https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenThat's very much an oversimplification. We all know that the Iranian regime is a major sponsor of global terrorism. We know the regime is fanatical. They are just troublemakers and a despotic regime. Furthermore, we also know that refining uranium far beyond the needs and uses for peaceful purposes, that there must be a far more sinister motive. This has been noted, recorded and closely watched by ALL ARAB STATES, as well as the USA, Europe, and Israel. Iran does not give a damn about Gaza, they just want to be rid of Israel, and that thinking applies to Gazans as well. This isn't about the history of Palestine or Israel, this is about the Arabs in the region, who were mostly tribesmen and nomadic, see it as an affront to Muslims to have Israel in their midst. You can talk all you want about the dividing up and forming of an Israeli homeland. You can talk about Balfour declarations until you are blue in the face. They aren't interested, and this dispute isn't about a Palestinian homeland. It's about the destruction of Israel, and the rest about poor Palestinian children is just window dressing to suit Hamas and the rest of the terrorist agenda. The Arab states reject these people outright, they know they are bad news and troublemakers. Muslims have taken over by violence far more countries, states, and land than anybody else. Yet, these people now calling themselves displaced Palestinians want to scream about a tiny sliver in their midst because it's a reminder of Jewish success and Muslim failure.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:56:42 +0000What's my point? And here on AN there are many members who are very dissatisfied with WR, to which you have agreed.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:56:38 +0000HoverFri, 26 Jun 2026 04:56:22 +0000This is manslaughter or possibly murder. You don’t discharge a weapon, as a hunter, unless you are 100% sure of what your target is. Firing into rustling grass is completely irresponsible. The hunter should expect a lengthy prison sentence.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:55:02 +0000Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:54:58 +0000Generally Thai Cutlery used by many cheap Restaurants and Food Courts is Junk; same applies to cracked, chipped Plates, Dishes etc and Stained Plastic Plates. You can buy decent Cutlery if you live here but when i was coming here often for several years before i came to live here i would bring my own with me, which surprised many Local's. With regard to tough Meat; i have found that quality varies a lot with Pork and i have been told by retailers it's very much hit and miss with what they can get, as there are good Farmers and bad Farmers. My Mrs boils all meat for a lot longer than most Thai's do as she knows we like it softer. Same applies to Vegetables.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:54:58 +0000Yep, I'm sure if he talked to the rooster's owner, he'd come to a reasonable outcome. As soon as the owner started sharpening his machete. Forign food beats tough old chicken!Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:54:54 +0000That's a joke, isn't it?😂 Maybe you don't know but in times of digital media interactions and connections stories are going from country to country translated and updated and adapted. And Daily Mail would be a on the list in France and Germany. That's true, very often here on AN. Mostly not positive.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:54:34 +0000If you can't go 24 hours without drinking, maybe you have a problem. Just sayin.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:54:16 +0000The why, again, worry about what goes on there? You keep lumping Trump and his ways along with all Americans. Doesn't work. America is a great country, all worldwide people in one place where you can have anything you want. Trump's just another politician and isn't in charge of any other countries. Those other countries don't have to listen to what he says unless it helps them, and all countries benefit from America's trading.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:51:28 +0000Most Norwegians won the lottery by being born in Norway. That is a fact, even if some will disagree because of personal experience.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:51:16 +0000Wrong! Enormous profit for arms-makers. Keep that economy rolling! What's a few dead bodies--no matter.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:51:11 +0000Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:50:25 +0000I wasn't commenting about the old gen. I was commenting about Petey's nefarious prejudices.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:50:09 +0000People use noggin as it's a slang for your head. Nothing to do with implying anything.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:48:18 +0000CraftFri, 26 Jun 2026 04:47:14 +0000A vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, forcing the United Nations to suspend an operation to evacuate hundreds of ships and thousands of stranded seafarers, underscoring continued security risks despite last week's agreement between the United States and Iran. Get today's headlines by email Vessel Attack Raises Fresh Security FearsA US official told CNN the vessel was hit by an Iranian drone, although no further details were provided. Iran has not claimed responsibility for the attack. The incident came only hours after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that ships would be granted safe passage only if they used routes approved by Tehran, challenging US assertions that the strategic waterway had reopened to normal traffic. UN Pauses Evacuation MissionAccording to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, the cargo vessel was struck on its starboard side by an unidentified projectile, damaging its bridge. No casualties or environmental damage were reported, but vessels transiting the area were urged to proceed with caution and report suspicious activity. The attack prompted the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) to suspend its recently launched evacuation mission, which was intended to assist more than 11,000 seafarers and hundreds of ships stranded in the Persian Gulf since fighting erupted in late February. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the safety of seafarers remained the organization's highest priority and that evacuation efforts would remain on hold until the security situation became clearer. He added that the vessel targeted in Thursday's attack was not participating in the IMO evacuation program but said the incident highlighted the need to ensure future operations could proceed without putting crews at risk. Dispute Over Strait Control ContinuesShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had reached its highest level since the conflict began, with MarineTraffic data recording 70 crossings on Wednesday. Most vessels were using routes close to the Omani coastline. Iran continues to view control of the strait as an important bargaining tool. Following the attack, the newly established Persian Gulf Seaways Management Organization warned that vessels using routes not authorized by Iran could no longer be guaranteed safe passage, saying any consequences would be the responsibility of ship owners, operators and captains. The US-Iran memorandum signed last week committed both sides to reopening the waterway without tolls for 60 days and led Washington to lift its blockade of Iranian ports. The agreement also gave Iran a formal role, alongside Oman, in overseeing commercial traffic through the