https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenNice viewing, strong woman. She spoke about those calling her far right, go to hell to those leftists, Wokes. These weirdos are destroying the west with their mental illness. I've noticed we have a few of those type here. I'm a far right and proud of it. far right extremists.mp4Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:50:44 +0000"The alleged RINGLEADER of the failed terror attack targeting UFC Freedom 250 is an ILLEGAL ALIEN". "He FAILED to leave the country when his B2 tourist visa expired in 2001. He was granted DACA by the Obama administration". Somthin tells me he won't be smiling much longer if found guilty of coordinating a terror attack. https://x.com/DHSgov/status/2067594272602312941?s=20 The story is based on a Homeland Security X postThu, 18 Jun 2026 19:44:25 +0000hahaha....loser.....all you can is screech hysterically as trump beats your garbage philosophy back into the sewers looooooooser.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:44:01 +0000Versailles Dinner Sparks Storm as Critics Claim Macron Mocked Trump A diplomatic dinner at the Palace of Versailles has ignited a political firestorm, with critics claiming French President Emmanuel Macron deliberately chose one of Europe’s most symbolically loaded venues to host US President Donald Trump following a controversial agreement with Iran. The accusations have fuelled a fierce online debate over history, symbolism and whether the choice of location carried a hidden political message aimed directly at the White House. Versailles Becomes the Centre of Controversy The Palace of Versailles is best known as the site of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles, which formally ended the First World War. Historians have long debated the treaty’s role in shaping the political conditions that later contributed to the rise of Nazi Germany. That history prompted sharp reactions from Trump critics after images emerged of the US president attending events at the palace. Among the most vocal was conservative lawyer and former Republican critic-turned-Democratic candidate George Conway, who argued Macron was “trolling” Trump through the choice of venue. Historical Symbolism Fuels Online Backlash Critics pointed to Versailles’ association with victory, defeat and diplomatic humiliation. Some commentators drew parallels with other historic surrender ceremonies, arguing the setting created uncomfortable optics for Washington. Others questioned whether Trump or his advisers fully appreciated the historical significance of the location. The debate quickly spread across social media, where supporters and opponents clashed over whether the symbolism was intentional or simply being overinterpreted. Macron Keeps the Spotlight on France For Macron, the dinner reinforced France’s preference for grand diplomacy and carefully choreographed statecraft. Hosting world leaders at Versailles has become a recurring feature of his presidency, projecting French influence through history, culture and spectacle. The French president offered no indication that the venue carried any hidden message. But the controversy itself ensured the symbolism of Versailles dominated headlines almost as much as the diplomatic discussions. Trump Embraces the Pageantry Trump appeared enthusiastic about the visit, openly praising the palace before arriving. The US president joked about its famous gold decorations and said he was eager to see the historic site for himself. Whether Macron intended a diplomatic jab or simply staged a lavish display of French prestige may never be known. But the images from Versailles have already achieved one thing: they have turned a state dinner into a fresh political battleground. George Conway details how Macron trolled 'ignoramus' Trump at VersaillesThu, 18 Jun 2026 19:34:36 +0000They are all over lower Sukhumvit in Bangkok too. It's a bizarre sales practise to approach random guys and tell them they are fat.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:23:46 +0000UK to provide 150,000 drones to Ukraine as part of $996 million package June 18 (Reuters) - Britain will provide 150,000 drones to Ukraine by the end of 2026 as part of a £752 million ($996 million) funding package, defence minister Dan Jarvis said on Thursday at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels. • The package, funded by Britain's £2.26 billion loan to Ukraine, includes 350 air defence missiles and ground-based radar systems. • The loan is backed by proceeds from immobilised Russian sovereign assets. • Jarvis, who co-chaired the meeting with his German counterpart, met with U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and other defence ministers including France and Ukraine. UK to provide 150,000 drones to Ukraine as part of $996 million packageThu, 18 Jun 2026 19:22:39 +0000Trying to get my head around why the driver has been charged. Sad what ultimately happened to the Brit for sure, but is the driver really at fault here, other than not owning up to being the driver of a vehicle an intoxicated fellow fell or jumped out of?Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:22:34 +0000Very easy way to get around this one: redefine unconditional surrender. Redefining words is a tactic very much a part of the MAGA leader's reign. Go back a few weeks and see what he did with the term "war." Because war can only be declared by US Congress, which it did not do in this case, this is not a war. But he couldn't keep track of the other words he used for it so he'd go back to saying war quickly enough, like in his next sentence.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:19:55 +0000A remote Albanian island has become the latest flashpoint in the debate over Donald Trump’s growing business empire, with thousands protesting plans by his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner to build a luxury resort on one of the Adriatic’s last untouched stretches of coastline. The £1bn-plus project on Sazan Island has triggered a political storm, raising fresh questions about how far the Trump family’s commercial interests can expand while Trump remains in the White House. Paradise Island Turns Political Battleground Sazan Island sits at the entrance to the Bay of Vlorë, surrounded by turquoise waters and largely protected from development by unexploded Second World War munitions beneath its coastline. