https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenI just stumbled on a new Youtube channel, so I will be posting a few videos from it here in case anyone is interested. His thesis is that Christianity was created to topple the Roman Empire. And atheists who dismiss Christianity as "fairy tales" miss the point that it was one of the biggest "psychological upgrades in human history". Anyway, very weird stuff. Maybe not many people interested. In this video I suggest that perhaps Christianity's early days served as a mode of psychological warfare against the Roman Empire.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:39:03 +0000I buy cardiprin (100mg ) without any restrictions.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:37:53 +0000And while we're at it..... in Thailand, how about getting rid of all those tessaban loud speakers - and Wat loud speakers -- chanting makes my dog howl.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:37:48 +0000The entirety of human civilization has been formed by conquest.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:37:09 +0000Bugger all to do with treating you as an adult. They want your money and don't care if you get sick or croak (as long as you have insurance). I'd argue none of that. The reality is that many medicines which should technically be prescription-only are readily available over the counter, simply because enforcement is inconsistent, and even non-existent - its just businesses selling stuff they can sell. Curiously, medications containing codeine and the benzodiazepines seem to be far more tightly controlled. It's almost as though some restricted medicines are viewed as "that's fine", while others are an absolute "no chance"... ...Such is the wonderfully illogical dichotomy and enigma that is Thailand. Trying to find consistency in the reasoning is an exercise in futility. Personally, I rather like it the way it is. I'm certainly happier buying many medications myself than paying hospital pharmacy prices, which can be several times higher. Even at major hospitals, I'll often tell the doctor I already have the medication at home, or simply say, quite honestly, that the hospital pharmacy is a rip-off and I'll buy it elsewhere - they always agree ! But I also understand why this might raise eyebrows from a medical perspective.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:36:53 +0000Are these serious questions. You apply for extensions at immigration office where you live. What address have you been using for 90 day reporting.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:35:52 +0000No. Except it would confirm what you have been told here. And it's your extension that expires, you don't have a visa.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:34:41 +0000Still, American exceptionalism. The USA were a brutal genocidal force taking land from native people just coming out of the stone age, then a minor imperial power in the footsteps of the british, never actually managed true democracy, had some industrial success due to the incessant divisions between the Europeans, and -- for a short time -- lived far beyond their means and status in the world due to China being slow in its development uptake. Looking at its supposed military dominance, this was already a very expensive failure from Vietnam onwards, down to being a total laughing stock now to people with small boats or Kalashnikovs. China is awake now, and the USA immediately starts to fall, imploding due to its devastating lack of education and unearned hubris. In the end, it was mainly the Americans who believed they are superior, and madman Trump is just the last and not even overly important of very many symptoms of this disease. One might say, even with political madmen, the Americans were not able to do a proper job. In summary, not much to write about it, its 250 years were but an (uninteresting and regrettable) blip in human history and soon not more than a cringy footnote of failure in the world's history books.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:34:26 +0000Others have already tried, and failed.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:34:02 +0000Trump in Shouting Match With GOP Senator Over Iran Vote Republicans know they are in big trouble come the mid-terms as they well suffer the brunt of the public anger over Trump's public insanity.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:33:27 +0000I can't follow your thread. Are you sure the agent has been doing extensions based on marriage. BTW: You don't have a "marriage visa" Assume you are over 50 . You could have been using agent for extensions based on retirement. Cost approx 17k . I don't follow what you actually have. Extension based on marriage is sent to divisional head quarters. For those extensions agents don't cover the financials. It's just a hand holding exercise.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:33:12 +0000No, as stated they will not do it.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:32:52 +0000very true and very funnyThu, 25 Jun 2026 12:32:46 +0000Pharmacists are trained in drugs so really no need for a gp but people can go if they want or see a specialist. Give people the choice if over 18. I've learnt nothing from GPs. I educated an ignorant GP years ago on why zinc boosts your immune system as he had no idea. Lucky we know have honest doctors on Youtube talking about fasting and creatine as most GPs are useless.