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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>Ukrainian Drones Leave Some Russian Troops Minutes to Live</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397787-ukrainian-drones-leave-some-russian-troops-minutes-to-live/?do=findComment&comment=20579325]]></link><description>For some reason I think some of the terms of the contract were fraudulent misrepresentations.... don't they gather up fodder from the sticks where they might believe Russian news... Their expressions look like first time visitors to Pattaya who just found out their lovely 'date' is a 'he'</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:50:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Finnish Fugitive Arrested in Bangkok Home by Immigration</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397814-finnish-fugitive-arrested-in-bangkok-home-by-immigration/?do=findComment&comment=20579324]]></link><description>"Boss" could be next on the list!</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:49:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue bank refusal to issue Immigration bank letter</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397818-blue-bank-refusal-to-issue-immigration-bank-letter/?do=findComment&comment=20579323]]></link><description>Indeed. The knowledge of the letter among bank staff is not so wide spread that many seem to think. This was highlighted when TMB and Thanachart merged. I went to the branch I had used for several years and they refused to issue a letter. There was a heated discussion between my wife and the manager and calls to the head office. Turned out all the staff had been replaced and none had come from a branch that had any involvement with immigration. Not only that, all the TMB documentation and records were no longer at the branch. Took a couple of hours for the manager to be instructed on what would be required, involved several calls back to head office and fax of the appropriate form.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:49:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Word Association - 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1383425-word-association-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20579322]]></link><description>Playboy</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:49:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20579321]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/image.png.71bf1e82d46fec0c0e22f4a18a737c70.png" length="345209" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:47:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20579320]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/image.png.ef54e65ae886e7629a612763f142571f.png" length="141549" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:46:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump Faces Crowd Worries Ahead of July 4 Celebration</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397873-trump-faces-crowd-worries-ahead-of-july-4-celebration/?do=findComment&comment=20579319]]></link><description>well, he did hire the crowd when the took his ride down the escalator back in '15 to announce his candidacy. Planning adjusted to avoid empty seatsThey are borrowing a couple of school buses. Cheap rate, schools out for summer</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:46:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Recent Experiences at Chaengwattan for Residency Certificate?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397892-recent-experiences-at-chaengwattan-for-residency-certificate/?do=findComment&comment=20579318]]></link><description>Thanks.  I best not go down the rabbit hole of trying to understand the need for it or the absurd process of obtaining it.  :)</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:45:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20579317]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/image.png.8b11a148e3a0f19fd3415c1b73d025aa.png" length="360695" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:44:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20579316]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/image.png.41d71a966c160f20bf18635f167a3eb0.png" length="479729" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:43:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lawyer Says Tax Office Cannot Enforce Thaksin&#x2019;s Bill</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397876-lawyer-says-tax-office-cannot-enforce-thaksins-bill/?do=findComment&comment=20579315]]></link><description>Actually, the poor dont pay taxes here either. Look at all the street vendors operating their businesses. do you really think they pay any taxes?</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:43:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20579314]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/image.png.56979f7ac49394c39f484ad24852e574.png" length="378778" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:42:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Village People co-founder Victor Willis dies at 74</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397889-village-people-co-founder-victor-willis-dies-at-74/?do=findComment&comment=20579313]]></link><description>I thought the Village People were fantastic in 1980.  I had a  Can't Stop The Music tour poster on my bedroom wall - to be fair, I also had Status Quo, ELO, and Kate Bush up there as well. I went to the cinema and saw the movie. Twice.  And Xanadu, for that matter. My eldest brother, eight years my senior, said, "You know they're gay, right?" "Yep.  And so is Elton John and you have half a dozen of his albums."  (Yeah, he was nominally "bi" then, but I was thirteen and that was close enough for the argument with my 21 year-old brother)  Regardless of their implied sexuality - The Indian, for example, was camper than a row of pink tents, the majority, including Willis (The Cop) The GI, and The Biker, were, in fact, straight.  Well, the original ones were, anyway.  I couldn't tell you about subsequent members. Like many late 70s-early 80s disco groups (liek the lip syncing Boney M, or KC and The Sunshine Band, The Village People were a tour de force and their musical legacy is solid, with YMCA, In The Navy, and Macho Man and others still having a strong following.  The movie Can't Stop The Music?  No so much.  Although, the then Bruce Jenner was in it...</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:41:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Recent Experiences at Chaengwattan for Residency Certificate?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397892-recent-experiences-at-chaengwattan-for-residency-certificate/?do=findComment&comment=20579312]]></link><description>Correct they no longer mail out the COR.  Thinking agent could at very least arrange pick up.  @ThaiVisaCentre may have advice of service</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:40:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Russian Tourist Reports Cash Theft After Pattaya Sex Services</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397885-russian-tourist-reports-cash-theft-after-pattaya-sex-services/?do=findComment&comment=20579311]]></link><description>Well, surprise surprise &#x1F923;</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:40:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20579310]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/image.png.f999972df38546d742229b732519535a.png" length="406873" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:40:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>US Supreme Court Upholds Transgender Sports Bans</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397801-us-supreme-court-upholds-transgender-sports-bans/?do=findComment&comment=20579309]]></link><description>Calling this a "dead cat distraction" is a lazy way to avoid the actual issue.  The number of transgender athletes may be small, but the principle is huge: allowing biological males to compete in women&#x2019;s sports destroys fair competition, takes opportunities and scholarships from female athletes, and compromises safety in some sports.  This isn&#x2019;t fringe &#x2014; polls show strong majorities, including many women and Democrats, support protecting sex-based categories. The Supreme Court decision is about restoring basic biological fairness after years of ideological policy, not a distraction. Real issues like the cost of living matter, but societies can address multiple problems at once.  Dismissing concerns about women&#x2019;s sports, single-sex spaces, and child transitions as manufactured culture war nonsense is condescending.  It&#x2019;s not "enriching Trump" to point out that fairness in female sport is a legitimate public concern &#x2014; it&#x2019;s common sense that was obvious until very recently.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:40:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20579308]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/image.png.86437db15ffd9fbfaedbae39d762cf21.png" length="218175" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:39:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Myanmar blocks ASEAN envoy&#x2019;s Suu Kyi visit</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397823-myanmar-blocks-asean-envoys-suu-kyi-visit/?do=findComment&comment=20579307]]></link><description>I wouldn't be surprised if she was already dead and this farce is to prevent criticism.  Funny how military governments are never respected.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:39:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20579306]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/image.png.f173f6fcab5dd779f504d70e43b813f3.png" length="342644" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:39:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Electric Vehicles in Thailand</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1257405-electric-vehicles-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20579305]]></link><description>I guess because Battery is one of the most important components of the Car?  Headlightmag made a full review of the MG Urban, check it out: https://www.headlightmag.com/first-impression-mg-urban/ they do really good reviews and you can translate it.  the interesting things I read:  1) "I adjusted the driver's seat to fit my body and then moved to the back. The result was plenty of legroom, enough to comfortably cross my legs. The overall feeling wasn't much different from a D-Segment car like the Toyota Camry (specifically in terms of space), which is impressive for a car in this category. The seats themselves are well-designed."  2) "Another interesting point is that from the Max model upwards, the tailgate comes standard with an electric opening and closing system, which is quite rare in electric vehicles in this segment. Currently, the only competitor that offers this from the factory is the Aion UT 500 Premium"  3) "In terms of safety, the MG Urban has passed both Euro NCAP and ANCAP tests with a 5-star rating by 2025"  4) "if I had to choose between these two cars based solely on driving dynamics, I would still give the edge to the MG4. It has one of the best suspension and steering setups in a similar price range of electric vehicles. However, that doesn't mean the MG Urban is a terrible car to drive."  5) "If we don't compare it to the MG4 at all, I'd say it's one of the best-tuned cars in its class in terms of suspension and steering. Overall, it feels more stable than the Aion UT and Geely EX2, which still exhibit some body roll, especially at higher speeds. The closest comparison would probably be the BYD Dolphin Standard, which has a fairly well-balanced suspension (not including the Dolphin Extended, which leans more towards softness)."  4) consumption was 13.2 kWh/100 km with 3 large passengers! that is really good  Conclusion: "If you ask me what I like most about the MG Urban, the answer isn't the acceleration, the panoramic sunroof, or the driver assistance systems. It's the rear seats and the entire interior. It's one of the most comfortable electric hatchbacks in the 500,000-700,000 baht price range I've ever experienced. The ample legroom, the comfortably comfortable seats, and the airy interior make long journeys significantly more comfortable than many competitors. I believe this is a key reason why many people choose it."  My in laws just got a dolphin standard range in the motorshow for 450K baht, I test drove and it was really firm and well setup suspension, I liked it. it was much better than the atto 3 that cost twice as much.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:38:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20579304]]></link><description/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:38:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump has re-defined corruption</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397886-trump-has-re-defined-corruption/?do=findComment&comment=20579303]]></link><description>The bags of money Joe gave Hunter. The ones he was supposed to give to Zelinsky but stopped by his crack dealer first?!  Sorry, no idea what Glenn Beck was shoveling up for his audience. Miss him though, I remember how he would cry a bit at the end of his chalkboard talks, touching.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:38:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do we all really need?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397820-what-do-we-all-really-need/?do=findComment&comment=20579302]]></link><description>Have you tried duck eggs, more protein, taste better and only 1baht more per egg?</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:37:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20579301]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/image.png.d99b5d06556c51beb58ce3009f6ee8bf.png" length="371639" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:37:03 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
