https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenAnd now you've got the internet, you've stopped doing that ? You've stopped tossing your mate off, haven't you ? If not, fancy going out and watching the game later ?Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:41:19 +0000Trump Blasts Netanyahu Again: ‘Israel Would Have Been Blown Up’ without American intervention President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, claiming Israel would have faced disaster without American intervention and warning that he is increasingly frustrated with Israel's continuing military operations in Lebanon. Speaking ahead of a formal signing ceremony for the new Iran peace agreement, Trump openly criticised Netanyahu's handling of the conflict with Hezbollah and suggested the Israeli leader was ignoring repeated calls for restraint. Trump Says Israel Has Pushed Too FarDuring meetings at the G7 summit in France, Trump said Israel's campaign against Hezbollah had dragged on for too long and was costing too many civilian lives. "Israel's fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed," Trump told reporters. He criticised Israeli tactics in Lebanon, arguing that entire apartment blocks should not be destroyed simply to eliminate individual targets. "You don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you're looking for somebody," Trump said, noting that many civilians were caught in the middle of the fighting. Fresh Signs Of A Deepening RiftThe latest outburst comes just days after Trump reportedly accused Netanyahu of having "no f*****g judgment" during a private conversation. Trump also repeated his long-standing claim that Israel's survival depends heavily on American support. According to those present, he again suggested there would be "no Israel" without his intervention and support. The comments represent one of the sharpest public rebukes of Netanyahu since the Iran peace process began. Israel Defies Calls For RestraintDespite mounting pressure from Washington, Israel appears unwilling to alter its military strategy. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed multiple strikes inside Lebanon on Tuesday, continuing operations against Hezbollah targets. The attacks came just one day after Israeli officials declared they would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, insisting that any agreement reached between Washington and Tehran does not apply to Israel. Israeli leaders have repeatedly stressed that they reserve the right to continue military operations regardless of diplomatic developments elsewhere in the region. Iran Demands Israeli WithdrawalTehran has taken the opposite position. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted that a complete end to hostilities requires Israeli forces to leave occupied areas of southern Lebanon. "Without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territories they occupied during this war, the termination of the war will not be complete," he said. The issue threatens to become one of the first major tests of the wider US-Iran agreement. Peace Deal Moves Toward Formal SigningMeanwhile, preparations are underway for the formal signing of the US-Iran peace accord. Swiss officials confirmed that the ceremony is expected to take place on Friday at the Bürgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne. The agreement has already been digitally approved by both sides, but senior officials are expected to attend the formal event. Vice President JD Vance is expected to represent the United States, while Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf is likely to attend on behalf of Tehran. Britain Backs Hormuz ReopeningBritish Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the breakthrough, describing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as vital for global trade and energy markets. Speaking at the G7 summit, Starmer said Britain would play its full role in ensuring shipping could move freely through the strategic waterway. The Strait's closure has disrupted oil supplies and contributed to higher energy costs across the world. French President Emmanuel Macron indicated that France could deploy fighter aircraft to help secure the route, while an aircraft carrier is already operating in the region. As the peace deal moves closer to formal ratification, Trump's growing public feud with Netanyahu is emerging as one of the biggest obstacles to wider regional stability. SOURCEWed, 17 Jun 2026 04:39:29 +0000In the headlines today, Prime Minister Anutin is pushing to accelerate deportations of foreign offenders, then we have an update on the murder of a cannabis shop owner found buried at his Bangkok property, in more crime news a Chinese suspect has been detained under suspicion of involvement in human trafficking, also, a South Korean man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice has been captured, in more uplifting news and Indonesian fisherman who was lost at sea for nine days has been rescued, plus a fun story about an 8-year-old Thai golf prodigy is also on the way. Anutin Pushes to Accelerate Deportations of Foreign OffendersPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered officials to prepare legal changes that would speed up the deportation of foreign nationals involved in crime. The proposed amendments will be developed by the Immigration Bureau, Interior Ministry and relevant government officials while taking Thailand’s international obligations into account. The initiative forms