https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenThe main point I was trying to make was that such "insults/ordeals" a woman has to endure, will only last for a relatively short period of her adult life. I am quite sure that when this "suffering-period" is in the past, many a women would wish that some admiring glances would still follow her. Besides, a women can react in different ways. She can ignore it and keep on walking or show the perpetraitors the middle finger and keep on walking. The latter is perfectly acceptable in todays "western society".Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:43:31 +0000customer: Waiter, there is a hair in my soup waiter: Shush, keep quiet, everyone will want one!Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:41:38 +0000Me too.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:40:07 +0000A village on the shores of Italy's Lake Como has introduced fines of up to €200 (£170) for visitors who walk around shirtless or wearing swimwear, as local authorities seek to tackle the impact of growing tourism. Get today's headlines by email The new regulations in Varenna, a popular fishing village, are intended to preserve the area's character and improve the quality of life for its approximately 650 permanent residents, who have increasingly felt the effects of rising visitor numbers. New Rules Introduced to Curb Tourist BehaviourUnder the rules, tourists are prohibited from walking through the village with bare chests or wearing swimsuits outside designated lakeside beaches or while on boat trips. Anyone who breaks the dress code faces fines ranging from €50 to €200. Limits on Tour GroupsThe measures also place restrictions on organised tour groups, limiting them to a maximum of 25 people. Groups are expected to avoid blocking the village's narrow cobbled streets, while tour guides are no longer permitted to use loudspeakers. Varenna's mayor, Mauro Manzoni, said the village remained proud to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors each year but stressed that tourism should not come at the expense of local residents. He said protecting the quality of life for those who live in the village year-round was a priority alongside maintaining Varenna's appeal as a tourist destination. Residents Welcome the ChangesThe rules, which came into force several days ago, have been broadly welcomed by local residents and business owners, particularly the restrictions on inappropriate clothing. One shop owner told Italian broadcaster Mediaset's TGCom24 that beachwear was acceptable by the lake but said visitors should dress appropriately when entering shops, restaurants, churches or public squares. Another local business owner described the regulations as overdue, adding that effective enforcement would be essential for the measures to succeed. Part of a Wider Trend Across ItalyVarenna joins a growing number of Italian destinations that have introduced rules to manage the effects of overtourism and encourage respectful behaviour from visitors. In 2022, the mayor of Sorrento introduced fines for people walking around the town in swimwear or bare-chested, describing the practice as inappropriate and damaging to the town's image. The following year, the coastal resort of Portofino created temporary "no-waiting zones" in popular locations to discourage visitors from lingering for photographs, including selfies, in an effort to ease congestion. Join the discussion? 8 July 2026 View full articleWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:38:06 +0000Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:36:21 +0000At least it wasn't plane full of passengers . It could have been worseWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:36:07 +0000Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:35:34 +0000Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:34:40 +0000After some research. Iran maintains that the strait is governed by Innocent Passage. The Strait of Hormuz is within the 12 nautical miles which is considered Territorial Waters. Also for Oman. Quote Gemini AI "Under innocent passage, a coastal state has much broader authority to regulate shipping for national security, suspend transit if it is deemed prejudicial to peace, and require prior authorization for foreign warships." Iran passed its own domestic legislation in 1993 enforcing these restrictions. Quote Gemini AI "1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), international straits used for international navigation are governed by the Right of Transit Passage" Iran signed UNCLOS in 1982 but never ratified it. Oman signed and ratified UNCLOS. Under UNCLOS the No Hinderance, Free Passage to Navigation. No tolls or fees charged for transit are followed.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:33:54 +0000I'm no expert, but can't this stuff be grown by anyone just about anyplace by now?Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:33:16 +0000TectonicWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:32:21 +0000Man, talk about a desperate search for the tiniest speck of (fake) gold in the enormous pile of stinking feces that is the trump grift show 2.0!🤣Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:32:17 +0000Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:32:11 +0000Thanks. I am listening to some of your list. Can't say I'm gonna add it to my playlists any time soon but it is far more varied and interesting than the disco thump thump that plays over and over in the gogo bars. As a musician (not pro and I didn't say a good one) I try to keep an open mind. I guess I am old school and like vocals that aren't overly synthesized and musical instruments that require hands on. But to each their own. I did like the video work of Gorillaz.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:31:51 +0000Trying to find warm weather work boots like military desert boots, but I can't find any in the US that will ship here. The brands on Laz.. look like junk. Nike, Reebok, or the better real govt recommended boots. I need something strong and cool for extensive yard work. 8 inch preferred. Anyone know of a shop with a good selection?Thanks.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0000I wonder how many people will be subject to ticket scams??Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:30:28 +0000That's the first thing to do, for sure. Turn off the water before it gets to your meter and see what happens. But if you turn off the water, how could there still be a leak after that point? The water is OFF.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:29:58 +0000It's not the time in Phuket that is the issue. But every so often, for no reason whatsoever the report gets rejected. That means I have to report to Phuket Immigration office immediately which generally writes off half a day.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:29:53 +0000He was talking about IranWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:28:57 +0000Do you hold your farts in ? Do your farts smell quite pleasant ?Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:25:54 +0000Do I believe I will die? Sure, my body will doe, but is my body me? I'm beginning to think not.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:24:52 +0000also gross when he has bad flatulence- the passing of intestinal gas when standing next to other world leadersWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:23:40 +0000Have a look at Windows X-Lite. It's already debloated and works very well. I'm running Windows 11 25H2 ver 26200 8117 on a fairly old i3 machine.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:23:24 +0000Throw in a legal win. Nice...Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:20:13 +0000Margaret was a rolling stones groupie for a bit. I always wondered if Justin came out of that but never calculated the dates...Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:18:49 +0000