https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenFormer US First Lady Jill Biden has said she feared her husband, former President Joe Biden, was suffering a stroke during his widely criticised debate performance against Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign. Get today's headlines by email Speaking in an interview with CBS News, Jill Biden said she had “never ever” seen her husband behave the way he did during the televised debate. “I was frightened, because I had never ever seen Joe like that before or since. Never,” she told CBS News Sunday Morning host Rita Braver. “I don’t know what happened,” she added. “As I watched it, I thought, ‘Oh, my God, he’s having a stroke.’ And it scared me to death.” Debate falloutThe June 2024 debate became a turning point in the presidential race, intensifying concerns among Democrats about Biden’s age and ability to continue his re-election campaign. During the contest, Biden and Trump clashed over issues including immigration, the economy and abortion rights as both sought a second term in the White House. However, Biden’s performance drew widespread scrutiny after he appeared hoarse, stumbled over some answers and at times seemed to lose his train of thought. His campaign said at the time that the president had been ill, which they said explained his raspy voice during the debate. The performance quickly sparked alarm within the Democratic Party, with some party leaders and donors openly questioning whether Biden should remain the party’s nominee for the November election. Pressure to leave raceIn the weeks after the debate, Biden faced mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to step aside. Despite the criticism, his campaign initially insisted he would stay in the race and take part in another debate against Trump. Then-Vice President Kamala Harris later described Biden’s showing as a “slow start”, while maintaining support for the president. Media commentators and political analysts also raised concerns about Biden’s prospects in the election following the debate appearance. Biden eventually withdrew from the presidential race and endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee. Interview to air SundayJill Biden’s remarks were made in an interview with CBS News Sunday Morning that is scheduled to air on Sunday. The interview offers a rare personal account from the former first lady about her reaction to one of the defining moments of the 2024 election campaign. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 28 May 2026 View full articleWed, 27 May 2026 21:25:39 +0000Of course something the UK doesn't have is swarms of mosquitos so nothing better on a hot evening than finding a pub with a nice garden for an out door drink. In Thailand at dusk it is head indoors or smother yourself with smelly chemicals or immerse yourself in the smoke from those spiral things. Apart from that then evenings in Thailand are quite pleasant.Wed, 27 May 2026 21:23:49 +0000She's not gonna croak from this.Wed, 27 May 2026 21:23:34 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/us-thailand-speed-up-lng-supply-talks-r2040/The United States and Thailand are holding accelerated talks on new long-term supplies of US-produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) following damage to Qatar’s export infrastructure caused by the US-Israeli-led war on Iran. Get today's headlines by email According to two sources familiar with the discussions, the negotiations centre on a binding long-term LNG agreement between US exporter Venture Global and Thailand’s state-controlled energy company PTT Pcl. The sources spoke anonymously due to the sensitivity of the talks. The discussions gained urgency after the conflict that began on February 28, when the US and Israel jointly attacked Iran. Iran later retaliated with strikes on Qatar’s LNG facilities in Ras Laffan, destroying 17% of the country’s LNG export capacity, equivalent to 12.8 million metric tons per year. Qatar is the world’s second-largest LNG exporter after the United States. Reuters reported that QatarEnergy’s chief executive and state minister for energy affairs said repairs to the damaged infrastructure could take between three and five years. The sources did not disclose the proposed volume or duration of the LNG supply deal between Venture Global and PTT, although such contracts commonly last 15 years or more. A spokesperson for Venture Global declined to comment, while PTT did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The latest talks follow earlier trade discussions between the administration of President Donald Trump and Thailand. In October last year, both countries issued a joint statement saying Thai companies would purchase around US$5.4 billion annually in US energy products, including LNG, crude oil and ethane. Thailand, Southeast Asia’s largest LNG importer, has been seeking to diversify its energy supplies as it gradually replaces coal in electricity generation. In January, French utility Engie signed a 15-year agreement to supply LNG to power plants owned by Gulf Development Pcl in Thailand. US LNG producers have reported increased demand from Asian buyers since the conflict began. Cheniere Energy, the largest US LNG exporter, said in March that customers in Asia had requested additional LNG supplies because of the war. The company also said it was working to accelerate completion of two production units, known as trains, at its Corpus Christi facility in Texas. Thailand has also pursued alternative LNG supply arrangements elsewhere. Last year, PTT signed a 20-year agreement with Glenfarne’s Alaska LNG project to procure 2 million metric tons of LNG annually. The ThaiNewsRoom reported that the project has not yet received a final investment decision and would require a 1,300-kilometre pipeline to transport gas from northern Alaska to export terminals serving Asian markets. Thailand is also seeking additional LNG supplies from Malaysia. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Thainewsroom 28 May 2026Wed, 27 May 2026 21:23:34 +0000The United States and Thailand are holding accelerated talks on new long-term supplies of US-produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) following damage to Qatar’s export infrastructure caused by the US-Israeli-led war on Iran. Get today's headlines by email According to two sources familiar with the discussions, the negotiations centre on a binding long-term LNG agreement between US exporter Venture Global and Thailand’s state-controlled energy company PTT Pcl. The sources spoke anonymously due to the sensitivity of the talks. The discussions gained urgency after the conflict that began on February 28, when the US and Israel jointly attacked Iran. Iran later retaliated with strikes on Qatar’s LNG facilities in Ras Laffan, destroying 17% of the country’s LNG export capacity, equivalent to 12.8 million metric tons per year. Qatar is the world’s second-largest LNG exporter after the United States. Reuters reported that QatarEnergy’s chief executive and state minister for energy affairs said repairs to the damaged infrastructure could take between three and five years. The sources did not disclose the proposed volume or duration of the LNG supply deal between Venture Global and PTT, although such contracts commonly last 15 years or more. A spokesperson for Venture Global declined to comment, while PTT did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The latest talks follow earlier trade discussions between the administration of President Donald Trump and Thailand. In October last year, both countries issued a joint statement saying Thai companies would purchase around US$5.4 billion annually in US energy products, including LNG, crude oil and ethane. Thailand, Southeast Asia’s largest LNG importer, has been seeking to diversify its energy supplies as it gradually replaces coal in electricity generation. In January, French utility Engie signed a 15-year agreement to supply LNG to power plants owned by Gulf Development Pcl in Thailand. US LNG producers have reported increased demand from Asian buyers since the conflict began. Cheniere Energy, the largest US LNG exporter, said in March that customers in Asia had requested additional LNG supplies because of the war. The company also said it was working to accelerate completion of two production units, known as trains, at its Corpus Christi facility in Texas. Thailand has also pursued alternative LNG supply arrangements elsewhere. Last year, PTT signed a 20-year agreement with Glenfarne’s Alaska LNG project to procure 2 million metric tons of LNG annually. The ThaiNewsRoom reported that the project has not yet received a final investment decision and would require a 1,300-kilometre pipeline to transport gas from northern Alaska to export terminals serving Asian markets. Thailand is also seeking additional LNG supplies from Malaysia. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Thainewsroom 28 May 2026 View full articleWed, 27 May 2026 21:23:34 +0000Thai police puts a lock like this?Wed, 27 May 2026 21:21:38 +0000Poor guy, I reckon he's aboriginal, he is just looking to start a flame to light his cigarette.Wed, 27 May 2026 21:19:46 +0000MeWed, 27 May 2026 21:19:43 +0000Crikey, a wrist injury. Bit of an overkill, all those responders. Good to see the gold shops so protected 😂Wed, 27 May 2026 21:17:15 +0000Rather than quote from the article to suit you - in these cases which Drummond won on appeal - why don't you show that paragraph in contect. Oh becaue the article was supportine of Andrew Drummond and your pirst paragraph was taken from the middle of letter written by the New Yok based Committee to Protect Journalists!!Wed, 27 May 2026 21:17:08 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/foreign-man-smashes-wheel-lock-in-phuket-r2039/A foreign man has been filmed using a stone to smash a motorcycle wheel lock after police immobilised the vehicle in Patong, Phuket, Thailand. The clip, shared widely online on 27 May 2026, shows the man attempting to break the metal chain and locking device placed on a motorbike parked along Thawiwong Road in Kathu district. The incident has triggered debate on social media and calls for police to take legal action. Get today's headlines by email According to Phuket Times, the video shows the man repeatedly striking the wheel lock with a rock in an apparent attempt to free the motorcycle. The device had been installed by police officers as part of enforcement action in the Patong area. The exact reason for the wheel being clamped was not stated in the post, although users online questioned whether the vehicle had been parked outside permitted hours. The footage quickly spread across Thai social media platforms, drawing widespread public commentary. Some users