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner want to transform the 3,500-acre island into a high-end tourism destination featuring eco-homes and luxury hotels. But opponents say the project threatens a fragile environment and has moved forward without meaningful public consultation. Thousands have taken to the streets of Tirana in recent days, turning what might have been a local planning dispute into a broader challenge to the Trump family’s global business ambitions. The Billion-Pound Brand Expansion The Albanian project is just one part of a much larger expansion. Since Trump returned to office, the family has pursued ventures spanning property, cryptocurrency and international development projects. Analysts estimate the family has generated billions through a mix of real-estate deals, digital assets and overseas investments. New projects have emerged across Europe, the Middle East and Asia as the Trump name continues to attract investors seeking access, influence or commercial opportunity. Cracks Emerging Beneath the Success Yet resistance is growing. An £800m Trump-branded hotel and tower project on Australia’s Gold Coast collapsed last month after local developers reportedly concluded the brand had become politically toxic. Brand experts argue Trump’s political power remains a major asset, particularly among loyal supporters and business interests benefiting from his policies. But they also warn that political volatility creates uncertainty that many investors dislike. Questions Over Power and Profit Intensify Critics argue the scale of the Trump family’s business activity during his second term is unprecedented in modern American politics. Historians and watchdog groups point to a growing overlap between political influence and private commercial gain. Supporters dismiss those claims as politically motivated attacks on a successful business family. But as protests spread from Albania to other international projects, scrutiny is intensifying. For now, Sazan Island has become more than a luxury development. It is a test of whether the Trump brand remains unstoppable—or whether public resistance is finally beginning to catch up with it. The unlikely European island leading the global resistance against TrumpThu, 18 Jun 2026 19:13:26 +0000Future news today January, 2027: Vietnam facing famine, Gov't recruiting 1,200 more dog catchers. I have an expat buddy in VN, he loves the place. He doesn't like jokes like this.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:59:32 +0000Send him to a US prison, let's see how long it takes him to break his wife's record of 120 tricks.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:55:22 +0000Tea tree oil is very effective against ringworm. I speak from experience. I imagine there are other essential oils / herbal supplements that would be effective too.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:49:22 +0000Check date , check account , checks out !Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:34:47 +0000Because it's a bad deal.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:34:07 +0000The modern day Dem party allowed millions upon millions of unvetted illegals to cross the border. Today, 15 in Dem Massachusetts with 11 suspected to be part of those who came, stole American citizens identity's and used programs that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud. Top DOJ Official Announces Arrests And Charges In Fraud Crackdown In BostonThu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:35 +0000I'm waiting for someone to let slip that Uncle Sam will be peddling arms to Iran, and that's the way the lion's share of that amount will be delivered. No need to press the point that a piece of that bonanza will go into a pocket smeared with orange face paint. Not a far cry from this: https://www.voanews.com/a/saudi-crown-prince-to-visit-white-house-tuesday/4305355.html Can't think of anything positive to say about MBS but I give him credit for laughing in DT's face.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:08 +0000Every accusation a self-confession. I'm not even sure you are really a Jew - nearly every Zionist Jew on the web is pouring bile down onto the orange head of Trump - meanwhile you appear to be doubling down. Maybe you're a wannabe wanting to svetch , hustle and welch on the bill and dissapear mysteriously to the toilet when it's your round. Oh and the irony Trump signed the surrender agreement in Versailles - of course the uncouth oaf has no idea of what that means.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:24:57 +0000I will confess that I also have an electric trike (or cart), but I only operate it in the bike lane along the beach road here in Rayong. That said, I would never drive it in a congested area.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:24:17 +0000Ladies and gentlemen, I did it. I surrendered to Iran. Completely. Total surrender. People said it couldn’t be done. They said, “Sir, nobody could possibly surrender this hard.” And I said, “Watch me.” You remember Obama giving Iran $1.5 billion? Terrible deal. Weak. Very weak. Child’s play. Amateur hour. I looked at that and said, “Those are rookie numbers.” So here’s what we did. First, we spent $300 billion of your taxpayer money blowing up Iran. Tremendous explosion, by the way. The best explosions. Nobody does explosions like us. Then, and this is where the genius comes in, we’re going to give them another $300 billion to rebuild everything we just blew up. Think about it. Nobody has ever thought of this before. Many people are saying it’s the most innovative financial disaster in history. We’re going to rebuild their cities, rebuild their military, restart their nuclear programs, give them money for weapons, give them money for more weapons, and then probably give them some extra money just because we’re feeling generous. Their proxies are going to be thrilled. They’re calling me already. They love me over there. They really do. People come up to me with tears in their eyes and say, “Sir, how did you manage to screw this up so magnificently?” And I tell them, “It’s a gift. Not everybody has it.” The fake news won’t tell you this, but this was all part of a master plan. A beautiful plan. A perfect plan. Some say the greatest plan ever conceived by a human mind. The experts hate it. The generals hate it. The economists hate it. Which is how you know it’s working. And remember, I have the absolute right to do this. Total authority. Complete authority. Everybody knows it. The best part? I’ll probably be gone before the bill comes due. That’s the beauty of leadership. You folks get to spend the next thirty years dealing with the consequences while I ride off into the sunset. Frankly, it’s tremendous. Maybe the most tremendous collapse anybody has ever seen. Thank you. God bless you. God bless America. And good luck. You’re going to need it.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:23:12 +0000My thoughts on the MAGA loonys also. Glad you have come to your senses 555.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:19:20 +0000Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:16:37 +0000Just a question, how do you download Facebook Reels?Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:12:57 +0000California gets 33.9 percent of their state budget from the federal government. https://factually.co/fact-checks/finance/california-federal-transfers-share-2024-25-4dd562Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:08:31 +0000California has the highest poverty rate. https://calmatters.org/commentary/2025/09/california-living-costs-highest-poverty/ Number 49 in literacy rate. https://californiapolicycenter.org/the-reading-crisis-why-illiteracy-threatens-californias-future-and-what-we-can-do-now/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:05:21 +0000I might get banned now by the MODS, but why don't they get deleted? They just hate hate and lies every day, posting links from insecure links as well.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:01:07 +0000