https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around Thailandenhe's not nor has he ever been the master of any deal, whatever deals he made must have been by blackmailing the other side, he's just a disgrace, he looks lost like a senile old man, he should quit while still has a little of followers if he waits long enough he will lose all of it but he did make billions with inside trading Flying back to the U.S. from Beijing, Donald Trump made it clear that he knew his state visit to China was a flop. He was in a lousy mood. In his answers to question after question from the press, he revealed that the trip produced no true deliverables Opinion: How Trump’s Trip to China Proves He’s Truly Broken America https://au.yahoo.com/news/opinion-trump-trip-china-proves-191035698.htmlSat, 16 May 2026 10:22:26 +0000same as the Russian army, they never cared and Trump is copying any totalitarian samples... He does not care about other people - at all...Sat, 16 May 2026 10:20:29 +0000Henry Kissinger is credited with the saying: Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac. There are some things even centi-billionaires cannot buy -- and being on a trip like this and all attendant is one of them.Sat, 16 May 2026 10:19:55 +0000I don't understand what you say about the Ailines paying, for WHAT priviledge. Surely you mean that the Passenger pays for it.Sat, 16 May 2026 10:18:24 +0000Sat, 16 May 2026 10:18:16 +0000Sat, 16 May 2026 10:18:12 +0000UPDATE Death Toll Rises to Eight in Bangkok Bus/Train Crash Pictures courtesy of Khaosod The death toll has risen to eight after a freight train slammed into a Bangkok bus and several vehicles near Makkasan Airport Rail Link station on Saturday afternoon, sparking a fierce fire that engulfed the bus. The collision involved a blue air-conditioned Route 206 bus, a freight train, private vehicles and motorcycles near the Airport Rail Link Makkasan station on Asok-Din Daeng Road in Bang Kapi subdistrict, Huai Khwang district, Bangkok. Firefighters arriving at the scene found the bus fully ablaze, with explosions heard intermittently as crews battled the flames. It took several minutes for emergency responders to bring the fire under control. Authorities confirmed that at least eight people were killed at the scene, while several others suffered injuries. Most of the injured were motorists and motorcycle riders travelling through the area at the time of the collision. Rescue workers provided first aid before rushing victims to nearby hospitals. Earlier reports had placed the death toll at six, with around 10 injuries, but officials later revised the number of fatalities upwards as searches continued inside the burned-out wreckage. Mr Anan Phonimdaeng, governor of the State Railway of Thailand, said investigators had not yet determined the cause of the accident. He confirmed that the crash involved one freight train, one public bus, two private cars and one motorcycle, with significant property damage reported. The railway chief said he was travelling to the scene and had ordered the immediate formation of an investigative team to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision in detail. AQPwoV09J87dCI4Ub12KoaPN37dx3V1gA98ictRzVTRv-ZrwhHv5cp8d0UOMc8A0sdwjbKKfjI9NstCdP_bfrXl3jSqkfAIEWS55XyhPTg.mp4 Caution below video show emergency responders identifying victims in the busAQMggSGCvLqQ7v6q-4TgqyYPOE51N0i1IqddwsZoL7k_1tafGAwtqMhqSKVn3a2F8x-1fNlPoXkNpYsEhNLrrfaZed7tDCl7ufp6PpthfQ.mp4Sat, 16 May 2026 10:17:17 +0000One consequence of the war: UAE fast-tracks pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz Pipeline project accelerated: ADNOC will fast-track the West-East pipeline from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, aiming for 2027 completion. Strategic energy shift: By doubling export capacity via Fujairah, the UAE reduces reliance on a contested route and boosts its long-term production flexibility. UAE fast-tracks pipeline to bypass Strait of HormuzSat, 16 May 2026 10:15:32 +0000They should have executed him years ago.Sat, 16 May 2026 10:13:30 +0000Necessary why. Get some IT experts to design an online report system that does not require in person reporting after trip abroad. Ain't rocket science.Sat, 16 May 2026 10:11:16 +0000[Opinion. Yep, not enough military budget. /s] Pentagon quietly shut legally required program to prevent civilian deaths by military, watchdog finds Trump administration accused of cutting military’s civilian harm program in light of US strike on girls school in Iran Joseph Gedeon and Cate Brown in Washington A report released by inspector general concluded US military no longer had infrastructure to comply with two federal statutes. The Pentagon has quietly dismantled a program it is legally required to operate to prevent and respond to civilian deaths in US military operations, according to its internal watchdog. A report released by the department’s inspector general concluded the US military no longer has the people, tools or infrastructure needed to comply with two federal statutes requiring it to maintain a functioning civilian casualty policy, and operate a Civilian Protection Center of Excellence (CP CoE). Donald Trump’s administration has been accused of making deep cuts to the Pentagon’s civilian harm mitigation and response (CHMR) program, designed to handle training and procedures critical in limiting civilian harm in theaters of war. While the program has not been officially canceled, the inspector general’s report said that