criticised the act as unlawful damage to police property, while others focused on why the motorcycle had been clamped in the first place. Comments included sarcastic remarks such as suggesting the man “looked like he was trying to make a fire” and others questioning whether he had overstayed parking regulations. The post also prompted broader discussion about enforcement practices in busy tourist areas like Patong. Authorities have not yet issued a detailed public statement regarding potential charges or whether the individual has been identified. However, the incident has renewed attention on enforcement of traffic and parking rules in Phuket’s tourism zones, where foreign visitors frequently rent motorcycles. Local residents and online commentators have called for clearer communication of regulations and consistent enforcement to prevent similar disputes. Police action in such cases typically involves immobilisation of vehicles for parking violations, with fines or fees required before release. Amarin reported that it remains unclear whether the damage shown in the video will lead to additional charges related to property damage or obstruction of enforcement equipment. AQPkF55eZpBLW0qvVoQo_YItz0ZHNk2iu6BCosKcLxjvvPdBSmqcF2TlwOUClZW2GXBi5Rkx0sDc-a-wsDYvo2Y1QBgYxkKfC6oBFTI29Q.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 28 May 2026Wed, 27 May 2026 21:15:44 +0000A foreign man has been filmed using a stone to smash a motorcycle wheel lock after police immobilised the vehicle in Patong, Phuket, Thailand. The clip, shared widely online on 27 May 2026, shows the man attempting to break the metal chain and locking device placed on a motorbike parked along Thawiwong Road in Kathu district. The incident has triggered debate on social media and calls for police to take legal action. Get today's headlines by email According to Phuket Times, the video shows the man repeatedly striking the wheel lock with a rock in an apparent attempt to free the motorcycle. The device had been installed by police officers as part of enforcement action in the Patong area. The exact reason for the wheel being clamped was not stated in the post, although users online questioned whether the vehicle had been parked outside permitted hours. The footage quickly spread across Thai social media platforms, drawing widespread public commentary. Some users criticised the act as unlawful damage to police property, while others focused on why the motorcycle had been clamped in the first place. Comments included sarcastic remarks such as suggesting the man “looked like he was trying to make a fire” and others questioning whether he had overstayed parking regulations. The post also prompted broader discussion about enforcement practices in busy tourist areas like Patong. Authorities have not yet issued a detailed public statement regarding potential charges or whether the individual has been identified. However, the incident has renewed attention on enforcement of traffic and parking rules in Phuket’s tourism zones, where foreign visitors frequently rent motorcycles. Local residents and online commentators have called for clearer communication of regulations and consistent enforcement to prevent similar disputes. Police action in such cases typically involves immobilisation of vehicles for parking violations, with fines or fees required before release. Amarin reported that it remains unclear whether the damage shown in the video will lead to additional charges related to property damage or obstruction of enforcement equipment. AQPkF55eZpBLW0qvVoQo_YItz0ZHNk2iu6BCosKcLxjvvPdBSmqcF2TlwOUClZW2GXBi5Rkx0sDc-a-wsDYvo2Y1QBgYxkKfC6oBFTI29Q.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 28 May 2026 View full articleWed, 27 May 2026 21:15:44 +0000Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, weeks after leaving her position in President Donald Trump’s administration. Get today's headlines by email Bondi, 60, confirmed to CBS News that she is undergoing treatment and recently had surgery. Despite the diagnosis, she said she plans to continue working and will join the White House’s Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, known as PCAST. Health Battle After DOJ ExitBondi left the Department of Justice in April after being removed from her role by President Donald Trump. At the time, she said she was preparing to move into work in the private sector. Podcast host and former White House adviser Katie Miller wrote on social media that Bondi had been “quietly kicking cancer’s ass the last few weeks” and described her as having “a heart of gold”. According to the Cleveland Clinic, most thyroid cancers are treatable and have a five-year survival rate above 98%. Bondi has not disclosed the stage of her illness. New Role in Trump Advisory CouncilBondi’s appointment to PCAST marks her first announced role since departing the Justice Department. The council was created by executive order in January 2025 to advise the administration on science and technology policy. Vice-President JD Vance praised Bondi in a statement, saying she had been an “enormously valuable asset” to the administration and would continue contributing on major policy issues. The council’s members include several leading technology figures, among them Sergey Brin, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison and Jensen Huang. Scrutiny Over Epstein FilesBondi is also expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Friday regarding her handling of files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. She and Trump have faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans over the Justice Department’s release of the records, with some lawmakers arguing that key documents were withheld from the public. Cabinet Departures ContinueBondi is one of four Trump cabinet members to leave their posts this year. Other departures include Kristi Noem and Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Last week, former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard also announced her resignation, citing her husband’s recent bone cancer diagnosis. