https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenTotal agreement with most of what you have written to counter the race-baiting bigoted post, the likes of which had already contributed to the two earlier mistrials. I disagree with your suggestion in your last sentence, based on this one-off altercation, that "little women" shouldn't be allowed to be firearms officers.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:39:31 +0000Obsessed with her phone or obsessed with you? Time you moved on to another gym or another sport...Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:38:47 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/chadchart-wins-second-bangkok-term-r2519/Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has declared victory in the Bangkok governor election after unofficial results showed the independent incumbent heading for a landslide second term. With 89.86% of ballots counted on Sunday night, Chadchart had received around 1.444 million votes, compared with 288,171 for his nearest rival, Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasuk. The result, pending official certification by the Election Commission, gives him another four years to continue his administration of the capital. Get today's headlines by email Chadchart said the outcome was “not a victory, but a command from the people”, stressing that the result brought greater responsibility rather than celebration. He thanked Bangkok residents for exercising their democratic rights and pledged to serve all citizens regardless of how they voted. He also noted that his vote share had increased from around 51% in the 2022 election to about 64% in the current unofficial count, reflecting broader public support for his policies. His first priority after official endorsement will be to convert more than 260 campaign policies into a strategic plan, with an urgent programme for the first 100 days. Chadchart said his administration would tackle the city’s most difficult problems first, including flooding, traffic and other long-term urban challenges, while maintaining a strong focus on transparency and anti-corruption. Chadchart also confirmed he had received a congratulatory phone call from People’s Party candidate Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, who shared policy ideas on early childhood development centres and flood prevention. The governor said he was willing to work with all political groups and would consider useful proposals from any source, adding that “everyone is an ally” after the election. A civil engineer by training, Chadchart first gained prominence as a transport specialist before serving as deputy transport minister and later transport minister under former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra. He later stood as an independent candidate and won the 2022 Bangkok governor election with 1,386,215 votes, campaigning on the slogan “Bangkok, a liveable city for all”. During his first term, Chadchart focused on data-driven urban management, introducing improved flood monitoring systems, district-level problem tracking and technology-based public services. His administration also expanded social policies, with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration receiving the UNDP Gender Equality Seal Gold in 2026, becoming the first public institution in Asia and the Pacific to achieve the certification. The Nation reported that if confirmed by the Election Commission, Chadchart’s second term will begin with higher public expectations as voters judge the progress of his first four years in office. His administration will face continued pressure to deliver lasting improvements in traffic, drainage, public transport, waste management, green spaces, public health and safety while working with national agencies and the Bangkok Metropolitan Council. Chadchart said his long-term goal is to make Bangkok a globally competitive city through cooperation between residents, officials and all sectors. Picture courtesy of The Nation Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 29 June 2026Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:35:40 +0000Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has declared victory in the Bangkok governor election after unofficial results showed the independent incumbent heading for a landslide second term. With 89.86% of ballots counted on Sunday night, Chadchart had received around 1.444 million votes, compared with 288,171 for his nearest rival, Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasuk. The result, pending official certification by the Election Commission, gives him another four years to continue his administration of the capital. Get today's headlines by email Chadchart said the outcome was “not a victory, but a command from the people”, stressing that the result brought greater responsibility rather than celebration. He thanked Bangkok residents for exercising their democratic rights and pledged to serve all citizens regardless of how they voted. He also noted that his vote share had increased from around 51% in the 2022 election to about 64% in the current unofficial count, reflecting broader public support for his policies. His first priority after official endorsement will be to convert more than 260 campaign policies into a strategic plan, with an urgent programme for the first 100 days. Chadchart said his administration would tackle the city’s most difficult problems first, including flooding, traffic and other long-term urban challenges, while maintaining a strong focus on transparency and anti-corruption. Chadchart also confirmed he had received a congratulatory phone call from People’s Party candidate Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, who shared policy ideas on early childhood development centres and flood prevention. The governor said he was willing to work with all political groups and would consider useful proposals from any source, adding that “everyone is an ally” after the election. A civil engineer by training, Chadchart first gained prominence as a transport specialist before serving as deputy transport minister and later transport minister under former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra. He later stood as an independent candidate and won the 2022 Bangkok governor election with 1,386,215 votes, campaigning on the slogan “Bangkok, a liveable city for all”. During his first term, Chadchart focused on data-driven urban management, introducing improved flood monitoring systems, district-level problem tracking and technology-based public services. His administration also expanded social policies, with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration receiving the UNDP Gender Equality Seal Gold in 2026, becoming the first public institution in Asia and the Pacific to achieve the certification. The Nation reported that if confirmed by the Election Commission, Chadchart’s second term will begin with higher public expectations as voters judge the progress of his first four years in office. His administration will face continued pressure to deliver lasting improvements in traffic, drainage, public transport, waste management, green spaces, public health and safety while working with national agencies and the Bangkok Metropolitan Council. Chadchart said his long-term goal is to make Bangkok a globally competitive city through cooperation between residents, officials and all sectors. Picture courtesy of The Nation Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 29 June 2026 View full articleSun, 28 Jun 2026 20:35:40 +0000Yes, that's correct. Does the online application support multiple, individual file uploads these days? I recall that it didn't initially, and applicants needed to merge bank statements, itinerary and others into a single file before uploading.