https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenWhen using the Gemini AI resource...... PLEASE: Do NOT be an idiot, a human idiot.... One must ALWAYS test the model. One must CHALLENGE the model, at every moment. If you are not willing to do so, then YOU are the idiot. Do NOT rely on some German Legal Court to protect you from your OWN IDIOCY..... OK? Also, when crossing the road, please look BOTH WAYS......especially in Thailand and Hong Kong..... OK? JESUS GOD.... You would think humans, the average human, are complete NINNIES, according to this newest ruling from the German Courts..... Also, please DO NOT JUMP OFF Thailand Balconies....because..... The result will not be good.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:43:02 +0000I don't know about the mechanics of these things but I presume it will involve the co-operation of an IMM Officer sitting on active duty at an airport and cannot be sent upcountry.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:41:53 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/foreign-resident-reports-rooster-noise-on-koh-samui-r2471/A foreign resident living in Mae Nam, Koh Samui, in Surat Thani province has filed a formal complaint to Koh Samui Municipality over persistent noise from crowing roosters, which he says has disrupted his sleep for around seven months. The complaint, dated 24 June, has attracted attention from local residents and social media users. Get today's headlines by email According to the submitted document, the resident reports that approximately three roosters in a nearby area have been crowing repeatedly from the early hours of the morning, starting around 3am. The birds are said to crow frequently at intervals of about every three minutes, creating ongoing disturbance throughout the early morning period. The complainant states that the issue has continued daily for several months. The resident further claims that the prolonged noise has affected his ability to rest properly and has led to ongoing discomfort and sleep deprivation. He also notes visible signs of fatigue, including dark under-eye circles and physical stress symptoms, which he attributes to the extended period of disrupted sleep. The situation has reportedly persisted for around seven months without resolution. The complaint indicates that the resident has previously raised the matter with relevant local authorities, and that officials have visited the area to investigate. However, he maintains that the noise problem has continued despite these inspections, prompting him to submit a formal request for further action under municipal powers. The Daily News reported that the local authorities have not yet issued a detailed public response regarding the case. It remains unclear what measures, if any, will be taken to address the issue or mediate between the parties involved. The situation is still under review. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 25 June 2026Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:41:22 +0000A foreign resident living in Mae Nam, Koh Samui, in Surat Thani province has filed a formal complaint to Koh Samui Municipality over persistent noise from crowing roosters, which he says has disrupted his sleep for around seven months. The complaint, dated 24 June, has attracted attention from local residents and social media users. Get today's headlines by email According to the submitted document, the resident reports that approximately three roosters in a nearby area have been crowing repeatedly from the early hours of the morning, starting around 3am. The birds are said to crow frequently at intervals of about every three minutes, creating ongoing disturbance throughout the early morning period. The complainant states that the issue has continued daily for several months. The resident further claims that the prolonged noise has affected his ability to rest properly and has led to ongoing discomfort and sleep deprivation. He also notes visible signs of fatigue, including dark under-eye circles and physical stress symptoms, which he attributes to the extended period of disrupted sleep. The situation has reportedly persisted for around seven months without resolution. The complaint indicates that the resident has previously raised the matter with relevant local authorities, and that officials have visited the area to investigate. However, he maintains that the noise problem has continued despite these inspections, prompting him to submit a formal request for further action under municipal powers. The Daily News reported that the local authorities have not yet issued a detailed public response regarding the case. It remains unclear what measures, if any, will be taken to address the issue or mediate between the parties involved. The situation is still under review. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 25 June 2026 View full articleWed, 24 Jun 2026 21:41:22 +0000Seriously now, aren't we tired of his lies (which he does with each breath)? I remember a few years ago HUGE debates/fights/temporary account posting suspensions when supporters and people with working brains engaged. Now? We're just plain exhausted from the bs. VERY few (almost none?) of his supporters comment or argue on these topics anymore. I believe his supporters are realizing what a blight he is and, frankly, must be embarrassed for their lack of seeing reality until now. European leaders no longer want any association with him, his base is turning on him, even Fox is starting to admit he's a loser. I have a sense the world is just holding its collective breath and waiting for this political diarrhea to pass.