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 28 May 2026 View full articleWed, 27 May 2026 21:13:21 +0000Where is his claim that he went to University? Like all journalist at the time (1968) he was trained under the National Council for the Traing ofJournalists - if you can find a university which did a degree in journalism in the UK in 1968 - please notify me.Wed, 27 May 2026 21:12:42 +0000No issue. The President announces a new drug that literally raises the dead. https://futurism.com/health-medicine/trump-drug-dead-back-to-lifeWed, 27 May 2026 21:08:26 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/false-sattahip-gold-robbery-alarm-after-glass-crash-r2038/Police in Sattahip, Chon Buri, rushed to what was initially reported as a gold shop robbery on 27 May 2026, only to discover the incident involved a local market worker who had accidentally walked into a glass panel inside the shop. The man, identified as 49-year-old Taweesak, known locally as “Ped”, suffered a deep cut to his right wrist after smashing into the glass. Get today's headlines by email The incident happened at about 11.55am after the Sattahip Police Station radio centre received reports of a robber breaking glass at a gold shop in Moo 6, Sattahip district. Police officers, investigators, traffic police and local administrative officials arrived heavily armed within minutes because they believed an armed robbery was underway. When officers entered the shop, they found Taweesak lying injured in a pool of blood inside the premises. Rescue workers provided first aid before transferring him to Sattahip Hospital for treatment. Shop employees were reportedly left shaken by the incident. Investigators later reviewed CCTV footage from inside the shop. According to Pol Lt Col Kriangkrai Meesaeng, deputy superintendent of investigations at Sattahip Police Station, the footage showed Taweesak entering the store and saluting staff before mistakenly walking into a side glass panel, believing it was an open exit door. The impact shattered the glass and caused the serious injury to his wrist. Police confirmed there was no robbery attempt and no threat to the shop or staff beyond the accidental damage. Pictures courtesy of Khaosod Pol Capt Kosol Sila said officers had reached the scene less than three minutes after the emergency call due to the seriousness of the initial report. Authorities have recorded the incident in the daily police log as evidence and plan to speak with the gold shop owner regarding compensation for the damaged glass. Khaosod reported that after medical treatment, Taweesak will reportedly undergo a drugs test and police background check. Officers said legal action could follow if any offences are discovered during the investigation. AQNOheWIcARK-TIUbel2LfN3P4NWzFMPMGvrwzW4KfdjTUy5GhTr9xFzqXriVsy4h51tz2JZK4hTv7Zo7NxOrNTP-nKx_cPiG6u-aU6AwQ.mp4 Video courtesy of Sattahip News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 28 May 2026Wed, 27 May 2026 21:07:30 +0000Police in Sattahip, Chon Buri, rushed to what was initially reported as a gold shop robbery on 27 May 2026, only to discover the incident involved a local market worker who had accidentally walked into a glass panel inside the shop. The man, identified as 49-year-old Taweesak, known locally as “Ped”, suffered a deep cut to his right wrist after smashing into the glass. Get today's headlines by email The incident happened at about 11.55am after the Sattahip Police Station radio centre received reports of a robber breaking glass at a gold shop in Moo 6, Sattahip district. Police officers, investigators, traffic police and local administrative officials arrived heavily armed within minutes because they believed an armed robbery was underway. When officers entered the shop, they found Taweesak lying injured in a pool of blood inside the premises. Rescue workers provided first aid before transferring him to Sattahip Hospital for treatment. Shop employees were reportedly left shaken by the incident. Investigators later reviewed CCTV footage from inside the shop. According to Pol Lt Col Kriangkrai Meesaeng, deputy superintendent of investigations at Sattahip Police Station, the footage showed Taweesak entering the store and saluting staff before mistakenly walking into a side glass panel, believing it was an open exit door. The impact shattered the glass and caused the serious injury to his wrist. Police confirmed there was no robbery attempt and no threat to the shop or staff beyond the accidental damage. Pictures courtesy of Khaosod Pol Capt Kosol Sila said officers had reached the scene less than three minutes after the emergency call due to the seriousness of the initial report. Authorities have recorded