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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Thailand news</title><link>https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/</link><description>National and regional news from all around Thailand</description><language>en</language><item><title><![CDATA[Is there a safe & legal way to expedite money transfers out?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395925-is-there-a-safe-legal-way-to-expedite-money-transfers-out/?do=findComment&comment=20534134]]></link><description>Capital gain is the taxable event. The moment you swap your Bitcoin for USD on a platform, you must calculate the difference between your selling price and your original purchase cost basis. There could be no gain or a slight loss as well then not tax.  For quicker transactions rather use XRP (few seconds) compared to BTC (at least 10 minutes). A shorter volatility window implies less potential gain tax.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:37:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump's losses keep mounting</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395722-trumps-losses-keep-mounting/?do=findComment&comment=20534133]]></link><description>The current unemployment rate is 4.3 percent.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:35:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Henry Nowak alleged murder or self defense,News</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395152-henry-nowak-alleged-murder-or-self-defensenews/?do=findComment&comment=20534132]]></link><description>The silence on this topic is sad because the far left want it to go away asap... as it's an inconvenient truth. If the boot was on the other foot, then the howls of protest would be heard on the moon.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:33:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Foreign Tourist Masturbates on Pattaya Beach</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395877-foreign-tourist-masturbates-on-pattaya-beach/?do=findComment&comment=20534131]]></link><description>Yep doing you out of a job. &#x1F609;</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:31:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20534130]]></link><description>VID-20260602-WA0000.mp4</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:31:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Sikh Killer&#x2019;s Racist Lie Left Dying Student In Handcuffs</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395890-sikh-killers-racist-lie-left-dying-student-in-handcuffs/?do=findComment&comment=20534129]]></link><description>The internal damage may have been made worse by the police dragging him across the floor</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:28:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Police Raid Unlicensed Indian Nightclub in Pattaya</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395836-police-raid-unlicensed-indian-nightclub-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=20534128]]></link><description>Just throw a bar of soap in. That will clear it out in no time. &#x1F937;&#x1F3FC;</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:27:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there a safe & legal way to expedite money transfers out?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395925-is-there-a-safe-legal-way-to-expedite-money-transfers-out/?do=findComment&comment=20534127]]></link><description>The regulatory hurdle is always there no matter who does the transfer. It's a Thai banking regulation not the actual bank's regulation. The hurdle applies to $50,000 or more.   The regulation simply requires the proof of the legitimate source of funds. These can be a property sale or inheritance or whatever. You just have to collect the documents.  The absolute worst thing you can do is to split up the transaction into small bits and send them in fractions to try and fly under the radar. This is called "smurfing". Even with the innocent intention of simply feeling anxiety about completing the regulatory requirements for large sums this splitting is a giant red flag and will likely result in a freeze of the transfer and/or the account. The algorithm will detect it as a suspicious transaction.  As a breach of the Exchange Control Act it can result in being blacklisted from being able to carry out any further international transfers. I should point out that in some countries-- like the United States-- this act is a strict liability offence so Thailand is relatively soft on this count.  But there is one way that could make it a bit easier and that is to get somebody within the bank to get it done for you. This would require opening a premium bank account such as CIMB Preferred.   These premium accounts require around $85,000 in them minimum but then you get a personal Relationship Manager who will manually make sure your transactions go through. His job is to make you happy. The bank account is also set up to make it easier to do international transactions.  So if you have money stuck you could actually use that money to open a premium account, which you then use to move that money out of the country...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:26:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Sikh Killer&#x2019;s Racist Lie Left Dying Student In Handcuffs</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395890-sikh-killers-racist-lie-left-dying-student-in-handcuffs/?do=findComment&comment=20534126]]></link><description>I meant amongst ourselves , on here, lol it went straight over your head,</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:24:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Police Arrest Karaoke Owner, For Using Underage Girls</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395749-police-arrest-karaoke-owner-for-using-underage-girls/?do=findComment&comment=20534125]]></link><description>True there aren't so many high paying jobs in Thailand but there are many jobs. Less than 1% of the female population 16-40 here are prostitutes. Subtract those who are trafficked, coerced and forced into the trade you have less. The other 99% of females of that age are working regular jobs or living home taking care of children. Yes, there are more prostitutes in poorer countries but the reasons are much the same most are in the trade. They don't have to join the trade to survive. When girls go to large cities, they have to support themselves with housing and food. They could live home and work locally and still survive like the other millions do. It's used as an excuse for the poverty yes, but there are alternatives. What would these women do if prostitution was illegal and enforced? Those who think it's okay are the ones benefiting from it.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:21:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should UK ban Kirpan</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395882-should-uk-ban-kirpan/?do=findComment&comment=20534124]]></link><description>Skikhs are excluded from wearing helmets in the UK?   Really?</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:20:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>NJ -Proud Boys Bring food,The anarchy types threaten Death News</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395779-nj-proud-boys-bring-foodthe-anarchy-types-threaten-death-news/?do=findComment&comment=20534123]]></link><description>Why does being against facism make you an anarchist? Can you explain?  Oh, of course you can't, you won't even see this post or anyone else's.  Mental....</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:19:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there any free email accounts that can run from Thailand?