part of a wider campaign against transnational crime, call-centre scams, illegal nominee businesses and other offences involving foreign networks. Three Men Detained After Cannabis Shop Owner Found Buried at Bangkok PropertyPolice arrested three Thai men after discovering the body of a cannabis shop owner inside a plastic container buried beneath a planter box in Bangkok’s Don Mueang district. All three suspects initially face charges relating to intentional murder and concealing or moving a corpse to hide the cause of death. Chinese National Held in Bangkok Over Alleged Cross-Border Smuggling OperationThai authorities detained a 40-year-old Chinese man suspected of playing a central role in an international human-smuggling network involving China and Myanmar. Investigators allege the organisation arranged the illegal entry of more than 20 Myanmar women into China and sent over 20 Chinese men to Yangon for unlawful matchmaking activities. Interpol Fraud Suspect Captured After Nine-Month Thai Visa OverstayA South Korean man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice was arrested in Bangkok after overstaying his Thai visa by 279 days. South Korean authorities accuse the 31-year-old suspect of defrauding 56 victims of more than 962 million won, equivalent to roughly 20 million baht. He now faces Thai immigration charges while officials coordinate with South Korea over possible extradition. Government’s 1.62-Billion-Baht AI Programme Draws Procurement QuestionsThailand’s proposed TH-AI Passport initiative is facing criticism over its budget, bidding requirements and ability to deliver measurable results. Opposition figures argue that elements of the project’s terms of reference could favour major corporations and potentially give certain service providers an advantage. Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob maintains that the project is lawful, consistent with government policy and will proceed as planned. Khon Kaen DJ Reports Assault Following Delayed Birthday RequestA nightclub DJ in Khon Kaen filed a police complaint after allegedly being struck several times by a member of a provincial police oversight committee. DJ Mud Nasa said the man entered the booth shortly after he began working and angrily demanded to know why a requested birthday song had not yet been played. The DJ claimed the suspect hit him twice on the head, removed his cap and struck him again before leaving. He said staff had already announced the birthday celebration and were preparing to play the song when the confrontation occurred. Four Indonesian Fishermen Saved After Nine Days Adrift Near SatunThai authorities rescued four Indonesian fishermen after their disabled boat drifted at sea for approximately nine days. The six-man crew experienced engine failure near the Malacca Strait and attempted to sail home using burlap sacks stitched together as a makeshift sail. The survivors received food, clean clothing and medical checks while Thai officials prepared to process their case once conditions improved. Eight-Year-Old Thai Golfer Claims National Title and Japan QualificationEight-year-old Pannawit “TJ” Wangjaisuk won the Thailand Junior World Tour’s E-Boy annual points championship and secured a place at an international tournament in Japan. He will represent Thailand at the tournament in Japan from August 3 to 7 after demonstrating impressive composure and decision-making under pressure.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:39:07 +0000The primary reason pipelines cannot serve as the sole solution is a massive deficit in volumetric capacity Historically, approximately 20 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and refined products transit the Strait of Hormuz. Even with high-utilization contingency infrastructure, the combined maximum capacity of all active bypass pipelines in the Middle East maxes out at only 8 to 9 million bpd. This leaves a shortfall of over 10 million bpd that cannot be moved overland Rerouting oil via pipeline to alternative coastlines often just moves the vulnerability elsewhere. For instance, oil pumped to Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast must still pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, exposing tankers to regional maritime threats like Houthi drone strikes. Pipelines built for crude oil cannot transport Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Major gas exporters, like Qatar, remain entirely dependent on maritime shipping lines because rebuilding equivalent LNG pipeline networks across borders is economically and physically unfeasible. Constructing new transnational networks—such as proposed routes from Iraq through Saudi Arabia to Omani ports—carries a price tag upwards of $55 billion and requires 7to 10yrs to build Pipelines remain an essential "Plan B" to keep partial volumes of oil flowing during geopolitical crises, but global energy markets still fundamentally rely on keeping open maritime sea lanes. if you bomb a pipeline you would not just bomb one spot but several areas If multiple pump stations, refineries, or complex processing units were bombed alongside the pipeline network, repairs to the broader infrastructure can take anywhere from several months to two years not easy in a war zoneWed, 17 Jun 2026 04:37:58 +0000No, not at all. We are just speculating. It’s far more likely it was a DIY installation than a subcontractor breaking the rules.