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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>Eurovision 2026!</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394246-eurovision-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20510147]]></link><description>The finale</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:14:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump is taller than Xi: But Xi looks taller than Trump in China</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394625-trump-is-taller-than-xi-but-xi-looks-taller-than-trump-in-china/?do=findComment&comment=20510146]]></link><description>The Kremlin is now calling him.Tbe Hunchback</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:13:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Brit Couple Return Home After Thai Surgery Ordeal</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394608-brit-couple-return-home-after-thai-surgery-ordeal/?do=findComment&comment=20510145]]></link><description>ALWAYS know the exclusions, people.  Some insurance co's distinguish between surfing and kite-surfing, for example. One is classified as more dangerous and may not be covered.  Also, driving a motorbike yourself AND riding pilion on a Grab might be both excluded from coverage, depending.  Seem like an OK couple but an idiot move for not reading the policy detail.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:12:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What dem democracy looks like in support of criminality,News</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1393885-what-dem-democracy-looks-like-in-support-of-criminalitynews/?do=findComment&comment=20510144]]></link><description><![CDATA[The inhumanity of the international left revealed time &amp; time again ! Never forget.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:11:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are you having for Dinner tonight?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1309329-what-are-you-having-for-dinner-tonight/?do=findComment&comment=20510143]]></link><description>Goulash</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_05/g.jpg.5a6067bf277ce497e8748fa3aefe6896.jpg" length="59554" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:09:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are you having for Dinner tonight?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1309329-what-are-you-having-for-dinner-tonight/?do=findComment&comment=20510142]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_05/g.jpg.5a6067bf277ce497e8748fa3aefe6896.jpg" length="59554" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:05:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Reform vetting chaos leaves councils with &#xA3;322,000 bill</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394640-reform-vetting-chaos-leaves-councils-with-%C2%A3322000-bill/?do=findComment&comment=20510141]]></link><description>Ah, but maybe he can lock himself inside that bunker because that grift gift was for security. Now I get it - it all makes sense.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:04:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Clampdown on Thai company ownership of land for house</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394641-clampdown-on-thai-company-ownership-of-land-for-house/?do=findComment&comment=20510140]]></link><description>If a falang has a Thai company with alleged Thai nominees and that company owns land with a house on it what are the current options to mitigate against the proposed clampdown on such companies prior to any action by the authorities.  If that company was set up 20 years ago and has submitted annual accounts  will that mitigate any enforcement actions?  Can the Thai company issue a 30 year lease to the falang company owner?   If the company is liquidated or closed down who then owns the land?  If the company was to be transferred to a Thai friend what safeguards can be put in place to prevent the land being sold under you and without your knowledge?  I am genuinely trying to find a pro active solution to this problem. I set up the company in good faith using &#x201C;professional and legal companies&#x201D; and took their advice at that time in good faith.  I don&#x2019;t need lectures from anyone telling me that I have done anything wrong. I previously took legal advice when purchasing my house and land and in retrospect that advice was wrong.  I am asking for guidance before I make an approach to a new legal company. I would rather go there with some new background knowledge rather than accept any old nonsense that they say is the new way to do things.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:03:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Reform vetting chaos leaves councils with &#xA3;322,000 bill</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394640-reform-vetting-chaos-leaves-councils-with-%C2%A3322000-bill/?do=findComment&comment=20510139]]></link><description>Here's the &#xA3;1.42 million pound house in 7.5 acres of Surrey woodland and a Grade 2 listed fort he's bought with his grift. Nice work not a hint of Clacton here !  https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/estate-outside-of-london-comes-with-an-unusual-amenity-its-own-military-fort-ed4c45ad</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:55:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thai Man Fights Off Aggressor at Sydney Station</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394528-thai-man-fights-off-aggressor-at-sydney-station/?do=findComment&comment=20510138]]></link><description>We all know</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:49:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Post Virginia efforts to sway the House of Reps, News</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394118-post-virginia-efforts-to-sway-the-house-of-reps-news/?do=findComment&comment=20510137]]></link><description>and just like that the virtue signaling racist trope rhetoric appears, from one of the squad members.