the incident in the daily police log as evidence and plan to speak with the gold shop owner regarding compensation for the damaged glass. Khaosod reported that after medical treatment, Taweesak will reportedly undergo a drugs test and police background check. Officers said legal action could follow if any offences are discovered during the investigation. AQNOheWIcARK-TIUbel2LfN3P4NWzFMPMGvrwzW4KfdjTUy5GhTr9xFzqXriVsy4h51tz2JZK4hTv7Zo7NxOrNTP-nKx_cPiG6u-aU6AwQ.mp4 Video courtesy of Sattahip News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 28 May 2026 View full articleWed, 27 May 2026 21:07:30 +0000That would the otherendoscopy.. Good point, he didn't say upper endoscopy, gastroscopy. Thought he was talking about a colonoscopy.Wed, 27 May 2026 21:04:54 +0000Britain’s signals intelligence agency says nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, as officials warned of an intensifying security threat from the Kremlin. Get today's headlines by email Speaking at Bletchley Park, Anne Keast-Butler delivered her first public speech as head of GCHQ, outlining what she described as growing dangers facing the UK from Russia, China and cyber crime. Keast-Butler said Russia was “relentlessly targeting” Britain’s critical infrastructure, supply chains and democratic systems while also conducting what she called an undeclared “hybrid war” against the UK and other Nato members. Ukraine War LossesNeither Moscow nor Kyiv regularly publishes detailed figures for its own military losses, though both sides frequently estimate casualties suffered by the other. In February, Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had lost 55,000 troops since the start of the war. BBC News Russian, working with independent outlet Mediazona and volunteer researchers, has independently verified the deaths of 223,539 Russian soldiers and officers through official announcements, social media posts, cemetery records and memorials. Military analysts consulted by the BBC believe the verified names may represent only 45% to 65% of the true figure, suggesting the overall death toll could be close to half a million. Keast-Butler said Russian President Vladimir Putin was “going backwards on the battlefield” despite continued aggression abroad. Espionage and Cyber ThreatsThe GCHQ chief accused Russia of carrying out espionage operations, sabotage attempts and cyber attacks targeting the UK and its allies. She said the agency was working with intelligence and defence partners to counter “reckless sabotage and assassination attempts” linked to Moscow. The Kremlin has repeatedly denied accusations of hostile activity in Britain. Russia has previously been blamed for the 2006 poisoning of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko in London using radioactive polonium. Moscow was also accused of attempting to kill former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal in Salisbury in 2018 with the nerve agent Novichok. Since the invasion of Ukraine, Western governments have increasingly accused Russia of using covert operations, cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns against Nato countries. Technology Race With ChinaKeast-Butler also warned that both Russia and China were rapidly expanding their capabilities in space, cyber warfare and artificial intelligence. She described China as a global science and technology power with advanced capabilities across its military and intelligence agencies. “The ground beneath our feet is shifting, and shifting fast,” she said, warning there was only a limited window for the UK and its allies to maintain an advantage in emerging technologies. The GCHQ director urged businesses and individuals to strengthen cyber defences as ransomware attacks and phishing campaigns become more sophisticated. She called on organisations to improve supply chain security and encouraged the wider public to adopt stronger online protections, including replacing passwords with passkeys. Britain’s Largest Spy AgencyGCHQ, based in Cheltenham, is the UK’s largest intelligence agency and specialises in cyber security and signals intelligence. The agency operates from its circular headquarters, known as the “Doughnut”, and receives the largest share of Britain’s intelligence budget because of its heavy focus on advanced technology and cyber operations. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 28 May 2026 View full articleWed, 27 May 2026 21:04:26 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thailand-rebukes-cambodia-at-un-security-council-r2037/Thailand told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on May 26 that it has never sought to claim the territory of any other country, after Cambodia raised the Thai-Cambodian dispute during a debate in New York. Get today's headlines by email Thai representative Sihasak Phuangketkeow addressed the UNSC open debate on maintaining international peace and security at UN headquarters. He said Thailand remained fully committed to the ceasefire agreement with Cambodia, but warned that lasting peace required sincere cooperation and an end to accusations made on international platforms. Sihasak attended the session at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. During his remarks, he congratulated China on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and warned that confidence in the United Nations-centred international system was declining