https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenThe celebratory drinkies should be epic! Should put her out of action for a couple of weeks!Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:45:15 +0000Authorities in Battambang province are grappling with water shortages affecting more than 18,000 hectares of rice fields, raising fears of crop losses during what should be the rainy season. The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) confirmed that Prime Minister Hun Manet has instructed officials to step up monitoring and prepare urgent measures. Senior Minister Kun Kim, the committee’s first vice‑president, said provincial leaders and department heads must conduct detailed assessments and act swiftly to support farmers. Reports show that by 1 July, 18,362 hectares of rice fields had been hit, with 7,769 hectares in Ek Phnom district and 10,593 in Sangke. The shortages come despite seasonal rains, highlighting the growing strain on Cambodia’s water resources. At a mid‑year review meeting on 2 July, Water Resources Minister Thor Chetha urged vigilance and stressed the need to conserve as much water as possible in the months ahead. He warned that the return of the El Niño climate pattern could bring hotter, drier conditions during the upcoming dry season, compounding the current crisis. Chetha outlined ongoing efforts to secure new water sources, build reservoirs, and modernise irrigation systems. He also emphasised the importance of strengthening meteorological services to improve forecasting and provide timely warnings about floods, droughts and other climate‑related disasters. Officials say close coordination with provincial administrations will be vital to keep communities informed and to mitigate the risks posed by climate change. For farmers in Battambang, however, the immediate concern is whether their rice crops can survive the shortages already taking hold. -2026-07-05Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:45:06 +0000Universal Basic Income (UBI) paid by continuing money printing (= just click "money" via CBDC/stablecoins). Musk says no need to work anymore.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:44:54 +0000DartboardSun, 05 Jul 2026 01:44:51 +0000I live 200km NW of Nakhon Sawan, on the Phichit/Phisanalok border, 15km from the nearest 7/11, 30km from the nearest Macro/Tops mall in Phichit. If you run a car and motorbike, get on with the locals, and participate in the local community it all depends what you want out of life, personally, I love it. I've found most of these backwater places have small expat communities if you want/need help, info, or just people to interact with from your home country, up to you, as they say. Healthcare I've found is excellent, most Thai small towns have general MD's for run of the mill ailments, local hospitals are also good, or you can pay silly money in the private ones. You can either hack life out in the sticks or you can't, 3 years and counting here, and I'm happy as a pig in do-do.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:44:04 +0000Residents of Poipet City were left reeling after the grisly discovery of human remains in a forest clearing on 2 July. Police confirmed that the victims were two men, believed to be foreigners, whose bodies had been dismembered and stuffed into black sacks before being dumped near Nong Thmar Meas village in Banteay Meanchey province. The case came to light when locals noticed dogs dragging parts of the remains from the undergrowth, prompting an immediate alert to authorities. Officers arriving at the scene reported a strong stench and found two severed heads along with other body parts in an advanced state of decomposition. Tattoos on the victims may provide crucial clues to their identities. Specialist police units from both the provincial and city forces cordoned off the area and carried out forensic examinations over two days, from 2 to 3 July. Investigators are now working to establish who the men were and how they came to meet such a brutal end. The discovery has shocked the community, with residents describing the incident as one of the most disturbing in recent memory. While speculation is rife, officials have urged patience as the investigation continues. At present, no suspects have been named and no motive has been confirmed. Authorities say they are pursuing all leads and will release further details once the victims are formally identified. For now, the case stands as a chilling reminder of the violence that can erupt in border towns such as Poipet, where crime and illicit activity often intersect. Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward, stressing that international cooperation may be required if the victims are indeed foreign nationals. The investigation remains ongoing. -2026-07-05Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:42:21 +0000Hopefully you're right but not too short order I hope, let him have a few years of misery first.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:42:18 +0000Body language and facial expressions tell you more than words. He has over 20 years experience. I see miserable guys in CM, Hua Hin and Udon. Around 2/3 have negative body language.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:41:45 +0000Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:41:35 +0000Only a video and NO POINTING? I’m very disappointed.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:41:14 +0000Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:39:19 +0000Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:38:36 +0000Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:38:07 +0000But how do you know anyone is miserable unless they actually tell you? Quite a few thousand expats here, so I'm thinking you only know those from around Pattaya. Why does one move to Pattaya anyway? Expats usually find a woman outside tourist areas, besides the ones who do and stay.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:38:07 +0000Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:37:48 +0000SF is another Sanctuary city and the foreign national was arrested for being skillful in the illicit drug culture besides obstructing police. "ICE San Francisco arrested another foreign national , in Sacramento. His criminal history includes convictions for obstructing police and public nuisance and has multiple arrests for drug possession. He is in ICE custody pending removal proceedings". https://x.com/EROSanFrancisco/status/2073133676951752967?s=20Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:37:40 +0000Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:37:27 +0000The biggest fish are the ones holding the net.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:37:16 +0000Where's the butt plug ad? Do post some.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:36:50 +0000You're kidding, right?Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:36:36 +0000Quite frankly, had to look the up, I thought they were part of Newfoundland, I have French Ancestors that came from that area. My Grandmother always insisted her grandparents came from Canadiene’s but not Quebec, they sailed to Louisiana from some Islands up there. PeaceSun, 05 Jul 2026 01:35:42 +0000. Carl Jung would say their Shadow follows them and Jung is right.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:35:13 +0000BullseyeSun, 05 Jul 2026 01:34:47 +0000I'm lucky, as I'm a former federal employee and receive both a pension from OPM and Social Security benefits. When I retired, I opted to keep my federal employee health benefit plan, as OPM pays 2/3 of the premium. When I'm outside the USA, the FEP plan covers my medical care pretty much anywhere in the world. Inpatient care at participating providers is covered 100%, with no upper limit. My premiums do not increase as I age. So, I can go to a place like Bumrungrad in Bangkok for any inpatient care, and my plan pays the entire bill. If I have any kind of outpatient appointment, I pay the bill and then submit the receipt online to the plan and they reimburse me 80% or 90% within 30 days. All in all, it's a good deal for me. I continue to pay Medicare Part B premiums, Although I'm not sure why. After retirement I was bouncing back and forth between the USA and Thailand, so I was there some of the time. I'm not sure if I'll ever return, so I could save money every month by cancelling Part B. Technically, given today's rules, I could cancel Part B and in that case, when in the USA, the FEP plan would be my primary comany for Part B. I suppose I should look into that possibility, but I'm mostly too lazySun, 05 Jul 2026 01:34:24 +0000True but there is pressure from the family to send money back home. Some go to the entertainment areas, some to factories and some may start a small shop or selling things. That profession is a respected way for her to send money home.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:33:09 +0000