https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenAdd a boomerang emoji for topics that keep coming back every six months.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:28:41 +0000Used the glue traps but the rats sometimes still move about and then that glue gets all over everywhere. There used to be some really good poison, where once ingested the rats would go looking for water and die elsewhere, pretty sure that got banned as it was killing animals eating the rats. Yea, the stink of dead rats in the ceiling is horrible, goes on for weeks. If you have the spare money, use a service.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:22:49 +0000DuplicateSat, 06 Jun 2026 17:21:37 +0000Check Witherspoons. They've got dozens of TVs and show British football.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:20:56 +0000It depends on what kind of life they lead back home. "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation" more so in countries with low wages and a high cost of living. Even the wealthiest prince or most powerful potentate can neither bribe nor command the sun to shine or the day to warm during a northern hemisphere winter. Most men are divorced and have children who are busy with their own lives, so what is there to hang on to?Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:18:38 +0000Extroverts gain energy from being with others whereas Introverts lose energy from being with others. Extroverts often can't get their heads around this hence questions about 'loneliness' Let's be honest, there are tonnes of very dodgy and low grade characters in Pattaya so its probably a big advantage to be introverted and a bit stand offish so u have time to work out who's who in the zoo. PS. I enjoy Pattaya - it has a lot to offer but you have to be careful who you mix with - as an Englishmen particularly so - not sure the people from other countries there are so problematic - or maybe they just target their own too.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:15:43 +0000Just remove the thumbs down, too many trolls just hit that as they do not care for the poster's political views. With no thumbs down, the poster will put their name to the reason why they don't like the post as opposed to weakling trolling.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:12:54 +0000There most probably is no connection. But for an answer it would be necessary to know why a young person had her gall bladder removed, quite unusual.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:07:11 +0000This is an incredible video. 100,000 confirmed casualties with a massive amount dead with how many Ukrainian casualties. Drone operators fight from far far awaySat, 06 Jun 2026 17:05:12 +0000Never have understood the cart sold steamed peanuts that come out of the big silver steamer. Soft and tasteless, terrible.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:00:56 +00003 people questioned what this post means. It was Shakespeare describing death, which is the main reason UK residents go home when they have a terminal illness. Many Youtubers and bloggers have taken that one way ticket back home to die in a familiar place.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:00:11 +0000The land bridge is now a dangerous place for trucks The old military saying "Amatures talk of tactics, professionals talk of logistics"Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:59:42 +0000We need a Victor Meldrew emoji.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:58:10 +0000IMO the true failure that allowed for MAGA to take the WH (twice) is on the US education system, lack of critical reasoning. Also religion in the culture: belief, faith, and respect for the leaders, who may very well lead them into a (ahem!) swamp. Or a reflecting pool. Or maybe a leader's friend's brothel. Hoping the approval does not go above 30% for the prevaricator-in-chief. Again, direct attacks on the culture, which it seems many of the US voters don't see the implications of. "The arts" being replaced by UFC cage fighting -- I picture Jackie Kennedy (yeah, I'm that old) doing that polite smile of hers, which could at times appear to be the facial expression of someone who just stepped in doggie-doo.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:57:37 +0000The main navel base in St Peterburg under multiple waves of drone attack. LovelySat, 06 Jun 2026 16:56:19 +0000Lebanon’s president has launched one of his sharpest attacks yet on Iran’s role in the country, declaring “this is our country” as tensions over Hezbollah, Israel and regional influence push Beirut into a high-stakes balancing act. President Joseph Aoun accused Tehran of using Lebanon as leverage in its confrontation with the United States and Israel, while insisting exhausted Lebanese citizens want peace after decades of conflict. A Rare Public Rebuke to Tehran In an interview with CNN, Aoun directly addressed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, saying Lebanon was paying the price for interests that were not its own. “It is not your country, it is our country,” he said, arguing that repeated confrontations had left Lebanese communities trapped in cycles of destruction. Aoun stressed that many citizens, including members of the Shia community, were weary of war and wanted stability rather than another regional showdown. His comments align with growing calls inside Lebanon for the state to reclaim authority over security matters long dominated by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah. Peace Offer Meets Hard Reality Aoun also signalled readiness for direct negotiations with Israel aimed at securing a lasting ceasefire and ending a conflict that has shaped generations on both sides of the border. Yet he acknowledged the challenge ahead. While arguing Hezbollah’s influence can ultimately be reduced through state institutions and diplomacy, he warned that military force alone would not eliminate the movement. The message was clear: Lebanon wants de-escalation, but the path remains politically fraught. Iran Fires Back Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi swiftly rejected Aoun’s accusations, insisting Tehran was not treating Lebanon as a bargaining chip. In a pointed response on social media, Araqchi suggested that if Lebanon were truly under Iran’s control, agreements would already have been reached. He instead urged Aoun to focus on what he called Lebanon’s “real enemy”, a reference to Israel. Violence Threatens Fragile Progress The diplomatic clash unfolded as violence continued on the ground. An Israeli strike reportedly hit a Lebanese military vehicle, killing several soldiers, while additional attacks targeted southern Lebanon. The timing underlines the pressure facing Beirut. Even as political leaders discuss ceasefires and negotiations, fresh military escalation risks derailing efforts to pull Lebanon back from another wider regional conflict. Aoun tells Iran 'this is our country' as Araqchi warns of Lebanon's 'real enemy'Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:53:06 +0000Extreme racist Jew hatred, conspiracy theories, etc But congrats at least you don't hide under the anti Zionist excuse.