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:32:02 +0000Certainly a reliable insurer will pay according to the terms of the policy. Mine always have. Had health insurance all my life. Never had a claim refused. About 2 million baht in pay outs in past 6 years alone. There are unreliable insurers to be sure but hardly the case that none are reliable. One does have to do one's due diligence in choosing the insurer.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:29:27 +0000I understand now. Thank you. But is it worth a shot to go there in person and at least try? My visa expires in 50 days.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:28:39 +0000SnortThu, 25 Jun 2026 12:28:03 +0000And I print it out for them.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:27:28 +0000The funds have nothing to do with this. If you want to start doing your own, self-funded extensions at CW, the ONLY option is to leave Thailand and apply for a new Non O visa. After you re-enter on that new visa, you can proceed with getting a new 1-year extension at CW. CW will not entertain issuing a new extension if your previous extensions have not been issued at CW, which they have notThu, 25 Jun 2026 12:25:57 +0000Hassle free process. Just 20 days before the visa, put the money in the bank, pay the agent/agency, and that's it. but now becoming hard to pay that much for something that I can do with abit of more planning.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:25:43 +0000full service. used to pay 40-50k. Go half days, and they used to send my passport back in a month with my extention. Money is sitting in my account this time a bit less than 3 months. Since I took the visa in other cities before You have lost me. What were you paying 40-50,000B a month for if you had the money in the bank?Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:23:03 +0000It's over. It was fairly good while it lasted. What's most surprising is how easily it all imploded. One demagogue, a snake oil salesman, a person completely free of any scruples and morals, willing to tell however many lies it would take, and a population in which sizeable chunk was receptive to a Pied Piper's vile tunes. In the future, volume upon volume will be written about this period, not so much focusing on Trump but on how all the millions of people with 6 teeth got tricked into fighting for the people with 6 yachts. 'The rise and fall of US hegemony' https://www.ft.com/content/5a9fed66-57fa-4f7b-bce9-f5519bd1d84b https://archive.ph/Vj9OC ""Today, on the eve of its 250th birthday, the US and the world order it created are in crisis. In the US, the administration is corrupt, incompetent and, most important, hostile to the norms and values that animated the founding fathers. The Declaration of Independence proclaimed liberation from tyrants. Donald Trump wants to be one. Xi Jinping can smile."Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:22:59 +0000Thank you. Appreciate it.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:22:38 +0000Your bank book proves that you did not meet the requirements. You really have only one option if you don't want to use your agent againThu, 25 Jun 2026 12:21:08 +0000Unfortunately, the above comment highlights that some people range from remarkably foolish to outrageously dumb. If you accept everything AI tells you without applying an ounce of critical thought, you're doing an excellent job of proving the point. Medicines are not risk-free simply because they're available over the counter. Many can interact with prescription drugs, worsen existing medical conditions, or reduce the effectiveness of other treatments. That's precisely why many countries maintain centralised medical records, allowing healthcare professionals to see a patient's medical history, allergies, and current medications before prescribing or recommending additional treatment. I'm generally in favour of being able to buy medication without unnecessary bureaucracy. However, yesterday was a good example of why a little humility matters. I could easily have bought treating medication (corticosteroid eyedrops) that could have made a condition worse - without proper assessment by an ophthalmologist I could not be sure and took the safer option - my initial assessment and choice of medication was correct - however, I have not spend x years at medical school. So yes, antibiotics for a confirmed bacterial infection, absolutely - make it easy - but that still requires some medical understanding.... And... if someone is taking antibiotics for a cold, which is most likely viral, they're taking medication that won't treat the illness, while unnecessarily contributing to antibiotic resistance and exposing themselves to avoidable side effects. Buying Xanax? No. It's heavily controlled in Thailand anyway so that converstation is a non-starter. The real issue here isn't sedatives. The article really seems to focus on relatively easy access to weight loss drugs such as Wegovy, Mounjaro and Ozempic, often over the counter or after only minimal assessment, for people wanting to lose weight. In principle, I have no objection to intelligent, well-informed adults making that choice. But your AI comment highlights that "well-informed" is a highly subjective standard. Blindly accepting whatever AI tells you isn't being informed, it's outsourcing your judgement. Shortcuts are being taken and, without proper medical oversight, the benefits don't always outweigh the risks. That, as I read it, is the crux of the article.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:19:35 +0000