amid growing instability and geopolitical tensions. He said the idea that “might makes right” and transactional politics were increasingly replacing established international rules and principles. Sihasak stressed that respect for international law and the UN Charter should not become “merely rhetoric or tools for pursuing unilateral interests”. Picture courtesy of The Nation Thailand proposed three key principles to strengthen multilateralism and preserve the UN-centred international order. First, Sihasak called for stronger collective responsibility and restraint among member states, saying both major powers and smaller nations shared responsibility for defending the UN Charter. Second, he urged reforms to multilateral institutions so they remain effective and resilient in responding to complex global challenges. He said the UNSC should not become a platform for geopolitical confrontation and called on the five permanent members to exercise greater responsibility, particularly regarding veto powers in cases involving genocide or mass atrocities. Third, Sihasak said stronger regional and subregional cooperation could reinforce multilateralism. He warned that without the United Nations, the world would face greater division, uncertainty and danger. Sihasak later addressed the Thai-Cambodian issue directly after Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn referred to conflict, ceasefire arrangements and territorial matters during the debate. He said Thailand had initially not intended to raise bilateral issues because the UNSC was not the appropriate venue for such discussions. However, he said Thailand had to respond after Cambodia mentioned the dispute during the session. Sihasak stated that Thailand wanted progress not only on ceasefire arrangements but also towards sustainable and stable peace. He added that both countries needed to build trust and open “a new chapter of history” based on international law and the UN Charter. He also criticised Cambodia for what he described as attempts to seek unilateral advantage and divert attention from core issues. “Sustainable ceasefire efforts leading to sustainable peace must come from both sides, with sincerity and genuine intentions. Words and actions must match,” he said. Speaking after the debate, Sihasak said Thailand had repeatedly made clear that if progress was to be achieved on border demarcation, the MOU framework or maritime issues under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Cambodia must stop making accusations against Thailand. The Nation reported that on the sidelines of the meeting, Sihasak also held bilateral talks with representatives from the United States, Costa Rica and China. Discussions included regional developments, the Thai-Cambodian border issue and strengthening Thailand’s international partnerships. AQNQ8Rm60f0Ed4EgBmbHneOiaJnz-tym-0GIcIr9rHCoVLTHC_hInTP9gVI7XcwE7rM7_w-GIf-_Gr4exK9PfFpLtBLeAYC_GqNz52Qsww.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 28 May 2026Wed, 27 May 2026 20:59:12 +0000Thailand told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on May 26 that it has never sought to claim the territory of any other country, after Cambodia raised the Thai-Cambodian dispute during a debate in New York. Get today's headlines by email Thai representative Sihasak Phuangketkeow addressed the UNSC open debate on maintaining international peace and security at UN headquarters. He said Thailand remained fully committed to the ceasefire agreement with Cambodia, but warned that lasting peace required sincere cooperation and an end to accusations made on international platforms. Sihasak attended the session at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. During his remarks, he congratulated China on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and warned that confidence in the United Nations-centred international system was declining amid growing instability and geopolitical tensions. He said the idea that “might makes right” and transactional politics were increasingly replacing established international rules and principles. Sihasak stressed that respect for international law and the UN Charter should not become “merely rhetoric or tools for pursuing unilateral interests”. Picture courtesy of The Nation Thailand proposed three key principles to strengthen multilateralism and preserve the UN-centred international order. First, Sihasak called for stronger collective responsibility and restraint among member states, saying both major powers and smaller nations shared responsibility for defending the UN Charter. Second, he urged reforms to multilateral institutions so they remain effective and resilient in responding to complex global challenges. He said the UNSC should not become a platform for geopolitical confrontation and called on the five permanent members to exercise greater responsibility, particularly regarding veto powers in cases involving genocide or mass atrocities. Third, Sihasak said stronger regional and subregional cooperation could reinforce multilateralism. He warned that without the United Nations, the world would face greater division, uncertainty and danger. Sihasak later addressed the Thai-Cambodian issue directly after Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn referred to conflict, ceasefire arrangements and territorial matters during the debate. He said Thailand had initially not