https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenThis can't be a serious question surely. US courts are stacked full of activist judges.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:35:39 +0000Drinking beer and watching football is only fun for so long. More fun in a massage shop.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:35:24 +0000In addition to difficulties in providing proof of address in English and making payments with Thai bank cards, has providing facial photos which comply with HMPO's ultra-fussy requirements, particularly as regards acceptable background colours, proved problematical for anyone? We are, I think, left entirely to our own devices here, even if we use agents for everything else.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:34:32 +0000All postings are opinions lolThu, 28 May 2026 02:33:41 +0000Possibly. However, if you don't mind, does it matter?Thu, 28 May 2026 02:33:37 +0000Not so fast there Hoss, Oman is next. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/politics/trump-says-oman-will-behave-or-will-be-attacked-by-us/3949976Thu, 28 May 2026 02:33:28 +0000Piont taken.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:33:27 +0000I am Australian and have done many of these things. Thanks for the laugh. 😁Thu, 28 May 2026 02:33:17 +0000Said without one iota of introspection.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:32:43 +0000.maybe where you come from...but certainly not Australia, where they must be licensed..if they attack someone, the law is very strict.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:32:18 +0000Thu, 28 May 2026 02:31:22 +0000I guarantee that you are using AI and you don't even realise it To quote me in many places.... mutate or perish, dinosaur.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:30:51 +0000Nothing new, Thailand exists on corruption , only natural the anti corruption board is corrupt itself, anyone with money or the right name can do and get away with what ever they please here, the law only applies to those that are not rich enough to pay off those in charge.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:30:37 +0000Rule 1 avoid toxic farangs Rule 2 see rule 1Thu, 28 May 2026 02:30:25 +0000MODS need to moderate out some slop! 😆Thu, 28 May 2026 02:30:14 +0000One formula I see among people who seem happy in life, build a solid foundation and family around you. Care for animals, keep a few good friends, have something meaningful to do, and enough freedom to travel when you need a break. Some have it more naturally with good genes, a stable mind, and a normal life rhythm. Others need daily routines, exercise, and healthy food to stay balanced. Or both! Luck matters too. Some say luck does not come by itself, but no matter how much you plan or think things through, luck is still part of it. And to succeed, some life experience can come in handy when you need it.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:29:33 +0000So what you are really saying is that you have no ideaThu, 28 May 2026 02:28:50 +0000He’s back. With a new user name. Isn’t he.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:28:32 +0000You’ll never have as much fun as you did with your mates down the pub.Apart from the family and my football team that is the thing I miss most.20 years.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:28:28 +0000I do hope that the deceased can Rest in Peace and that no one tries to use his death to further their Political cause .Thu, 28 May 2026 02:27:31 +0000Headline: Why Oil Prices Haven't Hit $150 Amid Hormuz Closure Oil prices have climbed sharply since the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted major Persian Gulf exports, yet WTI crude hovers around $100–$110 per barrel—well below the $150 forecasts many analysts made three months ago. Despite removing a significant portion of global daily supply, the market has displayed more short-term resilience than expected. Global inventories, OPEC spare capacity, and modest demand adjustments have served as buffers, delaying the full price impact of the supply shock. The Role of Inventories as Shock AbsorbersThe world entered the crisis with higher commercial stocks and floating storage than anticipated. These reserves have drawn down gradually to offset lost volumes, keeping OECD inventories below five-year averages without triggering panic. Trackers show declining floating storage, but the process remains orderly so far. However, these are working inventories essential for refineries, pipelines, and operations—not an endless cushion. As levels approach critical operational minimums, system flexibility shrinks, small issues amplify, and replacement costs rise.OPEC Spare Capacity and Demand FactorsOPEC nations, led by Saudi Arabia, provide some spare capacity that has helped stabilize near-term prices. Yet crude quality differences and ramp-up delays limit its ability to fully replace Persian Gulf barrels. Relying on this finite resource narrows the market's safety margin. Demand destruction has also capped gains. Higher prices have reduced driving, prompted airline cuts, and encouraged efficiency, especially in price-sensitive emerging markets. Uneven global growth has further softened consumption at the edges, though this relief is temporary rather than structural. Running on Borrowed Time: Future RisksCurrent price levels reflect temporary buffers rather than a resolved imbalance. Prolonged disruption will deplete inventories and spare capacity, leaving the market vulnerable to sharper repricing toward or above $150 as scarcity intensifies. Resolution through reopened flows could allow inventory rebuilding and price stabilization. Extended closure, however, would exhaust cushions and force aggressive market adjustments.Key TakeawaysInventories Offer Short-Term Cushion: Elevated starting stocks and floating storage have absorbed part of the Hormuz shock, but steady drawdowns signal tightening ahead. Spare Capacity Has Practical Limits: OPEC output provides near-term support, yet quality mismatches and finite reserves prevent full substitution for lost supply. Demand Relief Is Temporary: Price-induced conservation and soft growth buy time, but stronger economies could reverse this and heighten upward pressure on oil prices. This dynamic underscores the importance of tracking crude oil inventories, OPEC actions, and geopolitical developments in the energy sector. The apparent calm may mask growing underlying fragility in global oil markets. Original Source: Why Hasn’t Oil Hit $150? on OilPrice.com https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Why-Hasnt-Oil-Hit-150.htmlThu, 28 May 2026 02:26:56 +0000The 3,500 baht per month for protection was money well spent.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:26:02 +0000When will you Yanks realize That there is NO deal !! how can trump spin that he has lost the war and spent your tax dollars for Nothing !!! Now he is threatening Oman !!! and does not care about the midterms !!!Thu, 28 May 2026 02:24:25 +0000Well done Helmet Heroes. Good job.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:23:51 +0000A Brexit Hater? I bet you voted for the MOB of idiots we have running the UK to bankruptcy at present?Thu, 28 May 2026 02:23:34 +0000