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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>I think people are wishing they had voted for Kamala.</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396299-i-think-people-are-wishing-they-had-voted-for-kamala/?do=findComment&comment=20542625]]></link><description>When is this war going to end ? He said he destroyed their navy etc but it keeps going !</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:36:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thai girl was totally shameless</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1377174-thai-girl-was-totally-shameless/?do=findComment&comment=20542624]]></link><description>That's a weird imagination you have there... In your honest opinion, are you one of those chickens?</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:35:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Foreigners Challenge Local Traditions on Koh Phangan</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396287-foreigners-challenge-local-traditions-on-koh-phangan/?do=findComment&comment=20542623]]></link><description>The issue really is that the Thai's are inconsiderate of others around them especially when it comes to noise. And the other issue is of the lack of enforcement of existing laws in Thailand.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:35:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>I think people are wishing they had voted for Kamala.</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396299-i-think-people-are-wishing-they-had-voted-for-kamala/?do=findComment&comment=20542622]]></link><description>I was happy with the Auto Pen myself  It never flipp flopped !</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:35:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20542621]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_06/image.png.3c03f88c3564afe2dfce2afa21cebb17.png" length="945237" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:34:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>I think people are wishing they had voted for Kamala.</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396299-i-think-people-are-wishing-they-had-voted-for-kamala/?do=findComment&comment=20542620]]></link><description>The far right don't understand sarcasm by default.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:34:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Foreigners Challenge Local Traditions on Koh Phangan</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396287-foreigners-challenge-local-traditions-on-koh-phangan/?do=findComment&comment=20542619]]></link><description>I suppose then that it's fine that the UK and Europe etc. can employ reciprocity in their countries because they are Christian countries... and if people don't like it they know where the airports are. Fairs fair, I guess... and you support that fully by the look of it.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:34:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Bernie Sanders Should Be Ashamed</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396261-bernie-sanders-should-be-ashamed/?do=findComment&comment=20542618]]></link><description>As a neutral observer, I gave an honest opinion of what I observed.  Of course it's just my opinion...what else is there? Did you not want the opinions of others or was it just a mad rant at the sky?</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:33:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>UK Confirms Pension Freeze for Expats in Thailand</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396163-uk-confirms-pension-freeze-for-expats-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20542617]]></link><description>If you take off your blinkers you will see, they are not a burden on the NHS, they don't receive a free bus pass or TV licence, they don't receive extra money where eligible for heating allowance. They should be rewarded for the money that they save the government, not penalized. The "overseas lifestyle" as you begrudgingly say, is a choice made to enjoy a better standard of living than the UK.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:33:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Single retired men</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396192-single-retired-men/?do=findComment&comment=20542616]]></link><description>I missed this stupid comment.  At 67, exercise is very important. You can't stop age decline, but you can slow it down. You do what you can at any pace you can. Thorpe can swim at least 5x faster than I, but I'm not concerned about how fast I swim. It doesn't matter. It's not a competition at all. The point is elevating the heart rate for a specific period, and giving the joints and muscles some non-impact exercise, a break from the stress of weight resistance exercise. I use it for cardio/recovery after gym work and terrestrial-based exercise.  Something must have bothered you about a 67-year-old doing so much exercise while you sit on your big fat ass posting cr*p here. You'd be amazed at what a 67-year-old can look like if he dedicates himself to personal health.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:32:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Single retired men</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396192-single-retired-men/?do=findComment&comment=20542615]]></link><description>Oh don't be a gossip !!!! I bet you were the work gossip !</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:32:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Bangkok: The City That Never Sleeps... Because of the Rats!</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396099-bangkok-the-city-that-never-sleeps-because-of-the-rats/?do=findComment&comment=20542614]]></link><description>Scouser , sorry about your rat phobia I  can give you some history about those rats to make you feel better. The rats in question were originally pets of the famous Rat Pack in Las Vegas...Sammy Davis Junior , Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra who  died in 1998. Before he died and wanted to give them a good home  so he arranged for them to stow away on a cargo ship to Bangkok and they settled in the Sois and alleys around Silom.The health authorities know about them  let them run free and  feed them food scraps out of respect for the famous Rat Pack.The reason that they befriended you may have been because you were probably dressed up like a  "rat with a gold tooth"</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:30:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Members Poll: REMOVE  the Emojis ?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396206-members-poll-remove-the-emojis/?do=findComment&comment=20542613]]></link><description>As I wrote earlier, I disagree with people using them just settle any imagined score. Fine if they are a genuine reaction to the content, though I think a short comment would be a good way of demonstrating that the application was not simply malicious.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:30:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Monkey Attack Kills Boy, aged 6, in Nakhon Si Thammarat</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396282-monkey-attack-kills-boy-aged-6-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/?do=findComment&comment=20542612]]></link><description>The fear of monkeys is called pithecophobia. This term is derived from the Ancient Greek word for ape or monkey. I also hate them especially when they ook and eek after a touchdown.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:30:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Pattaya to Boost Status as World-Class Tourist Destination</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396276-pattaya-to-boost-status-as-world-class-tourist-destination/?do=findComment&comment=20542611]]></link><description>Belief  is not fact-based but a "trust me" argument.  Several OP's do attempt to draw parallels with some internationally known entertainment venues but draw little factual similarities such as culture, ethnicity, wealth, freedom, etc.   