https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenMon, 01 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0000I won't take my children to the Pattaya pride parade. Too many weirdos, dressed inappropriately, acting in a strange way, sexual displays, not good for children to see. My gay friends agree with me.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:43:29 +0000IschemicMon, 01 Jun 2026 19:37:37 +0000Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:37:18 +0000This. People actually want to work (no one likes to sit around doing nothing, feeling expendable) - but living wages need to be paid! The system wants you on the dole and dependent on it. They greasing the rails for UBI (universal basic income) when AI takes over.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:21:31 +0000Woke to Sounds of inebriated Thai-Guys drinking beer together.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:14:39 +0000It's feasable. Lightening spike hits the overhead mains cable and tracks through charger. Absolutely nothing to do with radio waves.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:56:39 +0000No never.... I prefer to be around Thai guys. I like the Sounds of inebriated Thai-Guys drinking beer together?Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:54:49 +0000The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is holding, but only just. Behind closed doors, diplomats are scrambling to prevent a return to open conflict while both sides continue to exchange threats and maintain military pressure across the Gulf. For President Donald Trump, the stakes are rising. He needs stability, lower energy prices and a diplomatic breakthrough. Iran appears determined to make all three difficult. A Ceasefire Without Trust Negotiations mediated by regional powers have continued despite ongoing military incidents. Neither Washington nor Tehran appears eager to resume full-scale war, but neither is prepared to back down. The US retains overwhelming military firepower in the region. Iran, meanwhile, has used the pause to regroup, repair damaged infrastructure and reinforce its message that further pressure will be met with resistance. The Strait That Holds the World Hostage At the centre of the crisis lies the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy chokepoints. With shipping traffic severely disrupted, global markets are feeling the strain. Oil and gas supplies remain constrained, driving economic uncertainty far beyond the Middle East. While America is less dependent on Gulf energy than in previous decades, US consumers are still exposed to rising global prices. Reopening the waterway has become a diplomatic and economic imperative. Tehran Raises the Price Iran is signalling that any meaningful progress will require concessions. Sanctions relief, access to frozen assets and broader political guarantees are all potential bargaining chips. Tehran believes it has survived the military phase of the confrontation and now enters negotiations from a position stronger than many in Washington expected. That reality is creating a difficult calculation for the White House. Trump Caught Between Politics and Reality The president faces pressure from multiple directions. Republican hawks oppose major concessions, while voters have little appetite for another prolonged conflict in the Middle East. At the same time, Trump cannot easily sell a compromise that resembles the nuclear diplomacy pursued by Barack Obama, a policy he spent years attacking. The War’s Miscalculation Comes Due The central assumption behind the campaign was that military pressure would force Iran's leadership to yield quickly. Instead, Tehran endured the strikes, kept key elements of its state intact and demonstrated an ability to disrupt regional stability. Gulf states now face years of economic uncertainty, investors are nervous and energy markets remain fragile. The war may have paused, but the strategic consequences are only beginning to unfold. For Washington, ending the conflict is proving far harder than starting it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cedp3lee059oMon, 01 Jun 2026 18:49:30 +0000You assumed alot. Not surprised.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:45:47 +0000Just in time for World Milk Day on June 1, an event heavily promoted by dairy producers and the MoH has recycled a message from 2019. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1686952/govt-touts-milk-benefits-for-growth It's an irresponsible claim that misapplies common nutritional knowledge. Milk most certainly does not make people grow taller. A person's genetic makeup controls height. Pre-pubescent children with a diet deficient in calcium and protein are at risk of a malnutrition, of which stunted growth is an outcome. Yes, milk has both protein and calcium but it also delivers unhealthy fat and cholesterol. A responsible recommendation would be to promote the consumption of more affordable healthy sources of calcium and protein such as eggs, fish, green vegetables like broccoli, bok choy, kale, and spinach. Thailand has a plentiful supply of salmon, mackerel, and sardines. Beans and tofu products are excellent sources too. Fortified soy milk is just as good if not better than milk. Demanding that Thai children drink milk is simplistic and ignores Thai genetics. 95%+ of Thais do not have the lactase enzyme, which is needed for the digestion of milk's lactose. The inability to digest lactose typically results in pungent flatulence, and in many Thai children causes painful bloating due to gas, cramping and diarrhea.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:43:46 +0000Why would we expect anything different from this bunch of feral barbarialnsMon, 01 Jun 2026 18:00:19 +0000Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:59:40 +0000See the film, "Ratopolis".Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:53:42 +0000They're so many elements of your diatribe that are wrong one would not even know where to begin to correct the errors in your thinking.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:38:36 +0000So very appropriate.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:37:30 +0000The MAGA set will come out and say he's the greatest thing since sliced bread, no matter what. Thoroughly brainwashed, continue to accept the right wing news telecasts as the truth. It was better under Biden who had to navigate post Trump 1's complete failure during the pandemic. MAGA goofs will say the pandemic (7 million people died, one poster here said too bad one of those wasn't me, that's how sick these folks are) wasn't real, it was just a big scam. It's been nearly two years under the orange clown, and when in doubt, blame it on Biden. That's the go to along with we can't let them (Iran) have a nuclear weapon, oh yea, gee shot myself in the foot again......Trump the imbecile.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:36:30 +0000What do you expect of a system built on false scarcity.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:25:59 +0000"Yep, had a great time on my holiday, was fighting transsexuals at 6 in the morning" Apple sauce for brains.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:24:00 +0000This slime ball get slimier and slimier.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:22:38 +0000Don't waste your time. You won't be missing much unless you enjoy "S" shows.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:20:58 +0000Grinding 1–2 mm works, but it’s easy to overdo and end up with rattling. I’ve had better luck adjusting the rollers first and only shaving a bit if the frame is truly warped. When mine got stubborn in the heat, I called https://apolloslidingdoors.com/ and they sorted the bind without me having to cut anything, so that might save you some hassle.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:17:19 +0000Also relevant: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9bSvjO6cS34Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:10:24 +0000@tuucows You post was removed for deliberately attempted to draw other members into a bickering match by using provocative language. If you want to continue this behavior, I'll continue to remove your posts.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:09:33 +0000Can you name any politicians who are any different? If so, who? (Massie doesn't count as he's out) Policies are set WAAAY sbove Trump's or any other politician's heads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wi_zQX--wEMon, 01 Jun 2026 17:06:25 +0000