https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenUmmm. Old, at least in my case. Insurance figures they can't squeeze any money out of this old toothpaste tube.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:38:47 +0000sp what. you lack knowledge of the usa thars for sure of course, wouldnt you if you werent disarmed?Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:37:40 +0000In the UK, can the 15 year olds pay money to victims for a lesser prison sentence? I didn't think so.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:37:39 +0000https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5j1qn6deno The extent of damage to some of Iran's military and nuclear sites has been revealed for the first time after more than a quarter of a million previously restricted high-resolution satellite images were released. A leading satellite imagery provider, Planet Labs, restored access to images from nearly 800 locations in Iran which they had chosen to restrict following a request from the US government. BBC Verify analysed satellite imagery from two key locations - Esfahan and Bushehr - captured since restrictions began on 9 March. The images show a variety of targets hit from ammunition storage areas to ballistic missile infrastructure, nuclear and surface-to-air missile sites, and naval bases, according to military intelligence company Janes. Verified videos have previously shown these locations were subject to US-Israeli strikes but these newly available images provide an insight into the specific targets of the attacks and the extent of the damage.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:37:35 +0000I'm aiming for the 3bht a unit rate for users consuming under 200 units a month. Thought it was starting in June (125 units), but were still charging me 4bht ...........Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:36:57 +0000You are incorrect.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:36:26 +0000still waiting. Size of the system and cost. You embarrassed? I bet you can't even produce 5 kWh above what use. Show us your numbers.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:33:40 +0000Sounds like she's taking YaIce to me, very popular with young ladies of all nationalities living in Thaland. Meanwhile, back to smoking my joint, no urge to stab my wife so far.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:33:28 +0000Indian speaks with a forked-tongue.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:33:11 +0000For an extension due Oct 2026, using the income method, you have to provide income evidence from Oct 2025 to October 2026. 12 x 65K monthly overseas transfers. (12 months previous evidence) The extension would be valid from Oct 2026 to Oct 2027. For an extension due Oct 2026, using the funds method, 800K,you have to provide evidence from Aug 2026 of 800K. (2 months previous evidence) The extension would be valid from Oct 2026 to Oct 2027 For the following extension based on funds, due Oct 2027, you'd have to provide evidence of 800K from Oct 2026 to Jan 2027, then 400K from Jan 2027 to Aug 2027. What is there to disagree with?Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:32:46 +0000Semantics I know but there are no non-stop flights. UA821 is a direct flight in airline terms but it stops off in HKG. 🤷‍♂️ It may offer more connections if your final destination is not LAX.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:32:22 +0000The medical services outside the major cities are pretty poor, and in the big cities you need to pay big bucks for real estate which is not 2 hours drive from the CBD. The ordinary 2 bedroom apartment in Sydney now incurs nearly 10k per year in strata levies, council taxes and water bills. For that kind of money you can rent in Thailand. I've put some numbers in the Oz aged care calculators, my expected expenses are 130k AUD per year. I think for that kind of money I can hire 2x24 hours helpers in Thailand. It is true that the super as a private pension could be taxed in Thailand, but the LTR visa helps avoiding taxes. There are always shades of grey, or rather shades of green on the other side. Nothing is perfect, so not much point of overthinking it.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:31:40 +0000With all these anti cannabis comments insinuating that cannabis was the cause that killed her partner, which from what I have read such as "I cannot remember anything, it looks like there is strong evidence she did the murder. Why don't you all sit back and have a nice tobacco ciggie and a scotch and relax while you await for the blood tests for her and the victim This will clarify what both drugs they had. Thank goodness I don't have any of you anti cannabis people in a jury deciding my fate.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:31:21 +0000They are assembling vehicles (Same as Ford, Byd, Izuzu) using imported componants.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:30:48 +0000Apparently there are already calls to get Burnam out and he's not even Prime Minister yet. Only a General Election is going to sort out this mess that Labour have got themselves into. They should have stuck with Starmer.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:30:15 +0000Andy Burnham has ruled out calling an early general election if he becomes prime minister later this month, saying he intends to govern under Labour's 2024 election manifesto until the next scheduled vote. Get today's headlines by email Speaking during an online Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit, Burnham was asked directly whether he would seek an early election. He responded: "No. As I said in my speech on Monday, I'm going to work to the 2024 manifesto." Burnham Pledges to Govern Until Scheduled ElectionBurnham, the newly elected MP for Makerfield, is currently the only candidate seeking to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader and could become prime minister on 20 July. Labour won a landslide majority at the general election on 4 July 2024, meaning the next election must be held by August 2029, although a prime minister has the power to call one earlier. Opposition Leaders Challenge BurnhamThousands of Reddit users submitted questions during Burnham's online session, including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who accused him of avoiding difficult scrutiny. Badenoch urged Burnham to hold a full press conference, saying that if he was about to become prime minister he should answer tougher questions. She also renewed calls for him either to explain how he would fund the government's defence spending plans or seek a fresh electoral mandate. Burnham replied that it was a "fair challenge" but noted he had recently answered questions from 74,000 members of the public during the Makerfield by-election campaign. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has also called for an early general election following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation last month. Policy Commitments ReaffirmedDuring the Reddit session, Burnham reaffirmed several policy positions. He said he would seek to negotiate returns agreements for failed asylum seekers, including with Taliban-run Afghanistan. He also pledged to retain the state pension triple lock, saying Labour's manifesto commitment should remain in place despite ongoing debate over the policy. On relations with Europe, Burnham said he wanted to continue strengthening ties with the European Union and pursue a more ambitious trade agreement. While he previously said he hoped Britain would rejoin the EU within his lifetime, he has also promised not to reopen the Brexit debate. Burnham also repeated his support for electoral reform, saying he would try to persuade Labour to include a commitment to proportional representation in its next election manifesto. Fiscal Rules and Defence SpendingBurnham has promised to maintain key commitments from Labour's 2024 manifesto, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves' fiscal rules and pledges not to raise VAT, income tax or national insurance. In an interview with LBC, he said there was limited scope for tax changes, suggesting higher business rates for warehouses could help fund tax cuts for pubs and some high street businesses. If he becomes prime minister, one of his first major challenges will be funding increased defence spending. Sir Keir Starmer recently announced plans for an additional £15 billion in defence investment without fully explaining how it would be financed. As a result, Burnham's incoming chancellor would need to identify at least £4.7 billion in savings from other government departments ahead of the autumn Budget. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 4 July 2026 View full articleSat, 04 Jul 2026 06:29:34 +0000This will be an unpopular post but your setup is probably the only type of setup that will see a ROI. Some good and knowledgeably posters on this forum have calculated ROI using math that isn't even close to reality. The math is simple. How much you consume each month and if 100% of that is produced by Solar and ESS, multiply by PEA's rate. Regardless if you have an EV or whatever. That number is what it would cost using PEA without solar. It is a pipe dream for most to think they will ever get a return on investment. Throw in time value of money at 5% and depreciation and the calcs even look more ridiculous. I use more power than most ( not saying the most or even close) because of an EV and have been averaging about 900 kWh the last few months. 900x4.5 =4050 baht savings. I might get a return on my investment because of my inexpensive install but I'm not holding my breath or really care. Solar is fun and so are EVs. That is enough for me ;)Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:29:19 +0000Racist troll post removed @Keeenok PowellSat, 04 Jul 2026 06:29:01 +0000Well if I got bum raped and I had to chose between a life changing lump some of cash or an extended incarceration for my attackers, I would take the cash, and bide my time, until their release , then i would ensure justice was servedSat, 04 Jul 2026 06:28:43 +0000Exactly - no politician is stupid enough to risk losing 50% of the vote. I agree with Pearl - women should not be allowed to vote. There is many reasons why they did not have the vote/power for many thousands of years - they cannot take a big picture view - they view everything personally. Obviously that will never happen now (probably), but I do think that the voting age should be raised to 20 at least. As someone that has employed and/or managed a lot of staff starting in the 70s, there is no doubt that 18 year olds are far more ignorant and stupid than they were last century. The vast majority of young women are crazy these days, and unfortunately the downside of single young men is that they dont have a reason to 'grow up' and mature (getting married and having kids makes most boys become men - and/or military service). The massive growth of left wing voting that is behind the woke global liberals getting into power is mainly because of one reality as stated by John Adams and a few other European politicians - "A boy of 15 who is not a democrat is good for nothing, and he is no better if he is still a democrat at 20." But the one who said it best was French PM Aristide Briand - "The man who is not a socialist at twenty has no heart, but if he is still a socialist at forty he has no head."Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:28:30 +0000Although I was never a Roman, I had a soft spot for the Latin mass. When I failed to become a judge, I knew it was because I didn't have the Latin for the judging.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:27:51 +0000I wasn't here then, but several of my pals came to live here when the Baht was tied to the dollar. Exchange rate is better now for USD and GBP. Your alleged loss occured to expats only arriving here in a fairly narrow window of time (1997-2006ish). And my 20% loss in exchange only occurred as the value of the Thai Baht normalised.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:25:54 +0000Not good at all and at 7/11 tooSat, 04 Jul 2026 06:25:09 +0000However, there is a Santa Claus.....Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:23:15 +0000Yes. Professionally installed system that obviously meets all the requirements already, as it was installed by professionals using certified approved systems, officially registered, and requires no additional expansions or adjustments within the next 10 years. Service cost of the official check inc. 7% Vat (in Kw) : 972 Contract duration: 10 years (triple digits in months) Time to supply 972Kw to the grid: A single digit in months. 🙂Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:21:53 +0000