https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenSun, 31 May 2026 03:37:36 +0000Sarcasm? I think hitting below the belt and screaming is wrong 99% of the time. I'm guilty of doing it myself but would like to think it is rare. Screaming is not normal or productive online. I've known individuals that have taken this approach offline and do get what they want often but at what expense?Sun, 31 May 2026 03:37:33 +0000BlackSun, 31 May 2026 03:37:19 +0000Thanks lefties:Sun, 31 May 2026 03:33:37 +0000I could store them them in my wine cooler? That's a good ideaSun, 31 May 2026 03:30:54 +0000Are you claiming that 3 year pld Neta V's are selling for 220,000 or that new ones are still 220,000. Depreciation does happen until you sell a 3 year old one. This is not solely applicable to electric cars.Sun, 31 May 2026 03:29:13 +0000That was over 30 years agoSun, 31 May 2026 03:28:49 +0000This was part of the law brought in in 1972 to prevent civil servants getting on the booze before 11 in the morning and during the hours of 2-5 in the afternoon. As for supermarket opening time I think 8, 8:30 or 9 is around the norm although MACRO is 6:00 am.Sun, 31 May 2026 03:28:47 +0000As stated the update on day of application done with small deposit showing different balance than Bank Letter has never been an issue at CW. Nor have I ever read it being an issue anywhere. If you have concerns make a 100b withdrawal (perhaps ATM) then followed by 100b deposit with teller. (not necessary)Sun, 31 May 2026 03:28:42 +0000It was me who said keep the blade in vege oil after use. It works for me, and I can get over 30 good shaves from one blade, There is an ad on UK TV for some blades which says that you will get about 10 shaves from one!Sun, 31 May 2026 03:28:34 +0000We gave you the PC 49 years ago and you still haven't figured out how to post a simple forum message. I suggest you show a little more gratitude.Sun, 31 May 2026 03:28:19 +0000The wife puts a month on a blade every time they use it.Sun, 31 May 2026 03:27:42 +0000"...but it really should never be a president who is still alive." Then the sooner he gets his face on the currency the better.Sun, 31 May 2026 03:27:34 +0000Myanmar’s military‑backed regime has unveiled a controversial trade‑in scheme forcing owners of ageing or poorly maintained vehicles to switch to electric cars—a market dominated by the children of coup leader‑turned‑president Min Aung Hlaing. The Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that vehicles over 20 years old, or deemed unfit for use, must be surrendered. Owners would then be permitted to import an electric vehicle as a replacement, with foreign currency provided at a “reasonable rate” by the Central Bank. Officials framed the policy as a way to cut fuel consumption, reduce accidents and curb emissions. Yet critics argue the plan is designed to funnel profits to Min Aung Hlaing’s family, who control much of the EV sector through Chinese brands. His son Aung Pyae Sone is the exclusive importer of BYD cars, while his daughter Khin Thiri Thet Mon runs N.P.K Motors, which operates charging stations nationwide. The regime has already restricted imports of combustion‑engine vehicles, while heavily promoting China‑made EVs. Together, the president’s children imported more than 1,200 vehicles by May 2024, cementing their dominance in the market. Public reaction has been sceptical. Myanmar faces chronic power shortages and limited charging infrastructure, making widespread EV adoption impractical. Many see the trade‑in plan as another attempt to enrich the junta’s inner circle rather than address the country’s energy crisis. The rollout comes amid broader restrictions linked to the global fuel crunch, including rationing, odd‑even driving rules and mandatory work‑from‑home days for government staff. Electric vehicles are exempt from these measures, further nudging consumers towards the sector controlled by the regime’s family. For ordinary motorists, the scheme raises more questions than answers—chief among them whether enforcement will be strict, and whether the promised benefits will ever reach beyond the junta’s own business empire. -2026-05-31Sun, 31 May 2026 03:27:14 +0000TrufflesSun, 31 May 2026 03:27:11 +0000Paid 220kbht for my 2yo Neta V. Now 3 years old, still selling them at the same price. (10,000 trouble free kilometers, new tax and ins 1,500bht, 30k service 1,500bht) Fuel cost for those 10,000KM ZERO from my solar panels. Choose carefully = ZERO depreciation.Sun, 31 May 2026 03:25:37 +0000Hehe, yes, that could be it, but she is only shaving about every second month, so no worries. And yes, exactly. The blades seem to last a month or less even though I do not shave every day. I clean, rinse, and dry them after use, but @fredwiggy I do not put them in oil. Anyway, thanks for all the replies. I just bought the Philips 7000 Series for less than 5,000 baht from the official Philips store. I already have the Philips OneBlade 360, so I will give some feedback later on whether it was worth it. I also bought some counterfeit blades for 250 baht, so I can test those as well.Sun, 31 May 2026 03:25:30 +0000No, MOST people say BOGOF, not ocasionally, but always. Never heard of BOGO........Buy One, Get One .......double price!! 555Sun, 31 May 2026 03:25:20 +0000Apparently either the phone nor the charger were damaged. A different News outlet said his wife commented "From what I observed, the power outlet had a phone charger and a fan plugged in, but neither the phone nor the fan was damaged". Also no mention of their house being on a hill or the highest one in the village. I have a mate who built a house on top of a rise with no tall trees or utility poles nearby. His house has been struck three times. Plus once after he had lightning arrestors fitted to his roof.Sun, 31 May 2026 03:24:56 +0000No, because you said: "Seriously, only when or if AI starts to replace jobs, then maybe the education system will be completely revamped. But in the meantime, it works fine."Sun, 31 May 2026 03:24:09 +0000Sorry. My bad.Sun, 31 May 2026 03:23:48 +0000The difference between the balanced stated in the bank letter and the bank-book balance on the day of the appointment (after a transaction) has never been a problem in the past. Thanks again for all the good feedback.Sun, 31 May 2026 03:23:05 +0000Mizzima Thai authorities have outlined a 10‑year plan to shut down refugee camps along the Myanmar border, raising fresh concerns among displaced communities who have lived there for decades. According to the Karen Refugee Committee, officials revealed during a meeting in mid‑May that camps would first be consolidated within five years before being fully closed within a decade. “Beyond that five‑year mark, and within a ten‑year timeframe, the camps will be systematically closed down and will cease to exist officially,” said Saw Pwe Say, the committee’s secretary. The policy affects nine camps, including Mae La, Nu Poe, Umpiem and Mae La Oon, which together host tens of thousands of refugees. While the timeline has been set, authorities have yet to clarify what legal status or freedom of movement residents will have once the camps are dismantled. At Nu Poe camp, officials have begun registering residents to relocate to either Umpiem or Mae La. But uptake has been limited, with many reluctant to sign up. “We are afraid to register. They only asked us to choose between two places,” one resident told local media. Sources close to aid organisations say Thailand is considering issuing special identification cards, similar to the “pink cards” used by migrant workers, to refugees. Such a move could provide limited legal recognition, though details remain uncertain. The announcement comes against a backdrop of dwindling international support. Since food aid was reduced, Thailand has allowed refugees to work legally outside the camps from 2025, helping families to survive but also signalling a shift towards self‑reliance. For now, the prospect of closure has left many long‑term residents anxious. With consolidation already under way, the next decade will determine whether refugees are integrated into Thai society or face renewed displacement. -2026-05-31Sun, 31 May 2026 03:22:52 +0000It is just a statement of fact. Do you believe otherwise?Sun, 31 May 2026 03:22:32 +0000Sun, 31 May 2026 03:22:22 +0000