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:46:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Xi Warns Trump Taiwan Dispute Could Lead to Conflict</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394529-xi-warns-trump-taiwan-dispute-could-lead-to-conflict/?do=findComment&comment=20510136]]></link><description>So Trump's outbursts as the leader of the Free World are fine, but my criticism of him is embarrassing? To whom? Certainly not to me.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:37:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Unite The Kingdom.</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394583-unite-the-kingdom/?do=findComment&comment=20510135]]></link><description>"far right Palastine Action March"  Really? &#x1F923;&#x1F923;&#x1F923;&#x1F923;&#x1F923;&#x1F923;</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:36:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump Warns Taiwan Not to Declare Independence</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394588-trump-warns-taiwan-not-to-declare-independence/?do=findComment&comment=20510134]]></link><description>Many of us are wondering how much lower trumps approval rating could go? He's doing an absolutely dismal job with the Iran War, with the economy, and with his presidency in general.   His current poll numbers are in the toilet and my guess is that if he maintains his policy it can go even lower. Let's get ready for the midterms, they are sure going to be exciting. Poor Don.</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_05/Screenshot_20260516_112224_YouTube.jpg.15ea8c986cbf7c4650f9de0f5e76185a.jpg" length="115393" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:35:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Brit Couple Return Home After Thai Surgery Ordeal</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394608-brit-couple-return-home-after-thai-surgery-ordeal/?do=findComment&comment=20510133]]></link><description>It is the duty of the Thai authorities in cooperation with the western embassies to provide support to citizens from Europe and Britain. The fraud with the insurance companies is obvious......</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:28:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>British Man Arrested in Pattaya Over Phuket Killing</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394591-british-man-arrested-in-pattaya-over-phuket-killing/?do=findComment&comment=20510132]]></link><description>Congratulations one more time to Thai Authorities for their promptly response.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:21:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump is taller than Xi: But Xi looks taller than Trump in China</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394625-trump-is-taller-than-xi-but-xi-looks-taller-than-trump-in-china/?do=findComment&comment=20510131]]></link><description>I did watch the video....three times.  It is truly magical:  a. in most of the shots, Xi is obviously taller. b. But, during a brief few seconds, Trump looks taller.  How can this be?  Also, Trump is 6 foot 3, eyes of blue. And, Xi has admitted to being around 5 foot 11 inches.  Clearly, somebody is pulling a fast one.  None of the shots from the video show anywhere near a 5-inch difference in stature.  MOST IMPORTANTLY, in the screen shot you show, Xi is so very obviously slouching. Why would he do this?  Anyway, as I stated, you can see from most of the images that Xi is the taller of the two......   On the other hand: Look at this part of Xi's leg......    This is just TOO WEIRD.....  Next time, America must insist that both presidents wear SHORTS to the next SUMMIT....</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_05/image.png.4088ce10816eef267226130f2050f5fd.png" length="264847" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:14:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Pattaya Pool Villa Row After Child Near Drowning</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394605-pattaya-pool-villa-row-after-child-near-drowning/?do=findComment&comment=20510130]]></link><description>Not every Thai is like that; all my Thai family can swim, and they live miles away from any water( ocean)</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:05:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump is taller than Xi: But Xi looks taller than Trump in China</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394625-trump-is-taller-than-xi-but-xi-looks-taller-than-trump-in-china/?do=findComment&comment=20510129]]></link><description>Did you watch the video in your post?</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_05/image.png.8c2a714b7e8f19682883117bfe727381.png" length="464952" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:59:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ukraine is winning the war</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1370979-ukraine-is-winning-the-war/?do=findComment&comment=20510128]]></link><description>Main Chemical plant going up in flames, producer of ammonium and ammonium nitrate for bomb production</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:56:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Water Drops in Major Luzon Dams</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394574-water-drops-in-major-luzon-dams/?do=findComment&comment=20510127]]></link><description>Winds are due to change soon and the wet monsoon will begin.