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:26:55 +0000GBH is defined, in case law, as a "really serious injury". Some broken noses are a really serious injury, eg, Mike Gatting's face. The judge had to sentence on the basis the charge the CPS came up with. The CPs;s role is to secure a successful conviction. 1 in 3 appeals succeed, in throwing out the charge or reducing the sentence. GBH needs to be "really serious injury". A broken nose is an injury thats literally millimeters from being a really serious, life threatening injury and one which is considered. Look up the NHS advice about if you break your nose. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/broken-nose/ So there is clearly a wide spectrum in broken noses, and don't know the medical categorisation. The CPS successfully convicted the man, and got decent sentence out of it. The reference to fists as weapons reminds me of the Bruce Lee scene in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:24:33 +0000Plenty of time? Under the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (Section 448), the standard statute of limitations for a wrongful death civil case is one year from the day the victim's heirs become aware of both the wrongful act and the responsible party. That is not plenty of time to put together a wrongful death case.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:24:27 +0000I'd say he's an Aussie snowflake, not bogan, probably votes Labour Jokes aside, there's been many cases of foreigners killing these girls, then loading in a suitcase to dump Looks like we were both wrong. This creature is British born. And on an Australian disability pension, certainly has mental illnessSun, 28 Jun 2026 20:24:01 +0000Going to have to provide more info than "Noi". Tattoos, big feet, talents.... About 5', dark skinned, black hair, brown eyes, snub-nosed with splayed toes, from Buriram. Always happy, spoke a bit of German, liked her Amarit and playing mini-golf, but was only good for 3 holes.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:21:29 +0000That’s an interesting point. I hadn’t considered that. I suspect it’s less glamorous though. She seems like an ordinary office worker. At first I thought she might be a foreigner because of her very fair skin and extremely Chinese appearance, but then I once saw her outside the building in what looked like office clothes. I assume she’s Thai, although I’ve never actually heard her speak. The only unusual thing is that she only comes to the gym very late, I've even see her there late at night on Sundays, which makes me think she might be single. Of course, that’s just speculation. But I have no idea what she’s doing on her phone. Probably just typical Thai stuff. Facebook, Instagram and LINE. I only notice it because it’s always in her hand. All that time looking down at a screen probably isn’t doing her posture any favors either. What's interesting is I don't think I've ever seen her take a selfie. You would think if she's on the game she would want to create promotional content while she's at the gym in her tight gym pants to help market herself in her trade.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:21:03 +0000Good thinking, but she often comes late at night, as I do, and often there's only three or four people left in the gym. She does the face-lock phone thing all the time though, whether people are around or not. I think she's just obsessed.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:14:31 +0000So says a guy choosing to name himself after southern Thailand's premier red light zone for low-end, "budget" foreigners. What's blocking you from visiting Loei? Funds?Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:08:25 +0000Are you unable to read and comprehend? What I just described was and is reality. You are just coming over as a bully. I just told you about my security teams. That means that I managed people like yourself. So don't try to patronise me about reality. We just chose to do it that way because we have the skills to do so. If you only have the skills of a Neanderthal, then you might choose violence to make yourself feel better. But when you are lying in a hospital bed with your wife crying over you and your life ruined because you wanted to act the big man, would it all have been worth it? It seems people like yourself need to learn the hard way. What do you think we have been doing here the whole time? I guess you just aren't going to get it. You certainly would not have made the cut. You cannot control yourself. Right you two, outside! Now. Back on topic, assuming this viral video was originally a Tweet made by a Twitter for other Twits, then there's absolutely nothing wrong with the either the behaviour or intent of the person posting the video. They are both 100% in lockstep with the deeply troubling societal disruption that X's owner believes in.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:58:47 +0000Yes, but at the very least what is the genre? For all we know it could be a slapstick comedy with an entirely homosexual, woke cast which mightn't appeal to most.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:53:41 +0000If she's attractive, plenty of guys hit on her all the time, especially in a high-testosterone environment like a gym. Some girls keep their heads buried in their phones to keep men at bay.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:47:22 +0000Does that mean "understandable" in a northern European language? 😄Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:44:40 +0000Files such as bank account, proof of residence etc. have to be scanned and then uploaded to the application form online.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:42:55 +0000Great info. Much appreciated. So if in Laos I would have to Vientiane or Savannakhet for the embassy office but if in Vietnam I could go anywhere (e.g. Danang) since it is all done online?Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:38:26 +0000like the iranians dont do before they launch. like today. got some critism?Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:35:31 +0000Laos you will have to go to the embassy and pay in person after you submit your application online. Normally 2-4 days after you pay. Vietnam is probably more like a week, but everything is online including payment.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:33:10 +0000Thanks. How long could it take to issue an setv if in Vietnam or Laos?Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:25:38 +0000They don't have fathers (in most cases). I bring home a trapped coyote and let it loose in the kitchen. Hackles up. Teeth bared. Pissing on the floor. My wife says, "Get it out." I tell her that is a very unwelcoming and unchristian way to speak about a future house pet. The children back into the hallway. I tell them it's a rescue. I tell them fences are fear. I tell them cages are barbaric. I tell them the old rules were cruel. I tell them it will domesticate in time. Then I grab my lunchbox and leave them to live with my principles. When I get home, there is blood on the floor, and the experts who sold me on compassion are already explaining why nobody could have seen this coming. Anyway, that's Western migration policy.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:17:03 +0000I read it first opened in January 2000 and the evergreen part of Areca added in around 2009.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:11:34 +0000Malaysia is not a friendly place for foreigners. The embassies and consulates there are very slow to issue visas. Laos and Vietnam are much better options.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:03:10 +0000Poor Thailand ? The country skipped asking for any form of criminal record for long term visas. Why?Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:58:09 +0000