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What the Papers are Saying
What the Papers are Saying

A general discussion of "what the papers are saying". Topics across all topics in the mainstream news from Thailand and around the world.
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More than 40 paramedics killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Eloquent pilgrim, 5 minutes ago5 min

Iran turns Strait of Hormuz into a toll booth
Celsius, 42 minutes ago42 min
Political Soapbox
Political Soapbox

A space dedicated to vigorous and varied political discourse.
Discuss and debate, have your say on the many political situations of the day from around the world.
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This Guy Sees Through the Lies
Yagoda, 1 minute ago1 min

Another Illegal Rapist.
NanLaew, 7 hours ago7 hr
The War in Ukraine
The War in Ukraine

Latest developments and discussion of events in the Ukraine War.
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Ukraine is winning the war
bannork, 4 hours ago4 hr

Russia bans Oscar-winning ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’
bannork, 15 hours ago15 hr
The War in Israel
The War in Israel

Latest developments and discussion of events in the Israel-Hamas War.
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Are Ashkenazi Jews about to flee Israel, en masse?
JBChiangRai, Thursday at 09:13 AM1 day

Gaza: Two children killed every day during ceasefire
Somjot, Tuesday at 04:44 PM3 days

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Beach Ride Fall Leaves UK Woman With Soaring Medical Costs
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Beach Ride Fall Leaves UK Woman With Soaring Medical Costs

Georgealbert · Thursday at 10:32 PM1 day

A British tourist has warned others to check their travel insurance after being left with medical bills of at least £21,000, approximately 920000 baht, following a spinal injury on holiday in Krabi. Jo Ingram, 56, from Belton near Great Yarmouth, broke her back in three places after falling from a pony during a beach trek on 8 March. The activity was later classed as an “extreme sport” and was not covered by her insurance policy, leaving the couple to fund treatment themselves. Get today's head
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Georgealbert

Thursday at 10:32 PM1 day

BritManToo

1 minute ago1 min

Thailand Population Declines to 65.8m as Society Ages
Thailand Population Declines to 65.8m as Society Ages

Georgealbert · 3 hours ago3 hr

Thailand’s population declined to 65.8 million in 2025, according to the Department of Provincial Administration, signalling ongoing demographic contraction and a rapidly ageing society. Official figures from the Central Registration Office show the total population stood at 65.80 million as of December 31, 2025. Of this, 64,820,708 are Thai nationals and 988,620 are non-Thai residents. Get today's headlines by email The latest data marks a drop from 65.95 million recorded in 2024, representi
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Georgealbert

3 hours ago3 hr

mfd101

1 minute ago1 min

Foreign Riders Arrested for Wheelie Stunts on Phuket Roads
Foreign Riders Arrested for Wheelie Stunts on Phuket Roads

snoop1130 · 14 hours ago14 hr

Two foreign nationals were arrested for performing dangerous wheelies on public roads in Phuket. The incident, which occurred on March 25, 2026, was captured by a local news page, prompting police action due to the risk posed to other road users. Get today's headlines by email Local authorities took swift action after images surfaced of the riders lifting their front wheels along Chao Fa West Road in Mueang Phuket district. Pol. Col. Surasak Jaidee ordered an immediate investigation, leading
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snoop1130

14 hours ago14 hr

ChipButty

3 minutes ago3 min

Tour Group Scammed at Suvarnabhumi Over Cancelled Guizhou Trip
Tour Group Scammed at Suvarnabhumi Over Cancelled Guizhou Trip

Georgealbert · 1 hour ago1 hr

A group of mostly elderly travellers, later identified as lay judges, filed a complaint on 26 March 2026 with The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) after allegedly being abandoned at Suvarnabhumi Airport by a tour company. The group had been due to depart for Guizhou, China, but found no company representatives present and were unable to make contact. Total damages are estimated at 1,944,000 baht. Get today's headlines by email One victim stated that the group had discovered the tour
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Georgealbert

1 hour ago1 hr

anchadian

33 minutes ago33 min

When Did Plants Become “Drugs”?
When Did Plants Become “Drugs”?

SoCal1990 · 1 hour ago1 hr

I was thinking about this. When mankind regularly used things they found in the wild, medicinals like marijuana or opium thousands of years ago, did they even think of them as drugs or as creating a dependency if used regularly? Or were they just… plants? Back then, if something came from nature and had a positive and noticeable effect, it was probably just seen as useful. Something with value. Something worth keeping around. A lot of it was probably just trial and error, figuring out what hel
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SoCal1990

1 hour ago1 hr

Yagoda

34 minutes ago34 min

So what brought you here — and what's keeping you?
So what brought you here — and what's keeping you?

