https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenOn the off chance you read the article, do you think it a good idea for the UK security services to counter efforts to radicalize people in the UK?Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:35:23 +0000No he didn't. He unfroze their own money held; American banks.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:35:21 +0000Did you used to hide behind the sofa when the Daleks appeared on Dr Who?......SnowflakeTue, 16 Jun 2026 02:34:49 +0000So what did Trump actually do? He tore apart Obama’s work and the Iran deal, like many other deals and proposals he touched, created chaos, and now what? Obama made a nuclear control deal. Trump is trying to make a power and stability deal first, then handle the nuclear part after. A clear setbackTue, 16 Jun 2026 02:34:20 +0000Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:34:18 +0000There are 1,000s over here all dodging the draft and I can’t blame themTue, 16 Jun 2026 02:33:55 +0000Of course he was gullible, that's obvious , and clear to all, but what is your point? Do you run some sort of software that notifies you every time a British person misbehaves ? You invariably pop up in every such thread, you never miss an opportunity to make your smarmy comments, what drives your almost fanatical dedication is a mystery to me . Presumably you think you have found a permissible target for your racism , because that's all it is, racism . Was it your wife or your mother or maybe yourself that was buggered by one of our legendary swordsmen ? I can think of no other reason for your bizarre behaviour other than basic jealousy of course, life must be awful for youTue, 16 Jun 2026 02:32:54 +0000Tello hasn't been mentioned in this thread until your post (which is going to make the thread even more confusing). The original thread fluck referred to Mytello https://www.mytello.com/en_TH/ Tello, that Ricohoc replied to you about is a different service again, and still of no help to the OP. https://tello.com/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:32:43 +0000Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:32:20 +0000Or because a gun is too quick, and a sword inflicts slow, excrutiating pain.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:31:55 +0000Yes, that's definitely the hype the right is pushing lately.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:31:50 +0000This guy is mentioned in the OP. “The advisory comes in the same week that Russian hacker suspect Denis Obrezkov appeared before a US court after being arrested in Thailand in November last year.”Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:31:32 +0000Court Backs Palestine Action Ban As Appeal Judges Overturn High Court Ruling Government Wins Major Legal VictoryThe Court of Appeal has ruled that the UK government's decision to ban Palestine Action was lawful, overturning an earlier High Court judgement that found the proscription unlawful and discriminatory. The ruling represents a significant victory for ministers, who argued that the group's activities posed risks to public safety and national security. Judges Reject Free Speech ChallengeIn February, the High Court sided with Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori, finding that the ban breached rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly under the European Convention on Human Rights. However, a five-judge Court of Appeal panel has now reversed that decision, concluding that the government's actions were proportionate and legally justified. Court Says Ban Strikes 'Fair Balance'Delivering the judgement, Lady Chief Justice Sue Carr said the proscription struck a fair balance between individual rights and the state's responsibility to protect national security. The court found that the Home Secretary was entitled to assess future threats posed by the organisation and determine whether proscription was necessary. Judges Reject Comparison With SuffragettesThe ruling was particularly critical of Palestine Action's attempts to compare itself with historic civil disobedience movements such as the suffragettes. Judges said the group operated through secretive cells designed to avoid detection and prosecution, rather than conducting open public protest campaigns. The court concluded that Palestine Action promoted unlawful violence against property and had caused both injuries and significant damage. Support For Palestine Remains LegalThe court stressed that the ban does not prevent people from expressing support for Palestinians, criticising Israel's actions in Gaza, or protesting against Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems. Judges said the proscription specifically targeted Palestine Action's methods and activities rather than broader political views on the conflict. Activists Vow To Continue Legal FightFollowing the ruling, Huda Ammori described the decision as politically motivated and pledged to continue challenging the ban. She said the case would now be taken to the UK Supreme Court and, if necessary, to the European Court of Human Rights. Ammori argued that the ban represented one of the most serious attacks on protest rights and free speech in modern British history. Fresh Arrests Follow Court DecisionOutside the court, police arrested demonstrators holding signs expressing support for Palestine Action. Since the organisation was banned, thousands of arrests have reportedly been made under terrorism legislation relating to public displays of support for the group. Campaigners argue the measures are excessive, while ministers insist the law is being applied correctly. Elbit Systems Remains Central To DisputeA major point of disagreement throughout the case has been the role of Israeli defence contractor Elbit Systems, which has been a frequent target of Palestine Action protests. The Court of Appeal described Elbit as a company conducting lawful business activities, a characterisation strongly disputed by activists who argue the company profits from Israel's military operations in Gaza. The judgement leaves the ban firmly in place for now, but the legal and political battle surrounding Palestine Action appears far from over. SOURCETue, 16 Jun 2026 02:31:16 +0000“I apologise. Had I known that the suitcase contained drugs, I would never have done such a thing.” Who in their right mind carries luggage that they did not pack themselves? Of course he knew he was carrying drugs.