https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenLonger than that. Just yesterday I bought a new container with expire date June 5. According to my experience you can keep it well after expiry date if properly cooled.Tue, 26 May 2026 11:41:40 +0000Tue, 26 May 2026 11:39:35 +0000The 'foreign lady' ordered a non-sweetened strawberry smoothie - the staff got the order wrong, a sweetened smoothie arrived. The staff offered to rectify the mistake - the foreign lady rejected the offer instead paying for the items that were correct - it was only the 'mistake that was not paid for. Two sides of this coin: Why pay for something when its wrong ? chill, Its not a big deal just pay for it even if it is wrong ?Tue, 26 May 2026 11:39:22 +0000Part time work is all but impossible for westerners in Thailand. There is a minimum monthly salary requirement to qualify for a work permit. This starts at 35,000 for some nationalities, and goes up to 60,000 for others. I don't know of many employers that are willing to pay someone 35,000 baht or more per month to work part time.Tue, 26 May 2026 11:38:29 +0000Very funny. European harbors claim that they "catch" 10% of illegal cocaine imports. Note: From some North Korean Borders all across the former soiviet union anything can be shipped by train. All the way to Iran. Look at the map. No controls, as long as the "backshis" is sufficient. Nobody will look at the contents of the freight as long as the "backshish" is considered "adequat". It will not matter much if the "freight" consists of 10 tons of potatoes or only a nuclear warhed of 1 ton, as long as the "backshish" satisfies the crowd that inspects the contents of the freight trains. Destination: Iran.Tue, 26 May 2026 11:38:08 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thai-couple-allege-tiktok-exploitation-by-chinese-agency-r2010/A Thai couple has accused the Chinese-linked media agency, Stylepop Media, of exploiting poverty-themed TikTok content for financial gain. The couple, once behind the TikTok channel known as "Big Boss Family," allege they were manipulated into creating scripted content showcasing their financial struggles. They claim the agency exploited their hardship while imposing strict financial terms. Get today's headlines by email The Big Boss Family's TikTok journey began with genuine depictions of their life's challenges, but the couple was soon approached by Stylepop Media, which offered them 1,000 baht per video. The condition was adherence to scripted content, and they were forbidden from accepting viewer donations. They were also required to share 80% of sponsorship earnings with the company. Their TikTok earnings became their sole income source, amounting to about 20,000 baht monthly. However, promises by the agency were reportedly unfulfilled, leading to financial difficulties for the family. A plea for advance payment for their son's medical needs was denied, and subsequent attempts to seek alternative work led to their contract's termination. The agency took over and renamed their TikTok account. In the wake of their revelations, social media users evaluated other accounts with similar narratives, uncovering another creator allegedly linked to Stylepop Media. This creator, initially perceived as a struggling single father, used his platform for business promotions, further entwining him in the controversy. Despite increasing public scrutiny, Stylepop Media's response has been to privatize its TikTok account while remaining silent. As scrutiny grows, no official statement from government bodies has clarified any legal implications for the involved parties. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 26 May 2026Tue, 26 May 2026 11:37:18 +0000A Thai couple has accused the Chinese-linked media agency, Stylepop Media, of exploiting poverty-themed TikTok content for financial gain. The couple, once behind the TikTok channel known as "Big Boss Family," allege they were manipulated into creating scripted content showcasing their financial struggles. They claim the agency exploited their hardship while imposing strict financial terms. Get today's headlines by email The Big Boss Family's TikTok journey began with genuine depictions of their life's challenges, but the couple was soon approached by Stylepop Media, which offered them 1,000 baht per video. The condition was adherence to scripted content, and they were forbidden from accepting viewer donations. They were also required to share 80% of sponsorship earnings with the company. Their TikTok earnings became their sole income source, amounting to about 20,000 baht monthly. However, promises by the agency were reportedly unfulfilled, leading to financial difficulties for the family. A plea for advance payment for their son's medical needs was denied, and subsequent attempts to seek alternative work led to their contract's termination. The agency took over and renamed their TikTok account. In the wake of their revelations, social media users evaluated other accounts with similar narratives, uncovering another creator allegedly linked to Stylepop Media. This creator, initially perceived as a struggling single father, used his platform for business promotions, further entwining him in the controversy. Despite increasing public scrutiny, Stylepop Media's response has been to privatize its TikTok account while remaining silent. As scrutiny grows, no official statement from government bodies has clarified any legal implications for the involved parties. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 26 May 2026 View full articleTue, 26 May 2026 11:37:18 +0000Boy, it gets quiet in here when the left is faced with the truth...Tue, 26 May 2026 11:35:40 +0000I have a yellow book and the address in Thai?Tue, 26 May 2026 11:34:48 +0000They are all coming out of the wood work now !! !! lots of guys in white coats running around the USA !!Tue, 26 May 2026 11:33:48 +0000Yes, what a man Darren was and he sent a form in the post and did the rest and paid him through an ATM to his company's bank account and of course everything seems to be digital these days, but got some time yet, and thanks for your replyTue, 26 May 2026 11:32:20 +0000Brutal - this just shows the systems in place mean nothing when people ignore then (which I'm assuming is what occurred here).... But... this is a arguable a far worse negligence and human failure by the driver than the last weeks train/bus collision in Bangkok. This indicates clear criminal negligence - but also highlight Thailand is not alone in such apathy towards road safety - key facets are clearly individuals following rules. I do wonder though - how could the bus 'navigate through / across' barriers that were already lowered ? I'm guessing 'partial barriers' (across one the approaching lane only) and the driver figured he could beat the train.... Which IF true is disgusting. More innocent lives lost for no reason. This contradicts the statement that 'level crossing barriers were already lowered'...Tue, 26 May 2026 11:32:18 +0000she has more civil courage than mostTue, 26 May 2026 11:31:24 +0000File photo for reference only Foreigners married to Vietnamese citizens and residing in Vietnam enjoy an exemption from the country's work permit requirement. However, this exemption does not grant the same unrestricted right to work as Vietnamese citizens hold. Get today's headlines by email Vietnamese regulation details that foreign spouses can work without a permit, alleviating the need for the multi-step process generally required for foreign workers. Despite this exemption, companies must still file paperwork to confirm the lack of a work permit requirement for these workers. They must submit documentation to the Ministry or Department of Home Affairs at least 10 days before employment begins. Requirements include a formal request, health certificate, employer approval, valid passport, and marriage certification. Foreign spouses with a temporary residence card based on marriage maintain lawful residency but do not gain equal employment rights. These individuals must adhere to specific rules regarding contracts, residency declarations, and sectoral regulations. Some sectors restrict or prohibit foreign workers, and participation in Vietnam's mandatory social insurance may be necessary depending on the employment terms. Join the discussion? Adapted by ASEAN Now · VN Express · 26 May 2026Tue, 26 May 2026 11:31:09 +0000Because they are the only relevant currencies on the planetTue, 26 May 2026 11:30:39 +0000I have a yellow book but address in Thai. ThanksTue, 26 May 2026 11:28:26 +0000Even Chump has bottled in now, Mighty Uncle Sam my Ar#se. Onward Christian SoldiersTue, 26 May 2026 11:27:52 +0000I am starting another of my conspiracy theory updates ......... moons, viruses, wars, food shortages, big harma ongoing mafia tactics, political corruption (no. 1 again this week ) ...... nothing much really to write home about (in my opinion, of course) . The Main Show on Planet earth (which is the real reason for the Big Takeover that has been boiling the frogs ( not just the French) for the last ten years or so ...... is .............. on my new post .....Tue, 26 May 2026 11:27:11 +0000The triads have been here a long time the area known as the Golden Triangle has been their based for decades if not centuries started and run by Chinese from Southern China, Guangzhao Hakka ancestry. Largest in the world but fragmented groups all heard but not seen. But with Thai leaders catering to Chinese no clue what they started. People already forget just two years ago in Pattaya area one group so big took over Pattaya, the back portion from Central Marina down from T21, rented all those big entertainment building ran their own operation so bold brought in their own soldiers even girls to work in them. When the raid happened the leader got word early like the Thaksin left middle of the night. As they started so call investigation found this group and other triad faction had taken half of the 72 provinces. The more they dug realized some of the most powerful, influencing figures, rich had invested with the triads. The kingpin in Pattaya had married the daughter of a powerful police general of sorts given Thai citizenship Being Thailand as they dug all of a sudden it gets shut down go figure! LOL These so call raids are just show small sacrafice they on top of it so guys like former MP massage King don't whine too loud Thailand has sold out to China.