https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenYes. Definately not the kind of gash he was expecting to get in Thailand. I'm a Brit but when I see the antics of some of my countrymen I can't help thinking an IQ test should be given to any chav wanting to travel further east that exotic Margate or Caister on Sea.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:56:53 +0000So a black man behaves appallingly in public towards an 80 year old woman. People call it out for what it is and then you call them racists and then go on to say "white people bad too" as though that is somehow an actual argument or defense of every single incident like this or worse. I know you are probably a bit hard of thinking but even so, why people like you continue to defend the indefensible is a mystery to me.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:54:59 +0000The voting rights of US citizen is controlled by the states not the federal gov and works well, voter fraud is a myth ! Trump want to control How Americans Vote and that is what the save act is about who can vote !! https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-save-act-overview-and-facts/ https://www.vote.org/save-act/ https://www.brennancenter.org/topics/voting-elections/vote-suppression/myth-voter-fraudSun, 28 Jun 2026 02:51:06 +0000The Texas State Board of Education has voted to require public school students to read selected passages from the Bible as part of a new statewide literature curriculum. Get today's headlines by email The Republican-controlled board approved the required reading list on Friday by a 9-5-1 vote. The list includes excerpts from the Book of Exodus for fifth-grade students, The Shepherd's Psalm for seventh graders and other biblical passages. The new curriculum also features works by E.B. White, Shel Silverstein, Aesop, Kurt Vonnegut and Elie Wiesel. It will affect more than five million students enrolled in Texas public schools. Bible added to mandatory literature listBoard members debated the proposal before the vote, discussing the timeline for implementation and whether the changes would limit teachers' ability to decide which works should be taught in their classrooms. Supporters cite historical and literary valueJulie Pickren, a Republican member of the Texas State Board of Education, previously told The Texas Tribune that the selected readings are intended to give students a better understanding of the moral and philosophical traditions that have shaped Western civilization. She said studying original writings, speeches, sermons and other foundational texts allows students to evaluate ideas while gaining a deeper understanding of the principles that have influenced both the United States and Texas. Supporters have argued that the Bible holds significant literary and historical value and should be studied alongside other influential works. Critics raise constitutional concernsOpponents of the measure argued that requiring a state-approved reading list reduces teachers' professional independence. Board member Evelyn Brooks said teachers have selected classroom books for many years and should retain that responsibility. She argued that imposing a mandatory list takes away their autonomy and said she believes the policy is unconstitutional. The debate over the proposal focused not only on the inclusion of biblical passages but also on whether the state should dictate required reading for every public school classroom. Experts question broader impactAntero Garcia, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education and a former high school English teacher, described the new curriculum as a major shift in what students across Texas will study during their years in public education. Garcia said he believes the measure is the first of its kind at the state level and suggested other states with similar political priorities could adopt comparable policies. He acknowledged that the Bible has long been taught as an important work of literature in secular educational settings and said its literary significance should not be overlooked. However, Garcia noted that no other religious texts appear on the mandatory reading list. He said repeated exposure to a single religious work throughout students' education, without comparable study of other faith traditions, could influence students toward Christianity over time. The decision marks a significant change to Texas' public school literature curriculum and is expected to shape classroom instruction across the state's education system. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 28 June 2026 View full articleSun, 28 Jun 2026 02:50:02 +0000People are asking about the nominee actions ,after 20 years or so, why now? Answer: Because they can.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:49:38 +0000Who employs people like this in the education system. One glance and you'd recognise him as a kiddy fiddler.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:45:10 +0000Brilliant.......really great days back then....I think they were 2 girls fronting, huge voices...........Ovada.............all coming back nowSun, 28 Jun 2026 02:45:03 +0000Nice one. Bomb, Baby Bomb.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:42:51 +0000It seems that the idiot simply fled. THAI Government must adress Interpol to extradite this junkee.