https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenThe original Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) for the Strait of Hormuz was jointly proposed by Iran and Oman and adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1968. It established separate inbound and outbound shipping lanes, each approximately two nautical miles wide, separated by a two-nautical-mile buffer zone, creating a predictable and internationally recognised transit corridor through one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints. Originally, significant portions of these established shipping lanes passed through Omani territorial waters, providing the deepest, safest and most practical route for commercial traffic. Under the traditional arrangement, westbound traffic utilised the northern lane while eastbound traffic utilised the southern lane, with the separation zone reducing the risk of collision in a waterway barely 30 miles wide at its narrowest point. The situation now represents a dramatic departure from that long-established system. During the 2026 conflict, Iran laid naval mines within or adjacent to sections of the recognised shipping corridor. Western maritime authorities, insurers and shipping companies have repeatedly warned that substantial mine threats exist along the traditional route, with some reports suggesting as many as 80 mines remain to be cleared. Clearing the minds could take two months (intensive operations) - however, its not the clearing of existing mines which is the issue - Queshm remains the issue: It sits directly astride the northern side of the Strait of Hormuz and is only a short transit from the shipping lanes. A small IRGC fast craft carrying a handful of moored mines can leave a sheltered harbour, lay mines at night, and return within hours. This is precisely this asymmetry that Iran relies upon, the cost of laying them is tiny compared with the cost of finding and removing them - its why Qeshm is so strategic and ultimately why Iran can hold Gulf Shipping hostage whenever it wants until Qeshm is obliterated. Its also worth noting that Iranian naval mining is not a new. Iran first employed mines extensively during the so-called Tanker War phase of the Iran-Iraq conflict in the 1980s, culminating in the mining of international waters in 1987-88 and the strike on USS Samuel B. Roberts in April 1988. The tactic has therefore formed part of Iran's maritime playbook for nearly four decades. Below is the original 1968 Traffic Separation Scheme. Below that is the contemporary hazard picture. The mining of the traditional transit corridor has forced vessels away from established routes and towards channels closer to Iranian-controlled waters, placing Tehran in a position to exert greater influence over maritime traffic through a waterway it is now seeking to regulate, administer and potentially monetise through permits, fees and transit controls.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:45:09 +0000Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in Thailand is primarily governed by the Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Act B.E. 2554 (2011). The law legally mandates employers to provide safe, hygienic working conditions and requires employees to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cooperate with safety management systems. As a quick observation in the photo we can see how Thailand safety is implemented i can count 5/6 with out PPE Thailand has a plethora of safety protocols and standards but without enforcement it is just paper Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is primarily enforced by the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW) under the Ministry of Labour. They are responsible for enforcing the Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment Act and inspecting workplaces for compliance, does this happen I would hazard a guess and say yes, BUT is there baht passed you bet !!!Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:45:01 +0000Double sided. Requires photoSun, 21 Jun 2026 07:44:53 +0000🙏Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:44:37 +0000Has she proven that she knows anything about anything? Maybe you should be more afraid of her running for office than her being born a man.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:43:53 +0000UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to outline a timetable for his departure from Downing Street this week following Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election, according to senior Labour figures. Get today's headlines by email People close to Starmer said he has increasingly concluded that his position is no longer sustainable after discussions with cabinet colleagues, advisers, trade union leaders and party donors. Pressure Mounts After Makerfield ResultThe prime minister spent the weekend at Chequers with his wife, Victoria, and is expected to make a final decision after further discussions. Senior figures within Labour believe he could issue a statement as early as Monday. One ally said Starmer did not intend to leave office abruptly and was instead focused on ensuring an orderly transition. The source said he now viewed stepping aside as the best way to serve both the country and the party. Burnham's Return Changes the LandscapeBurnham’s decisive win over Reform UK in the Greater Manchester constituency has strengthened his standing within Labour and intensified pressure on Starmer. Burnham is due to be sworn in as an MP on Monday and is expected to meet the prime minister later in the week. Supporters of the former Greater Manchester mayor claim he now has the backing of more than 201 Labour MPs if a leadership contest is triggered. According to allies, that level of support demonstrates that a majority of Labour parliamentarians favour a change in leadership. One senior Labour figure said Burnham’s victory had persuaded many MPs that he could be the strongest candidate to prevent Reform UK from making further electoral gains. Former cabinet minister Charlie Falconer told the BBC that Starmer had lost authority because many within the party now expect Burnham to challenge for the leadership and