🤣Tue, 26 May 2026 11:26:24 +0000I used Key Visa in Pattaya also (on the recommendation of several people who'd used them before) and everything went just swimmingly. Sadly, the Managing Director (Darren) died a few months later and I don't know if the agency is still as reliable as it was when he was there. (It may well be, I just haven't dealt with them since, so I can't say one way or the other).Tue, 26 May 2026 11:25:15 +0000Disproven? 😂Tue, 26 May 2026 11:24:45 +0000Just in simple terms of content, how can we trust books, music, film. Is it real? What year is the cutoff? I was even disturbed by CGI. I'm old but AI will never be a part of my life. I know how to think, compose my thoughts, write them down. Who needs it--only the lazy.Tue, 26 May 2026 11:24:33 +0000Photo courtesy of VN Express Airport workers in Vietnam, under extreme heat conditions, are striving to keep flights on schedule as temperatures at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport reach up to 80 degrees Celsius on the tarmac. This intense heat is intensified by the summer travel surge, with ground service workers like Tran Tuan Nguyen navigating sweltering conditions to manage baggage and coordinate ground support. Despite the challenges, Nguyen and his team motivate each other to ensure safe, timely departures for hundreds of passengers. Get today's headlines by email Northern and central regions of Vietnam are enduring severe heat, with temperatures often surpassing 40 degrees Celsius, but rising even higher from concrete radiation. These harsh conditions affect not only ground service personnel but also aircraft technicians, cargo handlers, and aviation security officers who work tirelessly under the sun to perform essential safety inspections and maintenance checks. The need for precision is critical, as even minor errors could disrupt entire flights. To combat the oppressive heat, aviation operators are enhancing hydration stations, increasing rest breaks, improving workplace cooling, and tweaking operational schedules. Vietnam Airlines has also expedited aircraft turnaround times and pre-cooled passenger cabins to ensure comfort and efficiency during the busy season. The intense heatwave saw Hanoi reaching a peak of 40.7 degrees Celsius, with similar conditions recorded in eight other provinces and cities, expected to continue until Thursday. Join the discussion? Adapted by ASEAN Now · VN Express · 26 May 2026Tue, 26 May 2026 11:24:28 +0000Two children and two adults have died after a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in northern Belgium, authorities said. Get today's headlines by email The crash happened shortly after 08:00 local time on Tuesday in the town of Buggenhout, near Aalst, northwest of Brussels. The minibus was carrying seven children, a 49-year-old driver and a 27-year-old chaperone on the way to a special education school when the collision occurred. Federal police spokeswoman An Berger said the victims included two children aged 12 and 15, along with the driver and chaperone. The five other children were taken to hospital in a critical but stable condition. Belgian officials said nobody on board the train was injured, although one person was treated for shock. Crossing barriers were downBelgian mobility minister Jean-Luc Crucke said initial reports indicated the level crossing barriers were already lowered when the minibus entered the tracks. “My first thoughts are with the victims,” he said. According to police, the driver had been travelling along a road running parallel to the railway before turning left onto the crossing. A train approaching Buggenhout station then struck the vehicle. Thomas Baeken, a spokesman for Belgian rail infrastructure operator Infrabel, said CCTV footage appeared to confirm that warning lights were red and the barriers were down at the time of the collision. “The train was slowing down as it approached Buggenhout station,” he told Belgian broadcaster VRT. “How this accident could have happened, we don't know. That is for the police and the public prosecutor’s office to investigate,” he added. Investigation launchedProsecutors have opened an investigation into the cause of the crash. Images from the scene showed the overturned minibus beside the railway line near residential homes. Witnesses said the force of the impact threw the vehicle some distance from the crossing. Belgian officials said it was too early to assign responsibility for the incident. Flemish transport minister Annick De Ridder described the collision as “terrible news”. Flemish education minister Zuhal Demir said on social media that her thoughts were with the victims, their families and those affected by the tragedy. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also expressed condolences, saying: “Today, Europe grieves with Belgium.” Community in shockBuggenhout, a small town in the Flemish region of Belgium, was left shaken by the incident as emergency services continued working at the scene throughout the morning. Rail services in the area were disrupted following the crash while investigators examined the crossing and gathered evidence. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 26 May 2026 View full articleTue, 26 May 2026 11:23:47 +0000Bet they'll go for a handsome price, too. At least no TikTok!Tue, 26 May 2026 11:21:17 +0000