https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenCongrats❗ Have a good time in a Turkish prison💗Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:49:33 +0000GG, I believe that every single one of your posts is pure drivel that belongs in a trash bin.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:49:03 +0000Me too. Early mornings are the worst. I go for walks in the evenings now. One dog down the road is white, but has strange-looking blue dots. Doesn't look natural at all. Must be a very sick dog.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:47:47 +0000Why Israel need to be protected when they have the nukes while Iran don't have. Doesn't the principle of nuclear deterrent sufficient to prevent threats especially when Israel and US have overwhelming nuclear weapons to obiterate Iran. North Korea and Russia are more menacing than Iran. Trump has been suckered into this unnecesary by Netanyahu. Other past POTUS were smarter to ward of Netanyahu's scheming intent to trick US fight the war for them.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:47:44 +0000Deep, very deepTue, 16 Jun 2026 02:46:54 +0000Troll posts removed. @Bday Prang discuss the topic without the constant attempt to just bait and antagonise other poster.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:46:42 +0000"The Daily News reported that authorities have not released details about the foreign man’s identity and it remains unclear whether any counter-complaint has been filed." Seems like Thai authorities are going the same way as those in the UK in not releasing details of attackers, although at least it does say that they were foreigners.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:45:51 +0000Trump Arrives At G7 After Insulting Nearly Every Leader There Summit Opens Amid Growing Diplomatic TensionsPresident Donald Trump arrived at this week's G7 summit in the French lakeside resort of Évian-les-Bains carrying more than just his latest foreign policy victory. He also arrived after months of increasingly public feuds with many of the leaders gathered around the table. While the picturesque setting offers a calm backdrop, relations between Trump and several of America's closest allies have become increasingly strained in recent months. Iran War Created New DivisionsThe latest tensions stem largely from disagreements over the conflict with Iran. Several G7 leaders declined to back military action against Tehran, frustrating Trump and contributing to a series of public criticisms aimed at allies who were reluctant to join the campaign. Although Trump recently announced a breakthrough agreement with Iran, the dispute has left lasting scars ahead of the summit. Macron Relationship Turns Increasingly FrostyFrench President Emmanuel Macron, hosting this year's summit, has one of the longest and most complicated relationships with Trump. The pair have alternated between public displays of friendship and sharp criticism. While Macron once appeared confident in his ability to manage Trump, recent comments suggest growing frustration. Trump has frequently targeted the French leader personally, while Macron has become more openly critical of Washington's approach to international affairs. Carney Becomes Latest TargetCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney initially appeared to enjoy a smoother relationship with Trump than his predecessor Justin Trudeau. However, disputes over trade and comments made by Carney earlier this year quickly soured relations. Trump has increasingly referred to him as "Governor Carney" — a reference to his repeated suggestion that Canada should become America's 51st state. Starmer's Courtship Falls ShortBritish Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer invested significant effort in cultivating a productive relationship with Trump. For much of the past year that strategy appeared to be working. But disagreements over Iran have created fresh tensions between London and Washington. Trump has since dismissed Starmer as being "no Winston Churchill", reflecting a noticeable cooling of relations. Germany's New Leader Loses FavourGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz initially impressed Trump by presenting him with the birth certificate of his German-born grandfather during a White House visit. But the goodwill did not last. Merz later criticised aspects of the Iran conflict and suggested the United States risked humiliation at the hands of Tehran, comments that reportedly damaged his standing with the president. Even Meloni Could Not Escape CriticismItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is widely regarded as one of Trump's closest ideological allies in Europe. Yet even she found herself in Trump's crosshairs after refusing to support military action against Iran. Relations worsened further when Meloni criticised Trump's remarks concerning Pope Leo XIV, prompting a public rebuke from the White House. Japan Remains The Least Damaged RelationshipJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has so far avoided the level of criticism directed at other G7 leaders. She has worked to build a close personal rapport with Trump, drawing on their shared admiration for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Nevertheless, Trump has still voiced frustration over Japan's refusal to participate in the Iran conflict, while a joke he made about Pearl Harbor during a White House meeting caused unease in Tokyo. Personal Feuds Overshadow GatheringAs leaders gather for the summit, economic issues, security concerns and the future of the Iran agreement are expected to dominate formal discussions. Yet Trump's increasingly strained relationships with many of the leaders present threaten to overshadow the agenda, raising questions about how united the Western alliance remains as it confronts mounting global challenges. SOURCETue, 16 Jun 2026 02:44:49 +0000Nothing ! After a war that has cost an estimated $30bn, killed thousands and destroyed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of US military hardware, have any of Trump's declared objectives been