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US steps up strikes on Iranian mine vessels as Hormuz blockade disrupts oil trade
Iranian Conflict
US steps up strikes on Iranian mine vessels as Hormuz blockade disrupts oil trade

webfact · Friday at 07:49 AM1 day

The United States has intensified military operations targeting Iranian vessels suspected of laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as efforts continue to counter a blockade that has disrupted global energy supplies. Speaking at the Pentagon, General Dan Caine said US forces had destroyed 44 Iranian boats believed to be involved in deploying mines. The vessels are seen as a key part of Tehran’s strategy to restrict movement through the narrow waterway, a vital route for around a fifth of th
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webfact

Friday at 07:49 AM1 day

GammaGlobulin

9 minutes ago9 min

Naked Foreigner Man Arrested for Disturbance in Pattaya
Pattaya
Naked Foreigner Man Arrested for Disturbance in Pattaya

snoop1130 · Friday at 09:48 AM1 day

A naked foreigner was arrested in Pattaya after causing a roadside disturbance and damaging property outside a residence. The incident occurred on Thap Phaya Road, where the man, whose identity and nationality remain undisclosed, was seen intoxicated and shouting incoherently. Business owners and residents reported feeling alarmed by his behavior, prompting police involvement. Get today's headlines by email The foreigner was initially observed harassing pedestrians and motorists, leading to c
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snoop1130

Friday at 09:48 AM1 day

Issan girl

23 minutes ago23 min

BOT Tightens Cash Rules With ID Checks For All
BOT Tightens Cash Rules With ID Checks For All

Georgealbert · Friday at 08:49 PM1 day

Thailand’s central bank will implement stricter controls on cash transactions from April 1, 2026, requiring banks to verify identities for all cash dealings and apply news enhanced checks to high-risk transactions of 5 million baht or more per day. The move aims to reduce the use of banks for illicit financial activity and protect legitimate customers. Get today's headlines by email The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said the new framework focuses initially on cash withdrawals and transactions involv
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Georgealbert

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Olav Seglem

23 minutes ago23 min

Netanyahu pauses strikes on Iranian gas sites after appeal from Trump
Israel
Netanyahu pauses strikes on Iranian gas sites after appeal from Trump

webfact · Friday at 06:57 AM1 day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will suspend further attacks on Iranian gas facilities following a request from US President Donald Trump, as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. Speaking at a press conference, Mr Netanyahu confirmed that Israel would “hold off” on targeting gas infrastructure after discussions with Washington. He also rejected claims that he had drawn the United States into the conflict, insisting Israel was acting independently. Get
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webfact

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spidermike007

24 minutes ago24 min

Do expats in Thailand see relationships differently over time?
Do expats in Thailand see relationships differently over time?

The Cobra · yesterday at 02:43 AM1 day

I’ve been thinking about this for a while and wasn’t sure how to word it without it sounding wrong, but here goes. Living in Thailand has changed how I look at relationships. Not overnight, and not in some dramatic way, but gradually over time. Back home, things felt more fixed. People settled into a certain pattern — similar age, similar background, similar expectations. Here, it feels different. The range of relationships you see is much wider, and the expectations don’t always line up the sam
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The Cobra

Yesterday at 02:43 AM1 day

KhunLA

55 minutes ago55 min

Do foreigners in Thailand really change or just adapt?
Do foreigners in Thailand really change or just adapt?

SoCal1990 · 16 hours ago16 hr

Had a vivid conversation last night with a group of about 10 expat friends at a relaxing restaurant down in Silom that ended up going all over the place. The group was mostly men, but a few women as well. Basically all people who live and work here and have some sort of busy lifestyle, as opposed to many foreigners living here who no longer work and end up staying home with their own comforts in some form of isolation. After we finished the meal and had a few drinks, what started as a simple c
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SoCal1990

16 hours ago16 hr

fredwiggy

55 minutes ago55 min

Which country's passport is most beautiful? And, why?
Which country's passport is most beautiful? And, why?

GammaGlobulin · Wednesday at 02:34 AM4 days

Dear Folks, I have, for many years, been so envious of the beauty of the British Passport. It is far more lovely than my own. For example: If you could buy one, which one would you buy? Alternatively, out of all countries on Planet Earth, which country has... \The most beautiful passport.... Aesthetically speaking, of course. How much would you pay for one of these, by the way? Best regards, Gamma
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GammaGlobulin

Wednesday at 02:34 AM4 days

GammaGlobulin

4 hours ago4 hr

Can Thailand stay an expat favourite under these new rules?
Can Thailand stay an expat favourite under these new rules?

CharlieH · Friday at 03:59 AM2 days

Thailand secured fourth place in the InterNations Expat Insider survey for 2025, its strongest performance yet, cementing its status as one of the world's most attractive destinations for expats and foreign residents. During this same window, however, the country introduced tax reforms, increased living expenses, and closed loopholes that many informal long-stayers had relied upon for years. The country hasn't deteriorated as a place to live; rather, it has arguably evolved into a more discernin
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CharlieH

Friday at 03:59 AM2 days

OneManShow

12 hours ago12 hr

Price of sleeping tablets
Price of sleeping tablets

CallumWK · Tuesday at 06:03 AM4 days

For a long time already I suffer from sleeping disorders, as in I wake up many times a night, and actually never have a solid sleep. I have tried natural sleeping aids like 12mg Melatonin, but they don't have any effect. Sleeping tablets like Diazepam work perfect, and I sleep until the alarm goes off, as intended. I have no side effects from them. I had 8 tablets of them left, which actually were expired for 15 YEARS already, and I have taken them with good results in the last 6 months. So now
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CallumWK

Tuesday at 06:03 AM4 days

pomchop

4 hours ago4 hr

Dapagliflozin (Farxiga), Local generic?
Dapagliflozin (Farxiga), Local generic?

dddave · yesterday at 03:25 AM1 day

Farziga is by far the most costly of my daily meds. Are there any local generics?
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dddave

Yesterday at 03:25 AM1 day

dddave

Yesterday at 03:25 AM1 day

Did you know - How your walk can signal your mood
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Did you know - How your walk can signal your mood

CharlieH · Wednesday at 12:47 AM4 days

The way people walk may reveal more about their emotions than previously understood, according to new research that highlights how subtle changes in movement can signal how someone is feeling. Scientists found that the swing of a person’s arms and legs plays a key role in how others interpret their emotional state, with observers able to detect feelings such as anger, sadness and fear from walking patterns alone. Movement as emotional expression The study suggests that walking — a routine and la
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CharlieH

Wednesday at 12:47 AM4 days

NONG CHOK

Thursday at 11:25 AM2 days

Doctors in Thailand - Approach with some caution
Doctors in Thailand - Approach with some caution

ronnie50 · March 16Mar 16

By and large medical care at Thailand's private hospitals is pretty good. But one thing I've observed through the years of visiting doctors in big private hospitals here is that many/most are not very thorough in asking questions about the patient's medical history. They are often quick to arrive at a current diagnosis, write a prescription, and a return appointment again in 2 weeks. When I say 'not very thorough' - I mean they don't ask you (enough) about your medical past or any other medica
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