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:35:51 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/dip-meta-deploy-ai-to-tackle-online-counterfeits-in-thailand-r2470/Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has stepped up efforts to combat online intellectual property infringement by working with law enforcement agencies, rights holders and digital platforms, including Meta Thailand, to improve the detection and removal of counterfeit goods and copyright-infringing content online. Get today's headlines by email The move comes as Thailand’s e-commerce sector continues to expand rapidly. According to DIP Director-General Oramon Sapthaweetham, the value of Thailand’s business-to-consumer e-commerce market reached 970 billion baht in 2025 and is projected to grow to 1.8 trillion baht by 2030. The increasing popularity of online shopping has also created new opportunities for intellectual property violations, with counterfeit products and infringing content able to reach consumers quickly through digital channels. To address the challenge, the department has strengthened cooperation with enforcement authorities, private-sector rights owners and platform operators. During the first five months of 2026, from January to May, authorities removed or blocked 1,322 online listings suspected of trademark and copyright infringement through the Notice and Takedown process. The online investigations also led to enforcement actions against storage facilities and warehouses linked to counterfeit goods. Between January and May 2026, authorities recorded 116 cases, seized 224,042 infringing items and reported damages valued at 81,763,319 baht. Officials said the operations helped disrupt the supply chain of counterfeit goods and reduce economic losses suffered by intellectual property rights holders. On 22 June 2026, the department and Meta Thailand jointly organised a workshop titled “Using Brand Rights Protection Tools to Protect Brand Rights”. More than 50 organisations representing private-sector rights holders took part in the training. The event featured Meta specialists including Ing Sirikulbodi, Public Policy Manager for Facebook Thailand, and Just Wang, Intellectual Property Legal Counsel for Meta’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore. Participants received practical training on Brand Rights Protection, a technology tool that helps rights owners monitor, detect and report trademark-infringing products and copyright-violating content on Facebook more efficiently. Officials said the initiative is intended to strengthen confidence among both Thai and foreign businesses, improve consumer protection and support the development of a stronger intellectual property ecosystem in Thailand that meets international standards. The department also reminded sellers that offering counterfeit goods through online platforms carries criminal penalties. Trademark counterfeiting offences are punishable by up to four years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to 400,000 baht, or both. Copyright infringement offences carry penalties ranging from six months to four years in prison and fines of between 100,000 and 800,000 baht, or both. ThaiRath reported that authorities said enforcement efforts and cooperation with digital platforms will continue as online commerce expands and infringement methods become more sophisticated. Picture courtesy of ThaiRath Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 25 June 2026Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:35:12 +0000Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has stepped up efforts to combat online intellectual property infringement by working with law enforcement agencies, rights holders and digital platforms, including Meta Thailand, to improve the detection and removal of counterfeit goods and copyright-infringing content online. Get today's headlines by email The move comes as Thailand’s e-commerce sector continues to expand rapidly. According to DIP Director-General Oramon Sapthaweetham, the value of Thailand’s business-to-consumer e-commerce market reached 970 billion baht in 2025 and is projected to grow to 1.8 trillion baht by 2030. The increasing popularity of online shopping has also created new opportunities for intellectual property violations, with counterfeit products and infringing content able to reach consumers quickly through digital channels. To address the challenge, the department has strengthened cooperation with enforcement authorities, private-sector rights owners and platform operators. During the first five months of 2026, from January to May, authorities removed or blocked 1,322 online listings suspected of trademark and copyright infringement through the Notice and Takedown process. The online investigations also led to enforcement actions against storage facilities and warehouses linked to counterfeit goods. Between January and May 2026, authorities recorded 116 cases, seized 224,042 infringing items and reported damages valued at 81,763,319 baht. Officials said the operations helped disrupt the supply chain of counterfeit goods and reduce economic losses suffered by intellectual property rights holders. On 22 June 2026, the department and Meta Thailand jointly organised a workshop titled “Using Brand Rights Protection Tools to Protect Brand Rights”. More than 50 organisations representing private-sector rights holders took part in the training. The event featured Meta specialists including Ing Sirikulbodi, Public Policy Manager for Facebook Thailand, and Just Wang, Intellectual Property Legal Counsel for Meta’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore. Participants received practical training on Brand Rights Protection, a technology tool that helps rights owners monitor, detect and report trademark-infringing products and copyright-violating content on Facebook more efficiently. Officials said the initiative is intended to strengthen confidence among both Thai and foreign businesses, improve consumer protection and support the development of a stronger intellectual property ecosystem in Thailand that meets international standards. The department also reminded sellers that offering counterfeit goods through online platforms carries criminal penalties. Trademark counterfeiting offences are punishable by up to four years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to 400,000 baht, or both. Copyright infringement offences carry penalties ranging from six months to four years in prison and fines of between 100,000 and 800,000 baht, or both. ThaiRath reported that authorities said enforcement efforts and cooperation with digital platforms will continue as online commerce expands and infringement methods become more sophisticated. Picture courtesy of ThaiRath Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 25 June 2026 View full articleWed, 24 Jun 2026 21:35:12 +0000This ''gift' will come around to bite him on the derriere and soon, there always be be his name associated with a bribe taking president, but somehow, I don't think he gives a flying hoot.