https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenThousands Dead As Iran War Ends But True Toll May Never Be Known Official Figures Tell Only Part Of The StoryMore than 7,300 people have officially been reported killed since the US-Israeli war against Iran erupted in February, but analysts warn the real death toll may be far higher and may never be fully known. With a ceasefire deal now agreed, attention is turning to the human cost of a conflict that stretched across Iran, Lebanon, Israel and much of the wider Middle East. Experts say internet blackouts, media restrictions, political pressure and the chaos of war have made it almost impossible to establish an accurate count. "The final death toll will likely remain contested for years," warned Dr Iain Overton of Action on Armed Violence. Iran Suffers Heavy LossesIran has borne the brunt of the conflict. Official government figures put the death toll at 3,468, including 1,460 civilians and 2,008 military personnel. However, the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) says the true number is already higher, recording at least 3,636 deaths, including more than 300 children. Human rights groups believe even those figures represent only a minimum estimate. Authorities have been accused of restricting information while communications blackouts and security measures have hampered independent verification. Several of the deadliest incidents involved strikes on civilian sites. One missile attack on a school in Minab reportedly killed 168 people, including 110 children. Another strike on a girls' volleyball match in Lamerd allegedly left 20 people dead. The United States says investigations into some incidents remain ongoing. Lebanon Devastated By FightingThe conflict quickly spread into Lebanon after Hezbollah launched attacks against Israel in early March. Lebanese authorities say at least 3,912 people have been killed in Israeli strikes, including hundreds of women and children. The true breakdown between civilians and Hezbollah fighters remains disputed. Israel claims roughly 3,000 Hezbollah operatives have been killed, while Lebanese officials insist large numbers of civilian casualties have been ignored. One of the deadliest days came in April when Lebanese authorities said more than 360 people were killed during a wave of Israeli strikes lasting only minutes. The United Nations has also confirmed the deaths of seven peacekeepers during the conflict. Israeli Casualties Lower But SignificantIsraeli authorities report 60 deaths since the conflict began. Twenty-nine civilians were killed, mostly during Iranian missile attacks, while 31 soldiers died in combat operations. Israeli officials have repeatedly accused Iran of using cluster munitions against civilian areas. Human Rights Watch has also criticised Tehran's use of such weapons, arguing they are inherently indiscriminate and may violate international law. War Spread Across The GulfThe conflict extended far beyond Iran and Israel. Iranian missile and drone attacks targeted countries hosting American military facilities, including Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The UAE alone reported 13 deaths. In Iraq, more than 100 people were reportedly killed, many of them members of Iran-backed militia groups targeted by US and Israeli strikes. The Pentagon has also confirmed the deaths of 13 American military personnel during the conflict. Meanwhile, at least 14 sailors died in attacks on vessels operating in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Questions That May Never Be AnsweredAs the guns fall silent, analysts believe the true scale of the conflict's human cost remains hidden. Damaged infrastructure, restricted access, political sensitivities and competing narratives mean many deaths may never be fully documented. History suggests casualty counts from major wars often rise years after the fighting ends. For now, the official toll stands in the thousands. The real figure may prove far higher. SOURCESat, 20 Jun 2026 04:46:59 +0000Agree.......Only difference is Walter Mitty (and Billy Liar) had a certain charm about them.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:46:52 +0000No, get a shop to get the card out, maybe 200 baht if you DON'T go to tukcom PattayaSat, 20 Jun 2026 04:45:48 +0000I'm confused......is this toll going to more or less than they use to charge before Trump bombed seven shades out of them?Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:45:21 +0000I think just the movie thread, for some ideas what to download. I post to, but don't read the politics thread I started, as rarely is any other post in the thread not Anti Trump / USA. Not much of any forum that makes me think any more. I'll just leave it at that.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:44:25 +0000Anutin would form a pact with the devil if it benefited him and his corrupt Senate money laundering "Blue Party." It just goes to show how low this Buriram thug will go to secure his legacy as the most inept PM in Thai history.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:44:24 +0000Thailand has its heads stuck in the past in most Avenues of life. They don't live in the Real World the rest of us live in and think the Thai Bubble is indestructible . They still teach their Kids at Government Schools that ''Thailand is the Greatest Country on Earth''.. The Country is run by the so called ''Elite'' together with more than 3,000 Military Generals who Rape and Exploit the People's Economy for every Baht they can take. Don't expect any change during your Lifetime...unless there isa Full Bloodied Revolution !Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:44:16 +0000Depends on the bank, if you install the app using data roaming from your thai number it may work ok Krungsri wouldn't work because they require you to visit branchSat, 20 Jun 2026 04:43:02 +0000The only thing they don't have to worry about when making all these 'adjustments' is...money!Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:42:17 +0000"... The arrests form part of the Immigration Bureau’s ongoing “Three No’s” policy, aimed at preventing foreign criminals from entering, remaining in, or evading justice in Thailand..." Hardly! According to the China Daily, Wang Jianguo was formally charged, prosecuted, and convicted of corruption and sentenced to 11 years in prison. He was also fined 600,000 yuan after the court established that he had accepted over 5.3 million yuan ($819,380) and $70,000 in bribes during his tenure. But, that was back in 2016! So the real story could actually be that these two relatives appear to have been sitting comfortably in Bang Na for years while everyone pretended not to notice.