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:41:40 +0000The United States has carried out a new round of strikes on Iran after a drone attack hit a Panama-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions despite a ceasefire agreement reached earlier this month. Get today's headlines by email US Central Command (Centcom) said the strikes targeted military equipment, communications systems, air defence sites and drone storage facilities. It described the operation as a direct response to what it called Iran's continued attacks on commercial shipping. According to Centcom, Iran had been given an opportunity to uphold the ceasefire but instead launched a one-way attack drone that struck the tanker MT Kiku. The US military said its response was intended to deter further attacks on vessels using the strategic waterway. Iran vows stronger responseIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the US had struck five coastal positions, claiming Washington justified the attacks by accusing the IRGC Navy of confronting the tanker. The IRGC also announced missile and drone strikes against US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain. It warned that violations of the ceasefire would halt the implementation of the agreement and said any future attacks, regardless of their scale, would receive a "crushing response". The statement added that, under a memorandum of understanding signed earlier this month, Iran has authority over navigation arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz and said vessels deemed to be in violation would face tougher enforcement measures. Following the Iranian response, Kuwait said its air defence systems had intercepted hostile missiles and drones, while Bahrain urged residents to remain calm and seek shelter in safe locations. Trump issues fresh warningUS President Donald Trump responded on Truth Social, saying it was "very possible" that Tehran would "never learn". He warned that there could come a point when the United States would no longer be able to act with restraint and would instead "militarily complete the job" it had begun. Trump added that, if that happened, "the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist." Despite the renewed fighting, Centcom said commercial shipping continued to move through the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping dispute deepensThe latest military action came less than a day after the US launched strikes in response to a separate drone attack on the Singapore-flagged cargo ship MV Ever Lovely on 25 June. Washington said that earlier attack breached the ceasefire by targeting commercial shipping. Tehran rejected that claim, arguing the vessel had travelled through the Gulf using an unauthorised route and that the US retaliation itself violated the agreement. The ceasefire memorandum, agreed on 17 June, called on Iran to use its "best efforts" to ensure the safe, toll-free passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days. The waterway, which handles a significant share of global oil and gas exports, was effectively closed after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February, disrupting energy markets and pushing up global oil prices. In recent days, US officials had expressed optimism about negotiations, with Trump stating that Iran had assured Washington it would not impose tolls or other charges on ships using the strait. He warned that talks would end immediately if those assurances proved false. Iranian and Omani officials met in Muscat earlier this week to discuss future navigation arrangements. While Oman reiterated support for toll-free passage, Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf, said the administration of the Strait of Hormuz "will never go back to the way it was before the war." Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 28 June 2026 View full articleSun, 28 Jun 2026 02:38:10 +0000US Homeland Security Investigations helped work the case, which matters for what comes next. A Cambodian sentence does not close the matter for White at home. Under the PROTECT Act, 18 U.S.C. 2423(c), American citizens can be prosecuted federally for sexual conduct with minors committed abroad, including commercial sex acts, carrying up to 30 years.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:37:37 +0000Second child. First child on tapas plate will result in 5k baht fine, apology and promise to do betterSun, 28 Jun 2026 02:37:20 +0000He was 1000% right!Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:34:15 +0000Is a dictator "dystopia" ? Why dictators are sometimes necessary. 5 dictators who have outperformed every democracy.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:33:05 +0000Saying a Thai police or court will always favor the locals is labeling it as corruption.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:32:39 +0000The wrong wrong wrong dystopia. This is the REAL dystopia. Sperm counts are on track to hit zero by 2045. That means the median male will have no viable sperm in 19 years. Half of all men will be functionally infertile. Billionaire investor Jeremy Grantham, who has spent 27 years researching environmental toxicity, says this is the most underreported crisis in human history, and nobody wants to talk about it.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:29:23 +0000I live in the rural north east where you will never see a dog on a leash. No one here regards dogs as a danger. They live in harmony with each other as has been the case for thousands of years. They don't even worry about the safety of their kids. Everyone, man and dog, just intermingle. You asked elsewhere 'who put these creatures on the planet'. Actually, we did! Dogs are genetic the result of mankind selectively breading tame wolves to the mutual benefit of both species. This modern Paranoia regarding dogs is a western construct by people who have lost touch with a more harmonious way of living.