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:33:38 +0000But these fundraising campaigns are always very successful, so why would they not? The 21st century is the era of online collectivism, so be it.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:28:23 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/pakistani-broker-arrested-in-pattaya-herbal-scam-r2469/Immigration officers in Chonburi have arrested a Pakistani national allegedly acting as a broker in a herbal product scam targeting tourists in Pattaya, following an operation linked to earlier arrests. The suspect is accused of facilitating sales of products promoted with exaggerated claims, including “hair up-belly down”, at a newly opened shop in the city. He now faces charges of working outside his permitted rights in Thailand. Get today's headlines by email Background: On 19 June 2569, Immigration Bureau Chonburi previously detained six Pakistani suspects during a crackdown on the same network selling herbal products with misleading advertising aimed at foreign tourists. The operation focused on a group using street solicitation tactics around Pattaya, approaching visitors described as overweight or bald and encouraging them to enter a shop at the Runway Market on Pattaya Second Road. Officers said the group had recently expanded operations to a new outlet in the same area. Police continued surveillance and intelligence-led monitoring after concerns that the network was still active despite earlier arrests. Officers observed individuals attempting to draw in foreign tourists using targeted approaches based on appearance. Authorities said the activity was considered damaging to the city’s tourism image, prompting ongoing enforcement action. Pictures courtesy of แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง The arrested man was identified as Muhammad Ibrahim, 37, a Pakistani national. Investigators found he was receiving a 20 per cent commission, amounting to 1,600 baht, for his role in bringing customers into the shop. Inside the premises, two Thai women were reportedly responsible for selling and managing operations. Initial denials from staff were later withdrawn after evidence was presented. Police also confirmed the suspect held a 90 day visa and was linked to employment with a company in Bangkok. He was charged with being a foreign national working beyond the scope of his authorised permissions and taken to Pattaya Immigration for further questioning before being handed over to Pattaya City Police Station for legal proceedings. Authorities are continuing to examine possible links to wider networks operating in the area and assessing compliance with immigration and labour regulations. AQMnA5Mfqroxl7i7JDSJ_uB13ulXUIiYAkGOS5YVRGxBYdiz6FuI4pXRYLS2-3oj1ByiB4qfM6GQr_NwbNMsy6s6P8kpkmlc3qo74tQl2g.mp4 Related story Pakistanis-arrested-over-herbal-scam-in-Pattaya Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 25 June 2026Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:26:07 +0000Immigration officers in Chonburi have arrested a Pakistani national allegedly acting as a broker in a herbal product scam targeting tourists in Pattaya, following an operation linked to earlier arrests. The suspect is accused of facilitating sales of products promoted with exaggerated claims, including “hair up-belly down”, at a newly opened shop in the city. He now faces charges of working outside his permitted rights in Thailand. Get today's headlines by email Background: On 19 June 2569, Immigration Bureau Chonburi previously detained six Pakistani suspects during a crackdown on the same network selling herbal products with misleading advertising aimed at foreign tourists. The operation focused on a group using street solicitation tactics around Pattaya, approaching visitors described as overweight or bald and encouraging them to enter a shop at the Runway Market on Pattaya Second Road. Officers said the group had recently expanded operations to a new outlet in the same area. Police continued surveillance and intelligence-led monitoring after concerns that the network was still active despite earlier arrests. Officers observed individuals attempting to draw in foreign tourists using targeted approaches based on appearance. Authorities said the activity was considered damaging to the city’s tourism image, prompting ongoing enforcement action. Pictures courtesy of แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง The arrested man was identified as Muhammad Ibrahim, 37, a Pakistani national. Investigators found he was receiving a 20 per cent commission, amounting to 1,600 baht, for his role in bringing customers into the shop. Inside the premises, two Thai women were reportedly responsible for selling and managing operations. Initial denials from staff were later withdrawn after evidence was presented. Police also confirmed the suspect held a 90 day visa and was linked to employment with a company in Bangkok. He was charged with being a foreign national working beyond the scope of his authorised permissions and taken to Pattaya Immigration for further questioning before being handed over to Pattaya City Police Station for legal proceedings. Authorities are continuing to examine possible links to wider networks operating in the area and assessing compliance with immigration and labour regulations. AQMnA5Mfqroxl7i7JDSJ_uB13ulXUIiYAkGOS5YVRGxBYdiz6FuI4pXRYLS2-3oj1ByiB4qfM6GQr_NwbNMsy6s6P8kpkmlc3qo74tQl2g.mp4 Related story Pakistanis-arrested-over-herbal-scam-in-Pattaya Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 25 June 2026 View full articleWed, 24 Jun 2026 21:26:07 +0000I don't mean to Brit-bash (I am half British myself), but they do tend to drink a lot and be reckless when drunk. In this case, though, there is no indication of intoxication.