https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenI was the one who gave you the heart. I totally agree. It's football. Basically, if they call it soccer, that means they can't play it ie the U S of A. Can't host a decent tournament either.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:37:58 +0000Good one, that made me laugh out loud. Oh, wait, you was being serious? Whoops......Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:33:26 +0000Are you sure? You have reptiles with a length of 150 cm in your ceiling?! At least you will have no problems with any rats at all 😅Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:33:21 +000010 years might be too long if one were suffering, if that is what you mean. But I have a question for you, just due to my idle curiosity: From which continent, or subcontinent, are you posting messages to the forum? Are you now in the UK, or India? I hope you are in India because, if you are in India, then I have a favor to ask of you.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:33:16 +0000Look, where I come from, we call it football, but never mindFri, 12 Jun 2026 19:31:38 +0000I thought we agreed that I can't openly discuss this stuff?Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:28:45 +0000@fredwiggy he's inquiring about you.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:28:04 +0000Why don't you explain this misunderstanding? Currnetly, the Chagos Islands are still part of the UK, as the necessary legislation to complete the transfer to Mauritius is currnetly paused -- due to pressure by the Americans. Hence it is impossible to buy those islands from Mauritius, they do not own them (yet). And yes, I think what Epstein did was absolutely horrible and anybody criminally connected to this issue should be prosecuted in a court of law, to either be proclaimed guilty (or not).Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:26:54 +0000I wasn't having a pop at you, I promise 👍 just gave me an excuse to stick in a dig about those who call it soccer. 😉Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:26:06 +0000Really, that is one of your three main arguments why this was not a horrendous war crime? With that same logic, the V2 bombing terror against London -- it sure made German troops really happy and random roads in the larger London area surely were used to transport military goods -- was entirely right and justified... NOT!! Do you see the error in your argument?Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:24:22 +0000No idea. Why, is that too long?Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:23:29 +0000What about TWIGGY? Would you consider her a real woman? Or, not?Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:21:24 +0000When you say LAYOUTS..... Are you referring to.... Graphic Design layouts? Photo-shoot layouts? What?Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:20:25 +0000Naturally, you wouldn't, because my experiences involve real women.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:19:07 +0000Well, I cannot say that I am very envious of your experiences, in the regard you seem to imply.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:15:07 +0000Please do not beat around the bush. If you have something to say, then say it outright. Are you saying I will be dead in 10 years?Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:13:28 +0000Hi everyone, I am planning an 85-day car rental trip in Thailand starting November 2026. I am a EU citizen holding both my national driving license and an International Driving Permit, valid 3 years. I don't plan to get a Thai driving licence or to buy a Thai car. What about these two differing internat. driving licences: The 3-Year IDP (1968 Convention): I currently hold the grey, 3-year International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention (flabby booklet) The 1-Year IDP (1949 Convention): I was told that while Thailand ratified the 1968 convention, Thai traffic law and local insurance companies strictly require the 1-year IDP issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention for tourists. My questions for non-Thai long-term renters in Thailand: Is it true that local police outside tourist hubs fine drivers holding the gray 3-year (1968) IDP because they only recognize the 1-year (1949) booklet? Most importantly: In an accident, do Thai car insurance companies (like the ones used by car rental companies) try to void the premium coverage if the driver only presents a 1968 (3-year) IDP instead of the 1949 (1-year) version? (I also have my national licence with me.) Thanks for your experiences!Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:13:09 +0000Pardon???????Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:05:56 +0000Perhaps the downfall was taking his phone "track my phone " or find my phoneFri, 12 Jun 2026 19:01:23 +0000A while ago we switched from Dell to Asus for the company laptops. These laptops have a hard life due to extensive travel by the users, plus use outdoors. The Dells were always breaking down and while the fix on site service was good, they were just too unreliable. The Asus laptops just kept working. So for my own laptop I bought an Asus Zenbook Duo. It's also used when travelling and even on farms, and it's been excellent. Perhaps there so many for sale because they just keep working and people upgrade to newer specs, whereas other brands break down and get thrown out?Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:56:11 +0000Just misspelled Soccer, sorryFri, 12 Jun 2026 18:55:40 +0000Its now done properly? I must have missed something if the aim was to increase the national debt in all countries yes .if the aim was to have a field day with insider trading whilst giving trump and co a free pass with tax audits 100% pass. If the aim was use up your supply of missiles so to re supply you ask for 1.5 trillion omg where is doge when you really need them? Yes so all in all trump has done more to increase your national debt than I thought was possible but never mind its bidens fault or Obama all in all mission accomplishedFri, 12 Jun 2026 18:52:44 +0000What on earth is socker? I assume you mean soccer? That's basically what nations who can't play it call it. Anyone who is half decent at it calls it football or footy. So that rules out the Scottish.....Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:43:51 +0000Actually I prefer to rub elbows with fellow expats of means, and not vagrants.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:40:44 +0000You mean Socker, of course.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:33:28 +0000