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:31:02 +0000I lived in Thailand for 5 plus years, then moved to Surabaya Indonesia. Bali 1 hour flight, mountains 1 to 2 hours drive. Rent a house under 1,500 USD a year. Apartment 200 to 500 USD month Food super cheap. Good place to live with tropical climate.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:29:56 +0000Yes, according to you-know-who and his toady Hegseth, obliterated twice and decimated once.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:29:41 +0000Always more questions than answers. Why was the man laying on the tracks, where was the motorcycle. Is the victim the owner of the motorcycle, why is nothing done if there as regular accidents and many moreTue, 16 Jun 2026 02:29:31 +0000No problem getting a visa for him...Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:28:59 +0000Really? I don’t really know as I exit via Phuket which is distinctly old school. Maybe the suspicion was raised because he had stamps and the electronic gates meant there shouldn’t be any. 😂 just kiddingTue, 16 Jun 2026 02:28:55 +0000Hope he swiftly recovers and his Insurance pays for the medical bills LOL or is there another GoFund Me about to be launched?Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:28:54 +0000I had to leave the theater for about 10 minutes during one scene. Never ever would I do what that kid did for anything!Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:28:15 +0000Myanmar’s military government has announced the discovery of four offshore gas fields, claiming reserves of 109 trillion cubic feet (TCF) in the Ayeyarwady and Tanintharyi regions. Officials say the largest find, in the Tanintharyi deep‑sea zone, could hold 95 TCF, making it one of the biggest reserves globally. The announcement appears to confirm earlier reports of a massive deposit in Block M15, near Kadan Island in the Andaman Sea. That block, covering more than 13,000 square kilometres, is operated by Singapore‑based Canadian Foresight Group (CFG) under a production‑sharing contract with the state‑run Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE). CFG has previously estimated the reserves at nearly $280 billion, equivalent to 40 per cent of Myanmar’s foreign currency earnings. The regime insists the new projects will support the economy through electricity generation, fertiliser production and industry. Yet MOGE, its largest source of foreign currency, has been sanctioned by the EU and US for funding military operations accused of atrocities. Neighbouring countries have taken different paths with their energy sectors. Thailand continues to rely heavily on gas imports from Myanmar, even after global majors such as TotalEnergies, Chevron and Petronas pulled out following the 2021 coup. Thai firm Gulf Petroleum Myanmar signed a new offshore contract in 2025 and expects commercial extraction by 2028. Vietnam, meanwhile, has pursued its own offshore gas development in the South China Sea, balancing foreign partnerships with state‑owned PetroVietnam while navigating territorial disputes. Rights groups warn that Myanmar’s new ventures risk funnelling billions into the junta’s coffers. Justice For Myanmar has accused Thai partners of using offshore shell companies to channel payments to the regime. Global energy giants have already abandoned Myanmar’s flagship Yadana project, citing security and human rights concerns. But with rare earths and now vast gas reserves, the junta is betting that resource wealth will secure its survival — even as the country remains mired in civil war and international isolation. -2026-06-16Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:27:44 +0000The Iran "MoU" is a tacit admission of strategic defeat by the Trump administration and of a failure to achieve nearly all of his war aims. have any of Trump's declared objectives been fulfilled? No on Iran's nuclear programme: both the fate of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile and its enrichment project are to be discussed over the coming weeks. It remains far from obliterated. • No to changing the regime: Ayatollah Khamenei and a slew of top-ranking commanders have been killed but have been replaced by even more hardline figures, apparently in no mood to compromise. • No to helping the Iranian people who rose up against their government. If anything, the war has strengthened Iran's leadership, particularly if it benefits from sanctions relief as part of this deal, which seems more than likely. • No to destroying Iran's ballistic missile arsenal. America's self-styled bombastic 'Secretary of War' had claimed it had largely been neutralised; US intelligence estimates 70% of Iran's missiles remain serviceable. • No to reining in Iran's proxies. These are not part of any deal, Trump's supporters will point out that Iran's military has been massively degraded. His lieutenants are fond of saying most of its navy is at the bottom of the sea. But not where it counts. Iran's naval potency has remained intact in the Strait of Hormuz, giving the Iranians leverage they could only have dreamt of before. Iran's air force has been destroyed, but it was largely obsolescent anyway. A huge number of Iran's IRGC and military bases have also been taken out, but their occupants have survived and remain firmly in control of the country. Attacking Iran turned out to be a massive miscalculation for Donald Trump. It has cost America's standing in the world dearly and left Iran potentially stronger. It will go down as one of the greatest strategic blunders in US history.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:27:35 +0000Right on both points. A nanny-state bred , narcissistic youth travelling abroad with no awareness or any street smarts. Will this be a learning experience for him? I doubt it, too dumb.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:27:09 +0000Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:26:51 +0000