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£1 billion a month: Rising Benefit Claims by Foreign Nationals Fuel Political Tensions
“Benefit payments to households with at least one foreign national have surged to nearly £1 billion a month, a sharp increase from £461 million in March 2022, according to newly released government figures.” Putting this into a context that might very well apply to members of this forum. A British citizen marries a Thai national moves back to the UK with his Thai wife and perhaps their children, then someone in their household is in receipt of benefits, those benefits are added to the tally. Perhaps Brits who marry foreigners should be denied all UK benefits. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 4 June 2025
Thailand Braces for 'Rain Bombs' Amid Climate Turbulence, Echoing 2011 Flood Concerns File photo courtesy of Wikipedia Thailand faces "rain bombs" raising alarms reminiscent of the devastating 2011 floods. Experts warn these downpours, occurring from May 25-27, might be the result of unusual climate patterns that could signal a turbulent rainy season ahead. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362606-thailand-braces-for-rain-bombs-amid-climate-turbulence-echoing-2011-flood-concerns/ -
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Report Thailand Braces for 'Rain Bombs' Amid Climate Turbulence, Echoing 2011 Flood Concerns
File photo courtesy of Wikipedia Thailand faces "rain bombs" raising alarms reminiscent of the devastating 2011 floods. Experts warn these downpours, occurring from May 25-27, might be the result of unusual climate patterns that could signal a turbulent rainy season ahead. Fuelled by a robust southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, these intense storms come amid peculiar climate shifts noted since early this year. During just the first two weeks of May, Bangkok saw nearly double the usual rainfall, reaching an unexpected 188.5 millimetres. Assoc Prof Seree Supratid of Rangsit University points to these unpredictable "rain bombs" as a challenge, suggesting fluctuating climate patterns fuelled by La Niña's shifting influence. La Niña's cold ocean temperatures have led to unexpected cooling in Thailand, disrupted by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in March near Mandalay, Myanmar. Prof Seree highlights a growing climate unpredictability, with rain bombs delivering intense and difficult-to-predict rainfall. Although May's average rainfall hit 214mm, above the 30-year norm, experts caution against immediate flood concerns, signalling a potential easing come June and July. Flood prevention remains a priority, with Bangkok implementing AI water management systems for efficient drainage. The city has increased its water pumping capacities and dredged 1,900 canals to enhance water flow. Meanwhile, other provinces are releasing water from large reservoirs to accommodate rainfall. Current reservoir levels are manageable at 56% capacity, differing from the 2011 scenario when they exceeded 60%. Assoc Prof Seree assures that advancements in tracking technology help mitigate risks, offering 3-5 days of advance warning for public safety. He underscores the need for community vigilance to adapt to evolving weather conditions in a rapidly changing climate. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-04 -
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Transgender Community Faces Rising Hate Amid Political Attacks and Social Backlash
That you have to lie just proves my point. -
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Ukraine Claims Underwater Strike on Strategic Crimean Bridge
Simple question. This two week special military operation started by Russia has gone on long enough. Why do you personally want to see Russia win this war and get Ukraine back under its thumb when the Ukrainian people have clearly demonstrated they have had enough of Russian hegonomy and want their independence ? -
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Transgender Community Faces Rising Hate Amid Political Attacks and Social Backlash
"She emphasized that the tracker includes both criminal and non-criminal expressions of hate, because "LGBTQ people are going to experience these things as acts of hate, regardless of if they're prosecuted as that." That says everything I need to know. It says the numbers aren't there to support the narrative, so we make up stuff to count. lol
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