The Cobra · Tuesday at 12:11 AM4 days

Been thinking about the different types of foreigners who end up living in Thailand long-term. You see the same recognisable patterns over and over: the retiree stretching a pension, the guy who came for a holiday and never left, the English teacher buying time, the businessman in his Bangkok bubble, the digital nomad in a café. Most labels like this feel like they were written about someone else. The retired guy who's genuinely happy and integrated into his community doesn't see himself as the
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The Cobra

Tuesday at 12:11 AM4 days

georgegeorgia

49 minutes ago49 min

Finally getting serious about learning Thai — where to start
Finally getting serious about learning Thai — where to start

MikeWill · Monday at 03:20 AM4 days

Been here a few years now, married to a Thai, living outside a city with no expat bubble to fall back on. My Thai is embarrassing. Point at things, smile, hope for the best. I'm done with that. The problem is every time I try to figure out where to start, I get pulled in different directions. Some people say learn to read first — that the script teaches you the correct tones and stops you developing bad habits from romanised phonetics. Others say just get out there and speak, mistakes and all,
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MikeWill

Monday at 03:20 AM4 days

tai4de2

3 hours ago3 hr

A Free $1,000 To Blow on Subscription Services, How Would You Do It?
A Free $1,000 To Blow on Subscription Services, How Would You Do It?

123Stodg · Wednesday at 11:26 PM2 days

If someone handed you a free $1000 and said you could only spend it on online subscription services for the next year, how would you use it? There are so many options now across streaming, AI tools, news, productivity, and creative software that it’s easy to lose track of what actually adds value. I’m curious what people here consider “worth it” versus what feels optional or overrated. Here’s how I’d probably allocate mine: | Adobe Photoshop | Visual Design & Editing | ~$240 | | The Econo
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123Stodg

Wednesday at 11:26 PM2 days

BilllyGOAT

4 hours ago4 hr

How many poos a week?
How many poos a week?

3NUMBAS · 17 hours ago17 hr

https://metro.co.uk/2026/03/26/this-many-times-a-week-pooing-according-scientists-27682899/amp/ How often do you poo? According to a recent Cushelle poll, the average Brit visits the toilet six times a day, spending just over five minutes on the loo each time — equal to seven full days a year. When it comes to number twos specifically though, participants in Zoe’s ‘Big Poo Review’ (the largest ever UK survey of bowel habits) ranged from once a week to four times a day. A whole host of factors,
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3NUMBAS

17 hours ago17 hr

Yagoda

3 hours ago3 hr

Americans in Thailand- How are you using Medicare ?
Americans in Thailand- How are you using Medicare ?

MikeWill · Tuesday at 08:36 AM3 days

OK so I've been going round in circles on this for weeks and my head is spinning. I turn 65 in a few months and the Medicare question is driving me mad. Everyone back home assumes you just sign up and that's it sorted. Nobody tells you it's basically useless if you're living outside the US — Thailand included. Found that out the hard way after spending an afternoon on the phone with Social Security. So now I'm stuck with the Part B decision. Pay the premiums every month for coverage I can't act
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MikeWill

Tuesday at 08:36 AM3 days

Hanuman2547

3 hours ago3 hr

Pumpkin seeds v hemp seeds
Pumpkin seeds v hemp seeds

3NUMBAS · 11 hours ago11 hr

Yahoo Health Are Pumpkin Seeds or Hemp Seeds Healthier? Dietitians Wei... Pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds are both packed with plant protein, magnesium and more. But which is healthier? Dietitians explain how to choose which to eat.Are Pumpkin Seeds or Hemp Seeds Healthier? Dietitians Weigh in on Protein, Fiber, Magnesium
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3NUMBAS

11 hours ago11 hr

3NUMBAS

11 hours ago11 hr

When is "Exp. Date 2/10/27"? (on a drug made in Thailand)
When is "Exp. Date 2/10/27"? (on a drug made in Thailand)

Hish · Wednesday at 06:15 PM2 days

Is this 10th of February or 2nd of October? Medicine from Berin Pharma.
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Hish

Wednesday at 06:15 PM2 days

norsurin

22 hours ago22 hr

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