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:41:52 +0000Trump is a real life Walter Mitty character, unable to see what is really going on around him he invents scenarios or conversations. Whether he does this intentionally or is the result of some brain problems I am not sure but it is clear to the rest of the world that he frequently says things that are blatantly not true.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:41:30 +0000Back to your default. I am not a jew hater, but I do deplore the actions of some jews.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:40:48 +0000Highly unlikely I would have thought. Surprised you did not ask True when you went there? Can you not just take to a repairer and get them to crack it open to remove the sim (and repair the tray of course)?Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:40:37 +0000Just visited a BIG C in Bk. I was given an itemized receipt. 7-ELEVEN on the other hand seems to be about 50% of the time.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:39:48 +0000I made one a few years ago for my bar in Koh Lanta. I used a 1/2HP electric motor with the keyway in. I then mounted a large bicycle tire that pressed against the keyway. I welded a sheave on the bicycle axel shaft. I then got a long belt and mounted another bicycle tire rim and connected the belt to the sheave and around the rim. I welded on another sheave to the rim axel. I got a 1" round steel pipe and welded on a small bike rim to one end. I put on another belt connecting the 2 rims. I cut a thick steel drum in half, putting one half inside the other. This was my charcoal pit. I welded up half an A-Frame a covered it in sheet metal and painted it to look like the Thai Flag. Welded catches on the frame to hold the steel pipe. I welded on steel plumbing fittings on the pipe, on each side of the catch, to keep it from moving side to side while turning. It worked like a hot damn the first try. I had no idea what was going to happen when I built it, but it went from 1700 RPM from the motor to 1 revolution on the spit every 10 seconds. The combination of the friction loss at the tire and motor shaft combined with gearing of the 2 belts magically came out to this reduction in RPM. I was flabbergasted that my stoned idea worked the first go. I barbecued whole goat, pork butt ends, 4 or 5 whole chickens. Tourists loved it and took many pictures. Unfortunately, my pictures of it were on my IPad which gave up life and so I have no record to show you. I mounted the setup on a piece of plywood and used wood to mount the wheels. This was just to try it out to see what happens. Since it worked, I left it as is. Over the years it loosened up a bit and I had to readjust it and brace it at times. I would make it all out of steel tubing the next time. I could draw you a picture if you send me a PM. I still have the motor and I'm thinking of building another one. I just met an Ozzy in the town store the other day and he wants one as well. Stephen Mods edit - email address removed, do not post your contact details in open forum, give via PM.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:39:15 +0000My suggestion of obtain Non O eVisa in Oz was based on being able to have 800k in Oz bank. If possible he could then use agent to obtain the 12 month extension after entry to Thailand. Cost ~ 17k. Funds, in bank not required If he obtained the Non O retirement in Oz then the first extension would need to be based on retirement regardless of him marrying Thai national. Combination method is not possible for marriage however is an option for extension retirementSat, 20 Jun 2026 04:38:39 +0000Widely reported by whom? Please provide your source.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:38:38 +0000Yes. Actually you can go to any DLT office that is convenient to you. Depending on the office you may need to make an advance appointment. You will also need a letter of residence from immigration and a medical certificate. And also do the e-learning before you go...https://www.dlt-elearning.com/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:38:27 +0000.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:37:42 +0000While I agree with much of that, there’s almost certainly more to this than just ‘care in the community’. It needs to be kept in mind that care in the community replaced the widespread institutional incarceration of people who were no threat to anyone. The attendant cruelty and depravity of the former institution practice is a matter of public record, over which care in the community is a vast improvement. There are of course many criticisms, naturally when harm to innocents occurs, but also around funding, staffing, and the education/training of staff. Mental health services are themselves chronically underfunded and understaffed, mental health itself a major public health problem effecting very many more than just those who are a danger to others.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:37:26 +0000.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:37:21 +0000I partly agree, but people are still different. Not every woman carries it the same way, and not every man is emotionally simple either. That is why I do not like one fixed story. Some are hurt, some are damaged, some make choices, and some know exactly what they are doing. Some even enjoy the lifestyle because they know their options. Many people do not fit into a normal fixed life, and for Thai girls with limited options, that can narrow the road even more. From what I have seen, ADHD and other mental health challenges do play a part for some. The freelance lifestyle can also give them more range, freedom, and room to recover than a fixed A4 life. The sugar daddy concept is not always such a hard life for some either. It can be quite beneficial if they are structured, disciplined, and know what they are doing. The more successful ones often have strong drive, and some are also driven by perfectionism.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:37:03 +0000.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:37:00 +0000.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:36:44 +0000Simply proves, as we all should know by now, Iran (most govts) simply can't be trusted. No prob, start bombing the sh!t out of them againSat, 20 Jun 2026 04:35:10 +0000