https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenChestTue, 02 Jun 2026 18:25:09 +0000There goes the neigbourhood!Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:20:35 +0000...and perhaps there was no possibility of any "court action"Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:16:21 +0000You actually think warships are actually cargo ships in disguise. Crikey, why didn't they think of that in WW2. Instead of building thousands of tons of merchantmen, the shipyards should have only built warships.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:14:44 +0000David Carradine?Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:48:43 +0000Your picture is worth a single word: yawn. And to Bazza, someone else said it better than me, so this is a copy and paste. So it is not only me: Henry Nowak’s devastated dad begged people not to use his son’s murder to create further division, hatred or tension. Within hours, Nigel Farage and his Reform circus dropped their sleazy Emergency Address full of pure cold rage and two-tier Britain garbage. The family made it clear. They hold the killer 100 percent responsible and want proper action on knife crime. But of course Farage could not help himself. This is textbook Reform. They swarm all over a dead teenager like vultures because it fits their narrative perfectly. Zero respect for the family’s wishes. Zero shame. Just another opportunity to whip up more anger and division to feed their votes. Disgusting. Absolutely shameless exploitation. Henry’s family wanted change, not your culture war grift. Have some basic decency for once.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:48:10 +0000Might check Villa Market.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:47:47 +0000Yes, it tells me that that people either didn't check all the posts by the OP or that they are simply obtuse. Take your pick. There's no penny dropping for me. You are just making excuses for an entirely useless post. The display is NOT the most important part of a computer setup and it doesn't tally with the OP's budget anyway. Perhaps you didn't realise that I was trying to be nice, rather than to suggest that your whole post was completely idiotic. Either way, you seem to be in good company on this thread. 😉Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:39:49 +0000It's already happening, like it or not. Mandate or not, EV sales are increasing year on year - only the backwards US is not keeping pace. It is inevitable.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:36:51 +0000Have you read the transcript of the video on his phone of him repeatedly racially taunting the Asian as the the Asian tried to walk away from him?Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:36:47 +0000You take one episode and without any real statistics to prove your statement make a blanket conclusion. Oh right, your MAGA Alabama white trailer trash never dines and dashes................and that you put this conclusion of yours on black people gets the racist award for the thread. Shame on you dude.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:34:18 +0000Thank you for showing him compassion, love, and caring during his last hours in this plane of existence. That means a lot. You're good people! 💗Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:34:15 +0000File this under: A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words The police need to be held to account.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:30:48 +0000Because they can't stop doing the wrong thing. Politicising the death of a man for their own ends when the family have specifically asked for this not to happen. I could say you can't resist posting ignorant nonsense (twice today, although to be fair you owned up to it), every opportunity you're at it. Bore off. And then you get your knickers in a twist if someone disagrees with you. Do you see the other posters in this thread? Having back and forth discussions, differing opinions? It is how discussion forums work.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:28:38 +0000The sheer volume of construction around that one area near the old streets is crazy ... that's not great. That's going to be years of construction of many new buildings around there. Unfortunately instead of preserving the old charm it's heading straight to Pattaya territory.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:26:21 +0000Trump instructed his representatives to explore making him the featured attraction of the event. Whether the concerts will ultimately be replaced by what Trump has described as a "giant Make America Great Again Rally" remains unclear. The move is the latest example of the president placing himself at the centre of America's Independence Day festivities. The move is the latest example of the president placing himself at the centre of America's Independence Day festivities. Since returning to the White House in January 2025, Trump has frequently reflected on the fact that his second presidency now coincides with several major national and international events. Among them are this year's World Cup, the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the celebrations marking 250 years since American independence. Of all those milestones, the anniversary celebrations appear to hold special significance for the president. Although Congress created the "America 250" commission a decade ago to organise official commemorations, Trump-backed groups established a separate privately funded initiative called "Freedom 250" to host their own events. That competing programme is packed with high-profile attractions. Plans include the National Mall state fair, a UFC fight at the White House, a physical fitness competition in Orlando, Florida, an August Grand Prix race through Washington's streets and what Trump has billed as the world's largest fireworks display on the Fourth of July. Trump has repeatedly promoted the events on social media. Among the posts are AI-generated images showing him waving a green flag to launch the proposed street race and standing before a UFC-style fighting ring near the White House while lightning flashes in the background. By comparison, America 250 has taken a lower-key approach. Its activities include art exhibitions and coordinated block parties across communities throughout the country. The president has also focused heavily on improving Washington's appearance ahead of months of celebrations. Fountains in Sheridan Circle, Meridian Park and Columbus Circle are among more than a dozen that have been repaired. Lafayette Park, directly across from the White House, remains closed while major renovation work continues. Work is also underway on the reflecting pool stretching between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, although concerns have been raised about funding and construction methods. Elsewhere, four bronze horse statues near Memorial Bridge are due to receive a coating of 23.75-karat gold leaf. Streets have been repaved and lamp posts repainted across downtown Washington. Trump has spoken extensively about the projects, at times sounding more like a city official than a president. During a Cabinet meeting last week, he spent more than 20 minutes discussing the improvements. "I love construction," Trump said. "DC is looking beautiful." The celebrations could become even more ambitious. Last month, the US Commission of Fine Arts approved plans for a 250-foot triumphal arch across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial. However, the proposal still requires further approval and faces legal challenges from opponents. Meanwhile, Trump's allies have taken additional steps linking him directly to the anniversary. In March, the Treasury approved a commemorative gold coin featuring Trump standing at a desk. Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed work was also under way on a proposed $250 banknote carrying Trump's image, though congressional approval would be needed because current law bars living presidents from appearing on US currency. The proposal sparked immediate backlash from Democrats. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a blunt response on X. "Get over yourself," Jeffries wrote. "The upcoming July 4th anniversary is not about a wannabe king. It is about celebrating the American journey." Trump and his administration have dismissed such criticism as unpatriotic, insisting their plans match the scale of a historic national milestone. Yet the dispute highlights how preparations for America's 250th birthday have become deeply political. Instead of serving as a unifying national celebration, the anniversary is increasingly emerging as another front in America's bitter partisan divide. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clypkj2e349oTue, 02 Jun 2026 17:26:16 +0000I also still maintain that..... thailand is for the most part an oasis , where ordinary people with pleasant dispositions .... especially in modest neighborhoods where older Thais ride their electric scooters around, and in the younger working class ricefield turned moobahns nearby, i only meet smiles and good humor as i make my rounds. Keeps me on my toes , reminding me to enjoy the simplicity of just taking it as it is . Surely i don't want to be the one sourpuss walking around . Then...... I come home and click on Aseannow . Smackkkkkk !Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:25:21 +0000What a valuable post.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:25:16 +0000You just can't resist having a go at Tommy Robinson and Farage joebloggs can you every opportunity your at it. Bore off.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:25:13 +0000https://www.youtube.com/shorts/O6VoVsa8HDATue, 02 Jun 2026 17:21:32 +0000Nice to see Yaxley is on his way there, not that he's politicising it or going against the family's wishes......but he is absolutely doing both of those things. And it is disrespectful to the family and disgusting, but hey, it'll lead to more donations, so a good weekend on the gak ahead!! His tan was looking nice too. In the rant on X that I just watched he even railed against "brown people". It's almost as if the defences have come down, no pretence any more. Then he complains that "working class white kids" are failing in school whereas the kids of immigrants are excelling. Yeah, maybe because they are better parents than Wayne and Waynetta. He thinks there is another reason? He thinks this means there in institutional racism against white people which is plain and utter nonsense. If the killer got off with it he might have a case for grievance, but he didn't, he received a life sentence. I'm not going to share a link to his post as I don't want him to get more clicks. I feel dirty for even having watched it, and now it is forever in my history.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:19:49 +0000He will be freed after his appeal once they really look at what happened. Perhaps he will win British Asian of The Year. For standing up to racist thug bullies while innocently walking home. A spot presenting Match of The Day and Panorama beckons.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:15:54 +0000In every US state, child marriage is legal in specific circumstances. In 25 US states, girls of any age are allowed to marry in certain circumstances, while others have minimum ages as low as 13. In the UK, 16-year-olds can get married with parental consent, and 16-year-olds in Scotland can get married without it.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:13:29 +0000Russia's war machine is coming under growing financial strain, with senior officials reportedly warning President Vladimir Putin that sustaining the conflict at its current intensity may be increasingly difficult. As Ukraine ramps up strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and Moscow continues costly offensives along the front, the Kremlin is being forced to confront a stark reality: the price of war is rising faster than the economy can comfortably absorb. Budget Alarm Bells Ring In Moscow Russian finance officials are reportedly pushing for spending restraint as defence costs surge far beyond original forecasts. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov is said to have warned that war expenditure could significantly exceed budget plans this year, with further overspending projected in the years ahead. The pressure has already sparked discussions about freezing or cutting non-military spending to free up resources for the conflict. The debate exposes growing tension inside the Russian state between military demands and economic realities. War Economy Reaches Its Limits Defence and security now consume a huge share of government spending, helping to sustain industrial output and employment linked to military production. But economists warn that wartime growth masks deeper vulnerabilities. High interest rates, labour shortages, sanctions and rising costs are weighing heavily on civilian sectors, while economic growth has slowed sharply. The longer the war continues, the harder it becomes to balance military priorities with domestic stability. Ukraine Strikes At Russia's Economic Lifelines At the same time, Kyiv is expanding a campaign aimed at Russia's economic infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has argued that Russian advances are slowing while Ukrainian long-range drone operations increasingly target oil facilities, ports and industrial sites deep inside Russian territory. Those attacks are designed not only to damage infrastructure but also to increase the financial burden of the war on Moscow. A Strategic Choice Looms Analysts say the Kremlin may soon face a difficult decision: escalate further and demand more sacrifices from Russian society, or scale back its ambitions. Neither option comes without risk. Greater mobilisation could increase domestic pressure, while reducing military objectives would represent a significant political setback after years of war. For now, Moscow remains committed to continuing the fight. But as casualties mount, budgets tighten and infrastructure comes under sustained attack, the economic foundations supporting the war are coming under closer scrutiny than at any point since the invasion began. Vladimir Putin warned Ukraine war cost is 'unsustainable'Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000If it's an area near the Rassada pier, it's probably the lowest end district in Phuket. Crime and super cheap housing and hotels. I use to ride my moto through there getting to the pier to catch boats to outer islands. Speculation: no money, no hope, depression. Very sad. RIP Kuhn DanielTue, 02 Jun 2026 17:09:46 +0000