https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenCorrect, my mistake, Korean guards were brutal to the prisoners.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:37:10 +0000Are you sure about that?Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:36:49 +0000Vehicle is most likely hire/purchase financed, so she would have had to satisfy the debt obligation first. I was surprised to read that approx. 90% of Thai personal vehicles are financed in this manner.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:35:24 +0000Ukraine hits Moscow space hub again in deep drone strike Ukraine says it has struck a key Russian space communications centre in the Moscow region for the second time in little more than a week, signalling an expanding campaign to disrupt military infrastructure far beyond the front line. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the overnight drone attack targeted a strategic satellite communications facility more than 500 kilometres from Ukraine's border, underscoring Kyiv's growing long-range strike capability. Strategic Target Hit Again According to Zelenskyy, the Dubna space communications centre supports Russian military reconnaissance and helps coordinate occupation forces operating in Ukraine. The latest strike follows an earlier attack on June 22, when Ukraine said it damaged the site's 32-metre Mark-IV satellite antenna complex and an adjacent technical building. Ukrainian officials have not yet released an assessment of the latest damage. Long-Range Campaign Expands Zelenskyy said the attack forms part of a wider effort to degrade Russia's military infrastructure behind the battlefield. He claimed Ukrainian forces have now struck four similar communications facilities, including sites in both the Moscow and Vladimir regions. Further operations against comparable targets are already being prepared, he said, as Kyiv seeks to make Russia's invasion harder to sustain. Drone Pressure Reaches the Capital The strike came during a wider overnight drone attack across the Moscow region. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show drones flying towards the Russian capital, although the footage has not been independently verified. The latest operation highlights Ukraine's increasing ability to project force deep inside Russian territory, forcing Moscow to divert resources to defend strategic installations far from the front. Battle Beyond the Front Line Kyiv has increasingly targeted military, logistics and communications infrastructure inside Russia, arguing such facilities directly support Moscow's war effort. As both sides intensify long-range attacks, the conflict is expanding well beyond the battlefield. Strategic assets hundreds of kilometres from the fighting are becoming regular targets, raising the pressure on Russia's military command while exposing the growing reach of Ukrainian drone operations Ukraine strikes Moscow space communications center for second time, Zelenskyy saysTue, 30 Jun 2026 15:33:36 +0000Strange logic. If a person overstays on what basis is this the fault of Thai Immigration?Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:28:46 +0000Dems when the big one, despite 29% not being proud of the USA. In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said that children born on American soil to undocumented parents are “‘subject to the jurisdiction’ of the United States and are citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment’s citizenship clause.” https://www.texastribune.org/2026/06/30/texas-supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-ruling-trump/ https://mikejohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2902Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:28:37 +0000So you suggestion was to do what exactly? "Chiang had those two divisions eaten up and annihilated for nothing" Were it not for the Atom bomb isn't that exactly what would have happened once Japan was invaded?Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:25:12 +0000Yes you are absolutely right. Just normal pooling as now the coroner has said clearly she was not injured but died from suffocation. Which probably implies strangulation.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:24:27 +0000Might be a good decision. A pal of mine was killed and dismembered into 13 pieces 3 years ago. However, you did not answer my questions. Ah, never mind.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:23:32 +0000The United States sold $3.7 billion of Venezuela's oil this April alone.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:18:49 +0000Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to return to the UK with their children, Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, in what has been described by unnamed sources as a major personal victory for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The trip, expected in the coming week, comes after years of estrangement from the Royal Family and has reportedly reignited tensions at the heart of the monarchy. According to the report, the Sussexes are expected to stay at a royal residence as guests of King Charles and receive full security during their visit. The arrangements have been portrayed by unnamed sources as a significant shift after years of public disputes between Harry and the Royal Family. The reported welcome has also been described as a bitter blow for Prince William. The article claims relations between the Prince of Wales and King Charles have become increasingly strained, with unnamed insiders alleging William has threatened to distance himself from family events at Sandringham. Rather than being upset by his brother's reported reaction, unnamed sources claim Harry believes the developments strengthen his position. One insider alleges Harry expected William to react angrily once the visit was approved and told Meghan to "sit back and enjoy the show." The same source claims Harry believes William's reported anger reflects badly on his brother while he and Meghan are simply trying to move forward. These claims have not been independently verified. The reported tensions are said to have surfaced around last weekend's Trooping the Colour celebrations. According to unnamed sources, relationships between senior royals appeared "decidedly frosty" behind the scenes despite the public display of unity on Buckingham Palace's balcony. The article also claims William, Catherine and their children did not attend the traditional family lunch following the event, instead leaving shortly afterwards. Another unnamed source alleges that King Charles' relationship with William "is not in a good place." According to the report, King Charles now faces the challenge of managing the ongoing dispute between his sons. Meanwhile, unnamed insiders claim Harry believes William's alleged response ultimately works in his favour. One source says Harry believes that, over time, other members of the Royal Family could increasingly support King Charles' decision to welcome the Sussexes back. The same insider claims Meghan shares that view and believes the best approach is to remain polite, positive and focus on reconnecting during the visit. The trip is expected to coincide with celebrations marking One Year to Go until the Invictus Games in Birmingham. Reports suggest King Charles' desire to spend time with Archie and Lilibet played an important role in the arrangements. The visit follows months of speculation over whether Meghan and the children would accompany Harry. It also comes after Harry previously lost his legal challenge over police protection while visiting the UK. The article describes the reported agreement on accommodation and security as a major turnaround. It notes that Harry last met King Charles briefly in September and had previously said his father declined to meet him during his legal dispute over security. Unnamed sources further claim Harry privately views the trip as both a personal success and a "stunning moral victory." According to the report, he believes the King's decision represents support despite reported opposition from William. The article also revisits the long-running breakdown in relations between the brothers following Harry and Meghan's 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they made allegations of bullying and racism against members of the Royal Family. The Royal Family strongly denied allegations of racism, while Prince William publicly stated: "We are very much not a racist family." Looking ahead, unnamed sources claim Harry hopes the visit will strengthen ties with other senior royals before William eventually becomes King. At the same time, the report says William remains angry over previous public disclosures by the Sussexes and is reportedly determined to take a tougher approach when he inherits the throne. Prince William’s reaction to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s 'victory' is playing right into their handsTue, 30 Jun 2026 15:18:27 +0000it's been this way forever...half these guys dont read anything but the headline.