I can appreciate the viewpoints of the Pattaya Nightlife Operators Association. But where is the international experience, ie., from other than from Thais themselvs? For example: "The world's 20 best cities for nightlife right now," July 2025, https://www.timeout.com/travel/worlds-best-cities-for-nightlife "Based on thousands of people in hundreds of the world's best cities,  asking them to rate both the quality and affordability of their city&#x2019;s nightlife scene, from clubbing to bars, pubs and nighttime entertainment."</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:30:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump Won't Rule Out Cash For US Capitol Jan 6 Cops' Attackers</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396305-trump-wont-rule-out-cash-for-us-capitol-jan-6-cops-attackers/?do=findComment&comment=20542610]]></link><description>Look for a pardon for his pedo pal Ghislaine, also to [sic] &#x1F61C;</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:29:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Pattaya to Boost Status as World-Class Tourist Destination</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396276-pattaya-to-boost-status-as-world-class-tourist-destination/?do=findComment&comment=20542609]]></link><description>I hope Poramet Ngampichet or nickname Beer is reelected.  He has done a pretty good job considering the tough conditions and think he has potential to make more great changes.  I'll admit I'm not well versed on past mayor accomplishments.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:28:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump Won't Rule Out Cash For US Capitol Jan 6 Cops' Attackers</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396305-trump-wont-rule-out-cash-for-us-capitol-jan-6-cops-attackers/?do=findComment&comment=20542608]]></link><description>Trump Won't Rule Out Cash For US Capitol  Jan 6 Cops Attackers                   USA today  Donald Trump has refused to rule out compensating people convicted of assaulting police officers during the January 6 Capitol riot, reigniting controversy over a proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. Speaking during an interview on NBC's Meet the Press, Trump defended supporters prosecuted over the 2021 attack on the US Capitol and argued that many had been treated unfairly by the justice system. When asked whether people who attacked police officers should receive taxpayer-funded compensation, Trump stopped short of ruling it out. "I wouldn't be inclined to say so, but I have to see it," he said. 'People Have Been Destroyed'Trump went further, suggesting many January 6 defendants deserved compensation after what he described as the destruction of their lives. "If it was up to me, I'd pay them the kind of money that they deserve," he said. "People have been destroyed. Lives have been destroyed." More than 140 police officers were injured during the Capitol attack as thousands of Trump supporters attempted to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden's 2020 election victory. Nearly 1,600 people were charged in connection with the riot, with many convicted of offences ranging from trespassing to violent assaults on law enforcement officers. Fund Faces Legal TroubleThe comments come despite mounting uncertainty over the future of the proposed anti-weaponization fund. A federal judge temporarily blocked the scheme in May while a legal challenge proceeds through the courts. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche later told lawmakers that the administration was no longer moving forward with the fund. Yet Trump's latest remarks suggest he remains personally supportive of the idea and continues to argue that many January 6 defendants were unfairly prosecuted. Pardons Already Sparked BacklashOn his first day back in office, Trump issued pardons to around 1,500 people connected to the Capitol riot, including individuals convicted of attacking police officers. The move drew fierce criticism from law enforcement groups and political opponents, who accused the president of rewriting the history of January 6. Former Vice President Mike Pence recently broke with Trump on the issue, saying people who assaulted police officers that day "never should have been pardoned and they should never get a dime." Trump's latest comments are likely to intensify that debate, with critics arguing that compensating convicted rioters would amount to rewarding violence against police officers.  SOURCE</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_06/CapitolAttackersJan6.jpg.d66b3b8476fa818bf642d90b53cfd76a.jpg" length="106092" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:28:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Have you ever tried to explain origin of food to Thai.</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396304-have-you-ever-tried-to-explain-origin-of-food-to-thai/?do=findComment&comment=20542607]]></link><description>I missed the point? Regardless what's in it [the answer] for you I can see nothing but frustration coming out of the question</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:27:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Members Poll: REMOVE  the Emojis ?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396206-members-poll-remove-the-emojis/?do=findComment&comment=20542606]]></link><description>Up to you...&#x1F60A;</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:26:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>UK Confirms Pension Freeze for Expats in Thailand</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396163-uk-confirms-pension-freeze-for-expats-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20542605]]></link><description>Then why not save a ......load by cancelling those reciprical arrangements with those other countries ?</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:25:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>TV repair</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396262-tv-repair/?do=findComment&comment=20542603]]></link><description>I've had a 75" Hisense LCD TV for 5 years now without any issues.  Great picture. All ports function properly. I recently took a 43" TCL bedroom TV to NumChai in Pattaya for repair.  I had to pay an B800 fee upfront.  The TV itself was operating but the HDMI ports were not.  NumChai later said I needed a new Motherboard, almost B3000 which is more than the TV was worth so I collected it, now sitting under a bed.  I have used NumChai for repair of other appliances and their technicians have always been prompt and competent.  Prices seem reasonable to me.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:24:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Planets</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396303-planets/?do=findComment&comment=20542602]]></link><description>August 10 (Six-Planet Morning Parade): Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune will gather in the eastern sky shortly before sunrise. The first four are bright enough for the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune will require binoculars.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:23:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>US plans to use Iranian assets to rebuild Gulf allies</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396263-us-plans-to-use-iranian-assets-to-rebuild-gulf-allies/?do=findComment&comment=20542601]]></link><description>There won't be much left the IDF' just started the Iranian deconstruction after months of Trumps' dithering&#x1F914;</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:22:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Members Poll: REMOVE  the Emojis ?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396206-members-poll-remove-the-emojis/?do=findComment&comment=20542600]]></link><description>I guess not - you win.  I bow to your greatness!</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:20:58 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