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:36:36 +0000If only Palestinians would make peace, then peace can prevail in the region . Palestinians are ruining it for everyoneWed, 17 Jun 2026 04:36:02 +0000Yes, I agree with you there. It amazes me that one person can sacrifice hundreds of thousands, even millions of people just for one selfish purpose. E.g Bibi to stay out of prison. Putin to stay in power, Trump because he runs on negativity. Where is their sense of values?Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:35:28 +0000I noticed that with SCB. They still have branches in the big shopping malls, but the secondary ones (like Fortune Town as one example) are disappearing - and when the go so too do their ATMs it seems. Even think about the airport - there used to be Kasikorn and SCB competing for exchange business (and they had their ATMs next to the exchange booths). Now it's only Kasikorn at Swampy - both landside and airside. Also, SCB's stand-alone ATM's seem to be fewer and farther between these days.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:35:25 +0000so...... root cause circles back to BYD !Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:33:21 +0000I think it’s more likely BYD’s subcontractor didn’t install the charger, or it was done incorrectly. The external charger isn’t really a charger at all, it’s just a switching relay that tells the car it can begin charging and the capabilities of the device.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:31:52 +0000And Covid supply chain interruption had nothing to do with the inflation, which was lower at the end of the Biden term than it is today.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:31:23 +0000Comparison of fire incidents per 100,000 vehicles by propulsion type based on 2023–2025 data. https://recharged.com/articles/ev-fire-risk-statistics-vs-gas-car/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Why do hybrids fare so badly? Because they combine all the failure modes. They carry a flammable liquid fuel system, high‑voltage battery pack, dual cooling systems, and more complex wiring harnesses. Every additional subsystem is another way things can go wrong. The first recorded vehicle fire was in 1771 in a prototype steam power vehicle. There was over a million vehicle fires worldwide in 2025. EV fires are currently relevant in Thai media because of the questions asked of Volvo cars by the Thai government.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:30:50 +0000I do not think you need religion for those traits. But it clearly gives some people a sense of purpose or comfort through their belief. Still, I do not believe angry people need a rational reason to fight and risk dying, just an excuse.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:29:55 +0000Cant beat Witherspoon's breakfast just after arriving home from long trip away , coffee refill and change out of 7 Quid , all the sauces as wellWed, 17 Jun 2026 04:29:03 +0000I wonder if it was the free charger and free installation service provided by BYD? How safe are these installations?Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:28:37 +0000The charger supplied by BYD is the root cause ?Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:27:05 +0000So your advice is that if yoy get bitten by a street dog , don't get the rabies vaccine. It could kill you ? Yea right.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:26:49 +0000Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:26:05 +0000I always thought the only way to end this war is for Ukraine to invade RussiaWed, 17 Jun 2026 04:25:42 +0000Under DonFlation costs are in the Outer Limits.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:25:18 +0000Here too I find irony. It was either the support for or "compromise" on policies/actions by both Republicans/Democrats which resulted in their traditional parties being rejected in favor of trump who was perceived as giving voice to the frustration/anger. As the underlying income/wealth gap has not been addressed, I think the madness will continue.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:24:53 +0000Moscow oil refinery up in flames as Putin humiliated by huge Ukrainian drone strike An oil refinery in Moscow has gone up in flames as Ukraine batters the Russian capital with a large-scale drone attack. Images shared by the Exilenova+ Telegram account show flames leaking from the facility while thick, dark smoke billows into the sky. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said no injuries have been reported. The Russian capital has been under a drone attack for more than a day, according to the mayor. "Enemy drones have been attacking Moscow in the past 24 hours, he wrote on his Max channel, Russian news agency TASS reports. "A facility of the Moscow refinery has been damaged by a drone. No one has been reported injured. Emergency services are working at the scene," he continued. It See More: Daily Express USMoscow oil refinery up in flames as Putin humiliated by U...A Moscow oil refinery has gone up in flames as Ukraine steps up its attacks on Russia with another huge drone barrage following deadly strikesWed, 17 Jun 2026 04:24:23 +0000And here we have it, an ignorant, boorish, knowitall.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:24:09 +0000A post with a derogatory political neologism to belittle or mock individuals with differing political views has been removed.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:23:52 +0000Worth changing the title to for 55 and underWed, 17 Jun 2026 04:23:24 +0000