https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenNo @fredwiggy I haven't asked you if you pay, I have asked you repeatedly how much you pay.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:39:16 +0000OK it’s not real, but it could be him. 😆Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:37:28 +0000Just on the point of rising rents around LK Metro and Soi Baukhao. The reason this area boomed was because Walking Street rents are ridiculous. If Thai landlords on Soi Baukhao are going to raise the rents, significantly, in the near term, thus, the cost being pushed onto consumers, and a beer eventually becomes 130 baht, the whole process of moving to a cheaper to rent enclave may start again, possibly moving to the dark side, and then that place becomes the "go to" place in Central Pattaya, and Soi Baukhao ends up with vacant premises.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:37:12 +0000Name 3 cool things you did this year. I bet you pay this fake gf of yours. You're a proven phony.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:36:05 +0000How much do you pay and , if you are so happy in Thailand, then why are you always writing about leaving? Please stop telling us it's for your daughter, as her age doesn't remain static over the years. You need to have a real plan, rather than just pie in the sky.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:36:01 +0000You don't have a life. You google temple images to pretend to travel. You're a no hoper.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:34:30 +0000Miserable git.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:32:56 +0000Repeating nonsense internet claims.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:32:47 +0000See? Another of the same. I again am wondering just how old these two are. It's entirely possible they are, like some have said. living with their mom's , as they're comments are definitely in the teen realm, as having 5 already I know full well how they interact with adults. I don't have a life he says, yet he has no home, real girlfriend, children nor any responsibilities besides spending money traveling from hotel to hotel, possibly not even in Thailand but back home, or like they've suggested, at mom's. Thinking I'm trapped because without having those responsibilities, thinks you can just up and leave a house with a child and move around the world without settling affairs here. Again, his petulant other, again is asking if I pay for my girlfriend when I've talked about this for years. Poor memories the both of them. Everyone alive has a life, but these two have you wonder just how unhappy someone can be, as we follow their ramblings in an online forum.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:32:15 +0000Men turn into women and women turn into endless wrinkles.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:31:55 +0000Because it's easy, can be considerably cheaper and there's insolvency coverage.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:31:35 +0000yes.. and bears don't poop in the woods.... Jeez! Dooes the glaringly-obvious have to be spelt out to our leaders and politicians...?Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:31:24 +0000Ever been mugged? That's what Putin is doing to his own people now. Time to stand up to muggers, do you have it in you?Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:30:50 +0000No one has mentioned the science behind lowing testosterone levels with age. It's what turns men into "Grumpy Old Men" (GOM) as they age. It's a part of life and completely normal, and no one can escape it, and viagra can't fix it. 😂Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:30:12 +0000Trump Pardons 11, Including Clean Air Act Convictions President Issues New Round Of ClemencyPresident Donald Trump has granted pardons to 11 people in the latest use of his executive clemency powers, including nine individuals convicted of offences linked to the federal Clean Air Act. The pardons continue a pattern established during Trump's second term, with the White House arguing that several recipients had been unfairly prosecuted under regulations introduced or aggressively enforced by the previous administration. According to White House officials, many of those pardoned had modified diesel trucks or sold aftermarket parts that disabled emissions-control systems. Emissions Cases Dominate PardonsThose receiving clemency include Joshua Davis, Matt Geouge, Jonathan Achtemeier, Tim Clancy, Ryan Lalone, Wade Lalone, Barry Pierce, Aaron Rudolf and Mackenzie Spurlock. Federal prosecutors had convicted them of offences involving tampering with emissions-control equipment or selling components designed to bypass pollution-control systems installed on commercial vehicles. Under U.S. law, removing or disabling emissions-control devices is prohibited because they are intended to reduce harmful air pollution. The White House defended the pardons, arguing that many of those convicted had sought to help vehicle owners avoid expensive repairs and had acted in what officials described as "good faith." Administration officials also criticised emissions regulations imposed under former President Joe Biden, claiming they placed unnecessary financial burdens on businesses and consumers. Trump: 'Setting Them All Free'Announcing the clemency orders, Trump said several recipients had effectively been punished for repairing or modifying vehicles. "It is my great honor to have just signed pardons for six people who were persecuted by the Biden Administration," Trump wrote on social media. "I am setting them all free, right now." The White House argued that brothers Ryan and Wade Lalone, who operated a business modifying emissions systems on heavy trucks, had been targeted for challenging what it described as the high cost of manufacturer-controlled repairs. Environmental regulators have long maintained that such modifications increase harmful emissions and undermine federal pollution standards. Political Ally Also Receives PardonTrump also pardoned businessman Adam Kidan, a former associate of disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Kidan pleaded guilty in 2006 to fraud and conspiracy charges and served nearly six years in prison. Since his release, he has become an active Republican donor and has supported numerous conservative candidates and political committees. The White House cited his business success and rehabilitation as justification for granting clemency. Former Texas Mayor IncludedAnother recipient was former Plano, Texas, mayor Jack Harvard, who was convicted of bank fraud during the 1990s. Officials pointed to his conduct since leaving prison, highlighting conservation work on his ranch and his decision to allow U.S. and NATO military personnel to use the property for training exercises without charge. Trump has frequently argued that the presidential pardon power should be used to correct what he considers politically motivated prosecutions or overly harsh punishments. The latest round of clemency is likely to attract both praise and criticism. Supporters view the pardons as relief for individuals they believe were over-prosecuted under burdensome regulations, while critics argue they weaken enforcement of environmental laws and continue Trump's willingness to intervene on behalf of political allies and individuals whose cases align with his broader political message. SOURCESun, 05 Jul 2026 04:29:09 +0000Are you saying that you would not class Putin as a failing President? To be fair it is difficult to think of a state that does not have a failing leader. I realise it is likely that you can think of a few.😁Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:28:44 +0000The OP seems confused, if really expect the muslims to embrace the LGBT crowd he is delusionalSun, 05 Jul 2026 04:28:26 +0000Dear @fredwiggy Let's not beat about the bush. The discussion is around miserable expats. In this case, one who attempts to differentiate his salaried relationship from others who support their wives and partners. That particular miserable expat cannot come to terms with the fact that his relationship is no more 'real' than the others who pay. What makes yours real @fredwiggy ?Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:28:07 +0000Childish response, go back to school and sek parential discussion often to build some intelligence.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:26:17 +0000It's happened in many other cases over the years here, most notably, road deaths. Do you deny this? It MAY happen in this case, or it MAY not. We'll just have to wait and see.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:25:48 +0000You don't have a life Fred. You dream about fishing in Cairns and hunting elsewhere. Sisaket is a dump and you want to leave but are trapped there.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:25:35 +0000Some farang believe Buddha tattoos actually make them more Thai than a Thai national. 😂Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:22:50 +0000"Losers are weepers"... remember that one? I first heard it when I was a kid... and that was a very long time ago. Funny how some people are still doing their best to keep the saying alive.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:20:46 +0000Do you believe he has a gf? He lies about everything else.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:20:15 +0000Suppose he is able to have that forty thousand dollars transferred from Australia; in that case, tax would first have to be paid on it there.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:20:10 +0000