intended to raise bilateral issues because the UNSC was not the appropriate venue for such discussions. However, he said Thailand had to respond after Cambodia mentioned the dispute during the session. Sihasak stated that Thailand wanted progress not only on ceasefire arrangements but also towards sustainable and stable peace. He added that both countries needed to build trust and open “a new chapter of history” based on international law and the UN Charter. He also criticised Cambodia for what he described as attempts to seek unilateral advantage and divert attention from core issues. “Sustainable ceasefire efforts leading to sustainable peace must come from both sides, with sincerity and genuine intentions. Words and actions must match,” he said. Speaking after the debate, Sihasak said Thailand had repeatedly made clear that if progress was to be achieved on border demarcation, the MOU framework or maritime issues under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Cambodia must stop making accusations against Thailand. The Nation reported that on the sidelines of the meeting, Sihasak also held bilateral talks with representatives from the United States, Costa Rica and China. Discussions included regional developments, the Thai-Cambodian border issue and strengthening Thailand’s international partnerships. AQNQ8Rm60f0Ed4EgBmbHneOiaJnz-tym-0GIcIr9rHCoVLTHC_hInTP9gVI7XcwE7rM7_w-GIf-_Gr4exK9PfFpLtBLeAYC_GqNz52Qsww.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 28 May 2026 View full articleWed, 27 May 2026 20:59:12 +0000US President Donald Trump has said Washington is still not fully satisfied with the terms of a proposed agreement with Iran, despite signs of progress in negotiations aimed at ending months of regional conflict. Get today's headlines by email Speaking during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Trump said Tehran was eager to secure an agreement but warned that talks had not yet produced acceptable terms for the United States. “They just want to make a deal - I don’t think they have a choice,” Trump told reporters. He added that Iran was “very much intent” on reaching an agreement, but said “so far, they haven’t gotten there and we’re not satisfied with it”. The president repeated that the US remained prepared to resume military action if negotiations failed, saying Washington would either reach a deal or “have to just finish the job”. Draft agreement disputedTrump’s comments came after Iranian state television reported details of what it described as a draft agreement between the two sides. According to the report, the proposed framework included reopening the Strait of Hormuz and withdrawing US forces from the region. It also claimed the US would lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports. Under the reported terms, Iran would restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month, with vessel routing and management overseen jointly by Iran and Oman. However, the White House rejected the reported document, describing it as a “complete fabrication”. The reported framework also made no mention of Iran abandoning its nuclear programme or surrendering its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, both of which remain key concerns for Washington and its allies. BBC News said it had not independently seen the reported draft agreement. US denies sanctions relief claimsAsked whether he would accept the reported terms, Trump dismissed the suggestion that Iran would control access to the Strait of Hormuz, saying “nobody” would exercise such authority and that the waterway would reopen “immediately”. He also denied reports that his administration was considering easing sanctions on Tehran or allowing Russia and China to remove Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile. Any such concessions would likely face strong political opposition in the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been “some progress and some interest” in negotiations, but cautioned that it remained unclear whether a final breakthrough could be achieved in the coming days. “We’ll see over the next few hours and days whether progress could be made,” Rubio said. Neither Trump nor Rubio provided details about the remaining disputes in the negotiations. Conflict and ceasefire tensionsThe latest diplomatic efforts follow a sharp escalation in regional tensions after the US and Israel launched large-scale strikes against Iran on 28 February. Iran responded with attacks on Israel and Gulf states allied with Washington, while also effectively shutting the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. The disruption caused oil prices to surge worldwide. A ceasefire agreed on 8 April has mostly held, although tensions have continued. Earlier this week, the US carried out what it described as “self-defence strikes” against Iranian missile sites and boats in southern Iran. Washington said the operations were intended to protect American troops from threats posed by Iranian forces, including attempts to place naval mines. Tehran condemned the attacks as a “gross violation” of the ceasefire agreement. Despite the renewed military activity, both Washington and Tehran have continued to signal that negotiations remain active, even as uncertainty persists over whether a final deal can be reached. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 28 May 2026 View full articleWed, 27 May 2026 20:53:33 +0000Sounds like an obsessive compulsive / anal retentive. Poor guy. RIPWed, 27 May 2026 20:52:17 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thai-divers-find-five-in-collapsed-laos-gold-mine-r2036/Thai rescue divers have found five Lao workers trapped inside a collapsed gold mine tunnel in Long Chaeng, Xaysomboun province, Laos, after a four-day search operation. The breakthrough came at 4.50pm on May 27, 2026, when Thai rescue teams located the survivors inside the flooded tunnel, while efforts continued to find two more missing workers. Get today's headlines by email The rescue mission began after a tunnel at a gold mining site in Long Chaeng collapsed, trapping seven Lao workers underground. Thai rescue personnel crossed the border to assist Lao authorities in the operation, facing difficult conditions including narrow passageways and rising floodwater inside the mine. The discovery was confirmed by the Facebook page of “Jakkrid Tangtang”, run by rescue volunteer and influencer Pond Jakkrid Tangtang. He posted an update stating “Found five people”, before sharing video footage showing the moment rescuers reached the trapped workers. Another video clip showed Thai rescue teams celebrating the successful stage of the operation after days of intensive work underground. The mission drew widespread attention in both Thailand and Laos, with many social media users praising the Thai divers and rescue workers for their efforts in the dangerous conditions. Picture courtesy of Amarin Earlier updates from the operation revealed how rescue teams had managed to move within 30 metres of the trapped workers after detecting signs of human presence. Previous attempts had been hampered by extremely tight tunnel conditions and concerns over low oxygen levels inside the mine. The rescue effort has involved specialist divers and emergency personnel working continuously in challenging terrain. Flooded sections of the tunnel and unstable ground conditions complicated access to the workers trapped inside the collapsed area. Authorities have not yet confirmed the condition of the five workers who were found, while operations remain under way to locate the remaining two missing miners. Rescue teams are continuing to clear access routes and assess the stability of the mine tunnel. Amarin reported that the operation has become a major cross-border rescue effort, highlighting cooperation between Thai and Lao emergency responders. Further updates are expected as teams continue searching for the final two workers. AQNw7xDa0m9rhQ3H92ZIrcCvY60R_7oNMy7720MW4NbjVecjyh3oiETHQi2XBrE5jbiZx4MUlgGspkuT7As03zIwe2_jAZ1SRejuu1JZFQ.mp4 Related story Thai-diver-experts-assist-Laos-cave-rescue Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 28 May 2026Wed, 27 May 2026 20:51:15 +0000Thai rescue divers have found five Lao workers trapped inside a collapsed gold mine tunnel in Long Chaeng, Xaysomboun province, Laos, after a four-day search operation. The breakthrough came at 4.50pm on May 27, 2026, when Thai rescue teams located the survivors inside the flooded tunnel, while efforts continued to find two more missing workers. Get today's headlines by email The rescue mission began after a tunnel at a gold mining site in Long Chaeng collapsed, trapping seven Lao workers underground. Thai rescue personnel crossed the border to assist Lao authorities in the operation, facing difficult conditions including narrow passageways and rising floodwater inside the mine. The discovery was confirmed by the Facebook page of “Jakkrid Tangtang”, run by rescue volunteer and influencer Pond Jakkrid Tangtang. He posted an update stating “Found five people”, before sharing video footage showing the moment rescuers reached the trapped workers. Another video clip showed Thai rescue teams celebrating the successful stage of the operation after days of intensive work underground. The mission drew widespread attention in both Thailand and Laos, with many social media users praising the Thai divers and rescue workers for their efforts in the dangerous conditions. Picture courtesy of Amarin Earlier updates from the operation revealed how rescue teams had managed to move within 30 metres of the trapped workers after detecting signs of human presence. Previous attempts had been hampered by extremely tight tunnel conditions and concerns over low oxygen levels inside the mine. The rescue effort has involved specialist divers and emergency personnel working continuously in challenging terrain. Flooded sections of the tunnel and unstable ground conditions complicated access to the workers trapped inside the collapsed area. Authorities have not yet confirmed the condition of the five workers who were found, while operations remain under way to locate the remaining two missing miners. Rescue teams are continuing to clear access routes and assess the stability of the mine tunnel. Amarin reported that the operation has become a major cross-border rescue effort, highlighting cooperation between Thai and Lao emergency responders. Further updates are expected as teams continue searching for the final two workers. AQNw7xDa0m9rhQ3H92ZIrcCvY60R_7oNMy7720MW4NbjVecjyh3oiETHQi2XBrE5jbiZx4MUlgGspkuT7As03zIwe2_jAZ1SRejuu1JZFQ.mp4 Related story Thai-diver-experts-assist-Laos-cave-rescue Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 28 May 2026 View full articleWed, 27 May 2026 20:51:15 +0000