strait. Tehran had imposed transit charges during the conflict, a practice the Trump administration has rejected as incompatible with any long-term agreement. Speaking at a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Bahrain, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no country had the right to charge for passage through international waterways. Following talks with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Oman's foreign minister said both sides had reaffirmed their commitment to international law and toll-free navigation, although Tehran continues to dispute that the strait constitutes international waters and has suggested future service fees could be introduced. Talks Continue Despite TensionsThe attack pushed Brent crude oil prices up about 2% to $74 per barrel after prices had fallen following last week's agreement. The memorandum aims to end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and provide economic relief to Iran in exchange for its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons. However, major issues—including Iran's nuclear programme and its stockpile of enriched uranium—remain subject to negotiations scheduled over the next 60 days. Expert-level talks covering nuclear issues and sanctions are due to begin on June 30. The diplomatic process has already faced challenges, including continued fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Although the agreement called for an end to hostilities across the region, Iran maintains that developments in Lebanon remain linked to its negotiations with Washington. The Trump administration has also voiced growing frustration over Israel's military campaign in Lebanon, while Rubio omitted Israel from his current Middle East tour, a move some analysts viewed as a diplomatic signal toward Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 26 June 2026 View full articleFri, 26 Jun 2026 04:47:13 +0000Bring back the death penalty. I'd apply for an executioners job. Problem solvedFri, 26 Jun 2026 04:47:09 +0000This seems the most likely explanation. There is a top comment where ASN posted this article on Facebook that says they know the victim. According to the comment, his drink was spiked and a man followed him to the McDonalds. Once he passed out the man took a photo and then disappeared, and shortly after the women showed up.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:46:44 +0000"It's duck season!" "No, it's rabbit season!" The old Elmer Fudd cartoons made mistaken identity funny. But, reality is very different. This is at least the second fatal "I thought it was a wild boar" shooting in northern Thailand in recent weeks. Firing at movement in long grass or dense forest without positively identifying the target isn't just an unfortunate mistake, it's totally irresponsible. One of the first rules of safe hunting is to be absolutely certain of your target before pulling the trigger. If you can't clearly see what you're shooting at, you don't shoot. Simple as that. A man going about his business is now dead because someone fired at rustling vegetation. Calling it an accident shouldn't distract from the fact that it was entirely preventable.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:46:40 +0000I've been going to the same hospital for 35 years. About 10 years ago they did away with paper records and switched to digital. They did not enter the paper records, they just recycled them! In fact, the computer system makes it very hard to compare year-on-year. Get a printout!Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:46:22 +0000I don't see where they specify whether anyone who offended while in the country illegally would be released into the UK, or sent back to their own country upon release. Does anyone know? When I did a web search, it came up with "50,000 released early" from late 2025 and Jan 2026. I wonder if they're tracking how many of them have re-offended? That would be good info to consider, eh? I hear El Salvador is still offering to house foreign inmates, and for a very reasonable price.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:45:16 +0000No, I meant approaching the 80th decade of one's life, not the 8th.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:44:29 +0000Labour Expands Military Camps To House Asylum Seekers As Hotel Plan Fails Ministers Turn To Army Bases As Migrant Accommodation Crisis DeepensLabour is preparing to house thousands more asylum seekers on former military bases as ministers struggle to end Britain's costly reliance on migrant hotels. The Home Office has unveiled plans to convert three additional Ministry of Defence sites into asylum accommodation, capable of housing around 3,750 people if planning permission is approved. The proposed sites include Bicester in Oxfordshire, Barnham in Suffolk and Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire. Ministers also want to extend the use of existing asylum camps at Wethersfield in Essex beyond 2027 and Crowborough in East Sussex until at least 2030. The move comes despite Labour's repeated pledge to end the use of asylum hotels, which have become a flashpoint for protests across the country. Hotel Numbers Fall But Thousands Still Need HousingGovernment figures show 20,885 asylum seekers were still living in hotels as of March, accounting for around 21 per cent of all asylum applicants awaiting decisions. A further 72,768 migrants were housed in other forms of taxpayer-funded accommodation. Although the number of hotel residents has fallen sharply from a peak of 56,000 in 2023, the Home Office admitted 170 hotels are still being used despite announcing the closure of another 20 this week. Border Security and Asylum Minister Alex Norris insisted military sites were a better alternative. He claimed Labour was bringing the asylum system "back under control." Conservatives Attack Labour's Immigration StrategyThe Conservatives dismissed the policy as another failure to tackle illegal migration. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said ministers should focus on removing failed asylum seekers instead of finding them new accommodation. He warned that without tougher deportation powers there would be no effective deterrent against illegal Channel crossings. Local Opposition Continues To GrowThe use of former military bases has repeatedly sparked fierce opposition from residents and campaign groups. Earlier this week, plans to house up to 300 male asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks in Inverness were abandoned following local protests. The British Red Cross also criticised the expansion, warning that isolated military sites can retraumatise people fleeing conflict and persecution. Tougher Asylum Laws On The WayThe announcement comes ahead of Labour's new Immigration and Asylum Bill, expected to be introduced to Parliament next week. The legislation aims to speed up the removal of failed asylum seekers and increase deportations, although it is expected to face opposition from sections of Labour's own MPs. The majority of migrants currently housed in hotels arrived after crossing the English Channel in small boats. Despite closing 20 hotels, Labour continues to face mounting pressure over the cost of the asylum system, which spent £2.1 billion on hotel accommodation during 2024-25 alone. SOURCEFri, 26 Jun 2026 04:44:15 +0000Lab tests at the Red Cross? In Bangkok? How does this work? I use Chulalongkorn Hospital, administered by Thai Red Cross but many tests I'd like are unavailable. For example, Methyl-malonic acid (MMA) is gold standard for Magnesium; serum test is useless.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:44:01 +0000