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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Thailand news</title><link>https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/</link><description>National and regional news from all around Thailand</description><language>en</language><item><title>Flamingos vs Kushner: Albania erupts over luxury resort plan</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396156-flamingos-vs-kushner-albania-erupts-over-luxury-resort-plan/?do=findComment&comment=20540685]]></link><description>Yep.  More and more people want jews to move to Israel. It was created for jews (or more accurately for the Rothschilds) for that purpose at great expense for the rest of the world - esp. whites. Even now, your people in that country are still causing trouble and expense through these bleedin non stop middle eastern wars.   Maybe the top jews want you all to move there too and that's why the policy of censoring criticism of Israel and jews has been changed over the past couple of years.  It seems that fostering of jew hate could be interntional for this reason - someone's gonna have to occupy all of that newly stolen land after all. As you note, Israel isn't particularly safe, so I guess they have to make the rest of the world much less safe to force you to move there.  FWIW, I don't think anyone hates jews cos theyre special or chosen - imho it;s mainly the percieved behaviours (aggression, hatred of whites, piushing of  and other non jews) and whiney victimhood stuff.  It's extremely irritating - bad enough for people to think "Oh just **** off!"  This is a balanced video.  FWIW, I first came to Thail;and in the late 90s and found out what a bunch of ****s Israelis were back then - pushing in queues and generally being ****Ty people - he explains that many Israelis on the backpacking trail are fresh out of military service where they are heavily indoctrinated - combined with the only jews are humans stuff, it explains the ****iness.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRm9qJ9GaVk</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:38:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do You Even Peanut Butter in Thailand?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396212-do-you-even-peanut-butter-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20540684]]></link><description>I have no problem snacking on some salty nutz....wait that doesn't sound too healthy at all.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:37:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Pakistani Nationals Brawl on Pattaya Beach, 2 Hurt</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396090-pakistani-nationals-brawl-on-pattaya-beach-2-hurt/?do=findComment&comment=20540683]]></link><description>What brawl? A lot of Pakistani flap and holding of arms.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:37:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>iran warns of wider war</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396171-iran-warns-of-wider-war/?do=findComment&comment=20540682]]></link><description>Iran has not even begun to show the world their capabilities. They have not unleashed any of their  sleeper cells anywhere in the world yet, they have not utilized their cyber hacking capabilities to cripple US infrastructure systems yet, and they have shown a great deal of restraint, all things considered. Don should be very scared.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:33:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Farage faces union anger as GMB warns of workers&#x2019; rights clash</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396215-farage-faces-union-anger-as-gmb-warns-of-workers-rights-clash/?do=findComment&comment=20540681]]></link><description>Reform UK has been forced to remove a series of attack adverts targeting Andy Burnham after the artist behind the images threatened legal action, opening a fresh front in the party&#x2019;s increasingly aggressive political campaigning. The row centres on social media posts that allegedly used and altered a portrait of Burnham without permission. What began as a campaign attack has rapidly escalated into a copyright dispute carrying the threat of court action, damages and demands for a public apology.  Artist Strikes Back Over &#x2018;Unauthorised&#x2019; Use Illustrator Stanley Chow, whose portrait of Burnham has featured prominently in the Greater Manchester Mayor&#x2019;s by-election campaign, accused Reform of hijacking his work to promote a message he fundamentally opposes.    The disputed posts reportedly showed AI-generated images of people in a small boat holding &#x201C;Vote Andy&#x201D; placards featuring Chow&#x2019;s artwork. Through his lawyers, Chow argued the image had been edited and repurposed without consent to push what he described as an anti-immigration narrative. &#x201C;For me, this is straightforward,&#x201D; Chow said. &#x201C;My work has been used without permission to share a message that I fundamentally disagree with.&#x201D;  Legal Pressure Forces Removal Law firm Brabners has accused Reform of copyright infringement and demanded the party stop using the images. Lawyers warned their client could seek an injunction, compensation and a public acknowledgement of wrongdoing. A formal letter reportedly seeks at least &#xA3;5,000 in damages and calls for a public statement to be published across Reform&#x2019;s social media channels and website. Unless undertakings are accepted by Monday afternoon, court proceedings could follow.  Reform Rejects Allegations Reform insists it believes its use of the material falls under &#x201C;fair use&#x201D; and claims the legal challenge is politically motivated. However, the party has removed the posts, saying it acted &#x201C;in good faith&#x201D; and without admitting liability. The decision limits the immediate fallout but does little to end a dispute that now raises wider questions about political campaigning, AI-generated content and the ownership of creative work.  Campaign Battle Moves Beyond Politics The clash lands at a sensitive moment as Reform seeks to expand its electoral appeal ahead of future contests. Instead of focusing solely on immigration and local politics, the party now finds itself defending its campaign tactics in the face of mounting legal scrutiny. What started as a social media attack has become a test case over copyright, political messaging and the limits of digital campaigning in an increasingly volatile election environment.  