https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenIt's perhaps worth pointing out that Juncker left his position as European Commission President 7 years ago and he may not be so well attuned with EU members current views, especially since the linked article goes on to say that his opinion is not shared by various current EU leaders, who "have indicated they would welcome Britain back."Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:43:33 +0000This is not unique to Thailand. A visit as a genuine tourist think stay of 30/60 days 20k is not excessiveTue, 16 Jun 2026 13:42:20 +0000On Epstein island?Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:41:40 +0000Think you can have a 20,000 crash hat and still get killed. over to you. With respect - you could be in a Volvo with a roll cage and 5 point harness, and still get killed.... If your argument is 'you can still get killed in fully rated helmet vs a 350 Big-C special' - you are missing the point... In identical incidents - one makes far greater difference - a life changing difference (arguably). Your argument so far is 'you prefer the 350 baht helmet' - but we get that its not really an argument, its just stating your preference which of course is fine - but if you are attempting to justify the position but the argument carries fundamental flaws - Your preference is good enough - thats what you want to do. Somewhere earlier in the thread (can't recall the poster) it was argued that 'open face helmets might make a rider more aware' (I'm paraphrasing because I only glanced over the comment) - but its a valid point. Road awareness and accident avoidance is far more important than any safety gear. But - to counter that I'd present the following counter arguments. For such 'an improvement in road awareness to exist, one needs... Clear (directional) hearing Perfect peripheral vision Open face, to allow the full sound ... and to achieve that: A helmet cannot be tight around the head - its sits less tightly on the ears, the rendering fit and impact effectiveness less effective. Perfect peripheral vision also opens up the facial aperture, rendering far more of the face vulnerable to impact in the even of an accident. No face guard (shield) which means a wasp hitting you in the face at 70 kmh. The point being that while there is an argument for being 'more aware' of your surroundings - the compromise possibly comes at far greater cost.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:40:41 +0000quick scan of walmart website.... I can see 60% saving over your "now" prices.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:39:33 +0000If you prefer flower arranging that's fine but leave combat sports to the courageous men and women of the US. Soy boys like you will be protected during wartime so be thankful.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:39:13 +0000Well... with his connections all his sins will be forgiven - it's an International privilege it seems, now.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:38:28 +0000If the OP refers to 20k THB as a "large amount of cash", I am pretty sure that they will look for every reason not to admit him.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:36:29 +0000Who did Gates rape?Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:36:14 +0000Not the first time something like this has happened. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aaib-report-boeing-787-8-inadvertent-nose-landing-gear-retraction-whilst-parked-on-stand-london-heathrow-airportTue, 16 Jun 2026 13:34:26 +0000you already know Trump was charged civilly instead of criminally for a few reasons. Show us how you find the 'truth' by reporting back.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:33:54 +0000This is the post insert that I saw where Levin says Netanyahu is being "difficult" now. That's it below.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:33:30 +0000I never even mentioned Hunter or his guns and hookers and crack habit. Nice pardon though. #bidencrimefamilyTue, 16 Jun 2026 13:33:22 +000020k is a large amount ? bwahahahahahahahaTue, 16 Jun 2026 13:32:58 +0000That's right, and if they're looking for a reason why you may not be a real tourist, showing them that you have a Thai bank account sounds like a bad idea.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:32:17 +0000I get it, riding is a hobby for me, and I understand gear and hot weather. Waiting at a long stoplight on a hot day, with the engine heat radiating up, is not all that fun. I'm always telling my GF nephew to wear the safety gear.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:30:37 +0000Yeah your boys Gates and Clinton for example.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:30:34 +0000Woke was always a scam. Just like BLM. Just like the trans movement. Just like DEI. We've been telling you for years. We always despised it. Its a bit weird and quite amusing that you are now claiming the right just realised this and the left are pretending to educate us about how dumb it is. 😀 Gaslighting much? You're almost as bad as @Chomper Higgot with his/her/their sudden acceptance that 2 tier policing is a real thing after claiming we imagined it for years. They'll be educating me on how divisive it is next. You guys are equally pathetic and hilarious. 😀Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:29:10 +0000Epstein was not convicted of rape, he was not even charged with the offence.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:28:08 +0000That is not Levin's voice.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:27:22 +0000Why do you say that it would never happen in America? Don't rapists get prosecuted in the US? He's just an arrogant, corrupt bloke, he's not a royal or anyone with any official standing.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:26:39 +0000Was Farage with him Brewster ?Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:24:21 +0000who have I said that I hate? ... I'll wait for your answer. I do criticize unfounded beliefs and corruption... maybe you hate being corrected so it's more likely that you transfer your hate to your detractors.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:23:37 +0000Sllght mistake by my voice recognition programme as the movie was called "Nicholas and Alexandra" and many decades ago a woman claimed she was Anastasia, one of the Romanov family's daughters who had survived the murder of her family.......but DNA tests many years later proved that to be untrue.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:22:40 +0000Maybe some top bolshevik jews never left Russia but Toommy's main handlers are u know whos - hence the non-stop muzzie baiting Starmer also married into the tribe. Social media crack down may be jew to their new found unpopularityTue, 16 Jun 2026 13:21:38 +0000