https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenHe's almost 80 whadya wantFri, 15 May 2026 23:30:09 +0000One theory doing the rounds is that the President will not endorse either Rubio or Vance, on the basis that both would be nobodies without him, which is largely true. One of the Trump boys will be endorsed, which will be a test of the Republican registered voters. Trump Jr nominates Dad to be running mate. The 12th and 22nd Amendments ought to be bar on that. Legal opinion says otherwise. Legal opinion is that Presidential term limits might not apply to whether Vice President succession rights. ie. If a President Eric or Donnie Jr is elected, there is nothing to say they can't resign the day after the Inaugeration in 2029, and let Dad take over until 2032. And I suspect that, if a Trump family member is elected in 2028, that's an outcome that those who cast such a vote would actually welcome and support. It might be the first election in history where no one expects the winner to actually be the winner. Always a first time for everything, as FDR found out. https://digitalcommons.law.uga.edu/fac_artchop/1012/ SFri, 15 May 2026 23:28:01 +0000What a scab. Parents sorted the bill but yet he still starts a gofundme instead of growing a set and sorting out repayments.Fri, 15 May 2026 23:27:54 +0000Nothing for me as usual. Just when I retire more taxes on investing and tax breaks for workers. Future rebate decreases for private health insurance. But I no complain. Actually mostly no change for retirees as can invest tax free or leave in super. Liked the family trust taxes. Should have happened in 2019 when Shorten should have won.Fri, 15 May 2026 23:22:30 +0000I suppose the street vendor was attempting to absorb the costs.Fri, 15 May 2026 23:21:33 +0000Underwater for 30 minutes - just about spat my coffee out there, first laugh of the day.Fri, 15 May 2026 23:20:34 +0000When I need a break I eat a Kit Kat.Fri, 15 May 2026 23:20:05 +0000WagesFri, 15 May 2026 23:19:43 +0000When will they ever learn, the last thing you need when holidaying in Pattaya is a motor bike.Fri, 15 May 2026 23:18:51 +0000Me tooooo. That's the best engineering technical explanation my brain can handle also. Is your brain 'PEA sized' meaning very confusing and corrupt, or 'PEA sized' meaning light and compact? :)Fri, 15 May 2026 23:14:10 +0000Inclined to suggest the acceptable level would be zero!Fri, 15 May 2026 23:14:09 +0000I just wonder if this "Palestinian" was not a Jewish Arab, maybe making up some stories to make the God Chosen people look as victims of the evil "Lamas". This whole event seems like a false flag and excuse to destroy and take over Gaza and expand the Israel's territory. It reminds of the 9 11 and the 19 highjackers with box cutters that were able to take over those planes and make some incredible maneuvers. Do not forget some were from Saudi Arabia, and Jeff Epstein had some good relations with his evil Muslims enemies. Jeffrey Epstein cultivated extensive ties with Saudi Arabia’s ruling elite, particularly Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), through introductions by Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen and Saudi royal advisor Rafat Al-Sabbagh. Epstein aspired to become a financial advisor to MBS, proposing to restructure Saudi Arabia’s economy and even suggesting the creation of a new Muslim currency called “Sharia.” Epstein visited Saudi Arabia in 2016, where he reportedly received a Bedouin tent as a welcome gift from MBS, and later claimed he had been personally summoned by the crown prince. He offered to tutor MBS on Wall Street, requested a “small palace” to live in, and sought sweeping control over the kingdom’s financial affairs, including oversight of Aramco’s IPO. Epstein obtained sacred Islamic artifacts from Saudi Arabia, including Kiswah fabric from the Kaaba in Mecca, which he displayed in his New York townhouse and later sent to his private island, Little St. James. A building he referred to as a “mosque” was adorned with these items, though there is no evidence it was used for religious worship. Epstein used a fraudulent Austrian passport with a fake name and a listed residence in Saudi Arabia, with stamps showing travel to Saudi Arabia, France, Spain, and the UK in the 1980s. He brokered back-channel communications between Gulf leaders, including attempting to arrange a meeting between MBS and Qatar’s former prime minister. Some associates, including Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem of the UAE, were linked to Epstein through business and diplomatic discussions involving Saudi and regional interests. While documents confirm Epstein’s access and ambitions, there is no public evidence that Saudi officials acted on his advice or shared sensitive financial information with him.Fri, 15 May 2026 23:12:52 +0000StipendFri, 15 May 2026 23:12:41 +0000He can ditch the wheelchair now !Fri, 15 May 2026 23:10:40 +0000FeeFri, 15 May 2026 23:07:49 +0000DocumentFri, 15 May 2026 23:07:48 +0000My bad... moderator.Fri, 15 May 2026 23:07:35 +0000You call his assertion that there are not many jews living in Europe, hyperbole, but then state yourself that the numbers now are only 25% of those in 1930’s How do the numbers compare with other minority groups in Europe from the 1930’s. For example, there are approximately 50 million muslims now living in Europe, with 5.5 to 6 million in Germany alone. Do you know how these numbers compare to the 1930’s juxtaposed against the reduction in the number of Jews. There are only approximately 1.3 million Jews in Europe now I believe. And just as an aside, you would witness a lot more antisemitic attacks if you were living in the UK.Fri, 15 May 2026 23:06:42 +0000Despite the badgering, it's important to remember that the chance of one having a totally different experience from others when dealing with any government department in Thailand is very real. Posting about anecdotal experiences doesn't mean they are irrelevant or wrong. For example, in the realm of extensions and supporting paperwork at various immigration offices, there has been more than one instance when a reported new procedure, blithely disregarded as a one-off or being misrepresented, ended up being the front end of a new, local policy.Fri, 15 May 2026 23:03:43 +00002 grilled cheese from your 7 would be most welcomed. 😆Fri, 15 May 2026 23:03:12 +0000Anything, I am really anything, coming out of the Israel's media should not be taken with a grain of salt but a river of salt. It reminds of those comic books written by Jewish queer writers where they seem to have this fantasy about being tortured by the Nazis, tall blonde woman dressed in Nazi regalia whipping the Jewish arses, fulling their fantasies.Fri, 15 May 2026 23:02:59 +0000It's an Arabic name.Fri, 15 May 2026 23:01:13 +0000Probably saw part of this video, and thought it was real.Fri, 15 May 2026 22:57:12 +0000No tats. I may donateFri, 15 May 2026 22:55:47 +0000Nothing says "I hate the NHS" quite like sprinting back to it the second private medicine sends you a Thai sized reality check. Bash the system at home, then crawl back into its loving, inefficient arms the moment capitalism bites.Fri, 15 May 2026 22:54:56 +0000