https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenMuch better.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:26:34 +0000Putin's top or perhaps only priority is personal survival and regime survival, arguably the same thing. He can't stop. He won't stop. Unless and until he's made to stop.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:26:16 +0000Evacuating the aircraft is hardly their primary activity though is it ? neither is first aid ,or fire fighting thankfully in over 40 years of fling I have never seen an air hostess do either, The in flight meal is 90% of their job , the other 10% would consist of cleaning up vomit, telling people to fasten their seatbelts , and of course helping idiots find their correct seatsTue, 30 Jun 2026 07:24:31 +0000https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/39588156/fury-asylum-seekers-moved-newbuild-homes/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:24:20 +0000No need to dumb anything down. I read it fine. I simply don’t agree that people trained to evacuate an aircraft and deal with onboard emergencies are “just waitresses.”Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:24:13 +0000Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:23:42 +0000You’re confusing “professional” in a legal sense with “respected” in a social sense. Doctors can witness documents because of legislation, not because they’re the only respected occupation. By that logic, airline pilots, chefs and professional athletes wouldn’t be respected either.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:21:14 +0000Yes.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:19:28 +0000looks like the above post was "unclear" to at least one , I must have used a few words containing too many syllables, i won;t be changing it now as its too late and I can't be bothered, Comes to something when I need to dumb down to be understood. but I'll bear it in mindTue, 30 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0000https://x.com/pureguava10300/status/2071741077200293948?s=20Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:18:14 +0000Calling cabin crew “just waitresses” overlooks that their primary role is safety. They’re trained to evacuate aircraft, fight onboard fires, administer first aid and manage emergencies. The meal service is only one part of the job.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:18:03 +0000at the appropriate time that will happen...probably around the time photos and videos of alien's are releasedTue, 30 Jun 2026 07:17:07 +0000She was seventeen. Maybe she followed him for money, but she did not deserve it. Maybe she asked for more, but she did not deserve it. Maybe people whispered about her choices, but she did not deserve it. Maybe she was tired. Maybe she was hungry. Maybe she was trying to survive in a world that looked away. She did not deserve it. Do not make her life smaller because you do not understand it. Do not turn her pain into judgment. She was not a mistake. She was not a shame. She was not less human because life had been cruel to her. She was a child standing in a grown-up world that should have protected her. Seventeen. She deserved safety. She deserved kindness. She deserved tomorrow. She did not deserve it. https://facebook.com/share/p/1F7AyjA7HNTue, 30 Jun 2026 07:17:06 +0000Sandwich short of a picnic? He's a picnic short of a picnic.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:16:20 +0000DeleteTue, 30 Jun 2026 07:15:18 +0000Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:14:22 +0000the dome thingo underneath gets pushed further and further up the guts of the bottle/jar...same size but less productTue, 30 Jun 2026 07:13:51 +0000You would think flight crews' luggage is rarely checked, even in search-happy Convict Island.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:13:42 +0000Well that escalated.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:13:25 +0000Britain Unveils £13.5bn Defence Plan As Drone Warfare Takes Centre Stage The Government has finally unveiled its long-delayed Defence Investment Plan, promising a major overhaul of Britain's armed forces with billions of pounds earmarked for drones, artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons as the military prepares for a new era of warfare. The package includes a £13.5 billion funding increase over the coming years, although senior military figures had been pushing for more than double that amount amid growing concerns over global security and the pace of military modernisation. £5bn Drone RevolutionAt the heart of the plan is what the Ministry of Defence describes as the largest investment in drones in British military history. More than £5 billion will be spent over the next four years developing autonomous weapons systems and integrating drones across all three services. The Royal Navy will begin transforming into what ministers describe as a "hybrid navy", combining traditional warships with AI-controlled vessels and unmanned systems. Funding has also been confirmed for at least six new warships. The Army will receive fresh investment to expand its use of battlefield drones and uncrewed ground vehicles, while the Royal Air Force will continue developing autonomous fighter aircraft alongside new electronic warfare drones expected to enter service next year. The plan also backs Europe's largest drone testing facility in Swindon and establishes a specialist task force dedicated to autonomous military technology. Lessons From UkraineDefence Secretary Dan Jarvis said the investment reflects how modern warfare has been transformed by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, where relatively inexpensive drones have repeatedly destroyed high-value military targets. "The character of warfare is rapidly changing," Jarvis said. "In Ukraine and the Middle East, uncrewed systems are defining conflicts. This investment will ensure Britain's armed forces remain ahead of potential adversaries." The revised strategy places far greater emphasis on rapid technological development, intelligence gathering and precision strike capabilities than earlier versions of the plan. Funding Row Leaves QuestionsDespite the new spending, the Defence Investment Plan has been overshadowed by months of bitter arguments inside Government. The Ministry of Defence originally sought around £28 billion in additional funding but secured only £13.5 billion after lengthy negotiations with the Treasury. The dispute ultimately claimed two ministerial careers, with former Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns both resigning after warning the original funding package was insufficient to meet Britain's security needs. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pressed ahead with publication despite preparing to leave office, raising questions over whether his likely successor Andy Burnham will seek changes once he takes over. Political Battle BeginsOpposition parties immediately criticised the plan. The Conservatives dismissed it as a rushed attempt to create a lasting legacy before Sir Keir leaves Downing Street, arguing Britain still lacks the resources needed to rebuild its armed forces. The Liberal Democrats warned the package continues to leave the military underfunded after years of declining investment. The Defence Investment Plan builds on last year's Strategic Defence Review and forms part of Britain's commitment to raise defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035. With NATO allies demanding faster military expansion in response to growing threats from Russia and elsewhere, ministers argue the programme marks the beginning of a fundamental transformation of Britain's armed forces — one increasingly shaped not by tanks and manpower, but by drones, artificial intelligence and autonomous technology. SOURCETue, 30 Jun 2026 07:13:07 +0000While it seems unfair to keep on accusing Trump of being a sandwich short of a picnic, it still seems weird that a state fair is being held in Washington D.C., which is not a state.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:12:48 +0000For those concerned about disease it should beTue, 30 Jun 2026 07:12:31 +0000Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:11:40 +0000I used to think we didn't need another General Election. Now I think we definitely do need one. I just wish there was someone worth voting for.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:11:32 +0000A timely reminder of what he was found guilty of.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:11:30 +0000