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:25:40 +0000A federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order that would have required voters to provide proof of citizenship when registering and mandated that mail-in ballots be received by Election Day. Get today's headlines by email In a ruling issued on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Denise Casper said the president does not have the constitutional authority to regulate elections, rejecting the administration’s claims that the measures were needed to address widespread voter fraud and other election-related misconduct. Court Finds President Lacks Election AuthorityJudge Casper wrote that while the Constitution grants the president executive powers and requires the faithful execution of laws, it does not give the White House specific authority over the administration of elections. The decision stems from a lawsuit filed in Boston by a coalition of state attorneys general in April of last year. The group sought to block Trump’s first executive order on voting, which aimed to require documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and establish a nationwide Election Day deadline for mail-in ballots. Judge Casper had already issued a preliminary injunction against the policy in June last year. Her latest 59-page ruling makes that block permanent. Fraud Claims RejectedThe judge said the administration failed to provide evidence supporting its allegations of widespread election fraud, illegal voting, discrimination, or other systemic problems that the executive order claimed to address. “There is no evidence in this record” of the widespread misconduct cited in the order, Casper wrote, adding that the measures could have prevented thousands of eligible voters from casting ballots. She concluded that the policy risked disenfranchising lawful voters while lacking a factual basis to justify its restrictions. Broader Legal Challenges ContinueThe ruling is the latest setback for the administration’s efforts to reshape election procedures through executive action. Several lawsuits are also challenging Trump’s second voting-related executive order, which sought to establish a national database of approved voters. Earlier this week, another federal judge blocked an attempt to use an immigration database to verify voter rolls. Courts in multiple jurisdictions have additionally rejected efforts by the Department of Justice to obtain state voter-registration records. The decision leaves election administration largely in the hands of states and Congress, while legal battles over the administration’s broader voting initiatives continue. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 25 June 2026 View full articleWed, 24 Jun 2026 21:25:25 +0000You can't stop a person from leaving a country (except if that person has committed a crime). A country can, however, stop a person from entering their territory. This is an issue Thailand needs to tackle.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:23:57 +0000Except per the above linked article when there is a FRCP Rule 23 certified class action.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:19:16 +0000They even denied it to that Australian woman who tripped while walking out of a bar and fell into a coma. Phuket, I think it was. "Drunk", said the insurance, based on a waiter's testimony and without any testing done.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:16:46 +0000Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, has said Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon, complicating efforts to turn a recent Iran-US ceasefire into a broader regional peace agreement. Get today's headlines by email Speaking at an event in Tel Aviv, Katz said Israeli troops would not withdraw from territory captured in southern Lebanon, reinforcing the position previously outlined by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Lebanon Stance Clouds Iran-US Peace EffortKatz said the Israeli military was prepared to stay in the area and noted that Washington was not currently pressing Israel to leave Lebanese territory. Israel maintains what it describes as a security zone in parts of southern Lebanon. Dispute Over Terms of Iran-US AccordThe comments come days after the United States and Iran signed an agreement extending a fragile ceasefire and launching 60 days of negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent settlement. However, differences quickly emerged over how the accord should be interpreted. Tehran argues that any lasting agreement must include an end to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon and a withdrawal of Israeli troops from the country’s south. Israel and Lebanon are meanwhile engaged in separate US-mediated talks focused on security arrangements and a potential Israeli withdrawal. Israel has proposed a phased handover of territory to the Lebanese army, which would be responsible for preventing the return of Hezbollah fighters. Hezbollah is not participating in those negotiations, raising questions about how effective any agreement could be on the ground. Iran has sought to tie progress in its own negotiations with Washington to developments in Lebanon. On Wednesday, Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said a ceasefire and