Reform UK removes Burnham posts after artist threatens legal action</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_06/OIP-1439377582.jpg.aeab4626845b911aba512b3c180eb8b9.jpg" length="23545" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:31:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Hua Hin Airport Upgrade Targets International Flights</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395834-hua-hin-airport-upgrade-targets-international-flights/?do=findComment&comment=20540680]]></link><description>I totally agree with you that it's perfect for original flights, my point was simply that it has remained the most underutilized airport in Southeast Asia for decades now.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:30:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Sikh Killer&#x2019;s Racist Lie Left Dying Student In Handcuffs</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395890-sikh-killers-racist-lie-left-dying-student-in-handcuffs/?do=findComment&comment=20540679]]></link><description>Calling people,  "golliwogs" ? Its that "famous" scouse sense of humour . Take your scouse sense of humour to places like Peckham in London and call them golliwogs , tell them you're  scousers and just having  laugh , see how you get one .</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:30:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Sikh Killer&#x2019;s Racist Lie Left Dying Student In Handcuffs</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395890-sikh-killers-racist-lie-left-dying-student-in-handcuffs/?do=findComment&comment=20540678]]></link><description>You've mentioned one already. There's also the two boys who weren't jailed for the awful rape of the young girl. The lovely white man that killed his girlfriend's child. How about the doting boyfriend who killed his girlfriend? How about the nice white man who raped the Sikh lady? What about the nice trio of white men that gang raped a 12 year old girl?  Is that enough or do you need more?</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:23:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Farage faces union anger as GMB warns of workers&#x2019; rights clash</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396215-farage-faces-union-anger-as-gmb-warns-of-workers-rights-clash/?do=findComment&comment=20540677]]></link><description>Nigel Farage is facing a fresh political battle after one of Britain&#x2019;s biggest trade unions accused Reform UK of posing a direct threat to workers&#x2019; rights despite its growing appeal among working-class voters. The warning comes as Reform continues to make inroads into Labour&#x2019;s traditional heartlands, with recent polling suggesting the party is now level with Labour among unionised workers &#x2014; a remarkable shift that is alarming trade union leaders and Labour strategists alike.  Union Boss Launches Blistering Attack GMB General Secretary Gary Smith is set to use the union&#x2019;s annual congress in Blackpool to deliver a sharp rebuke to Farage and his party, branding Reform &#x201C;rebadged Tories&#x201D; and accusing its leadership of disguising an anti-worker agenda. Smith is expected to argue that Reform&#x2019;s attempts to court union members stand in stark contrast to its policy positions. He will tell delegates that while trade unionists were fighting on picket lines and campaigning against Conservative policies, many of Reform&#x2019;s leading figures were supporting the Thatcher-era agenda that reshaped Britain's industrial communities.  Workers&#x2019; Rights Become the New Frontline At the centre of the dispute is Reform&#x2019;s opposition to Labour&#x2019;s Employment Rights Act. The legislation includes measures designed to curb zero-hours contracts, restrict so-called &#x201C;fire and rehire&#x201D; practices, strengthen sick pay and bolster protections against unfair dismissal. Union leaders argue that repealing those measures would strip away hard-won protections at a time when many workers remain under pressure from rising living costs and economic uncertainty. Smith is expected to warn delegates that Reform&#x2019;s plans would weaken collective bargaining rights and make it harder for unions to organise in major workplaces, including large private-sector employers.  Labour Tensions, Reform Surge The intervention comes despite ongoing strains between Labour and its affiliated unions. Several major unions recently questioned Sir Keir Starmer&#x2019;s political direction, highlighting growing unease within the wider labour movement. Yet union leaders appear increasingly concerned that voter frustration with mainstream politics could push more working-class voters towards Reform. With polling showing strong public support for measures such as guaranteed hours, day-one sick pay and an end to fire-and-rehire practices, workers&#x2019; rights are rapidly emerging as a key political battleground ahead of the next general election.  GMB leader tears into workers' rights plot from Nigel Farage's 'rebadged Tories'</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_06/OIP-2010326564.jpg.4e6b8d45412f76db53a14410d2f627c5.jpg" length="41313" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:21:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>iran warns of wider war</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396171-iran-warns-of-wider-war/?do=findComment&comment=20540676]]></link><description>Israel is not a democracy. Arabs in occupied territories don't get to vote. Israel is an apartheid state, like S. Africa used to be except the regime is a thousand times worse. No one accused the Boers of genocide against Blacks.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:16:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20540675]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_06/IMG-20260606-WA0003.jpg.0c8fe664a36fc57155c282ca835d012c.jpg" length="67396" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:15:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Eating sardines for 5 days test</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1391624-eating-sardines-for-5-days-test/?do=findComment&comment=20540674]]></link><description>I see them drying in baskets but they're pretty stinky!