https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around Thailanden"...aids disadvantaged children" "...highlighted by Thai workers in Israel and Israeli tourists visiting Thailand." The country committing genocide providing a budget to humanitarian projects?! The country usurping the lands of others, colonizing countries by killing children and civilians?! This is hypocrisy as its best! 😑Wed, 27 May 2026 22:27:06 +0000It seems like there are a lot of Trump supporters that can't wrap their minds around the fact that Trump is currently the president, not Biden, not Obama, and certainly not Clinton. So he is responsible for his own actions as president right now and somehow his supporters need to take responsibility for the fact that they voted him in, and he's performing all kinds of crazy acts.Wed, 27 May 2026 22:26:19 +0000That crime is of such a heinous nature than one could even make an argument that the sentence is not long enough! There are certain lines that people cross in this lifetime that are so beyond the pale and so unforgivable that whatever fate they end up suffering is hopefully only the beginning. One has to hope in the afterlife that there will be significant additional punishment.Wed, 27 May 2026 22:24:08 +0000NothingWed, 27 May 2026 22:24:04 +0000What's your take on this?Wed, 27 May 2026 22:16:16 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/chinese-man-arrested-as-illegal-guide-in-phuket-r2044/Thai tourism officials and Phuket Tourist Police launched an operation dubbed “Following the Life of an Illegal Guide” after receiving intelligence that a Chinese man was allegedly working as an unlicensed tour guide in Phuket. Get today's headlines by email The operation took place on 26 May 2026, when officers from the southern branch of the Tourism Business and Guide Registration Office teamed up with Phuket Tourist Police officers from Tourist Police Division 3. Authorities monitored a tourist van carrying seven Chinese passengers and one Chinese suspect from 2.30pm until 5pm as the group travelled from an elephant camp to Promthep Cape. Officers observed the suspect for more than two and a half hours before deciding his behaviour went beyond that of a knowledgeable tourist accompanying friends. Investigators concluded he was acting as a guide for the group and approached him at Promthep Cape shortly before sunset. During a search of the suspect and the vehicle, officers found several pieces of evidence, including a tour guide work order issued by a tour company. Authorities noted the document was written in Thai but did not specify the guide’s name. Officers also seized a Chinese-language travel programme and a complete list of tour customers. Police charged the Chinese national with operating as a tour guide without a licence under Thailand’s Tourism Business and Guide Act. The offence carries a penalty of up to one year in prison, a fine of up to 100,000 baht, or both. The suspect also faces a second charge under Thailand’s foreign worker management regulations for allegedly working without a valid work permit. The case forms part of ongoing efforts by Thai authorities to crack down on illegal foreign tour operations in major tourism destinations, including Phuket. Officials have increased inspections and surveillance activities following concerns about unlicensed guides operating within the tourism sector. Matichon reported that authorities have not released the suspect’s identity or provided details about the tour company linked to the documents recovered during the arrest. Investigators are expected to continue examining the evidence and determine whether additional individuals or businesses were involved. Pictures courtesy of Matichon Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Matichon 28 May 2026Wed, 27 May 2026 22:12:49 +0000Thai tourism officials and Phuket Tourist Police launched an operation dubbed “Following the Life of an Illegal Guide” after receiving intelligence that a Chinese man was allegedly working as an unlicensed tour guide in Phuket. Get today's headlines by email The operation took place on 26 May 2026, when officers from the southern branch of the Tourism Business and Guide Registration Office teamed up with Phuket Tourist Police officers from Tourist Police Division 3. Authorities monitored a tourist van carrying seven Chinese passengers and one Chinese suspect from 2.30pm until 5pm as the group travelled from an elephant camp to Promthep Cape. Officers observed the suspect for more than two and a half hours before deciding his behaviour went beyond that of a knowledgeable tourist accompanying friends. Investigators concluded he was acting as a guide for the group and approached him at Promthep Cape shortly before sunset. During a search of the suspect and the vehicle, officers found several pieces of evidence, including a tour guide work order issued by a tour company. Authorities noted the document was written in Thai but did not specify the guide’s name. Officers also seized a Chinese-language travel programme and a complete list of tour customers. Police charged the Chinese national with operating as a tour guide without a licence under Thailand’s Tourism Business and Guide Act. The offence carries