https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around Thailanden"Chomps". You're on first names terms with another antisemite They do seem to like you ................comradeThu, 25 Jun 2026 07:52:03 +0000I get 81mg of aspirin OTC easily at my local pharmacy. I stopped taking it though under doctor's advice.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:51:09 +0000Nightmare situation: having a (police-owned) karoke bar, or a car mechanic moving in next door. Both happened to me in the past. In Isaan, we have bought the neighboring plots to the family house as much as possible, so that we can have quietitude from such a mishap, but there is still never a guarantee: there is a new market on a plot hundreds of meters away, and you can hear the loudspeakers as if standing right next to them -- good luck has it, it is only once a week (as of yet).Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:47:31 +0000How would one know...............................they all look illegal....................Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:47:12 +0000This is the New France advertised by the French extreme left!Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:46:08 +0000You certainly can, but the topic is not about me, it's about Mr. Burnham. What are his stated views on alleged Israeli war crimes, crimes against humanity, the Jewry, and both the military and financial UK support of such?Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:45:31 +0000Told ya chomps - you'll always be a goy to them - in Jewish culture gaslighting and screwing non jews over is a source of pride - they call it 'chutzpah'. The only thing that they understand is force hence the 109 states they';ve been kicked out of Reminder: ANIMALS.mp4Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:45:31 +0000Thanks, that helped 😂 I'm convinced your interpretation doesn't picture the reality. There are other blogs for French and Germans. I didn't read any even similar about this attitude to travel to Thailand in order to buy prescription only medicine over the counter. So, yes, it's a British attitude for sure, if the news are right. And it's no doubt about it to be an insane attidude.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:45:20 +0000FoxNews headline now: Rogue' Obama judge's smackdown of Trump election rules provokes ominous warning from White House deputy Judge Denise Casper ruled the president has no direct constitutional authority over the election processThu, 25 Jun 2026 07:44:26 +0000Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:42:47 +0000Around the time I started licing in Thailand, there was a large tree right outside my apartment, and at night chickens sat in there to sleep. Wehenever somebody walked past, they would start crowing and it was astonishingly devastating for my sleep. I hated those chicken with a vengeance. To this day, in Isaan, they are my pet peeve. But, Thailand is a noisy country, and you either get in a mental frame to ignore it (as the early morning loudspeaker annoucements who donated 20 Baht to the temple, or the incessant traffic noise, market sales, temple fairs, loudspeaker trucks, barking dogs, etc), or you will not be able to live here happily, ever. And, for a foreigner moving into a semi-rural area in Koh Samui, then complaining about chicken, is very rich and will lead nowhere (besides really alienating him to his neighbors, not a good state to be in).Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:41:31 +0000Fair enough, and I don't disagree that many articles originate from Thai-language media. My point is slightly different. Thai-language media doesn't exist in isolation. It also sources stories from overseas publications, social media, CCTV footage and videos uploaded by the public. Likewise, much of Thailand's English-language media monitors UK news, tabloids and social media, then republishes or follows up those stories. Appreciating your input as always, this is simply how I see it and I want to be clear before my comments are removed - no disrespect to the news team here - I understand and appreciate the effort put into to sourcing and collating information. I'm often falling foul of compromisiing forum regulations by questioning source information which is taken as an insult to the Aseannews team when none-whatsoever is intended - I'm simply discussing source information (at the very source of the story - not the actual reporting of it). This - on the topic of 'Brits' - Either Britons genuinely are more problematic than every other nationality, or there are a number of reasons why Britons appear in disproportionately often in Thailand's English-language news, without necessarily being disproportionately involved in incidents: Large visitor numbers: The UK has long been one of Thailand's largest long-haul tourism markets. More visitors naturally means more incidents in absolute numbers. Large resident/expat population: There are many long-term British residents and retirees, increasing overall exposure. English-language media bias: Many English-language Thai news sites monitor and republish UK media, particularly tabloids and social media - as do Thai sites and social media users. Shared language: British stories are easier to source, verify and republish than stories from countries where English is not the primary language. UK tabloids: They produce a constant stream of stories about Britons getting into trouble abroad, providing ready-made content. Social media amplification: Videos involving Britons are widely shared, then picked up by multiple news outlets. Copycat journalism: Once one outlet publishes a story, others quickly rewrite or syndicate it, making one incident appear far more prominent. Algorithmic reinforcement: Stories about Britons generate engagement, encouraging publishers to produce more of the same. Contagion effect: Once a narrative develops that "it's always the Brits", editors, social media users and readers become more likely to notice, share and publish similar stories, reinforcing the perception. Confirmation bias: Readers notice and remember stories that reinforce existing stereotypes. Reporting bias: Incidents involving Britons are more likely to be followed up by British media, making them easier for Thai outlets to discover. Tourist hotspots: Britons are heavily represented in places like Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui, where incidents already attract greater media attention. Higher online engagement: Stories involving Britons often attract significant comment traffic from UK readers, making them commercially attractive. The important distinction is between absolute numbers and rates. Even if Britons appear in more headlines, that doesn't automatically mean they are more likely to offend or behave badly than other nationalities. To make that claim, I think we'd need incident rates adjusted for visitor or resident numbers, not simply a count of news articles. And to be clear once again, this is by no means a critique of the ASEAN NOW news team or the effort they put into keeping us, the forum users, up to date. Rather, it stems from a long-running debate in which a number of posters insist, "It's always the Brits" I'm simply questioning whether that is actually true, or whether, for the reasons outlined above, Britons merely appear to be disproportionately represented in the media - and to have that discussion the original information source and media presentation itself needs to be discussion (politely and respectfully to you guys). I'm seeing what appears to be the same bias with the World Cup. Scottish fans in Boston are receiving glowing coverage, while England supporters continue to attract negative headlines despite there being no significant incidents involving them - to me this is a clear indication of: Confirmation Bias and the Contagion effect.