https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenI have a retirement visa and 800k in the bank, which is not money that I need. When I married I never changed to a marriage visa because of all the extra paperwork. Just continued what I have.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:47:10 +0000I agree, we need to smack down the Dems. They even do it at the state level. "We will make sure that Justice Kelsey does not serve anymore come this January," Helmer said, who had announced his intent to run as a candidate in the 7th Congressional District had the new maps been approved. https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/supreme-court-justice-comments-may-22-2026Thu, 28 May 2026 04:46:53 +0000Just stop with your fake outrage. Were you equally critical when Trump “spewed venom” in his comments right after the deaths of Robert Mueller, Rob Reiner, John McCain, and I’m sure others; and in his disgusting dismissal of those killed in combat and now buried at military cemeteries as “suckers and losers”? And on Bondi, while I wouldn’t wish cancer on anyone, it does not excuse her from her big role in burying the Epstein files at the agency she recently headed, and I hope that she is able, later this year or next year, to be called forth to answer for what she did there.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:46:13 +0000And you'll need a Return number from the store. If they didn't break the bank, one might make a nice Xmas gift! Less hassle, too. Aside. I have settle on my fourth pair of shoes from Shopee. The first three weren't right and it's too much hassle to return them!Thu, 28 May 2026 04:44:53 +0000I agree that being the under the radar type is very helpful and not getting into altercations with locals or officials is really important as it never ends well. I also think that being stoic and employing the ideas it teaches is super useful when you are in a foreign country like this... I once heard all old timer back in the day say "Living here is like lying down in a stream and letting it all flow over and around you, or you'll end up nuts". Many people are just seeking peace to be honest, and even though I have foreign friends that have also been here a long time, I enjoy solitude and don't consider it isolation, as I just hang out and do things together with the wife. Thirdly, having interests and routines can help and avoiding drinking to excess too much (although I do fall off the wagon from time to time, haha)... guess it depends on your age, as some expats that have been here a very long time, might only be in their mid-50s now. If you are younger, then having a job like teaching at a uni/college can be something that provides a bit of money and keeps you busy... plus makes things much easier with having a work permit (useful to have). Above all, don't be a dick or break the law (as you can easily get snitched upon) and don't get involved financially with people as money has a nasty habit of vanishing fast here... don't big it up and attract the wrong kind of attention.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:43:57 +0000So the dems can pack the courts to install judges who will rubber stamp their agenda?Thu, 28 May 2026 04:43:20 +0000Oh video evidence?!Thu, 28 May 2026 04:43:06 +0000Everybody here knows my personal position on Israel. (It's not hands and knees.) Of course, this goodwill gesture is PR but give credit where it's due. And Father Joe is a great choice of recipient. He may not be with us much longer. I know about Mercy Foundation in Klong Toey but I was unaware of the kibbutz Mercy Farm. Cool! For the unappreciative, however much this donation was, it's that many bullets less for the IDF.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:42:15 +0000True Obama Criticizes Supreme Court in State of the Union Address, Justice Alito Shakes His Head https://youtu.be/deGg41IiWwU?si=5EYxh9hm_XrJPkUB House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently labeled the U.S. Supreme Court "illegitimate" and "corrupt," accusing its conservative majority of acting on behalf of Donald Trump to disenfranchise minority voters and subvert democracy https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/04/29/leader-jeffries-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-eviscerating-the-voting-rights-act/ Senator Warren also announced that she will cosponsor the Judiciary Act of 2021, which would add four seats to the Supreme Court to restore balance, integrity, and independence to the extremist Court that has been hijacked, politicized, and delegitimized by Republicans. https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-op-ed-senator-warren-calls-for-supreme-court-expansion-to-protect-democracy-and-restore-independent-judiciary Senator Chuck Schumer: Attracted national attention in 2022 when he spoke on the steps of the Supreme Court, directly warning Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch that they would "release the whirlwind" and "pay the price" if they ruled against abortion rights. Representatives Ted Lieu and Ro Khanna: Known for vocal rebukes of the Court's makeup and ethics. Lieu has called Chief Justice John Roberts a "political actor" leading an ultra-partisan Court, while Khanna has referred to the institution as "morally bankrupt". Senator Dick Durbin: As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Durbin has regularly attacked the Court's ethics standards, specifically condemning Chief Justice John Roberts over undisclosed trips and gifts involving conservative donors. [1, 2, 3] https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/486424-how-the-media-ignores-pattern-of-democratic-attacks-on-the-courts/ I could go on.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:39:55 +0000Poor old Sleepy Joe didn't know what day of the week it was long before 2024.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:39:50 +0000Bruce, it's not the balconies that are at fault. It's a choice by most, take the easy, selfish way out. Sadly it's a combination of factors mostly mental health problems.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:39:40 +0000US Strikes Iran Again As Fragile Ceasefire Nears Collapse New American Attacks Hit Strategic Iranian PortThe United States has launched fresh military strikes against Iran for the second time in just three days, dramatically escalating tensions despite ongoing peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran. US Central Command confirmed American forces struck a military site near the strategic Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas after claiming it was preparing to launch attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz. According to Centcom, four Iranian “one-way attack drones” were also shot down after posing what the US described as a threat to shipping and military assets in the region. Iranian media reported explosions east of Bandar Abbas shortly after the strikes. Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Continues To Threaten World EconomyThe latest attacks come as the world watches the increasingly fragile ceasefire that ended months of conflict between the US and Iran. The Strait of Hormuz remains the centre of the crisis, with thousands of commercial vessels still facing disruption in one of the world’s most important oil shipping lanes. Nearly a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies pass through the narrow waterway, meaning even limited military action sends shockwaves through global energy markets. American officials insisted the latest operation was “measured” and “purely defensive”, claiming the strikes were intended to maintain the ceasefire rather than destroy it. Earlier this week, US forces also attacked Iranian missile sites and boats allegedly attempting to lay naval mines in the Strait. Iran Accuses America Of Violating CeasefireTehran reacted furiously to the renewed attacks, branding them a “grave violation” of the ceasefire agreement. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it had downed a US drone and fired on additional American aircraft entering Iranian airspace, although officials did not specify exactly when the confrontation occurred. Iranian leaders warned that “no act of hostility” would go unanswered. The growing exchange of strikes threatens to derail already difficult negotiations aimed at reaching a longer-term settlement between the two countries. Trump Warns Iran To Accept US TermsPresident Donald Trump struck a combative tone during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, warning Iran that America could still “finish the job” if negotiations fail. While Trump recently claimed a peace agreement had been “largely negotiated”, he admitted Washington remains dissatisfied with Tehran’s position. “They just want to make a deal — I don’t think they have a choice,” Trump told reporters. The president has repeatedly demanded Iran surrender its enriched uranium stockpile and agree to strict limits on its nuclear programme. At the same time, Trump continues to push Gulf nations toward joining the Abraham Accords and strengthening relations with Israel as part of a broader regional realignment. Ceasefire Hanging By A ThreadDespite ongoing diplomacy, the situation remains dangerously unstable. One missile strike, drone attack or tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz could rapidly collapse negotiations and trigger a far wider regional war involving the United States, Iran and multiple Middle Eastern powers. For now, both sides appear determined to combine military pressure with diplomacy — but the ceasefire is increasingly looking less like peace and more like a temporary pause before the next confrontation. SOURCEThu, 28 May 2026 04:38:55 +0000Your haircutters has changed scissor and used the one I always asks to be used, the one that only cuts the gray hair off...😄Thu, 28 May 2026 04:38:03 +0000I can't speak for others but what I'm really about is stopping wars. In terms of victim countries, Israel wins the prize. I don't want Israel to disappear but I'd like to see them join the civilised world where we all cooperate instead of kill.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:36:44 +0000Sorry, in English please?Thu, 28 May 2026 04:35:36 +0000Oh you are talking about the WOKE west. Wouldn't know, I haven't lived in the west for decades. Too many lefty, snowflakes for me. It's the Jellyfish generation destroying society.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:34:41 +0000OP hasn't suggested a desire for another laptop. They can rig the Mini PC up to a TV in the bedroom if necessary. A laptop is not a good idea, on any level. One can also lay in bed and watch a movie on their smartphone or tablet. Much more convenient than holding a laptop. I think we've already got the point that you are a Linux user. It's NOT a good option for the OP, unless you are going to be on hand to support them with Terminal if and when.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:34:20 +0000Sure, but if someone doesn't normally use their card online it would be wise to contact their bank first and make sure that they can.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:33:38 +0000Can there be any other future benefits by having marriage visa than retirement? Females married to Thai men, have different terms than us: You are correct; Thai law does provide certain advantages for foreign women married to Thai men compared to foreign men married to Thai women, specifically concerning the ease of obtaining citizenship.Key legal and procedural differences between the two scenarios in Thailand:Foreign Women Married to Thai MenCitizenship: A foreign woman married to a Thai national can apply for Thai citizenship after roughly three years of continuous marriage, provided she meets other criteria (such as a valid Non-Immigrant O visa, an income, and passing a language test).Work Authorization: Spouses of Thai nationals can apply for a specialized work permit without needing a business to sponsor them, allowing for more flexible employment.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:32:57 +0000You have the nerve to post : "No normal human being" and "global disgrace" when you look at all the posters on AN who post far far worse images? Laughable!Thu, 28 May 2026 04:32:52 +0000I did a day trip with bus to Ayuttathay then lunch on cruise boat and back to bangkok. I would reccomend that trip.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:31:58 +0000The Bank of Thailand (BOT) developed BAHTNET (Bank of Thailand Automated High-value Transfer Network), which is a financial infrastructure to facilitate high-value funds transfer among financial institutions and organizations with current accounts at the BOT. The transfer of funds is completed in a Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) basis, which is final and irrevocable. BAHTNET was launched on 24 May 1995 with objectives to mitigate settlement risk among financial institutions that maintain current accounts at the BOT as well as to facilitate efficient, quick, and secure funds transfers to third parties. Many company and private pension financial institutions use this method to transfer pensions to Thailand. Your pension remittance will be forwarded to the BOT who convert the currency into Baht, before forwarding the remittance to the the HQ of your Thai bank, who then transfer the funds to your Thai branch account. Your Immigration office may or may not be aware that anything coded as a Bahtnet transfer is indeed an overseas transfer to your Thai bank.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:31:23 +0000Correct.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:31:04 +0000Yea, I'm getting tired of the Democrats attacking SCOUTS.Thu, 28 May 2026 04:29:44 +0000Just been here permanently now for 20 years. Six: Don't forget that you are a guest, respect the locals — especially the elder people — and their culture, then you can be accepted as almost one if them, even you are a farang; and they will also accept that you might have a different culture and life-style...Thu, 28 May 2026 04:29:27 +0000