https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenI was in the UK February and March, staying in cities, towns and villages. I even made it to Lowe’s constituency, though it wasn’t a highlight so I went up the coast away to stay in Blakeney at the Blakeney Hotel (superb) and dinner at The Moorings (sublime cold water seafood). Try not to miss these if you’re ever out that way. It was a wonderful trip, I can’t wait to go back, perhaps next summer.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:44:23 +0000Requesting personal information from posters is a form of stalking and against forum rules. Please respect the ASEAN Now rules.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:44:15 +0000There's no need for gossip But I must add doesn't Brian flowers own the Pattaya addicts forum ? Look I can't say if it's the case or not as I was banned the first day on writing about statistics of dental signs in Pattaya sadlyFri, 19 Jun 2026 09:44:06 +0000Yeah, it's the left's fault that trump's an idiot who says and does idiotic things. I guess this is the last line of defense for MAGA. Jaysus H. Kryst!🤣Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:42:59 +0000The stable genius knew a pool man, who was given the contract without tender. What could go wrong?Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:41:58 +0000deletedFri, 19 Jun 2026 09:41:38 +0000Corny but logical response....Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:41:12 +0000Sheryl as always hit it out of the park. Add in that if a Thai spouse is in the room a lot of doctor as is the habit everywhere will direct the info to the spouse and not the patientFri, 19 Jun 2026 09:40:28 +0000Who said the EU will ACCEPT a UK in a position like.. Norway / Switzerland / Albania ? And.. according the "leave" leaders, like Superb Liar Johnson, and.. nonsense-speaker Nigel Farage ( bye the way again highly accepted in the UK) , there would be a SAVING of PST 135 million a week...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:39:58 +0000Indian Association of Pattaya? Are they an outlier? Is there a Chinese Association of Pattaya, or other national associations there? Or is this guy just pumping himself up as a kind of mafia-style 'leader?Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:39:03 +0000Good there you go instead of tap dancing around being a Jew hater. I was correct thanks for making it clear to me and others We will have to agree to disagree you go on believing what you want and I will do the same. Nothing changes I still with my position in regards to Iran feel free to do the same with yours. It is really funny and I now see why the nonsense haters from your side. I mention nuts talk about Iran the crazy leaders and you threw in the entire middle east. One thing is clear why the continuous fighting guys like you. I do like to conclude you are one of those nuts that should be gone! Bye Incoming Boom!Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:38:05 +0000I don't "detest" football (soccer), but I don't care to watch it either.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:36:11 +0000Omg, beautiful car destroyed. Smokey and the Bandit, 77 Trans Am. In the 80s I had this car imported, California to Sydney. 6.6lt, targa, 4sp manual, wish I still had her ☹️Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:34:56 +0000With President Donald Trump announcing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran, comparisons have quickly emerged with the landmark nuclear agreement negotiated by President Barack Obama in 2015. While both arrangements involve Iran and sanctions relief, the similarities largely end there. Get today's headlines by email ANALYSIS The most important distinction is that Obama’s agreement — the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) — was a completed nuclear accord. Negotiated among Iran, the United States, China, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, Germany and the European Union, it imposed specific restrictions on Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief. One Is a Nuclear Deal, the Other Is NotTrump’s agreement is not a final nuclear deal. The MOU primarily establishes a framework to halt the current conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch further nuclear negotiations. While Iran has again pledged not to obtain a nuclear weapon, details on verification and enforcement remain unresolved and are expected to be negotiated during a 60-day follow-up process. As a result, the MOU resembles a ceasefire and negotiating framework more than a completed nuclear accord. Diplomacy Versus Military PressureThe paths leading to the two agreements were markedly different. The Obama administration spent roughly 20 months conducting negotiations that culminated in the JCPOA. The Trump administration also pursued diplomacy but ultimately concluded that military action was necessary. In July 2025, the United States launched strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, which experts said set back Tehran’s nuclear programme significantly. Later, Washington and Israel conducted Operation Epic Fury, targeting nuclear infrastructure and military assets. Iran responded by disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and launching attacks against U.S. interests and regional partners. Israel meanwhile remained engaged in conflict with Iran-backed groups in Lebanon. The fighting carried substantial costs. Thirteen U.S. service members were reported killed during Operation Epic Fury, while the overall conflict has been estimated to have cost American taxpayers more than $25 billion. What Iran ReceivedBoth agreements offered economic incentives to Iran, but the terms differed substantially. Under the JCPOA, Iran gained access to frozen assets and received relief from U.S., European Union and United Nations sanctions. Restrictions on oil exports were eased, the Iranian central bank regained broader access to the global financial system and previously seized funds, including $1.7 billion, were returned. In exchange, Iran agreed to major nuclear