https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenTrafficThu, 21 May 2026 05:58:42 +0000The west is going broke. No doubt. And mainly it's populations. No doubt. But it's the respective populations of western nations who are putting themselves in hot soup. Look at the trillions of dollars handed to Ukraine. Look at the billions Europe is spending on illegals or alleged asylum seekers. You see in places like Portugal, urkainians comming in and paying for houses in cash. Look at America and the trillions they allow their governance to spend on military and for what result ? Despite a global humiliation in the Strait or Hormuz (and other Nations in the past), I don't see much benefit. All the western nations spending trillions on high tech military hardware, that is no match for a swarm of cheap home made drones. European Union is handing out billions to the east european nations of the EU that are now becomming the new Dubai's. Whereelse countries like France, UK, Germany, Italy are seeing their people crossing the line of poverty. Sorry, but what is happening in the west is all the consequences of what we westerners are allowing our politicians to do so freely.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:58:28 +0000Does this affection for each other carry on with the girl they are trying to share.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:56:54 +0000Yes, and not a good thing for either country.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:56:52 +0000There really should be a lot more of these visa revoked and deportations happening. So much human trash and horrible behaviour in Thailand now. There are way too many tourists anyway, so why keepthe badly behaved ones around with a slap on the wrist and a 1000B fine. One strike and you're out please. Make it safer for other tourists and locals.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:56:29 +0000What did the President say when a man who actually added some value to the country---as a Princeton grad who volunteered to serve in Vietnam, and who had to wait a year to be accepted due to a knee injury that first prevented him from passing the physical, who earned a Bronze Star with a "V" and a Purple Heart, who subsequently gave up a lucrative legal career to serve as Director of the FBI, and who was named to investigate matters related to alleged cooperation by the Trump Campaign and Russia? "I'm glad he's dead". On the other hand, Kirk was a nobody...just an "Influencer". He never served, and he held views that many people consider both racist and sexist. In the cancel culture of the MAGAs, anyone who said anything negative upon Kirk's death was hounded, fired, or as the man at the center of this post, jailed.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:56:29 +0000I understand you, and we are facing the same problem, with the difference that Immigration CM did not even offer me the chance to pay a "special fee" to change the reason for my extension. They simply said, "No, you must leave the country." What surprises me even more is that people on this forum (including moderators) keep insisting that we are wrong, claiming that we spoke to the wrong person and that the switch is always possible.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:56:06 +0000I think it impacted at 35 kph. If that was the case, he didn't break much if at all :) Trains rarely go over 40 kph during in the morning.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:55:33 +0000A wind up post probably created via AI by a member who only joined last Saturday and probably has another dozen or so Spam accounts hereon Asean NowThu, 21 May 2026 05:55:21 +0000...After The School Bombing... Especially...(?)Thu, 21 May 2026 05:55:11 +0000Perhaps there was a Metabolic dysfunction after ingesting that jelly donut.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:54:47 +0000...Judging From The Press Frenzy Aftermath...(?) ...Maybe Not An Oversight...(?)Thu, 21 May 2026 05:53:27 +0000What are you on about. Trump didn't call me and ask me what to do. I didn't get to vote on war. Don't get any say it what happens. I think like most we just adapt the best we can, push on, and keep hoping things will improve.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:53:17 +0000And the ultra orthodox guys are the most devious and conniving of all. They take the high ground because they act like the intellectuals who have figured out God's cryptic message in the holy text. They are the ones pressuring Netanyahu to enact policy and they cheer from the sidelines, but when asked to fight start acting like savages. And ps, he is yelling "Nazi" here in this video.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:53:12 +0000I would consider that many broke drunks seem a bit jealous of the indians who are perhaps stingy (or not), but who seem to be enjoying themselves more then many sour westerners I see here who are toxic.