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395786-are-there-any-free-email-accounts-that-can-run-from-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20534122]]></link><description>Fat is a type of crazy,  Thank you so much for that.  I suspect it's because I don't like cookies and do remove them.  I'll be more selective in those I remove in future.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:17:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lovers quarrel</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395896-lovers-quarrel/?do=findComment&comment=20534121]]></link><description>Actually, what i have said many times. is ..... "this world is really fkd" (my source: my eyes ! )  I don't play the games that "they" want us to play . People do not like it when i point out how brainwashed they are ( covid surely showed that ! )  I don't know who has the title of top Mafia boss .. but the general "reality" which we, mankind, are living in is pretty well put by my go to Dr Shiva : what is the answer ? ...... Blowing in the wind , my friends</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:16:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lovers quarrel</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395896-lovers-quarrel/?do=findComment&comment=20534120]]></link><description>Ah, that'll explain my disinclination.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:15:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Israel is Losing America</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395303-israel-is-losing-america/?do=findComment&comment=20534119]]></link><description>I place you in the troll category.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:14:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Has Trump completely lost the plot?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395777-has-trump-completely-lost-the-plot/?do=findComment&comment=20534118]]></link><description>And what proof do you have for that? Is it opinion, belief, propaganda, or hard facts? I have a hard time seeing that either side has sustainable policies that actually work. The USA has the most expensive healthcare system among wealthy countries, and still ranks poorly compared with peer nations. Neither party has managed to solve that. One reason is that there is no middle ground anymore. There is no politics that unites both sides. If you support one policy from the other side, even because you believe it is right, you are treated like a traitor. And today that is even stronger with Trump, Hegseth, and Vance as the dominant trio. Loyalty first, common ground last.  "The U.S. spends more on health care than other wealthy democracies, while life expectancy lags behind peer countries and many Americans struggle to pay for care. It also lists reasons: no strong payment limits, complicated insurance/payment bureaucracy, and more powerful consolidated hospitals and insurance companies."   https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/the-most-expensive-health-care-system-in-the-world/</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:13:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Relocating to Thailand, possibly using an agent</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395912-relocating-to-thailand-possibly-using-an-agent/?do=findComment&comment=20534117]]></link><description>Sorry, could you clarify what you mean?  We regularly assist clients who are transitioning from agent-supported applications to self-submission. Could you please explain what you believe is inaccurate or problematic about our statement?</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:07:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lovers quarrel</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395896-lovers-quarrel/?do=findComment&comment=20534116]]></link><description>Its usually referred to as normalcy</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:03:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Bangkok Pride Festival Sets Stage for WorldPride 2030 Ambitions</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395653-bangkok-pride-festival-sets-stage-for-worldpride-2030-ambitions/?do=findComment&comment=20534115]]></link><description>It's been a pet theory of mine that homophobes are more obsessed with anal sex than gay men are.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:03:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there a safe & legal way to expedite money transfers out?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395925-is-there-a-safe-legal-way-to-expedite-money-transfers-out/?do=findComment&comment=20534114]]></link><description>Thinking out loud perhaps such a service would be in the expertise of higher end real estate lawyers or agents who have a lot of experience with the Thai banking system. If as I expect such a service doesn't exist, consider if it did and it could be done safely and legally what a massive cash cow it could be. For example you're a leaving expat worried about large amounts of your assets being stuck in Thailand, probably eventually lost forever to you if you couldn't find a way out. How much would that be worth to you to avoid such a financial disaster? Does 5 percent sound too much? To add for potential clients, not only would they need safe and legal but also not any transactions that would be taxable events any different from if the bank had cooperated.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Police Arrest Karaoke Owner, For Using Underage Girls</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395749-police-arrest-karaoke-owner-for-using-underage-girls/?do=findComment&comment=20534113]]></link><description>Not at all, the age of consent in America and its Territories is 18, they broke Federal laws and should be prosecuted&#x2026;&#x2026;all of them&#x2026;&#x2026;guess we&#x2019;ll see what happens to the rest.   It has been said many times those girls knew exactly what they were recruited for -  I mean who honestly thought they would be paid tens of thousands of Dollars to give back rubs, free flights to exotic countries, room and board in 5 Star hotels and Double Diamond Resorts??  Not a damned one of them.    Peace</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:54:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lovers quarrel</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395896-lovers-quarrel/?do=findComment&comment=20534112]]></link><description>I did enjoy this introduction to Yagodism.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:51:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Israel is Losing America</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395303-israel-is-losing-america/?do=findComment&comment=20534111]]></link><description>You are replying to our resident baiting troll. The only reason Trump is mad at Bibi is because he sees no end to this war, and the Lebanon attacks only complicate it more. The jews don't want an end to the war, but midterms are approaching and Trump get desperate. Only one sentence applies to what trump started. Som Nam Naa</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:50:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump's losses keep mounting</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395722-trumps-losses-keep-mounting/?do=findComment&comment=20534110]]></link><description>I work with a bunch of them as well. As I walk into the staff room, the first words I hear are "but Trump.." and "Trump thinks....". They try so hard to be mind readers and divine what the Bad Orange Man is thinking.   Ironic since we are 10,000 km away from the US.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:50:08 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