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:15:50 +0000That actually makes the most sense so far. Also if she was underage she wouldn't be able to work out of a bar easily so not have access to their shared communal knowledge of dodgy punters. All the speculation pretty much revolves around his hastily contrived excuses re extortion, fight over the money etc.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:15:44 +0000I stay away from Patts. It attracts crims daily.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:15:35 +0000What is the reason for this sarcasm? I merely passed on information that I had heard, and furthermore mentioned the source of this information, which should make it clear to anyone that I make no claim as to its veracity. Do I now have to justify my acquaintances to you?Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:13:10 +0000They did not read the story then made up a theory without evidence. Explains why we have such bad politicians.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:12:45 +0000I'm not saying they are confused between cases, what i was saying it wasn't a "strange" idea for people to start thinking about the body being chopped up as it has been the case several times in the past. I know that isn't what happened here, but for people to speculate she was chopped up has merit.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:08:55 +0000Then you have the purist swamp builders. They’re only interested in self-enrichment, starting wars, increasing the level of corruption, turning allies against themselves, consolidating power, and marginalizing the already marginalized masses even further. And right now, you have a country north of Mexico and south of Canada taking those directives to levels the world has never seen before. Incredible levels. Tremendous levels. People are saying they’ve never seen anything like it. Even the best people say that.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:08:19 +0000Not specifically and they weren´t random. As you can imagine the whole story is talk of the town right now. Living in Pattaya I have a few “regulars” whom I meet occasionally, and they told me about the guy`s “preferences”. However, I think I made it fully clear that this is only hearsay. But so is the “agreed 1000,- paid only 500” story, which I guess was told to the police by the murderer himself.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:08:16 +0000Doesn't seem to be the same. The other 2 are very similar to each other though. Weighed down with heavy barbell weights and dumped in water in both cases. I victim 30+ foreign not Thai and unidentified, The other late 20s. Possibly news coverage of those crimes gave him the idea to use the suitcase to move her body. in all 3 cases victims clothes and belongings were in the cases with them. That's all.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:07:50 +0000TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak Andy Burnham has been warned he risks driving banks, investment and high-paid jobs out of London as pressure mounts over proposals for a multibillion-pound windfall tax on the financial sector. Business leaders say the plans, championed by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), could undermine the UK's competitiveness just as the incoming Prime Minister prepares to unveil a sweeping overhaul of the economy. City Sounds the Alarm The TUC has urged Burnham to raise between £9 billion and £60 billion over four years by increasing the bank surcharge, arguing the money should help tackle inequality and ease pressure on struggling households. But UK Finance, which represents more than 300 firms across the banking and financial services sector, warned that such tax rises would encourage capital, investment and jobs to move overseas. It said UK banks already face a heavier tax burden than many international competitors through existing levies and surcharges. Unions Demand Bigger Contribution TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak argued the sector can afford to pay more, pointing to strong bank profits and record bonus pay-outs in the City of London. The union has outlined three options, ranging from restoring the bank surcharge to 8%, raising an estimated £9 billion, to increasing it to 35%—matching the windfall tax previously imposed on energy companies—which it says could generate up to £60 billion over four years. Economic Reset Meets Market Jitters The proposals come as Burnham sets out an ambitious programme to rebalance Britain's economy through greater regional investment and the biggest transfer of powers from Whitehall in decades. His blueprint includes moving thousands of civil service jobs out of London, creating a "No10 North" in Manchester and expanding the powers of regional mayors. London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has already warned against reducing investment in the capital. Pressure Builds Before Power Transfer Burnham has insisted his plans will be delivered within existing fiscal rules, promising sound public finances despite the scale of his reform agenda. Business groups remain cautious. While welcoming his focus on economic growth, they have warned that aggressive taxation and increased state intervention could deter investment at a critical moment. With Burnham expected to enter Downing Street this July, the battle over how to fund his programme is already intensifying. Burnham warned of London bankers exodus if he hits City with £60bn taxTue, 30 Jun 2026 15:05:13 +0000It is a good job that a stable genius is in charge!Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:04:56 +0000I think that's a pretty one-sided reading of Lincoln. He absolutely held racial views that we'd reject today, but calling him a white supremacist ignores how much his views evolved during the war. He opposed expanding slavery long before becoming president, issued the Emancipation Proclamation as a wartime measure, pushed for the 13th Amendment and even endorsed Black voting rights shortly before he was assassinated. It's also true that Lincoln's initial goal was preserving the Union. But it's hard to argue slavery wasn't central to the conflict when the Confederate states repeatedly said preserving slavery was the reason they were seceding. Lincoln was a complicated historical figure (not a saint), but reducing him to "the worst president" or simply calling him a white supremacist leaves out a lot of important context.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:04:53 +0000He showed no remorse or emotions in the interview. The guy is sick. Bullet in the head and move on.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:04:17 +0000The United States sold $3.7 billion of Venezuela's oil this April alone. After earthquakes killed more than 900 Venezuelans this week, it offered the survivors $150 million.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:02:22 +0000