a penalty of up to one year in prison, a fine of up to 100,000 baht, or both. The suspect also faces a second charge under Thailand’s foreign worker management regulations for allegedly working without a valid work permit. The case forms part of ongoing efforts by Thai authorities to crack down on illegal foreign tour operations in major tourism destinations, including Phuket. Officials have increased inspections and surveillance activities following concerns about unlicensed guides operating within the tourism sector. Matichon reported that authorities have not released the suspect’s identity or provided details about the tour company linked to the documents recovered during the arrest. Investigators are expected to continue examining the evidence and determine whether additional individuals or businesses were involved. Pictures courtesy of Matichon Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Matichon 28 May 2026 View full articleWed, 27 May 2026 22:12:49 +0000Well, he never lies so it must be true.Wed, 27 May 2026 22:09:31 +0000'Rare earths' are not rare. via Gemini Ai: The misconception comes down to geology and history: They are "scattered": Rare earths are distributed widely throughout the Earth's crust, but they are rarely found in thick, concentrated, and economically viable deposits. They are like gold dust spread across a beach. The name is historical: They were dubbed "rare earths" in the late 18th century because they were discovered in unusual, hard-to-identify mineral oxides. (Back then, "earth" was an 18th-century geological term for rocks that could dissolve in acid). They are incredibly difficult to process: Because these 17 elements share very similar atomic weights, they almost always occur together in mixed ores. Extracting and isolating the specific, usable metals from this mixture requires dozens of highly complex, energy-intensive, and environmentally taxing chemical processesWed, 27 May 2026 22:08:26 +0000AdolfWed, 27 May 2026 22:06:28 +0000It is really tragic and lamentable to see even the youngest teenagers, at their tender age, to already be addicted to drugs. Ya Bah - methamphetamine! It is a real plague! It is scary when one sees the quantities, (pills by millions) confiscated by the police. A failed life from the beginning... What is the percentage of Thai youth already addicted and losing their mind because of meths?! What happens with them once they reach adulthood?!Wed, 27 May 2026 22:04:52 +0000Oh, Iran, the bastion of wisdom, benevolence, mercy and it's love and care of it's people, what a lovely country and even lovelier leadership, and people hate Israel, strange sense of justice.Wed, 27 May 2026 22:03:29 +0000The United States could take years to rebuild key weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran war, according to a new analysis that warns of a temporary gap in military readiness if another major conflict were to emerge, particularly in the western Pacific. Get today's headlines by email The report, released Wednesday by the Washington-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies, said U.S. defense contractors would need at least three years to replenish supplies of Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot interceptors and THAAD missile defense systems used heavily during the conflict with Iran. The study said the drawdown had created “a window of vulnerability” for the United States, especially in relation to a possible future confrontation with China. Military stockpiles under pressureTomahawk missiles, designed for long-range strikes deep inside enemy territory, were among the systems used extensively during the war. The report estimates that the United States fired more than 1,000 Tomahawks at Iran and may not fully restore prewar inventory levels until late 2030. Production capacity remains limited. Fewer than 200 Tomahawks are currently manufactured each year, although manufacturer RTX, formerly known as Raytheon, aims to raise output to more than 1,000 annually. The analysis also examined air defense systems. It said replacing up to 290 THAAD interceptors used against Iranian missiles and drones could take until the end of 2029, while replenishing more than 1,000 Patriot interceptors may take until mid-2029. Manufacturer Lockheed Martin said it was increasing production capacity and investing billions of dollars through 2030, including new facilities in Alabama and other parts of the country. Concerns over future conflictsThe report comes amid growing concern in Washington over U.S. preparedness for a possible conflict involving China and Taiwan. Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly warned against what Beijing views as U.S. interference in Taiwan, while China has set a goal for its military to be capable of taking the island by force if necessary by 2027. CSIS said the United States still possessed enough munitions for any likely Iran-related scenario, but rebuilding inventories had become a pressing issue because of the time needed to expand production and strengthen supply chains. “The problem today isn’t money; it’s time,” the report said, despite the Trump administration proposing a record $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have argued that the U.S. military remains fully capable of handling multiple threats. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the armed forces maintained “a deep arsenal of capabilities” and could carry out operations wherever required. Debate over stockpile strategySome analysts and lawmakers have questioned whether current inventories are sufficient after years of supplying weapons to Ukraine following Russia’s 2022 invasion. Virginia Burger, a former Marine officer now with the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight, said Pentagon officials were likely aware that stockpiles could fall to critical levels during a prolonged conflict. CSIS co-author Mark Cancian said the issue stemmed partly from post-Cold War assumptions that future wars would be short and regional, reducing the need for large reserves of advanced weapons. That thinking changed after Russia’s war in Ukraine demonstrated how quickly modern conflicts can consume munitions supplies. Cancian said both the Biden and Trump administrations had increased efforts to expand production, but rebuilding inventories would still require years because of the complexity of defense manufacturing and supply chains. The report added that China’s lack of recent combat experience could still act as a deterrent while U.S. stockpiles recover. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 28 May 2026 View full articleWed, 27 May 2026 22:02:59 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/pattaya-guards-fight-tourist-on-walking-street-r2043/Three men believed to be security guards at a Pattaya entertainment venue were filmed fighting a foreign tourist on Walking Street in Chon Buri during the early hours of 27 May. The clip, which spread widely on social media, showed the three Thai men confronting the tourist in what appeared to be a three-against-one altercation before both sides eventually dispersed. Get today's headlines by email The footage was shared by the Facebook page “Pattaya Wan Wan Phan Kwa Rueang”, which stated that the incident took place near the centre of Walking Street in South Pattaya, Chon Buri province. Two of the three Thai men were wearing black vests resembling the uniforms of venue security guards. The 46-second clip showed both the Thai group and the foreign tourist appearing experienced in fighting, adopting Muay Thai stances before exchanging punches in the street. During the fight, the three Thai men repeatedly attempted to corner and strike the tourist, while the foreign man fought back and at one stage knocked one of the Thai men to the ground. The confrontation continued after the Thai group regained control, with one man landing a heavy punch to the tourist’s face, causing him to fall to his knees. The tourist was then surrounded again before another foreign man wearing a white shirt stepped in to separate the fighters. The video ended shortly afterwards. Picture courtesy of Daily News The post accompanying the footage included the caption: “When a foreigner wants to test his skills… challenges the guards to a fight! Thai guards with service-minded hearts offer a promotion: come alone, get plenty more.” The post rapidly attracted attention online following its circulation on 27 May. Reporters later visited the scene outside an entertainment venue on Walking Street but found the businesses closed, with only staff members guarding the premises. Attempts to gather eyewitness accounts were unsuccessful, with workers suggesting reporters return during the evening when more people who may have seen the incident would be present. The administrators of the “Pattaya Wan Wan Phan Kwa Rueang” page told reporters that the video had been submitted by one of their followers. They also confirmed that the fight reportedly occurred at around 3.45am on the morning of 27 May. The Daily News reported that no information was provided about injuries, arrests, or police action linked to the altercation. It also remains unclear what caused the confrontation before the fight began. AQNJm_HTC4ySHYdouH4_tIgDT5xf1kao7yi7krYePHafbnyHY2hkJqDg8oNJTQWG5vVZL-Ih0CsMThNRssxOq5TKpbtBVfQlIa2Ku7Eg0w.mp4 Video courtesy of Chonburi News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 28 May 2026Wed, 27 May 2026 22:02:11 +0000Three men believed to be security guards at a Pattaya entertainment venue were filmed fighting a foreign tourist on Walking Street in Chon Buri during the early hours of 27 May. The clip, which spread widely on social media, showed the three Thai men confronting the tourist in what appeared to be a three-against-one altercation before both sides eventually dispersed. Get today's headlines by email The footage was shared by the Facebook page “Pattaya Wan Wan Phan Kwa Rueang”, which stated that the incident took place near the centre of Walking Street in South Pattaya, Chon Buri province. Two of the three Thai men were wearing black vests resembling the uniforms of venue security guards. The 46-second clip showed both the Thai group and the foreign tourist appearing experienced in fighting, adopting Muay Thai stances before exchanging punches in the street. During the fight, the three Thai men repeatedly attempted to corner and strike the tourist, while the foreign