https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenI have friends who live on Crimea. The shortages are real. What evidence do you have to show otherwise?Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:43:34 +0000Has nothing to do with being generous. It has to do with respect. Since Trump has been active in politics, respect has been absent from US politics. Here also - a change has to be made if the US want's to be respected again.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:42:35 +0000https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:42:22 +0000An acquaintance paid close to B700,000 all in at Phiya Thai Hosp. in Bangkok for double knee replacement, 2 surgeries 3 weeks apart.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:41:41 +0000Thanks! Not quite sure what you mean here though -- "Brandon has stated guide for eVisa for Thailand after you apply having entered Vietnam". Why "guide" exactly? Do you just mean to apply for the Thailand eVisa on the day you arrive in Vietnam?Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:41:33 +0000Lots of places in your locale, just get out and spend some time looking without haste…Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:41:11 +0000Scotland has transformed its approach to tackling violent crime, cutting homicide rates dramatically after shifting from a law enforcement-led strategy to one that treats violence as a public health issue. Get today's headlines by email In the early 2000s, Scotland was described by the United Nations as the most violent country in the developed world. Between 2003 and 2005, Glasgow recorded the highest murder rate of any city in Europe, while Scots were almost three times more likely to be assaulted than Americans. Knife crime, gang violence and organised crime were widespread, particularly in Glasgow's east end. Scotland Cut Violence by Treating It as a Public Health IssueFaced with persistently high levels of violence, police and government officials established the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU) in 2005. Rather than focusing solely on arrests and prosecutions, the unit adopted a prevention-based strategy that sought to address the underlying causes of violent behaviour. Prevention replaces punishmentOne of the SVRU's best-known initiatives came in 2008, when 85 rival gang members gathered at Glasgow Sheriff Court for an unusual intervention. Instead of a criminal trial, they heard from victims' relatives, doctors and others affected by violence, who described its devastating personal consequences. Participants were offered confidential support to help them leave gang life behind. Similar sessions followed, attracting hundreds of young people, with almost 400 later seeking assistance. The programme formed part of a broader strategy that viewed violence as a preventable problem rather than an inevitable feature of society. Officials compared the approach to tackling infectious disease, combining early intervention, support for those most at risk and measures aimed at preventing violence before it occurred. Researchers identified key risk factors, including poverty, unemployment, unstable family environments and social deprivation. In response, the SVRU worked with schools, healthcare providers, social workers and community organisations to develop targeted programmes. Broad partnerships drive lasting changeMany initiatives focused on supporting vulnerable people before violence occurred. Dentists and hospital staff were trained to identify signs of violence and direct patients towards specialist services. Schools were encouraged to reduce pupil exclusions, while charities introduced education programmes and support workers to help victims of violence in emergency departments. The strategy also drew on successful initiatives from abroad, including programmes in Chicago and Cincinnati, but adapted them to Scotland's own circumstances rather than replicating them unchanged. The results were significant. Over the following decade, Glasgow's homicide rate fell by 56%, while Scotland's overall homicide rate declined by 38%. Violent crime across the country dropped by almost one-third between 2006 and 2015, and Scotland now records its lowest homicide levels in more than two decades. The country now sits around the middle of European rankings for murder rates, with fewer killings per head of population than Sweden, France, and England and Wales. New challenges remainDespite the progress, experts say further work is needed. A 2024 study found that reductions in serious violence have slowed, partly because of a shortage of safe spaces for young people. Officials also point to new challenges, including the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the influence of social media and continuing child poverty, with nearly one in four Scottish children growing up in poverty. The profile of violent offenders has also changed. Whereas teenagers and young adults once accounted for most murder suspects, people in their 30s and 40s now make up the largest group, suggesting different forms of intervention may be required. The Scottish model has attracted international attention. Since 2019, violence reduction units based on the Scottish approach have been established across 20 police force areas in England and Wales, with early assessments indicating reductions in the most serious forms of violence. While Scotland's experience has become an example for other countries, those behind the programme argue that lasting success depends on continued investment in prevention, collaboration across public services and adapting interventions to emerging social challenges. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 29 June 2026 View full articleMon, 29 Jun 2026 10:40:27 +00005ft 2" and less than 8 stone - DEI much? One of the (only) upsides to the muslim invasion is that, once they're the majority, this DEI BS ends. No more kareny police officers trying to play girlboss nonsense. She probably voted for this and would have happliy arrested you for 'acting overly white' or some other spurious BS before this incident.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:40:05 +0000The link doesnt show I asked because in places like chiang mai there are also markets, one big market specifically. Anyway, you say facebook marketplace is the way to buy in banglamung. And 35k would be the ongoing rate for a 6 years old wave 125, correct? ThnxMon, 29 Jun 2026 10:39:58 +0000You won't have an issue in obtaining next extension in with your current pp. FWIW: I would renew pp prior to next extension. Get it out of the way. Which pp country.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:39:20 +0000Here's a map of America showing where people will not live so long because they voted Republican. 😳 2026 United States House of Representatives elections - Wikipedia https://share.google/OWa7WNTt8g7eVCBR7Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0000That's very generous of you 😊Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:36:58 +0000https://www.apple.com/th-en/shop/buy-mac/macbook-neo/indigo-256gb 1-2 weeks for delivery (to Thailand).Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:36:41 +0000Thanks — your substantive ad hominem, offered in place of an argument, proves my point. You've offered no rebuttal—only an insult, which is a tacit admission that you can't refute what I wrote. With respect, may I suggest 'Paranoid Nut' as your next nom de plume? It seems to fit, and judging by your unprecedented negative reputation, I suspect it would be popular. Thank you for your attention to this matter.