https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenI think many haven't necessarily burnt bridges, but rather they have collapsed. Death of parents, distant relatives, friends not seen in decades (often buried in debt and jealous). Banking and investing in US is a total hassle. Medicare for those overseas is nothingburger. Penalized on return for B Most of all expats simply fight the same thing all Americans (everyone Oz, Nz, UK, EU) housing unaffordability. How many people you know in the wrong house, but can't move not even bc price, but interest rate alone??! Having kept a house looks like genius in hindsight, but still there are the taxes, upkeep, insurance, etc. Selling a house and moving abroad is genius. Most expats that go back either have serious health issues (or expect to) and or never really a good fit to begin with. There is also a certain isolation... one needs to be happy in their own company. If you need a social circle, family expat life probably not for you. I tried going back a few times. I always was miserable. Now married, it would be easier, better but still I would miss the energy of Asia. I saw back in 90s Asia was up and coming and America fading, stumbling and out of step. Just more clear with each passing year. Where do you move? California is out. Florida is a remote possibility. The rest is just second tier and below. Texas is basically landlocked, WA, OR expensive and cold. Taxes are only going to skyrocket Simple life happy lifeSat, 23 May 2026 00:25:13 +0000Israel far worse. Why not run an an analysis on how many people they have killed and displaced, as compared to Iran?Sat, 23 May 2026 00:25:11 +0000i thought he was American ......even worseSat, 23 May 2026 00:24:56 +0000Off course, And I start to like the both sides of Rayong now, easy access to Island, short distance to Bangkok, and maybe a much better option than Pranburi and south, still the Chinese activity there, is growing, and pushing the prices up.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:24:33 +0000Is it really that uncommon for the RTP to have foreigners employed with them in Phuket? They certainly have them working in uniform in cm.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:24:10 +0000I'm confident that it is Israel. We have documented proof they have been at it even before it's creation. Tell me about Iran and when that started? I think you'll find it was after the meddling with their leadership, which led to the formation of the Islamic Republic in the '70s. It's all interconnected.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:23:28 +0000Either I must be doing something different but since I've started actually monitoring it 37 out of last 38 transfers have landed instantly in fact the Thai app pings before I even get a chance to check.....7 days a week bank holidays makes no difference The odd one took about 2 hours Simple bank transfer done manually to Wise from RBS and onwards to SCB Doesnt matter what you put on reason for transfer as I've deliberately chosen many including the new one reference retirement requirements.....its immediate every time Even before I started monitoring it was always instant Strange how so many have issues.....are you perhaps using funds held on Wise app or Debit cards ??Sat, 23 May 2026 00:23:26 +0000a rather bizarre responseSat, 23 May 2026 00:22:50 +0000AI Overview Iran and its heavily armed, state-funded network of militant proxies (including Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and various Shiite militias) have been attributed to hundreds of high-profile terrorist attacks globally. Iran provides weapons, funding, training, and strategic direction to these groups.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:22:47 +0000And where do you place yourself on that scale? You do not come across as very happy on this forum. I agree with what you say above, but you could use some more positivity too when you post something, instead of always going dark on everything. People are not judged by one single post; they are judged by their history and pattern. And yes, you also have your share of stalkers who just see your name and press thumbs down, which obviously can lead to a more resigned and hostile style over time.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:22:22 +0000Now that fits the definition of screeching. I told you it was you all along. When your Trolling and baiting attempts fall flat, you begin your screeching calls of "jew hater". Insane in the brain...Sat, 23 May 2026 00:20:08 +0000A military dictatorship has the military as the head of state. A theocracy has a cleric as head of state. Question now is are the clerics running the show or is the IRGC? The latter is more than likely now the case.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:20:06 +0000What has westerners to do with the question !!! we all know westerners have been meddling for century's that is not the question !! both Iran and Israel have committed acts of Terrorism and as i said there is no definitive answer as to who has committed more i don't think there is a score card or a point system to say who is worse as for the poster he is just rambling does not know what he is talking about put on ignore !!!Sat, 23 May 2026 00:19:35 +0000A post with negative comments on the news article has been removed @Cave Johnson : News articles are collected from recognised sources and may be consolidated or rewritten with AI assistance. Respectful discussion of the article content is welcome. Disrespectful comments about the articles, the use of AI, or the news team (e.g. “clickbait,” “slow news day,” mocking grammar, or AI taunts) are not permitted. Posts breaching this rule will be removed, and posting suspension or account closure may result. If you see an error in an article, please use the report function.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:18:58 +0000your being silly nowSat, 23 May 2026 00:15:57 +0000Sat, 23 May 2026 00:15:41 +0000Great, thanks! That may be worth the drive when I renew early next year.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:15:33 +0000Mine is entertained by her friends, 3 of them chatting on the patio all afternoon yesterday, they want coffee so I hand one of them 100bht, off she goes to get them drinks (I didn't want one), comes back and hands me the 40bht change. 3 ladies happy all afternoon for 60bht ........ good value IMHO.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:10:03 +0000You find isolated spots away from people but you're still a tourist so adding to tourismSat, 23 May 2026 00:09:27 +0000It's not. It's the military that controls everything. Military mafia. The streets and public areas far more open and free than Saudi. Even Hillary Clinton acknowledged this in comments well over a decade ago. https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/news/2010/02/100215_clinton_iran.shtml Religion is the facade the same way Communism is a facade for China, N Korea, Cuba ... countries in which political system would be labeled fascist, authoritarian, autocraticSat, 23 May 2026 00:07:03 +0000It is not touristy when you find the right spot on the Island 😁 Islands have different communities and and also spaces from the crowds.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:04:15 +0000Anti-Muslim tweets seem to be effective!Sat, 23 May 2026 00:04:14 +0000AI Overview Yes, the Islamic Republic of Iran is classified as an Islamic theocracy. Its political system is governed by a fusion of religious ideology and republican elements, with ultimate authority resting in the Supreme Leader—the country's highest-ranking cleric.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:44 +0000So what? First, it's not a theocracy it's a military dictatorship. Second, why is it your problem? Third, what money are you donating and have you signed your children up for this war? United States is in no position to moralize nor can it financially or diplomatically afford to do so - especially when it is at the bidding of Zionist ambitions and a genocidal nation. The US is most definitely complicit in war crimesFri, 22 May 2026 23:58:17 +0000Why kidding? Prison is probably a very good option for many - (relatively) safe place to stay, free daily food, free health care etc. The problem is that it's almost impossible to get sent to prison nowadays in the UK. Rob a bank? Probation. Rape a rabbit? Probation and mental help blah blah blah..... I'm not sure what offence lands you in prison as a first-time offender. Oh I know!! Tell the truth on social media about the immigration situation in the UK and you'll be in prison without any delay....Fri, 22 May 2026 23:56:09 +0000