believe he would win. Cabinet Ministers Seek ClarityStarmer is facing calls to clarify his intentions before a cabinet meeting scheduled for Tuesday. Several senior ministers, including Ed Miliband, Shabana Mahmood, Yvette Cooper and Heidi Alexander, are reported to have urged him to establish a clear timetable for stepping down. Party officials have also conveyed strong support among Labour MPs for what they describe as an orderly transition. According to Starmer’s supporters, the most likely outcome would see him remain in office until September, allowing a successor to be formally endorsed at Labour’s annual conference. Those who have spoken to the prime minister in recent days describe him as reflective rather than confrontational. Allies say he is assessing the implications of both the Makerfield result and a potential leadership contest. Leadership Contest Taking ShapeWhile Burnham is widely viewed as the frontrunner, other figures are still considering leadership bids. Allies of Wes Streeting insist he intends to run if a contest takes place. Streeting has reportedly secured office space for campaign staff and recently received financial backing from prominent Labour donor Fran Perrin. However, some Labour figures believe Streeting could eventually support Burnham in exchange for a senior cabinet role in a future administration. Despite mounting speculation, Downing Street dismissed reports of an imminent resignation as conjecture. On Friday, Starmer said he would take part in any Labour leadership election and maintained that he still had work to complete in government. Meanwhile, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said Labour would benefit from a clear and orderly leadership transition, while stressing the need for a wider debate on policy priorities. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 21 June 2026 View full articleSun, 21 Jun 2026 07:43:41 +0000I worked in Thailand for over 20 years an found the government regulation and working rights to be sadly lackingSun, 21 Jun 2026 07:42:13 +0000Totally agree, the pig willl harass them until they either quit or pushed. Not good at all.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:42:04 +0000I mean they couldn't get Obama on the 'birther' conspiracy, so they're going after his wife's sexuality at HER birth. What this latest conspiracy about the Obamas says to me is they are afraid Michelle Obama might try to get a spot on the Democrat's next Presidential election ticket. Gavin Newsom + Michelle Obama?Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:41:35 +0000Nice cherry picking of half a sentence... good job.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:41:24 +0000And you’re a Jew standing on the wrong side of history being made.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:41:08 +0000Anyway, the plot thickens. Trump's biggest pro-Israel supporter Mariam Adelson, who donated 250 million to Trump's campaign, is now trashing Trump and calling him a "traitor and failure to the Israelis".Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:40:16 +0000Very similar to your situation in Da Nang.I been a few times,again last august. Never again,the noise beep beep all day and night did my head in. No traffic rules as such. Golf is good ,but the rest of it,nah. I will go back to Thaialdn from now on.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:36:40 +0000Yes, print it double sided.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:35:51 +0000Ok another accident with the skytrain this time. It shows the bad investigations if things are being built or of the surroundings. No maintenance is also a problem that can cause such accidents. Maybe it are the skytraindrivers than can be blamed, as with the traincollision some ago weeks. The government will never take their responsibilitySun, 21 Jun 2026 07:35:13 +0000She probably faked it.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:34:27 +0000Oh there's no need for this violence from the fascist establishment Many people end up changing their lives once they come out of prison I remember a few years ago live on WhatsApp group they were standing outside a prison in Texas protesting silently against the early morning execution I was in absolute tears and ended up ringing the prison , I think it was in Texas A person did answer and I told them to stop the execution,they hung up on me But stop this barbaric actSun, 21 Jun 2026 07:32:51 +0000Face it: Shady won't get the nomination no matter what happens with Iran. The Rethugs think they can only win with name recognition: Don, Jr.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:32:45 +0000With possible litigation if at fault: no, they can't. And why should they, to satisfy your curiosity?Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:32:22 +0000Like you, my underlying visa is Non-B. I often wonder if there is or will be some alterations that may or may not affect us separately from the Non-Os and Non-OAs. There are probably a significant number of us who actually did retire from Thai institutions and businesses and remained and extended on retirement as a reason.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:32:07 +0000Wait for the facts to out, please.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:31:42 +0000My wife (Thai) and I moved to Thailand during COVID lockdown. I could only enter with her and only on a visa based on marriage. On my first extension (Feb '22), I switched to a retirement extension. Nobody at CM Imm. raised any issue about converting to retirement basis for extension.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:30:37 +0000Because they will lose their job and no one will dare to hire them. Plus Trump will have the reporter arrested on trumped up charges of threatening a sitting president. He's an evil, evil person.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:30:21 +0000You made up that conclusion.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:29:55 +0000I forgot again👴and had written it down but cannot find the note but mean to remember that TM. 7 shall be printed on two sides of a sheet?🤔 Is that correct? Thanks FeltSun, 21 Jun 2026 07:29:13 +0000