restrictions. These included reducing the number of operating centrifuges, limiting uranium enrichment activities, shrinking its stockpile of enriched uranium, modifying a heavy-water reactor and accepting inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Critics argued that some inspection provisions were insufficient and that the agreement’s limits would eventually expire. Trump’s MOU also includes sanctions relief measures, the easing of oil restrictions and a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund involving regional partners. However, much of the promised relief depends on future negotiations that have yet to produce a broader nuclear agreement. In return, Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Critics note that this largely restores conditions that existed before the conflict. Moreover, the MOU leaves open questions about the future governance of the strategic waterway. One provision states that the strait will remain toll-free for 60 days, after which Iran and Oman will discuss future administration and maritime services. How the Deals Are Being SoldWhen Obama unveiled the JCPOA, he described it as the strongest nuclear non-proliferation agreement ever negotiated. He acknowledged that Iran would receive substantial economic benefits and argued that, despite its imperfections, the agreement was preferable to military conflict. Trump has similarly promoted his MOU, saying it achieved more than his administration initially sought. At the same time, he has emphasized the economic risks of allowing the conflict to continue. After previously dismissing Iran’s leverage, Trump said prolonged disruption could have triggered severe economic consequences, particularly through energy markets. Speaking after the G7 summit in France, Trump said concerns about economic damage influenced his decision to pursue an agreement, noting that financial markets reacted positively whenever prospects for peace improved. He also warned that a prolonged crisis could have risked pushing the United States into an economic downturn. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 19 June 2026 View full articleFri, 19 Jun 2026 09:34:17 +0000Quelle surprise. No plan going to war and no plan exiting the war. What a mess this administration has created. Rubio is distancing from this hash of a deal. Vance is cautious as lead negotiator as it make him a lighting rod for criticism from the conservative hawks and sets him up as the primary fall guy should the deal falter. Trump will simply blame him for any missteps. The deal is stacked against Vance to get a decent enough result that will appease the GOP. Iran has all the cards. Trump will likely not be involved in any shape or form in this negotiation. He know that this is a bad deal but he need a fall guy to blame. That is the nature of this incompetent and corrupt man.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:34:14 +0000That's a bit of a leap isn't it? Who's suggesting that?Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:33:35 +0000Absolutely! Perhaps the first line of the OP should read Two Australian tourists braindead morons have reported being deceived into purchasing herbal coffee products at an inflated price in Pattaya.... If anybody, anywhere approaches me in that manner, my response is "The answer is No...f*** off. Now, what was the question?"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:33:35 +0000Fully agree but they need to do more. The media should be all over this and publish the trial like American media did with the Texas case that just finished. Thais need to understand what can happen and get the full picture. As to allegations that she was cheating on him. If you look it is more likely the guy cheats on the girl. Again we need to be teaching real life skills to these babiesFri, 19 Jun 2026 09:33:33 +0000If you are going to arrest the foreigners, then you need to arrest the Thais that enabled it too as they were also breaking the law as well... fairs fair, otherwise the optics are not just bad, but really bad.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:33:21 +0000A complete video would show how he exited the songthaew ( notTuk-Tuk) To me, it looks like he jumped; his feet hitting the pavement at that speed would have flipped over on his head like that. To fall out of one of those, he would more than likely land on his head first.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:33:20 +0000Fully agree but they need to do more. The media should be all over this and publish the trial like American media did with the Texas case that just finished. Thais need to understand what can happen and get the full picture. As to allegations that she was cheating on him. If you look it is more likely the guy cheats on the girl. Again we need to be teaching real life skills to these babiesFri, 19 Jun 2026 09:33:16 +0000Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:33:15 +0000You'd expect something like this on an online war game forum filled with pimply 14 y/o's high on their first experience with testosterone. In the US of A you get this on federal government sites. The US is not a real country anymore, and won't be until grown-ups return to the WH.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:33:09 +0000As I read the article, it sounds as if it was Hezbollah that started the attacks first, and that Israel responded.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:33:05 +0000Well i am certainly not a White Supremacists like you with your Anti-Arab Racism / Anti-Palestinianism harbor violent hatred specifically against Arab people or Palestinians. you are just a Bigot !! and i have no time for the likes of you or your hate rage you are a disgrace to the human race want to kill off human beings quote "I have no problem with the attacks but once it started 47 years in the making, they should have finished it and when it was done, control the oil, sell it and repay everyone and have enough to rebuilt their country. But all these nuts need to be dead and buried!"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:30:58 +0000