepared to confess, you're gonna do whatever it takes to avoid detection. What's going to determine the penalty is what lead up to the murder and the motive, not so much what steps he took to conceal the crime after it occurred.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:20:27 +0000Agreed.. He's got Ivan Milat vibes..Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:20:03 +0000No, it is not clear at all; I think that most people on this forum know by now, because I have mentioned the guidelines for ABH section 47 several times before; it is a maximum of 5 years.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:19:16 +0000She will probably say that it was flour and the Australian courts are corrupt if sentenced. It worked before No, it did not work before, the person that you're referring to got six years.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:17:59 +0000Harry probably right of return. He and his father really need to reconcile, regardless about what the British public says. Harry's children should get time to spend with their grandparents, maybe even an entire summer. Blame Harry for being stupid, blame Meghan for leading him astray. But don't let this poison the children.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:17:19 +0000Really ? please provide evidence of another case where a man has been convicted of ABH on a policewoman causing a broken nose, and assault by beating on another policewoman, and has received a lesser sentence.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:17:14 +0000Post breaking forum rules removed @lannahak two posts and you are making demands. When you joined this forum, you agreed to the forum rules. 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.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:17:08 +0000Are you serious?Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:16:47 +0000I agree with your sentiment., ie Excessive Force. We don't know what really happened, we only have the woman's side of the argument, in that she was attacked in the apartment. "George pleaded for the return of her passport before she was punched in the face and attacked again. She claims she feared for her life and grabbed a nearby kitchen knife, fatally stabbing the man in self-defence" So we have a man attacking a woman, she was punched in the face and had evidence of that? So assuming that the man was stronger than this woman, she could be fearing for her life? It's up to the court in Dubai, but no jury in there so. i think you are right she will get a manslaughter verdict!Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:15:32 +0000That s the place. GREAT JOBTue, 30 Jun 2026 05:13:40 +0000You're confusing his excuse with independent reporting ...and you're confusing the other reporting that you've seen with accuracy. Why is the reporting that you're claiming to have seen, but haven't provided link to, correct and the reporting that I'm reading here incorrect?Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:12:46 +0000Most people use phones to pay bills. QR codes, pay id, bpay etc. Laptops are 2005 tech. Some restaurants won't even accept cash.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:12:42 +0000I brought my kids to nude beaches...and my Mom! We had a good laugh with the guy to had like 97 rings on his dick...and a parrot! Not all nudes beaches at like that. This was NJ.) I've never worn clothes in my house and my kids have always known 'fit Part A into Slot B' just like IKEA. Every single mammal has publics, so what. Don't like it, don't look!Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:12:31 +0000