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:26:58 +0000This is not about corruption-this is about Thai nationalism.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:26:58 +0000There was a chap back in the 1990's who used to do Elvis tribute act in some of the larger curry houses in Brick Lane, London. Went by the stage name of 'Patelvis Presley'. I kid you not. Probably belted out 'In the Ghee-to'.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:23:16 +0000Not always. When there is evidence against them, they'll be dealt with. All Thai officials aren't corrupt, as we see daily.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:22:39 +0000She would not have a good life here , as I know how women here are looked at. She will make more money in America, have a safer driving life, real friends, family, more things to do and enjoy, and a thousand times better chance of finding a decent mate. I have 5 children already in America doing well, as are the hundreds of friends and family's families. Anyone living here for a few years already knows how women here are treated, unless they are the ones who treat them badly themselves. My daughters are not secondary to any man. How many women here have decent mates and are making a decent salary? Half Thai children always have problems here in schools, as my daughter has had in her first 4 grades. It might not show early but will later, especially when they start dating local boys. There are good reasons my Thai English school owner, with 50 years of Thai school experience, says to get my daughter into America asap.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:20:57 +0000Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, will begin inspecting the structural integrity of its ageing buildings from 1 July, in a pilot project aimed at reducing earthquake risks. Mayor Myo Myint Aung told the regional assembly that the initiative will be led by the Yangon City Development Committee, working with the Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies and the Myanmar Earthquake Committee (MEC). Schools, hospitals and government offices are among the first to be assessed. Pilot project in downtown YangonThe initial inspections will take place in Latha Township, a central district known for its older mid‑rise buildings. Saw Htwe Zaw, vice chairman of the MEC, said the programme will provide detailed information about structural resilience, enabling emergency teams to respond more effectively after a quake. Although Yangon has not suffered the same devastation as other regions, the city of more than seven million sits close to the southern extension of the Sagaing Fault. That fault triggered the massive 2025 earthquake in upper Myanmar, which killed nearly 3,800 people. Experts have described Yangon as a potential “seismic timebomb”. Past plans stalledEfforts to prepare for earthquakes are not new. In 2019, the Yangon government under the National League for Democracy developed a preparedness plan with the UN Development Programme. However, the project was halted following the military coup in 2021. The new inspections will begin with visual screenings to identify vulnerable buildings by type, age and layout. Structures deemed at risk will undergo more detailed checks before decisions are made on retrofitting or rebuilding. Limited resources, wider ambitionsSaw Htwe Zaw acknowledged that the initiative is volunteer‑based and short on funding. But he hopes the pilot will serve as a showcase to attract donor support. “I hope we can do the same in earthquake‑affected Naypyitaw, Mandalay and Bago,” he said. For residents, even minor tremors have sparked anxiety since last year’s deadly quake. The inspections are intended to reassure the public and lay the groundwork for stronger disaster preparedness in a city where many buildings are poorly maintained. As Yangon takes its first steps towards systematic earthquake safety checks, the challenge will be sustaining momentum and securing resources to protect one of Southeast Asia’s most densely populated urban centres. -2026-06-28Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:19:41 +0000An Expert Tells us Why Trump Reflecting Pool Paint Job is peeling off 'Trump hating progressive Democratic with box cutters.' Or so Trump leads the public to believe. Not that the job was done on the cheap in order to milk as much money out of the US government for the least effort and quality. And hey, if you can get one contract for $1.8 m USD and get paid $12 m USD in "cost overruns" then when the job falls apart (and is blamed on 'Trump hating progressive Democratic with box cutters'), you can be awarded a second contract to fix the problem you created in the first place with sub-standard work.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:18:15 +0000Should be no worries about using your solar. The car will set the correct charging current.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:17:18 +0000No AC! No Manboobs! Lady Lumps on the beach? Ooh la la merci beaucoup why I care what uptight people who hate cannabis think 😂Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:15:33 +0000