https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenI think it had a lot to do with the killing of Iran's citizens, which is what America has done in the past, even though some always look to alternate motives. Executions in the US are from crooked police and ICE, and aren't for the same reasons nor with the same magnitude.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:59:50 +0000Iran Strikes Bahrain and Kuwait As Trump Warns 'Regime Will End' Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday following a new wave of U.S. airstrikes, dramatically escalating tensions in the Gulf and threatening to suspend peace negotiations if Washington continues military action. The latest exchange comes just days after the United States and Iran signed a fragile memorandum aimed at ending months of conflict, with renewed fighting now placing the entire agreement in jeopardy. Iran Expands Attacks Across The GulfIran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for strikes targeting infrastructure in Bahrain and Kuwait, both of which host major American military facilities. Kuwaiti authorities said their air defence systems intercepted several Iranian drones and two missiles shortly after U.S. forces carried out fresh strikes inside Iran. Officials reported no casualties or significant damage. Bahrain confirmed that a residential building near its international airport was damaged during the attack. Although the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet is based in Bahrain, the headquarters were not hit. Bahrain condemned the assault as a deliberate escalation, accusing Tehran of pursuing a "systematic pattern of repeated aggression." Meanwhile, Qatar confirmed one civilian had been killed and another injured by falling shrapnel linked to the regional military operations after a commercial vessel failed to return on schedule. Hormuz Dispute Threatens Peace DealAt the centre of the renewed crisis is the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway through which around 20 percent of the world's oil and natural gas supplies normally pass. Iran insists it alone must oversee navigation through the strait and has strongly opposed international efforts to establish alternative shipping arrangements. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that attempts to bypass Iranian control would only delay the reopening of the waterway and further inflame regional tensions. "Any attempt to establish new or separate arrangements... will only lead to further complications, delay the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and increase the level of tension," he said. Iran has already attacked several commercial vessels travelling along routes close to Oman rather than through waters favoured by Tehran. Trump Threatens Iran's SurvivalThe latest confrontation follows American strikes against Iranian military facilities after an Iranian drone attack on a commercial tanker operating near Oman. The U.S. military said it targeted Iranian surveillance systems, communications infrastructure, air defence sites, drone storage facilities and naval mine-laying capabilities. President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement and issued one of his strongest warnings yet. "If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist!" Trump declared in a social media post, warning that further violations could trigger an overwhelming American military response. Negotiations Hanging By A ThreadDespite the renewed fighting, Pakistan, which has acted as a key intermediary, says negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain scheduled to resume on Tuesday. The Trump administration insists technical talks have not been cancelled. Negotiators are attempting to resolve several major disputes, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting U.S. sanctions and port restrictions, and determining the future of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile. However, Tehran has warned that continued American attacks could force a "complete halt" to negotiations. Shipping Continues Under Heavy GuardThe multinational maritime task force coordinated by the U.S. Navy said commercial shipping through the Gulf has continued despite the escalating violence. Around 89 vessels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz during the past three days under naval protection—well below the historical daily average of 138 ships—but officials said escorted commercial traffic continues to move safely despite what they described as an "elevated threat environment." SOURCEMon, 29 Jun 2026 04:59:03 +0000Brains washed by multi-culti and antifa«ideology»and so one.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:57:58 +0000Is that where you are got your deadbeat name from, your old boss 😂Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:57:37 +0000I btw, completely disagree with you in this case. Agents using immigration officers this way, that is not illegal (your claim). No matter how many times you post your section 143 (not helping). If it was illegal, it would have been dealt with a long time ago. It's a widely open and spread current business, accepted by the immigration. The immigration office, and officers, have the discretion to deny or accept visas, which they do every single day. End of this discussion for me, this has nothing to do with this thread.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:56:13 +0000Malaysia has suggested Myanmar’s new leadership may be more open to regional peace efforts, raising cautious hopes for progress after years of stalled diplomacy. Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan made the remarks following talks in Naypyitaw with his counterpart Tin Maung Swe. Discussions centred on ASEAN’s five‑point consensus, political prisoners and the Rohingya refugee crisis. Myanmar’s current administration was formed after military leader Min Aung Hlaing assumed the presidency and installed a new cabinet following elections widely dismissed as neither free nor credible. Yet Hasan told lawmakers that officials appeared “more willing to listen” to ASEAN concerns than in previous encounters. The five‑point consensus, agreed in 2021, was designed to end violence and promote dialogue but has delivered little. Myanmar’s refusal to engage with opposition groups and armed resistance movements has left the plan largely paralysed. Malaysia now says foreign ministers are exploring ways to strengthen or revise the framework, though any changes would require approval from ASEAN leaders. Humanitarian issues remain central. Malaysia pressed for the release of political detainees and raised concerns over displaced populations, including the Rohingya minority. With tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees living in Malaysia, the government has repeatedly called for lasting solutions. Despite the more positive tone, scepticism persists. Rights groups and Western governments argue Myanmar’s recent election entrenched military control under a civilian façade. Ongoing conflict across large parts of the country continues to undermine confidence that diplomacy alone can deliver peace. Even so, Hasan’s comments mark one of the more optimistic assessments from a senior Southeast Asian official in recent years. For ASEAN, they hint at a potential opening to re‑engage Myanmar — though whether this translates into genuine progress remains uncertain. -2026-06-29Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:56:06 +0000I am very surprised how this has made front page news here An Aussie killing a sex worker in Thailand usually doesnt get mentioned Ive also had friends in different countries mention it being reported in their country as wellMon, 29 Jun 2026 04:56:01 +0000I tried to send this as a PM, but you do not want to recive them, so here is my public apology. Sorry, but it did not seem like a joke to me. I usually put 555 when I want it to be construed as funny, but was told off, so now it is 5-5-5. I did take some of your replies as insults, I shall not go back to find them, but they clearly were. I am NOT unpleasnat even to the point of being too nice, and my life up to now has been 78 years of pure joy. I do tend to give sarcastic replies to who I consider to deserves it, but I never personally insult anyone. So Keeps, lets quit this silly bickering, and use AN for what it meant for, and help each other. OK?Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:55:40 +0000Oh my Dog🤪🤪🤪Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:55:14 +0000You do realise you can use a foreign bank card at Thai ATM’s?Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:54:40 +0000We know it's you, harrisfan.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:54:08 +0000Every action has a reaction. It wouldn’t be long before criminals started using mules that don’t have tattoos. Then customs start body cavity searching everybody without tattoos. Which may well put you in the frame for a fingering. Maybe just stick to sniffer dogs sniffing suitcases.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:53:46 +0000They are probably already on the list for younger kids.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:53:36 +0000How would someone with a foreign account get money into Thailand? If they do any banking in Thailand, it can be locked out. Including ATMs and Forex. I don't know about you, but I'd get real hungry if I couldn't use the ATMs and/or trade forex in LOS.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:53:25 +0000No the US military did not "reveal" that the missile strike was executed using outdated data. Some people have made the claim. You are projecting your political bias. There may very well have been inaccurate intelligence. errors happen in war. However, western military missile targeting relies on real time information. Because some person says that a google photo from 2013 was used, does not mean that the US military actually did that. The USA had active satellite intelligence and drone surveillance. It was real time. That's what 400+ intelligence capable satellites do. I am going to wait until the US military actually acknowledges the error.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:52:44 +0000Bangladesh has signalled interest in joining the China‑Myanmar economic corridor, a move that could slash freight times to China to just 24 hours, according to Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. Speaking in Sylhet on Saturday, the minister said road transport through Myanmar would allow Bangladeshi goods to reach China within a day. He stressed that Beijing has already granted duty‑free access to Bangladeshi products, making faster logistics the next priority. The corridor, part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, runs through Myanmar to connect Yunnan province with the Indian Ocean. For Bangladesh, participation would mean direct access to this route, bypassing longer maritime journeys and potentially reshaping its trade dynamics. Muktadir linked the plan to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent visit to China, where she met senior leaders and investors. He expressed optimism that Bangladesh would see a surge in Chinese investment, pointing to the cabinet’s approval of an 800‑acre Chinese industrial park in Chattogram as evidence of deepening ties. While the minister also addressed domestic issues such as online gambling laws and legal training for lawyers, his remarks on Myanmar underscored the strategic importance of the corridor. By joining, Bangladesh could strengthen its role in regional supply chains, reduce costs and enhance competitiveness. The proposal comes at a time when Myanmar’s own political and economic instability raises questions about the viability of such projects. Yet for Dhaka, the potential benefits of faster access to China appear to outweigh the risks. If realised, the corridor would mark a significant shift in Bangladesh’s trade landscape, positioning Myanmar as a critical gateway and reinforcing China’s influence across South Asia. -2026-06-29Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:51:51 +0000Fred, of course. But this was was planned since Dubya (?) called Iran the Axis of Evil. The war had nothing to do with the murders of tens of thousands of protestors. In fact, I'd we hard-pressed to think what Israel's goal was, what America's goal was. Yes, executions in Iran continue to this day. As they do in the United States. The difference, really, is only numbers. Let Iran be Iran. None of our business. Would we like the mullahs telling thde Trumpster how to run America, maybe with a side of missiles? One telling feature. The Jews of Iran choose to stay there rather than exercise their Right of "Return" to Israel.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:51:27 +0000Is that you, Threecardmonte? 🤣Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:50:55 +0000Your nickname says it all, flat-earther🤣🤣🤣Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:50:30 +0000Or simply order it online, much cheaper tooMon, 29 Jun 2026 04:50:04 +0000Back flips and u turns. 🙂Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:49:37 +0000Who says they have bank accounts in Thailand? And if they don’t, how would AI lock down their bank accounts in another country?Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:47:18 +0000Very good news. Ceausescu,Milosevic,Saddam Husein,Gaddafi,Arafat-- Putin.Obama,Biden-is your turn.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:46:52 +0000Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:46:26 +0000Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni is set to return home next week following successful medical treatment in Beijing, bringing relief to a nation that has closely followed his health. Senate spokesperson Chea Thyrith confirmed on Friday that the monarch, accompanied by Queen Mother Norodom Monineath, will arrive back in Phnom Penh on 3 July. He said the King’s condition has “improved and returned to normal” after months of care in China, describing the news as reassuring for Cambodians. The King, 72, travelled to Beijing on 27 February for routine medical examinations, a practice he has followed for years. His frequent trips to China reflect both the country’s advanced medical facilities and the close ties between the Cambodian royal family and Beijing. During his stay, senior leaders including Senate President Hun Sen and Prime Minister Hun Manet monitored his progress. Hun Sen’s recent visit to China underscored the importance of the King’s recovery, with officials emphasising the stability of the monarchy. King Sihamoni’s health has long been a matter of public concern. Earlier this year, he revealed he was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, prompting widespread messages of support from citizens and foreign embassies alike. His absence during major national holidays heightened anxiety, though palace officials consistently reassured the public. The King, who ascended the throne in 2004, is widely respected for his ceremonial role and dedication to cultural affairs. His return marks not only a personal recovery but also a symbolic moment for Cambodia, reinforcing continuity at the heart of its constitutional monarchy. As the country prepares to welcome him back, the episode highlights both the vulnerability of ageing leaders and the enduring bond between Cambodia and China, where the monarch has repeatedly sought medical care. For Cambodians, the King’s safe return is a moment of relief and renewed confidence in the stability of the nation. -2026-06-29Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:46:07 +0000