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:51:48 +0000BallsSat, 06 Jun 2026 16:47:30 +0000Who in the past have protected rapist murderers.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:46:57 +0000+1 Almost a month on holiday in Spain and I have used 45 Euro in cash.........shedloads on the cardsSat, 06 Jun 2026 16:46:53 +0000It'll be awesome if he makes a full recovery.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:44:31 +0000You see that because that is the sort of place you frequent! I’m single, have a few good single friends. plenty to do. Some easy gym 4/5 mornings a week just to keep me fit. Then I usually do an hours swim in the pool. Some shopping to do, but I usually eat out in a restaurant. I go to the cinema in town and eat in a pub for a change. Sometimes have a drink. I’ll always walk to the restaurant and back , good for me too. I love to read, have a kindle. Great programs to be had on TV these days. The only ones I could understand 40 yrs ago in Phuket was some golf, fishing, and a comedy called ALF an extraterrestrial .I love Bangkok so spend Xmas and New year there. And love traveling. I think I do much more than I would do back home. Worked all my life so can do as I like.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:42:20 +0000Russia is set to help repair Afghanistan’s ageing Soviet-era military hardware under a new agreement with the Taliban, deepening ties between Moscow and the Islamist rulers as they remain largely isolated from the West. The deal, signed at a security forum in Moscow, marks a significant step in Russia’s expanding relationship with the Taliban government. It also raises fresh questions about the future military capabilities of a regime that returned to power after the chaotic collapse of Afghanistan’s Western-backed government in 2021. Old Enemies Become New Partners The agreement carries a striking historical irony. The Taliban movement emerged from the generations shaped by Afghanistan’s brutal war against Soviet occupation, yet its leaders are now turning to Moscow for military assistance. Former Afghan security official Ahmad Shuja Jamal said many Taliban figures built their political identity fighting Soviet forces. Now, he noted, the sons of those fighters are negotiating defence agreements with the very country their fathers once regarded as an occupying enemy. A Military Rebuild Takes Shape The Taliban inherited a vast collection of Soviet-made equipment, including T-55 and T-62 tanks, BMP infantry fighting vehicles and Mi-17 and Mi-24 helicopters. Much of the hardware has sat idle for years due to maintenance problems and shortages of spare parts. Russian presidential envoy Zamir Kabulov said Afghan officials are primarily seeking help to restore Russian-made military equipment. The move represents the first concrete step in implementing the new military cooperation agreement. Western Equipment Falls Out of Favour While the Taliban also seized large quantities of Western military hardware after the US withdrawal, former Afghan intelligence chief Ahmad Zia Saraj said maintaining those systems without NATO support has proved difficult and costly. Instead, Taliban leaders reportedly ordered a shift back towards Soviet-era equipment, gathering former military technicians to restore ageing tanks and aircraft. Efforts reportedly stalled because replacement parts remained out of reach without Russian assistance. A New Arsenal Emerges If the repairs succeed, Afghanistan could soon field an unusual hybrid force combining American-made rifles with refurbished Soviet armour and helicopters. For Moscow, the deal expands influence in a strategically important region. For the Taliban, it offers a pathway to rebuilding military capabilities. For Western governments watching from afar, it is another sign that geopolitical fault lines created after the Afghanistan withdrawal continue to shift. 'Shameless' Taliban enlist Russian help in repairing Soviet hardwareSat, 06 Jun 2026 16:39:55 +0000Yep. More and more people want jews to move to Israel. It was created for jews (or more accurately for the Rothschilds) for that purpose at great expense for the rest of the world - esp. whites. Even now, your people in that country are still causing trouble and expense through these bleedin non stop middle eastern wars. Maybe the top jews want you all to move there too and that's why the policy of censoring criticism of Israel and jews has been changed over the past couple of years. It seems that fostering of jew hate could be interntional for this reason - someone's gonna have to occupy all of that newly stolen land after all. As you note, Israel isn't particularly safe, so I guess they have to make the rest of the world much less safe to force you to move there. FWIW, I don't think anyone hates jews cos theyre special or chosen - imho it;s mainly the percieved behaviours (aggression, hatred of whites and other non jews, piushing of porn, trans, open boarders in white countries etc) and whiney victimhood stuff. It's extremely irritating - bad enough for people to think "Oh just **** off!" This is a balanced video. FWIW, I first came to Thail;and in the late 90s and found out what a bunch of ****s Israelis were back then - pushing in queues and generally being ****Ty people - he explains that many Israelis on the backpacking trail are fresh out of military service where they are heavily indoctrinated - combined with the "only jews are humans" stuff, it explains the ****iness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRm9qJ9GaVkSat, 06 Jun 2026 16:38:10 +0000I have no problem snacking on some salty nutz....wait that doesn't sound too healthy at all.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:37:59 +0000