https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenOK. I was was reasonable for both the hospital and couple to conclude that it wasn't a life-threatening emergency. They were both wrong. Things like that happen every day.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:37:37 +0000In my view, the "people's behaviour" argument is perfectly valid, but it cannot be examined in isolation. It ignores the reality that firearms amplify the consequences of that behaviour, increasing both the frequency and lethality of violence. The issue isn't just the people. It's the combination of people and easy access to highly effective weapons. False equivalence. Again. That that you think you've made a profound point rather than exposed a catastrophic failure in basic reasoning is genuinely astonishing. A fork is designed to move food from a plate to your mouth. A firearm is designed to project lethal force. By your logical standards, taking rocket launchers away from terrorists is like taking teaspoons away from diabetics.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:37:29 +0000Nobody is suggesting that, lol. But they should have the right to carry a weapon for self defense at least then they would stand a better chance. And in America they do have have that rightMon, 08 Jun 2026 08:37:28 +0000I would guess he stamped his little feet and took his dolly and his dishes and went home. But have you seen the size of his cankles? Must have sounded like a herd of elephants stampeding. 😀Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:37:12 +0000In the app, go profile, vehicle and then right arrow and turn auto charge on.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:36:33 +0000That nugget still floating around and refused to be flushed down the bowl. Trump's DOJ Barr told him that those fraud allegations were "bull...t". Barr stated publicly that the Justice Department found no evidence of widespread voter fraud that could have changed the outcome of the 2020 election. Really you running with that?Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:36:28 +0000Well Gang That's it for MND round. Both FJ and Radar picked an excellent 7 with FJ getting the Milky Way bars. Still no change at the top but FJ is making a big charge. Until next time.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:36:25 +0000We re talking bout the woman in question who was quite able to get to a public hospital , but she choose not to goMon, 08 Jun 2026 08:35:31 +0000She should give up working and become a respectable tradwife!Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:34:38 +0000Thank you for the unsolicited psychoanalysis. If you go back and read the thread more carefully you will see that my comments were in response to the OP's speculation that Thai owned accounts were being scrutinized for being possibly "mule" accounts. As I said in an earlier post, I have seen or heard no evidence that Thai owned accounts are undergoing this scrutiny (at least at my local BBK branch), and in fact, I have seen internal bank documents that indicate this scrutiny has been directed exclusively at foreigners. As far as I can see, the only people being required to get tabian ban yellow books or letters from their embassy that their passport is authentic and locked out of their accounts if they don't are foreigners.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:34:09 +0000here is a short video explaining ptt "auto charge" ... https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BWvskxaz4/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:34:06 +0000We want to pretend the problem is guns, not people's behavior. When we take the guns away, I'm sure the burning, looting and rioting will stop, as will pushing people in front of trains. Taking guns away to eliminate crime, is like taking forks away to eliminate obesity. I have said any number of times that the people that want to take the guns away can do so. The same people that want to take the guns, want to take away free speech right, elimionate the Senate and pack the court.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:34:05 +0000The UK's military is plagued by under funding. Guns, tanks and, particularly, naval vessels are poorly maintained and not fully functional. Very sad to see for those of my generation, in my case born in 1941 during WW2, during which my father fought in north Africa and his brother, my uncle, in Burma. Both loyally patriotic, they would be appalled at today's situation.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:34:05 +0000Exactly. They are are quoting statistics to make their argument, but that's all we are to most governments: statistics. I think it's great that America allows their citizens the basic right of self defence.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:33:52 +0000And Fred should have pulled out of Mary when he had the chance.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:33:41 +0000Of course people forget that, as far as I know, only one party has committed to unfreezing overseas pensions. That was Labour in 2019, under Jeremy Corbyn. Obviously they didn't win and it has never been back in a Labour manifesto! https://ucrel.lancs.ac.uk/wmatrix/ukmanifestos2019/localpdf/Labour.pdf (page76) "We will ensure that the pensions of UK citizens living overseas rise in line with pensions in Britain."Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:33:02 +0000The staggering sums earned at the very top of global banking have been thrust into the spotlight again after a series of remarks from industry leaders reignited questions about how the financial elite view the world around them. The debate comes as Goldman Sachs prepares to play a leading role in what is expected to be the biggest stock market flotation in history — Elon Musk's SpaceX listing, reportedly worth $75 billion and valuing the company at more than $1.5 trillion. At a black-tie business dinner in Kensington, a former Goldman Sachs heavyweight described the kind of fees major banks can earn from blockbuster deals. He suggested that on a typical IPO, the "lead left" adviser — the bank whose name appears first on the flotation paperwork — could command fees of around six per cent. That figure would translate into an eye-watering $4.5 billion on a deal the size of SpaceX. The banker quickly added that a special arrangement would almost certainly reduce the fee. Even at two per cent, however, the pay-out would still reach a remarkable $1.5 billion. Goldman Sachs is expected to share the proceeds with 22 other banks involved in the deal, although the largest portion would go to Goldman itself. Reports suggested there was quiet satisfaction on the 33rd floor of the bank's Lower Manhattan headquarters after securing the prized mandate. The victory was significant because Goldman had spent years pursuing the assignment and ultimately beat long-time rival Morgan Stanley, which instead landed the secondary role of helping stabilise the shares after flotation. Yet public celebrations were never likely. Goldman has long cultivated an image of restraint. Executives are discouraged from flaunting wealth, holding extravagant parties or discussing their pay packets with colleagues. The bank, like many of its rivals, also works hard to present itself as socially aware and connected to wider society. But critics argue that image occasionally cracks. That accusation exploded into view last month when Standard Chartered chief executive Bill Winters described some employees at risk from artificial intelligence as "lower-value human capital". The comments came as the London-headquartered bank outlined plans to eliminate 7,800 back-office jobs, largely because of AI-driven changes. Winters insisted the move was not simple cost-cutting. "It's replacing in some cases lower-value human capital with the financial capital and the investment capital we're putting in," he said. The backlash was swift. Critics focused not on the technology itself, but on the language used to describe workers facing uncertainty about their jobs. Winters, whose annual pay rose from £12.5 million in 2025 to £12.7 million, later sought to clarify his remarks. He wrote that "lower-value roles are more vulnerable to automation" and argued that employers have a responsibility to help workers move into "higher-value roles". The explanation failed to end the controversy. A further statement followed in which Winters apologised for causing upset but said he hoped people better understood what he meant. The row drew comparisons with another famous banking storm. In 2009, then-Goldman Sachs chief Lloyd Blankfein became embroiled in controversy after reportedly saying bankers were doing "God's work". The remark became one of the defining symbols of public anger towards the financial sector following the global banking crisis. In his memoir Streetwise, Blankfein disputes that he made the comment during a formal interview. Instead, he claims it was a joke made later while hurrying past a journalist. But journalist John Arlidge has challenged that account. Arlidge says Blankfein made the remark during a scheduled one-hour interview in his New York office and that Goldman Sachs did not dispute the wording when the article was fact-checked before publication. The disagreement has revived debate about how senior bankers perceive themselves and how they respond when public criticism erupts. The article also recalls a striking encounter involving former Royal Bank of Scotland chief Sir Fred Goodwin. During a meeting in his Bishopsgate office before a bank holiday weekend, Goodwin reportedly became irritated by the sound of workers gathering outside nearby bars. Looking down at the crowds, he asked: "What's wrong with this town, why does no one do any work?" The anecdote has resurfaced as another example of the gulf critics believe exists between powerful banking leaders and ordinary employees. As artificial intelligence reshapes the industry and scrutiny of executive pay intensifies, comments from senior figures are likely to attract even greater attention. For the banking elite, the rewards remain immense. But as recent controversies show, every public remark now risks igniting a storm far beyond the boardroom. Inside the gilded world of the banking eliteMon, 08 Jun 2026 08:33:00 +0000Garbage conspiracy theory. You don't need to be American to be infected with maga fascist propaganda or Z fascist Putin propaganda for that matter. Claims of fraud were presented many times in courts and failed. Period. End of storyMon, 08 Jun 2026 08:32:55 +0000PS if you are old and frail you don't need a gun let them kill you are going to die soon anyway no big deal if you're not prepared to meet your maker you probably should get 'er done already besides you don't carry around big money anyway give them whatever in your pocket live to see another day what the hell are you doing trying to fight back against some young thug anyway delusional if they're trying to attack you after you opened your big mouth learn how to shut it leaving your mouth open only lets the flies in ride off into the sunset with grace you old coot 😜Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:32:31 +0000A familiar pattern. However, they forgot the 5th stage: post ridiculous unhinged messages on SM! 😂Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:32:09 +0000Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:32:06 +0000This is a very, very eloquent description of this Trumpian memory lapse. https://substack.com/@ifloz/note/c-272376448?r=7u7faxMon, 08 Jun 2026 08:31:58 +0000Does he mean it or is he lulling Ukraine into a false sense of security before he launches a second front an attack on Kiev.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:31:31 +0000Yeah likely she did not qaulify.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:30:17 +0000We want to pretend the problem is guns, not people's behavior. When we take the guns away, I'm sure the burning, looting and rioting will stop, as will pushing people in front of trains. Taking guns away to eliminate crime, is like taking forks away to eliminate obesity.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0000