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:36:14 +0000I stopped paying Part-B 15 years ago, figuring as OP pointed out, it did me no good whatsoever in Thailand. Just before Covid, I decided to go back to the US and have knee-replacement surgery, both knees. I discovered that without part-B, no hospital or practice would touch me. Basically, the lines between A and B have become so intertwined and interdependent that with any kind of complicated surgery, you can't have one without the other. I discovered this too late. Nothing I can do about it. By the time I realized my mistake, the cost of getting back in was more than I could handle. OP. It's deep and boring but really educate yourself about various options available to you. I have a friend living full time in Thailand who enrolled and paid for some kind of Medicare Advantage package and it has paid for every medical need he has had in Thailand for the last 10 years. Sorry, I do not know which plan it was.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:34:47 +0000The left will fully support students studying the Koran in Minnesota. Islam is the only religion that the left grants their approval.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:33:28 +0000Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:32:52 +0000Regardless what you take... ... use hot water when you wash your dishes. End of the story.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:31:57 +0000I got news for you The Israelites have zero-click spyware. Kasikorn Bank does not. Any questions? ⁉️Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:31:52 +0000The people on the left enjoy calling others names, which makes them feel superior.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:30:07 +0000I do hope that someone bought Mr. Windsor and his family fully refundable tickets. Imagine how "distraught" he will be if the visit does not go ahead and he loses some of his money.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:29:05 +0000Republican lawmakers are expressing growing concern that President Donald Trump is increasingly out of step with both GOP candidates and voters on the economy, as inflation and rising living costs remain central issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Get today's headlines by email Several Republican senators have urged Trump to focus more closely on household finances and promote his administration's economic record. Instead, they say, the president has concentrated on foreign policy, internal party disputes and election-related legislation, raising fears that Republicans could struggle to retain voter support. Housing bill sparks frustrationTensions intensified after Trump declined to sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, despite the measure passing Congress with overwhelming support. The president said he would not approve the legislation until Congress passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, a proposal that faces long odds of becoming law. The decision surprised Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other Republican lawmakers, who argued that delaying the housing bill undermines efforts to address affordability concerns during a difficult political period. Sen. John Cornyn said Republicans needed to remember that the midterm elections were approaching, while other lawmakers warned that abandoning widely supported legislation could further weaken the party's standing with independent voters. Concerns over economic messagingRepublican senators have also questioned Trump's public comments about the economy, saying they risk reinforcing voter concerns about rising prices. Sen. Thom Tillis said Americans wanted to know that leaders understood the financial pressures they faced and had a clear plan to address them. Recalling his own struggles with fuel costs decades ago, Tillis said voters would give policymakers time to solve economic problems if they believed their concerns were being acknowledged. He suggested the conflict involving Iran had diverted the president's attention from domestic economic issues but argued that the administration should communicate more clearly that tackling inflation and living costs remains a priority. Trump has also drawn criticism after saying he was not thinking about Americans' financial situations while working to negotiate an end to the Iran conflict. His allies argued the remarks were taken out of context and that he was referring to his focus on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Nevertheless, some Republican senators privately expressed discomfort with the comments. Polls add to Republican concernsRepublican strategists say the economy remains the dominant issue for many voters, even as Trump prioritises national security and election-related measures. Ron Bonjean, a Republican strategist, said the president's focus on Iran and the SAVE America Act was not aligned with the issues most important to many Americans, despite his belief that he was acting in their best interests. A Republican senator, speaking anonymously, said internal polling showed independent voters moving away from Republicans. The lawmaker said negative perceptions of Trump's handling of the economy had worsened following US military strikes against Iran, which were followed by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, higher fuel prices and increased fertiliser costs. Recent public polling has also pointed to economic dissatisfaction. A Fox News survey found that 59% of registered voters felt pessimistic about the economy, while 44% said they were falling behind financially, both figures higher than a year earlier. A PBS/NPR/Marist poll found that 33% of Americans approved of Trump's handling of the economy, the lowest level recorded by Marist on that issue since it began tracking the measure in 2019. Pressure ahead of the midtermsConcerns about the political impact of the economy have also surfaced during private Republican meetings. According to a senior Republican aide, Sen. Tim Scott warned colleagues that polling had deteriorated for both the party and the president, arguing that the Justice Department's proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponisation fund would further damage Republican prospects. Veteran Republican strategist Vin Weber said voters would ultimately judge the administration based on economic conditions rather than messaging alone. While acknowledging that the president should show greater empathy toward voters' financial concerns, Weber argued that the overall state of the economy would remain the decisive factor in the election. He added that Democrats were likely to highlight Trump's comments about the economy but said the broader economic environment and the president's approval ratings would have a greater influence on the outcome of the midterm elections. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 29 June 2026 View full articleMon, 29 Jun 2026 10:27:23 +0000to buy a 2nd hand moto/scooter in good condition and reasonable price, a model like a honda wave 125, is there a specific place/market? Where would you suggest to have a look? ThnxMon, 29 Jun 2026 10:27:15 +0000I consider myself as a tax refugee. While not permitted owning land in Thailand, I still admire them for keeping Thailand for the Thai (well sort of).Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:26:33 +0000"Like Mother, Like Daughter?" Use Ivory, the gentle solution.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:24:22 +0000