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:53:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cheapest good weed now ? I found 350 thb/gram but not cheaper yet, any idea ?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1264995-cheapest-good-weed-now-i-found-350-thbgram-but-not-cheaper-yet-any-idea/?do=findComment&comment=20510126]]></link><description><![CDATA[Since the initial decriminalization in June 2022 as a Category 5 narcotic, Thailand’s cannabis landscape has operated in a chaotic legal grey area. However, to this day, there are no documented cases of foreigners being arrested inside Thailand purely for possessing raw cannabis flower, regardless of quantity, because possession of the flower itself remains legal. Foreigners typically only face fines or arrest when they cross into related offenses:  • Vapes &amp; Extracts: Any cannabis oil, edible, or vape cartridge containing more than 0.2% THC is legally classified as a Category 5 narcotic. Getting caught with these can lead to standard drug charges.  • Public Smoking: Under the Public Health Act, smoking in public is considered a “public nuisance” offense, carrying fines of up to 25,000 THB and up to three months in jail.  The “Home Extraction” Catch  This extract law creates a strange legal paradox for personal use. If you take legally purchased cannabis flower at home, boil it down, and infuse it into oil or butter for your own consumption, you are technically performing an “extraction.” Because the resulting oil will easily exceed 0.2% THC, it officially becomes a Category 5 narcotic. Manufacturing it without an FDA laboratory license is technically illegal.  In practice, though, nobody is going to raid a private home over a small jar of personal use oil, especially if the person holds a valid Thai medical certificate. The law simply is not enforced at that level. The real danger begins when you travel with it. If you take homemade, untested oil outside your home, pack it in luggage, or share it with others, you expose yourself to serious narcotics charges.  The Bigger Picture: Supply vs. Possession  There is still much discussion about a “30 gram limit,” but that metric was originally intended to regulate commercial distribution, flag intent to distribute, and trigger certain shop certification requirements. In practice, direct enforcement of that exact limit against end users has largely fallen away.  The government’s primary strategy has been targeting the supply side rather than individual consumers. Over the past year, thousands of dispensaries have shut down or chosen not to renew their licenses because the Ministry of Public Health imposed extremely strict requirements, such as needing a registered traditional medicine practitioner on site and requiring medical prescriptions for sales. Authorities appear more focused on squeezing distribution channels than chasing individual users. The logic is simple: if retail access dries up, personal supply eventually does too.  For Thailand to fully criminalize simple possession again, the government would need to reverse the legislation entirely, reclassify cannabis flower itself as a Category 5 narcotic, and shut down the remaining dispensaries. Until that happens, enforcing possession laws against tourists or expats possessing or carrying raw flower remains a practical dead end for local police. Their focus is on restricting supply, not arresting someone holding legal forms of cannabis flower for personal use, regardless of quantity.  It also makes little practical sense for authorities to begin arresting people for consuming cannabis at home while tourist areas and major cities in Thailand remain filled with active dispensaries where customers can openly walk in, buy flower, and consume it on site. Criminalizing personal possession without first dismantling the retail system would directly contradict the current reality. If the government truly wants to eliminate possession, it would first need to completely reverse the law and shut down the legal distribution network.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:44:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Reform vetting chaos leaves councils with &#xA3;322,000 bill</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394640-reform-vetting-chaos-leaves-councils-with-%C2%A3322000-bill/?do=findComment&comment=20510125]]></link><description>Absolute shambles. No doubt old Jonny will be along to say it is the fault of lefties. But they are a disgrace of a party who have no aptitude for governance and only care about shouting at boats and enriching themselves. God forbid they ever see real power.   And old Nige is known to get angry rather easily.  https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWI42pwgYvN/</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:39:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Bus Hit by Train Near Rama 9 Bursts Into Flames</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394628-bus-hit-by-train-near-rama-9-bursts-into-flames/?do=findComment&comment=20510124]]></link><description>When the barriers haven't come down, the light on the railway line is usually at red so the train stops. But due to the barriers malfunctioning, I wouldn't be surprised the train's light was green, hence the accident</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:37:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20510123]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_05/Stanley.webp.293d816834f8c46564240697ee5e0a7b.webp" length="27496" type="image/webp"/><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:34:34 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