an end to the war in Lebanon were as important to Tehran as ending hostilities involving Iran itself. Fighting Continues Despite CeasefireThe conflict in Lebanon began after Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel on 2 March following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Israel responded with a military offensive that expanded into southern Lebanon. According to figures cited in the report, more than 4,200 people have been killed in Lebanon since the fighting began. Hezbollah attacks have also killed at least 36 Israeli soldiers and three Israeli civilians. Although a US-mediated ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on Saturday and has significantly reduced hostilities, violence has not entirely stopped. Lebanese health authorities said an Israeli drone strike near Nabatieh on Wednesday killed two people. Gulf Allies Voice ConcernsMeanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is touring Gulf Arab states in an effort to reassure regional allies about the Iran agreement. Rubio met senior leaders in the UAE and is scheduled to visit Kuwait and Bahrain. The Gulf states remain concerned that proposed sanctions relief and financial support for Iran could strengthen Tehran militarily. The talks have also focused on security in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that was largely disrupted during the recent conflict, causing major economic losses and driving up global energy prices. Additional disagreements have surfaced over inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities. While US President Donald Trump said Iran had agreed to extensive inspections, Tehran has stated that no such inspections will take place until a final agreement is reached. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 25 June 2026 View full articleWed, 24 Jun 2026 21:14:36 +0000Yes. No insurance, immigration doesn't clear you. They did it during Covid so it's definitely feasible.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:11:37 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thai-parks-probe-hornbill-smuggling-to-india-r2468/A Thai wildlife trafficking probe has been launched after a rare hornbill, known locally as nok chon hin, was intercepted in India and returned to Thailand on 24 June 2026. The bird was seized on 19 June 2026 at Cochin International Airport, India, after being found hidden in luggage belonging to an Indian passenger who had travelled from Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok. Get today's headlines by email The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation confirmed receipt of the live animal, which is classified as a protected species under Thai law and listed under CITES Appendix I. Officials said the bird is now under veterinary care for health checks, DNA sampling, and rehabilitation before any possible release back into the wild. According to Department of National Parks director-general Arthapol Charoenchansa, the bird is a female adult and was found in a weakened but stable condition. Veterinarians reported that it was eating and appeared relatively calm, suggesting it may have been in captivity for some time before seizure. Authorities believe the smuggling operation may involve a wider trafficking network, including individuals linked to airport logistics. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and baggage handling procedures at Don Mueang Airport after suspicions arose that a large crate containing the bird bypassed normal tagging and screening channels. Officials from the CITES Wildlife and Plant Conservation Division, led by Suddee Phanphakdee, said DNA testing will be conducted as part of the investigation. The bird will be placed in a wildlife breeding and rehabilitation facility once initial recovery is complete. Pictures courtesy of Khaosod Experts warned that hornbill poaching in southern Thailand remains an ongoing problem. Researcher Prida Thiensongrassamee noted that chicks are often taken directly from nesting cavities, sometimes with the mother present, during a vulnerable incubation period of up to five months. He added that wild hornbills are typically sold for 20,000 to 30,000 baht locally, but prices can rise to hundreds of thousands of baht once smuggled abroad, particularly into markets driven by wealthy collectors in India. Khaosod reported that officials said they will continue tracing those responsible for the capture, transport, and export of the protected bird, with penalties under Thai law including imprisonment of 3 to 15 years and fines of 300,000 to 1.5 million baht for poaching or illegal export. AQMucsdxh0M-QP8BUfIMyR7Pe2OY5DcSRWzBgZYsSwG28DV1lFPbqrycS9U9BsXFdYvb5aamNRjj1yBnAk2JgeCswzW1aZ0XF3LkN-rX3w.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 25 June 2026Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:10:13 +0000A Thai wildlife trafficking probe has been launched after a rare hornbill, known locally as nok chon hin, was intercepted in India and returned to Thailand on 24 June 2026. The bird was seized on 19 June 2026 at Cochin International Airport, India, after being found hidden in luggage belonging to an Indian passenger who had travelled from Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok. Get today's headlines by email The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation confirmed receipt of the live animal, which is classified as a protected species under Thai law and listed under CITES Appendix I. Officials said the bird is now under veterinary care for health checks, DNA sampling, and rehabilitation before any possible release back into the wild. According to Department of National Parks director-general Arthapol Charoenchansa, the bird is a female adult and was found in a weakened but stable condition. Veterinarians reported that it was eating and appeared relatively calm, suggesting it may have been in captivity for some time before seizure. Authorities believe the smuggling operation may involve a wider trafficking network, including individuals linked to airport logistics. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and baggage handling procedures at Don Mueang Airport after suspicions arose that a large crate containing the bird bypassed normal tagging and screening channels. Officials from the CITES Wildlife and Plant Conservation Division, led by Suddee Phanphakdee, said DNA testing will be conducted as part of the investigation. The bird will be placed in a wildlife breeding and rehabilitation facility once initial recovery is complete. Pictures courtesy of Khaosod Experts warned that hornbill poaching in southern Thailand remains an ongoing problem. Researcher Prida Thiensongrassamee noted that chicks are often taken directly from nesting cavities, sometimes with the mother present, during a vulnerable incubation period of up to five months. He added that wild hornbills are typically sold for 20,000 to 30,000 baht locally, but prices can rise to hundreds of thousands of baht once smuggled abroad, particularly into markets driven by wealthy collectors in India. Khaosod reported that officials said they will continue tracing those responsible for the capture, transport, and export of the protected bird, with penalties under Thai law including imprisonment of 3 to 15 years and fines of 300,000 to 1.5 million baht for poaching or illegal export. AQMucsdxh0M-QP8BUfIMyR7Pe2OY5DcSRWzBgZYsSwG28DV1lFPbqrycS9U9BsXFdYvb5aamNRjj1yBnAk2JgeCswzW1aZ0XF3LkN-rX3w.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 25 June 2026 View full articleWed, 24 Jun 2026 21:10:13 +0000Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:08:57 +0000The art of the deal! You will NOT get your 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act signed off unless I get my Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act passed. Thank you for your attention to this matter.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:06:36 +0000There's no maximum term for mayors, can't get rid of that urchinWed, 24 Jun 2026 21:03:03 +0000Donald Trump and Republican Senator Bill Cassidy engaged in a heated exchange at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, reflecting growing tensions within the Republican Party over the administration's handling of the conflict with Iran. Get today's headlines by email Speaking to reporters after Trump's lunch meeting with Senate Republicans, Cassidy said the president confronted him over his support for a war powers resolution designed to limit the administration's ability to resume military action against Iran without congressional approval. According to Cassidy, Trump asked: “Why would anybody vote for the War Powers Act?” The Louisiana senator said he responded by asking whether the question was rhetorical or whether the president genuinely wanted an answer. Cassidy, one of four Republican senators who backed the measure earlier this week, said Trump pressed him for a response. The senator said he then challenged the administration's handling of the conflict, arguing that a military campaign Trump had suggested would last four weeks had instead stretched to four months without achieving U.S. objectives. The senator said he told Trump he would continue supporting war powers resolutions until lawmakers received a briefing addressing his concerns about the conflict. Cassidy described the exchange as increasingly tense, saying the president raised his voice and that he responded in kind. “He did not particularly care for my comments,” Cassidy said, adding that the discussion went “back and forth” before he decided to sit down and de-escalate the confrontation. Cassidy, who recently lost re-election to a challenger endorsed by Trump, defended his actions, saying he had no regrets about pressing for more information from the administration. “I make no apologies for standing up to the president,” he said. Cassidy added that he believed lawmakers and the public deserved greater transparency and said he would not be intimidated into dropping the issue. Questions on BritainLater, during an Oval Office appearance alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump criticized several NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain, for refusing to allow the United States to use military bases on their territory for offensive operations against Iran. During a question-and-answer session with reporters, Trump was asked about Andy Burnham, who is widely viewed as a leading contender to become Britain's next prime minister. Trump said he knew little about Burnham, describing him as someone who had been “the mayor of a town,” an apparent reference to Burnham's role as mayor of Greater Manchester. The president added that he had heard Burnham was “extremely liberal” and suggested such views could affect energy policy. Trump again promoted expanded oil and gas development in the North Sea, saying he had previously advised Prime Minister Keir Starmer to pursue additional drilling. Energy RemarksTrump returned to the issue later in the discussion, linking Starmer's support for wind energy and opposition to new North Sea drilling licences to his political difficulties. The president claimed that Starmer's refusal to shift toward expanded oil exploration had contributed to his loss of office, although that assertion was inaccurate. The remarks underscored Trump's continued interest in British politics and energy policy while highlighting divisions within his own party over military action and congressional oversight of the conflict with Iran. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 25 June 2026 View full articleWed, 24 Jun 2026 21:02:58 +0000Excellent documentary about the effects of Brexit for anyone who has a couple of hours to spare BBC Audio | The Documentary Podcast | Brexit Ten Years On...Alex Forsyth looks at the impact of Britain's decision to leave the European UnionWed, 24 Jun 2026 20:59:18 +0000