funding had ended for a data management platform; committee meetings had halted; and many dedicated personnel had been lost or reassigned. “As a result, the DoW may not comply with its civilian casualties and harm policy,” the report read. “A policy required by federal law.” The Pentagon did not respond to a request for comment.Sat, 16 May 2026 10:11:08 +0000Adele Zeynep Walton with mum Ozlem hold a photograph of Aimee. © Philip Coburn A deadly online forum linked to at least 164 deaths in the UK has been hit with a £950,000 fine — but for grieving families, the punishment comes heartbreakingly late. Bereaved relatives are now demanding criminal prosecutions, blasting communications regulator Ofcom for what they call an agonisingly slow response while more lives were lost. At the centre of the tragedy is 21-year-old Aimee Walton — creative, talented and full of promise — whose life ended in devastating and deeply troubling circumstances. Aimee was found dead in a hotel room in Slough, Berkshire, after spending the final 11 days of her life with a near-total stranger. The only person with her was an American man she had met online through the suicide forum now at the heart of a growing public outcry. Her sister, Adele Walton, has since become a determined campaigner, fighting to expose the danger she says stole Aimee’s future. Police later told the Walton family that Aimee had left hundreds of handwritten notes, scribbles and drawings scattered throughout the hotel room. Many revealed intense distress, with some directly addressed to the American man who had been with her. “She had left hundreds of notes, scribbles, drawings,” Adele said. “All that sounded really angry, really upset, like she was really distressed.” Some notes contained desperate messages. “Why won’t you give me a pen? I need a pen, I need to write.” The American man was arrested on suspicion of assisting suicide. He was later released, and no further action was taken. But while investigations stalled, the forum remained active. The death toll kept rising. When The Mirror joined forces with the Molly Rose Foundation to produce the documentary series Buy To Die in summer 2025, more than 99 UK citizens had died after being linked to the site. That number has now climbed to at least 164. Speaking on behalf of Families and Survivors to Prevent Online Suicide Harms, Adele described years of anguish. “Families like mine have been agonisingly waiting for action against the website that took our loved ones and at least 164 UK lives,” she said. “While we’ve waited, further lives have been lost and we’ve had to fight every step. We feel let down by the process and Ofcom’s slow response to this threat to life.” Ofcom’s £950,000 penalty marks its first major enforcement action under the UK’s Online Safety Act. But campaigners insist a fine is not enough. “The continued existence of this site is a public health crisis,” Adele warned. “We now want to see criminal sanctions against the sinister actors who actively groom, encourage and instruct British people to take their lives.” Aimee’s family says the loss remains impossible to comprehend. She loved music and art. She adored Pharrell Williams and had even performed on stage with him. For Buy To Die, her mother Ozlem Walton and Adele shared artwork discovered only after her death, alongside videos showing Aimee dancing and performing — vibrant, joyful and full of life. But during the pandemic, her mental health deteriorated. Diagnosed with OCD as a teenager, she also struggled with depression and anxiety. Aimee is not the only victim whose family is now demanding action. David Parfett’s son, Tom, live-blogged his own death on the same forum. Campaigners say Ofcom’s 13-month investigation cost precious time. Andy Burrows, chief executive of the Molly Rose Foundation, called it “appalling” that grieving families had to push regulators into action. Ofcom’s investigation, completed in April 2026, found illegal instructional guides were repeatedly posted and often pinned or reposted by the forum’s provider. Though the site operates outside the UK, Ofcom says it remains subject to British law. Suzanne Cater, Ofcom’s Director of Enforcement, called the case deeply disturbing. “This is a significant fine on a suicide forum known for exploiting the most vulnerable in society,” she said. “It’s caused unimaginable pain and suffering for bereaved families across the UK and beyond.” Ofcom says the forum has made some changes to accessibility in the UK — but insists those measures are “not good enough.” For families still grieving, the fight is far from over. They want accountability. They want justice. And above all, they want no more names added to the growing death toll. My sister went to hotel with stranger and swallowed poison - now more have diedSat, 16 May 2026 10:09:35 +0000I didn't had the opportunity to look at Trump close, did anybody notice if his nose was a little more brownish/darkish with so much axx kissing to Xi it should be expected Trump said Xi told him he opposed Taiwan's independence... what a surprise did anybody expected something else The summit was filled with ‌pageantry, from goose-stepping soldiers to tours of a secret garden. But behind closed doors, Xi issued a stark warning to Trump that any mishandling of China's top concern, Taiwan, could spiral into conflict. Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-leaves-beijing-with-few-wins-but-warm-words-for-xi-122737578.htmlSat, 16 May 2026 10:07:54 +0000As expected the kids would find a way round things..it was set up to fail so they can introduce mandatory digital ID cards for EVERYONE that was the plan all along as I have pointed out numerous times. Those that continue to say why should I worry I have nothing to hide..should sit down and have a good long think abut what they actually don't want everyone and his dog to know about them.Sat, 16 May 2026 10:06:14 +0000As usual, more mind control drivel from Trump's enemies in the fake MSM media. I will be looking into what's going on in China more carefully and may start a thread, which will only get 6 views and a bunch of thumbs down, but will be more accurate than this MSM fake news drivel. This meeting was highly significant, or Musk and all the CEOs wouldn't be out there. These multi-billionaires have better things to do than waste their time flying across the planet for nothing and to leave "empty handed". It's sad how you people still buy all this crap news and think Trump is stupid and all the top CEOs in the US are idiots.Sat, 16 May 2026 10:06:05 +0000Today for the 1st time Facial Recognition will be used but surprise surprise it is only to be used in the United Kingdom rally and not the Palastine Action group counter protest. The home secretary has said anyone waving pacards or holding up banners or shouting chants supporting terroism will face the full law lets see how many get lifted from the far right Palastine Action March. Some in the united kingdom rally are " The Pink Ladies " these are mums asking the governmeny to prevent rapes of school kids and rapes by foreighn men and asking why are they having to carry pepper spray for protection.Sat, 16 May 2026 10:05:25 +0000Not unless the airline is going to ask to see your passport to verify the number on your driving license is correct which would make the entire exercise rather pointless.Sat, 16 May 2026 09:56:14 +0000Hm, In my European country Everything at normal citizen level gets done without corruption. You have to make an appointment at city hall on the internet. the next day or a couple of days later You bring the right paperwork (Identity card) and everything is done. Sometimes it's free, and sometimes there is a fee, Always by bank card. Never cash. On higher levels ?? We have suspicions regarding the decisions been taken !?!?Sat, 16 May 2026 09:54:11 +0000Try them and let us knowSat, 16 May 2026 09:51:58 +0000Whats a School uniform got to do with a Versace dress worn by Mrs Starmer. A silly post deserving a Red Tumb.Sat, 16 May 2026 09:50:49 +0000Dude, don't start bickering . Its immatureSat, 16 May 2026 09:47:28 +0000UPDATE Train Hits Bangkok Bus, Killing at Least Six Near Makkasan Picture courtesy of Six people have died and 10 others were injured after a freight train collided with a public bus and several vehicles near Makkasan Airport Rail Link station in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, triggering a major fire. Emergency services were alerted at 3.40pm on 16 May 2026 following reports of a bus fire caused by a collision near the railway crossing on Asok-Din Daeng Road in Makkasan subdistrict, Ratchathewi district. Firefighters and rescue crews from Phaya Thai Fire and Rescue Station rushed to the scene after receiving calls through the 199 emergency hotline and the Line application. Initial investigations found that a train struck a public bus and several motorcycles, causing a fire to break out. Authorities first reported around 10 injuries at the scene. At 3.59pm, officials confirmed that six people had been found dead inside the bus. Authorities said further details remained under investigation and more updates would follow. Dashcam footage circulating after the crash captured the moments leading up to the collision. The video showed heavy traffic congestion near the railway crossing, with vehicles stationary and blocking part of the tracks when a freight train carrying cargo containers approached. The train then struck the bus and several nearby vehicles, causing a fire to erupt. Thick smoke and flames engulfed the area as emergency crews attempted to contain the blaze and rescue victims trapped inside the wreckage. Khaosod reported that investigators are expected to examine the dashcam footage, traffic conditions and railway crossing procedures as part of the inquiry into the cause of the crash. Officials have not yet released the identities of the victims. AQP75xEOfobs1oygdweS3Z9iStjio5_SB17dfvU9hNfWr9hgsP__9_yo9S0R0s7hqe8iYJtBQHthmMbJkd2Z-ZaFiLNl-NgjL8BtAWZSSQ.mp4 ScreenRecording_05-16-2026 16-49-53_1.mp4 Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod16 May 2026Sat, 16 May 2026 09:47:24 +0000Other public servants, like Starmer, have their gear paid for by the British taxpayer.' I await your post of outrage when you learn that the UK armed forces, police, firefighters and school crossing patrols are similarly funded by the British taxpayer.Sat, 16 May 2026 09:46:51 +0000And the other rider probably did not stop. A farang who lived in the next house to me in Phuket was killed on a motorbike five years ago, and by coincidence a farang who then moved into the house with his Thai wife and child was killed on one as well.Sat, 16 May 2026 09:45:37 +0000I thought that was the whole point of the war he started ,so they would not have a nuclear weapon ,so just leave them with the enriched uranium !. I think that proves that this war was just a distraction from the Trump🤡Epstein files... regards worgeordieSat, 16 May 2026 09:45:26 +0000