https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenMaximally non-transparentFri, 19 Jun 2026 15:48:51 +0000Na Di is a district, not a town, and probably one in every province, if not Amphurs. We live in Na Di, Udon Thani, Ban Nong Kae, near Kut Ling Ngor (lake).Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:45:34 +0000"satire" you heard of it !! it has gone way over your head !!Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:43:39 +0000Happy for you.... AND, she has Thai-Girl Eyebrows......too.... We LOVE THEm...those very dark eyebrows..... Right? And: All Natural, too.....amazing....really..... Her white briefs makes her look like....SUPER-GIRL...... Stand up on that chair...GIRL..... That's Right.....!!!!!!!!!!!!! You give me reason to live......Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:40:38 +0000Yes. Please do. Thank you.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:38:10 +0000Andy Burnham’s commanding victory in Makerfield has transformed Labour’s internal debate from whether he could lead the party to what a Burnham government would actually do. Supporters of the former Greater Manchester mayor argue he offers a sharper vision of change than the current leadership. But if he were to enter Downing Street, expectations would be immediate, and the political risks substantial. Taking Utilities Back Under State Control One of the clearest signals from Burnham’s allies is a push towards greater public ownership. The process could begin with struggling water companies, particularly Thames Water, where mounting financial pressures have intensified speculation about nationalisation. Supporters envision a longer-term project extending into parts of the energy sector, though such a move would likely involve lengthy negotiations and significant costs. The challenge would be balancing public demand for reform against the financial realities of compensating investors and maintaining services. Cost-of-Living Relief Takes Centre Stage Burnham’s camp sees living standards as the battleground on which the next election will be won or lost. Ideas under discussion include measures to reduce household bills, support renters and shift some energy costs away from consumer bills. Yet every intervention comes with a price tag, creating difficult choices over spending, borrowing and taxation. With commitments already made on major taxes, the room for manoeuvre could prove narrower than campaign rhetoric suggests. Power Shift Away From Westminster Perhaps Burnham’s most defining project would be devolution. For years, he has argued that too much power remains concentrated in Whitehall. Allies want regional leaders to gain greater authority over transport, housing, economic development and potentially public services. Such reforms would represent one of the biggest redistributions of political power in modern British history. Changing How Politics Works Burnham has also signalled support for loosening party discipline in Parliament and opening debate within government. Alongside that sits a long-standing interest in electoral reform, with proposals for a national commission to examine alternatives to the current voting system. Together, those changes would reshape not only policy but the way British politics operates. High Expectations, High Stakes The appeal of Burnham’s message lies in its promise of change. The challenge would be delivering it. Any government seeking to lower bills, decentralise power, reform institutions and expand public ownership simultaneously would face fierce scrutiny from markets, opponents and voters alike. Winning office would be only the beginning. Proving that change works would be the harder task. What will 'change' look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:35:27 +0000Oh, name-calling, how clever. You asked: "how do you know you are not killing innocent people". What makes you think the poster you asked has killed anyone, much less innocent people? And you call me stupid, what a hoot.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:33:29 +0000Yeah....!!! This is why I love Gemini.... Gemini....is the Back Door Man...... WAH....!!!!!! Gemini is your back door man..... Who does not love entering through the back door, ....anyways.....????? On another plane.....a higher plane.... Wie ich diese Zeit der Stones mit Brian vermisse ! Please note: This is my persona....please don't blame me......Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:33:14 +0000That's a nice repeat of a Russian false information initiative. All that you have done is to repeat it without knowing if the claim is legitimate. Who are the Ukrainians who have been pilfering money and buying up the land in Phuket? Some of the people you may think are Ukrainians are actually ethnic Russians from the Ukraine war zones who do not consider themselves Ukrainian and who hold Russian passports now. Yes there are an estimated 30,000-60,000 Russians living in Phuket depending upon the season. The Business times estimated that 15,000 did not have long term visas. Ihttps://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/russians-are-thriving-phuket-scene-feels-fleeting France 24, in November 2024, offered an estimate of 60,000 unauthorized long stay Russians in Thailand. In contrast there are only an estimated few thousand Ukrainians.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:31:48 +0000Same, here waste of time !Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:31:03 +0000Is it your position no one loves Iran? Why must you always make thing up?Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:28:27 +0000How can you be so stupid !! i am asking the poster a question thick as a brick your postsFri, 19 Jun 2026 15:28:08 +0000Yeah, I thought that should be taken with a bit of mirth. There were Danish guys who had something like that, but maybe no more. I recall they did an aid effort for tsunami victims in 2004, sent a truckload of stuff down there.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:27:42 +0000NuclearFri, 19 Jun 2026 15:27:07 +0000Gregg Nunziata The White House is facing a backlash after celebrating falling petrol prices, with critics accusing President Donald Trump’s administration of taking credit for easing a crisis it helped create. A social media post from the White House declared that oil was flowing again and fuel prices had fallen below $4 a gallon nationally. Instead of applause, the message triggered a wave of criticism from across the political spectrum. A Victory Lap That Few Were Ready to Join Among the sharpest responses came from conservative lawyer Gregg Nunziata, who dismissed the claim as a classic case of an arsonist boasting about putting out a fire. His criticism reflects a broader argument now gaining traction: fuel prices surged after the outbreak of war with Iran and the disruption of energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. While prices have started to ease, many voters remain focused on the damage already done. For households and businesses hit by soaring costs, relief has arrived slowly. The Hormuz Bottleneck Isn’t Over Despite the ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, analysts warn that energy markets will not return to normal overnight. The strategic waterway carries a significant share of the world’s oil exports. Tankers delayed by the conflict are still working through backlogs, while producers and refiners face weeks of adjustments before lower crude prices fully filter through to consumers. That means motorists could continue paying elevated prices long after the fighting has stopped. Why Petrol Prices Fall More Slowly Than They Rise Economists have long observed a frustrating pattern in fuel markets. Prices often shoot up rapidly when crude oil becomes more expensive, but fall far more gradually when costs decline. Industry experts describe the phenomenon as “up like a rocket, down like a feather”. For consumers, that translates into a lingering squeeze on household budgets even when headline energy prices begin moving in the right direction. Political Risks Remain The White House hoped lower prices would reinforce its claim that the Iran conflict ended successfully. Instead, the reaction has highlighted a political challenge. Many voters appear less interested in modest price declines than in why prices spiked in the first place. As economic pressures persist, the administration may find that declaring victory is easier than convincing the public that it has actually been won. The arsonist putting out fires: Former Rubio staffer tears apart Trump liesFri, 19 Jun 2026 15:27:01 +0000Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:26:13 +0000don wont be happyFri, 19 Jun 2026 15:25:57 +0000Oh, sorry, I was confused. Then we agree innocent people are generally not being killed, thanks.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:24:53 +0000They never talk about the, now previous, incumbent labour MP who they crucified to allow the bye election to take place. It is ALWAYS about the party, the country and people come last.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:24:45 +0000https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/iran-announces-plans-to-bring-in-maritime-fees-for-strait-of-hormuz Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of HormuzAs US lifts its blockade, Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation periodFri, 19 Jun 2026 15:24:31 +0000Ignoring the fact that it was Hezbollah who first attcked Israel and Israel related in the last few days . Hezbollah doesn't want their paymasters (Iran) to agree to any peacedeal Hamas and Hezbollah lose funding if Israel and Iran have a peace dealFri, 19 Jun 2026 15:23:59 +0000if you can read i said how do you know you are not killing innocent people nobody is claiming innocent civilians being killed. it is a Question not a statment ! i have no time for trolls !Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:21:41 +0000So, you have not evidence, just more nonsense. If speeding were punishable by death, would fewer people speed?Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:20:38 +0000It seems that Gamma has touched a nerve with some posters, he certainly did with me. The inert hatred for the sport has been festering for a long time and I have tried to avoid the hype as much as possible. Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to elude unless I totally exclude myself from any mass media, internet, TV even walking in a mall. And the problem is........."If you don't like it don't watch it" is not an option.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:19:48 +0000Did she have a Wendler Glottoplasty? LOL - and reduction cheiloplasty ?Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:19:12 +0000