fulfilled? • No on Iran's nuclear programme: both the fate of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile and its enrichment project are to be discussed over the coming weeks. It remains far from obliterated. • No to changing the regime: Ayatollah Khamenei and a slew of top-ranking commanders have been killed but have been replaced by even more hardline figures, apparently in no mood to compromise. • No to helping the Iranian people who rose up against their government. If anything, the war has strengthened Iran's leadership, particularly if it benefits from sanctions relief as part of this deal, which seems more than likely. • No to destroying Iran's ballistic missile arsenal. America's self-styled bombastic 'Secretary of War' had claimed it had largely been neutralised; US intelligence estimates 70% of Iran's missiles remain serviceable. • No to reining in Iran's proxies. These are not part of any deal, it seems, Trump accused Obama of handing the Iranians billions. Negotiations following this memorandum of understanding are likely one way or another to do the same.!!!Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:44:07 +0000No it is not unless it changes hands dozens of times and gets sold on council estates in tiny £5 dealsTue, 16 Jun 2026 02:42:56 +0000they tried that and it failed right? I can think of lots of reasons why. if you fly to CM to go shopping for whatever then you're going to need to rent a car or use taxi's which could get expensive and not as convenient anyways. Then the wait times at airports would add another 1+ hours to the trip which cuts down the time savings. People who take the bus do it because they can't afford a car which means they can't afford a plane ticket probably either. If you can afford a car then do you really want to go through the hassle of taxis/car rentals just to save a couple hours driving? Drive takes ~3.5 hours or so and a flight is 1 hour in the airport + 30 minute flight time? + 30 minutes to rent a car. I'm assuming flying is more expensive than driving but if it's not that's the only benefit I could see. So yeah, that flight route sounds like a really dumb idea except for tourists. Not surprised it failed. Maybe it could survive during the absolute peak tourist season but I wouldn't take that flight myself when I could just drive.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:42:39 +0000That's very probably what happens, to put it simply they get scammed, Many older and wiser people have been scammed, in many cases they have freely handed over huge sums of money on the basis of a telephone call, Scamming is a sophisticated business many get conned about as many as say "it won't happen to me "Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:41:04 +0000Is a kilo of marijuana really worth £14,000 ???Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:40:07 +0000Were they in trouble before sleepy Don took power? Didn’t think so you goose!Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:39:32 +0000As for Americans watching the event, approximately 4,000 to 4,300 VIP spectators and military members watched the matches live inside the temporary arena and around 200,000 fans gathered on the Ellipse and surrounding areas throughout the weekend. Compare to the US population that paid for it, relatively few.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:39:15 +0000First of all, was that comment really necessary? Second, did you see the movie? Third, my point was....never mind, it went right by you.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:38:23 +0000Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:37:58 +0000The first question that comes in my mind is, how did he get this suitcase through customs in Thailand. There must be something wrong with checking. Secondly why carry a suitcase that is not yours filled with shady things in black. Why not go to the police if you ate being threatened after an accident? And why did the Turkish customs find the drugs while Thailand notTue, 16 Jun 2026 02:37:15 +0000Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:36:50 +0000Totally agree but Buddhism includes that all living creatures have the right to exist on the same level as a human . That belief is the main reason for so many soi dogs , yet many of these dogs are suffering , starving and carrying diseases that can be devastating for humans . The Thai government need to mitigate the soi dog problem so as to make the public safe and introduce dog licencing / chip which would bring in a decent levy for the government . I had to stop my morning walk because of packs of dogs attacking me and making their soi a no go zone for pedestrians . BTW , I have seen dogs roaming the hospital wards in my local gov; hospital , outrageous .Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:36:24 +0000Sometimes the country / airlines requires you to take your luggage out and recheck to new flight. Especially if it is two different airlines. This could be the case, but I can't say because I don't know the details. I looked into a flight from Phuket to Ho Chi Minh City to somewhere else in VN and different airlines so check and recheck luggage. I didn't do it because too much hassle. However, not a smart option for someone smuggling drugs though.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:36:21 +0000Which man made God do you believe in? Theirs been a few.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:36:11 +00004.10 in the morning, coming out of a bar. A Brit of course😂 Sure, he was drinking water only 🤣 And then, drunk as a skunk he tried to enter a Tuktuk instead of walking to his hotel. My assumption, he fell out of the Tuktuk because heavily intoxicated.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:35:57 +0000On the off chance you read the article, do you think it a good idea for the UK security services to counter efforts to radicalize people in the UK?Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:35:23 +0000No he didn't. He unfroze their own money held; American banks.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:35:21 +0000