man fought back and at one stage knocked one of the Thai men to the ground. The confrontation continued after the Thai group regained control, with one man landing a heavy punch to the tourist’s face, causing him to fall to his knees. The tourist was then surrounded again before another foreign man wearing a white shirt stepped in to separate the fighters. The video ended shortly afterwards. Picture courtesy of Daily News The post accompanying the footage included the caption: “When a foreigner wants to test his skills… challenges the guards to a fight! Thai guards with service-minded hearts offer a promotion: come alone, get plenty more.” The post rapidly attracted attention online following its circulation on 27 May. Reporters later visited the scene outside an entertainment venue on Walking Street but found the businesses closed, with only staff members guarding the premises. Attempts to gather eyewitness accounts were unsuccessful, with workers suggesting reporters return during the evening when more people who may have seen the incident would be present. The administrators of the “Pattaya Wan Wan Phan Kwa Rueang” page told reporters that the video had been submitted by one of their followers. They also confirmed that the fight reportedly occurred at around 3.45am on the morning of 27 May. The Daily News reported that no information was provided about injuries, arrests, or police action linked to the altercation. It also remains unclear what caused the confrontation before the fight began. AQNJm_HTC4ySHYdouH4_tIgDT5xf1kao7yi7krYePHafbnyHY2hkJqDg8oNJTQWG5vVZL-Ih0CsMThNRssxOq5TKpbtBVfQlIa2Ku7Eg0w.mp4 Video courtesy of Chonburi News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 28 May 2026 View full articleWed, 27 May 2026 22:02:11 +0000Somehow, I don't think that even Trump himself knows what he cares about other than another term in office.Wed, 27 May 2026 21:59:32 +0000Nope. That is completely fake news. I'm here in America right now and I can tell you that inflation is well beyond 10% annually. I see it every time I come back here and I do not trust those government numbers on any level. They are lying through their teeth. Prices here are skyrocketing and labor is completely out of control. One guy that does some work for me tells me that he cannot find laborers for $300 a day cash. And he hires mostly migrant workers. America needs many more immigrants, not less.Wed, 27 May 2026 21:58:00 +0000The property has excellent drainage, yes? You've seen it late October when it's been raining for weeks?Wed, 27 May 2026 21:57:35 +0000Not that I have any sympathy to theses sorts or people, but he is 'charged' not tried and found guilty, the law is a law, and it must be applied to one and all fairly and equally, it could have been you or me in there, once you have been tried and found guilty than the law must be applied, but to keep a person for so long pending his court case, this is not right.Wed, 27 May 2026 21:56:53 +0000Iran has expanded restrictions on international news organisations operating in the country, ordering them to limit how their reporting can be shared by foreign and Israeli-linked outlets. Get today's headlines by email Under new guidance issued Tuesday by Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, international media outlets based in Tehran must state that their content cannot be republished by Israeli media or Farsi-language television channels operating outside Iran. The new directive was sent to several foreign news organisations, including Associated Press. According to the AP’s translation of the notice from Farsi, Iranian authorities warned that “responsibility for failing to comply with this directive rests with the submitting media outlet”. Iran has also prohibited some international outlets from sharing material from broadcasters such as BBC Persian, Manoto TV and Iran International. Media organisations that violate the rules risk losing permission to operate inside Iran. State media scrutinyIranian state media regularly publishes updates on domestic developments and ongoing negotiations with the United States, alongside commentary reflecting the position of the Islamic Republic. Several state-run outlets also produce English-language coverage aimed at international audiences. The restrictions come amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over military activity and nuclear negotiations. On Wednesday, the White House accused Iranian state media of spreading false information after reports emerged claiming a draft memorandum of understanding between the two countries had been leaked. Iranian outlets alleged the proposed agreement would include the lifting of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports and the withdrawal of American forces from Iran. In a statement posted on X, the White House rapid response team dismissed the report, saying the alleged memorandum was “a complete fabrication”. “Nobody should believe what Iranian state media is putting out. FACTS MATTER,” the statement said. Nuclear talks continueDespite the dispute, US officials say negotiations with Iran in Doha are continuing. Talks began last week and are focused on reducing regional tensions and addressing Iran’s nuclear programme. According to reports, proposals under discussion could include measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend an existing ceasefire by 60 days while negotiators work on the future of Iran’s uranium stockpile and nuclear activities. Relations between the two countries have deteriorated further following what the US described as “defensive strikes” carried out in southern Iran earlier this week. Iranian officials accused Washington of violating the ceasefire agreement. However, US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have both suggested a broader agreement could be reached within days. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 28 May 2026 View full articleWed, 27 May 2026 21:54:59 +0000It seems like he already has. Don seems to have the coherence and articulation level of 94 year old. And declining fast. He is a clear and present danger to America and the world.Wed, 27 May 2026 21:54:48 +0000"Family members have claimed the attack is linked to ongoing disputes over passenger pick-up rights" Clearly wasn't following the taxi mafia rules.Wed, 27 May 2026 21:51:48 +0000Yep, this is how I manage my life in Thailand, an under the radar guy. I'm one of the lucky ones though, I have a big family and few close friends, I also get out of the country regularly. I often wonder how those living here for many decades and never left Thailand, well done if you are one of those. 👍Wed, 27 May 2026 21:50:41 +0000lesson No. 1. Being able to tell the different between a real woman and a lady boy, 2. keep your business to yourself. 3. stay away from irking and arguing with the locals. 4. and last but not least, most importantly, learning to put up with bogans and haters.Wed, 27 May 2026 21:49:34 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/cmu-medics-perform-robotic-liver-surgery-r2042/Chiang Mai University’s (CMU) Faculty of Medicine announced on May 27 that its surgical team had successfully carried out the world’s first living donor liver surgery using the HugoTM robotic-assisted surgery system. The breakthrough procedure involved removing the left lobe of a donor’s liver for transplantation into both child and adult patients at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital. Get today's headlines by email The university said the operation marked the first time anywhere in the world that the HugoTM robotic system had been used for living donor liver surgery. It was also the first use of robotic-assisted living donor liver surgery in Thailand, highlighting a major advance in liver transplantation and high-precision surgery in the country. The first case involved a 40-year-old mother donating part of her liver to her nine-year-old daughter, who suffered from biliary atresia and had previously undergone Kasai surgery as an infant. The child later developed liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension and hepatopulmonary syndrome, which caused low blood oxygen levels and required home oxygen treatment. Doctors used the HugoTM robotic-assisted surgery system to remove the donor’s left liver lobe before transplanting it into the child. During the press conference, the girl, identified as Kanyapha Panyanoy, thanked doctors and nurses for saving her life and said she hoped to become a doctor in the future. She also recalled telling her mother before surgery that she did not know if she would see her again afterwards. Picture courtesy of Khaosod The second case involved a 27-year-old daughter donating part of her liver to her 61-year-old father, who suffered from liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Surgeons again used the HugoTM system to remove the donor’s left liver lobe for transplantation, marking Thailand’s first robotic-assisted adult-to-adult living donor liver transplant using the technology. Associate Professor Dr Sanhawit Chanrangsi said living donor liver surgery required the highest level of safety because donors were healthy individuals undergoing surgery to save another person’s life. He said the robotic system provided highly detailed three-dimensional imaging and greater precision when working around delicate liver blood vessels and bile ducts. Associate Professor Dr Worakitti Lappisetphan said Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital was the only medical institution in Thailand with continuous experience in adult-to-adult living donor liver transplantation. He added that preserving the donor’s right liver lobe while removing the smaller left lobe could reduce the impact on donor recovery. Khaosod reported that the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Associate Professor Dr Narin Chotirotsanimit said the achievement coincided with the faculty completing 100 robotic-assisted operations across several medical specialties. He said the success demonstrated the capability of Chiang Mai University’s liver surgery team to apply advanced technology to highly complex operations and further strengthen Thailand’s standing in international medical innovation. AQOv1vX6Pp2D_fILg4R8MX1mjzng473gQdNcBCQQXTYr22N6TJh4_TDzSZeN0YIas4E1zX-pO1meLK7J3hbGiOq4hgL_WgDLTtswc2fR2g.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 28 May 2026Wed, 27 May 2026 21:49:10 +0000