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:41:04 +0000So, you aren't concerned./unaware about Palestinians fighting and killing each other because............................Jews killed all the journalists . Its the Jews fault yet again .Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:39:56 +0000Sounds like the Jake Needham novel: "The Ambassador's Wife", except in that, it was the wife who was murdered.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:39:25 +0000Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:39:23 +0000People are much better educated about medical issues that affect them and the effects of pharma drugs now, and doctors no longer have a monopoly on everything medical. Many folks will get a prescription in the West and knows it works, then go source the same thing elsewhere for less. Also, there are many doctors online giving out sound advice too and more and more people are taking their health into their own hands... which is good, but also with that comes responsibility and accountability. For me, anything I need to see a doctor for I'll research online first before the appointment, so I know what direction it should be going in, and if things align up, then fine no problem... if not, then more research and a second opinion is needed. I'm not a doctor obviously, but I'm also not an ignorant patient that knows nothing and just throws himself at the mercy of some GP who might be 20 years or more younger than me.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:39:11 +0000Ok Thanks FeltThu, 25 Jun 2026 07:37:56 +0000A bit like someone moving to live near an airport and then complain about aircraft noise, or near a Motorway and complain about vehicles. After a while one gets used to it and ignore it. Close your windows, get ear plugs. As for the soi dogs......shoot 'em.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:37:50 +0000Break his legs. Throw him in a dark cell and let him fight over food with rats.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:37:47 +0000Unfortunately, neither the prescription medicine nor the prescription vitamins I use are available here, so every time I take a trip home my suitcase is fully loaded for a year, the price is high there, but worth it IMO compared to trying something that every other pharmacy here says should be the same. FeltThu, 25 Jun 2026 07:36:48 +0000Leaving a European country to another European country by road is the easiest thing in the world, Most countries no border checks !Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:35:41 +0000People who are deemed to abuse visa exemptions and tourist visas by de facto living in Thailand are generally denied entry under the catch-all Section 12, paragraph 2 of the Immigration Act. The English translation is "Having no appropriate means of living following entrance into the Kingdom." This is sufficiently vague to have avoided scrutiny or challenge.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:35:30 +0000Didn't know they had bedsits in Victorian England. How many shillings a week was that? Yes. I talk to family and friends. They give me a good picture of what its like to be a hard working brit paying for immigrants and other people's children to appease stupid leftists. Carrick is Solskjaer all over again. I guess thats the difference between me and you I am capable of pattern recognition. Mark my words he will do nothing of note now the players got the soft boss they wanted they'll get out the pipe and slippers. Seen many a game at the Valley. Nah the pubs are pony.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:35:24 +0000Do people still place their trust in the UN and similar organizations? That's impressive. Some people still believe those institutions are the guardians of justice, peace, and accountability, despite the occasional inconvenience of reality getting in the way.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:34:32 +0000Kremlin pushes Donbas ‘victories’ as Ukrainian strikes bite deep As Ukrainian attacks continue to hit Russian military and logistics targets, the Kremlin is intensifying claims of major battlefield gains in eastern Ukraine. Moscow is presenting advances in Donbas as proof of momentum, but analysts and Ukrainian officials say the reality on the ground is far less clear. Victory Narrative Collides With Battlefield Reality Russian state media has claimed that Moscow's forces have seized parts of Kostiantynivka and reached the city's outskirts. The city is a crucial link in Ukraine’s heavily fortified defensive belt in Donbas and remains one of Russia’s top objectives. But analysts at the Institute for the Study of War say the area remains contested. Large sections around the city are still considered a “gray zone,” where neither side exercises full control. Small Infiltrations, Not a Breakthrough According to ISW analyst Kateryna Stepanenko, Russia’s recent activity near Kostiantynivka does not amount to a decisive advance. Instead, small groups of Russian soldiers are slipping into isolated positions without establishing lasting control. The distinction matters. Temporary footholds may create dramatic headlines, but they do not necessarily translate into territorial gains or strategic success. Ukraine Holds the Line Under Heavy Pressure Ukrainian commanders acknowledge that fighting around Kostiantynivka has intensified. Russia has increased airstrikes and continues to pour resources into the sector in an effort to crack Ukrainian defences. Despite the pressure, Ukrainian forces say they are still holding key positions and inflicting significant losses on attacking troops. Officials also report ongoing clearing operations in parts of the city where Russian units have attempted to gain a foothold. Kremlin Seeks Wins After Painful Setbacks Analysts believe Moscow’s messaging campaign is aimed at offsetting the political and military impact of recent Ukrainian strikes deep behind Russian lines. The Kremlin has repeatedly highlighted advances in Donbas while downplaying vulnerabilities exposed by attacks on military infrastructure. Some discussions within Russia’s information space have even floated ambitions of capturing the entire Donbas by September, a goal experts consider highly unlikely. AI Suspicions Add New Twist Questions are also emerging over the evidence used to support Russia’s claims. A video released by Russia’s Defence Ministry purportedly showing a Russian flag raised in Lyman has drawn scrutiny from analysts. The ISW says it has been unable to verify the footage and believes there are indications it may have been altered using artificial intelligence. If confirmed, it would mark another escalation in the information war surrounding the conflict. As fighting intensifies and competing narratives multiply, the battle for perception is becoming almost as important as the battle on the ground. CNN: Kremlin hypes up Donbas victories to offset painful Ukrainian strikesThu, 25 Jun 2026 07:34:07 +0000