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:53:11 +0000SpaceX Files For Historic IPO As Musk Chases Trillion-Dollar Empire SpaceX has officially filed for an initial public offering in what could become the largest stock market debut in history — and potentially the moment Elon Musk cements control over the next era of AI, satellites and space infrastructure. The rocket giant confirmed Wednesday it plans to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “SPCX,” after quietly submitting confidential IPO paperwork last month. While SpaceX did not reveal how much capital it hopes to raise, analysts estimate the offering could value the company at hundreds of billions of dollars, with fundraising potentially reaching $75 billion. If achieved, it would eclipse the record-breaking 2019 IPO of Saudi Aramco. Musk’s Empire Goes PublicFounded in 2002, SpaceX has evolved from a risky private rocket venture into arguably the most strategically important aerospace company on Earth. It now sits at the centre of Musk’s sprawling technology empire: Rocket launches Satellite internet Artificial intelligence Military contracts Potential orbital computing infrastructure And eventually, Mars colonisation The filing revealed SpaceX generated $18.7 billion in revenue last year despite posting operational losses of $2.6 billion, while first-quarter 2026 revenue reportedly surged to $4.7 billion. Much of that income comes from: Falcon 9 launches Falcon Heavy missions Dragon operations Government contracts And its vast Starlink satellite network Space-Based AI And ‘Orbital Data Centres’Perhaps the most striking part of the filing was SpaceX’s vision for the future. The company says reusable rockets and mass-produced satellites could eventually support gigantic AI computing networks in orbit — effectively moving data centres into space. SpaceX argued that “millions of satellites” could one day provide the backbone for enormous AI infrastructure systems beyond Earth. The company also openly reiterated its ultimate mission: making humanity “multiplanetary.” “Our mission is to build the systems and technologies necessary to make life multiplanetary,” the filing declared. That includes long-term ambitions involving human settlement on Mars — a project many scientists still view as enormously difficult and financially uncertain. The AI Superpower StrategyWall Street analysts increasingly believe the IPO is about more than rockets. SpaceX already owns xAI, Musk’s fast-growing AI venture, while maintaining deep links to Tesla and Starlink. Some analysts now speculate Musk could eventually merge parts of those ecosystems together into a vertically integrated AI-industrial empire spanning: Cars Robotics Satellites Communications Energy And AI infrastructure Wedbush analysts described SpaceX and Tesla as potential “connected tissue” in Musk’s broader attempt to dominate the AI revolution. Enormous Risks RemainDespite the hype, SpaceX’s ambitions remain highly speculative in places. Orbital AI data centres, massive satellite constellations and Mars colonisation would require technologies, funding and infrastructure on a scale never before attempted. Critics warn many of the concepts remain economically unproven. Still, investors are likely to pour into the IPO given SpaceX’s dominant position in commercial spaceflight and Musk’s near-mythical status among technology enthusiasts. The offering could become one of the defining financial moments of the AI age — not just another stock listing, but a bet on whether one man’s sprawling technological empire can reshape the future of Earth, orbit and eventually humanity itself. SOURCEThu, 21 May 2026 05:51:48 +0000A fine "swedish" muslim obviously...Thu, 21 May 2026 05:50:45 +0000Similar to me. If the changes come into place, I will just split my low season vacation time between Thailand and surrounding countries i.e. Vietnam.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:50:29 +0000Real review. Oh well I guess you miserable sods have no sense of humour.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:50:29 +0000I am. Go ahead, walk around with your red MAGA hat. Be accountable.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:46:28 +0000Probably increase it, less time available to get everything done.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:45:47 +0000Thu, 21 May 2026 05:44:52 +0000"An Indian man, identified as Bahrat Kumawat, who is reportedly the hotel owner". Would that be, up to 49%, owner with a valid work permit.Thu, 21 May 2026 05:44:49 +0000The fraud some say was the biggest in USA history all involve progressive initiatives, progressive policy initiatives like expanded social services, childcare subsidies, welfare programs, and emergency aid with weak oversight, particularly in Dem led states. Owner of daycare in viral Nick Shirley video charged as part of $4.6M daycare fraud scheme: prosecutors"A woman allegedly tied to Minnesota’s massive “Feeding Our Future” scandal has been charged in a daycare fraud scheme after being featured in a viral video by influencer Nick Shirley, authorities said. She is accused of pocketing millions of dollars meant for children’s meals". https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/us-news/owner-of-daycare-in-viral-nick-shirley-video-charged-in-4-6m-daycare-fraud-scheme-prosecutors-say/Thu, 21 May 2026 05:44:34 +0000Yeah it is hard to find value bungalows thereThu, 21 May 2026 05:42:56 +0000