</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:11:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Members Poll: REMOVE  the Emojis ?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396206-members-poll-remove-the-emojis/?do=findComment&comment=20540673]]></link><description>I understand the purpose here is to build some consensus around how people feel about emojis, and I hope the outcome of this poll proves productive for everyone.  That said, I need to be honest: I couldn&#x2019;t really care less either way. I mention that because I suspect I&#x2019;m not the only person who feels that way. In the grand scheme of things, it&#x2019;s such an inconsequential issue that the outcome isn&#x2019;t going to have any meaningful impact on my experience, regardless of what is decided.  Looking at the poll results so far, it appears that most people are in favour of keeping emojis. However, I can see the argument for removing them. One potential benefit would be encouraging greater engagement from users who currently rely on emojis alone to express their views on a topic without actually contributing to the discussion.  What I think would be the most productive compromise is to keep emojis for those who value them, while introducing some form of participation requirement. For example, users could be required to post at least one comment on any topic before being able to react on any posts with an emoji. That might help address the issue of low effort engagement while still allowing people to use reactions if they find them useful.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:10:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The In-Your-Face Corruption Is Real</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1392779-the-in-your-face-corruption-is-real/?do=findComment&comment=20540672]]></link><description>Did you play a lot of dodgeball in your youth?</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:09:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The In-Your-Face Corruption Is Real</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1392779-the-in-your-face-corruption-is-real/?do=findComment&comment=20540671]]></link><description>oOOOOps</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:05:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Hua Hin Airport Upgrade Targets International Flights</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395834-hua-hin-airport-upgrade-targets-international-flights/?do=findComment&comment=20540670]]></link><description>I&#x2019;m sure it would work for short flights like KL, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Penang and Singapore.  They wouldn&#x2019;t have to be daily flights. Then there&#x2019;s Phuket, Surat Thani, Chiang Mai , Trat that could be popular. Hopefully with decent planes .</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:04:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Sikh Killer&#x2019;s Racist Lie Left Dying Student In Handcuffs</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395890-sikh-killers-racist-lie-left-dying-student-in-handcuffs/?do=findComment&comment=20540669]]></link><description>Thats why your a white honky bday lol.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:03:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Single retired men</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396192-single-retired-men/?do=findComment&comment=20540668]]></link><description>I do agree, being single and alone must be horrible. I live in the west and gave up my car months ago. I am lucky my Thai wife is a nurse, and she looks after me, taking me shopping and driving me to appointments (yes, I am your age). We go out twice a week, which I could not do on my own since I am a bit disabled and can't walk very far. Posters will say, "Now, you live alone." Yes, I do live alone, but my Thai wife of 23 years still checks up on me every day (living alone for tax reasons). If I were alone, I would be buggered.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:03:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Sikh Killer&#x2019;s Racist Lie Left Dying Student In Handcuffs</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395890-sikh-killers-racist-lie-left-dying-student-in-handcuffs/?do=findComment&comment=20540667]]></link><description>Now your being silly ive got a shovel you can borrow to dig yourself out of the hole you got yourself in. IN BIG LETTERS FOR YOU YOURAVIN. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME IN THE UK A WHITE MAN STABBED TO DEATH OR COMITTED A HORRENDOUSE CRIME. DONT TWIST THE ARGUMENT INFACT GO AND SIT IN THE CORNER WITH YOUR MATE JB.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:01:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do You Even Peanut Butter in Thailand?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396212-do-you-even-peanut-butter-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20540666]]></link><description>Peanuts are very healthy. High in protein, fiber and healthy oils. Only fatties whinge about calories.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:58:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Renew passport in UK, transfer visa/extension stamps.</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396046-renew-passport-in-uk-transfer-visaextension-stamps/?do=findComment&comment=20540665]]></link><description>You must be in the minority. I use my banking apps daily to move money around if needed. I also use my app to scan to pay, I hate carrying cash around.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:57:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Word Association - 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1383425-word-association-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20540664]]></link><description>Ache</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:46:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>UK Confirms Pension Freeze for Expats in Thailand</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396163-uk-confirms-pension-freeze-for-expats-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20540663]]></link><description>1945, this is the time when the British empire started to crumble with revolts in India, Kenya and other colonies. Did the British government realize that millions of civil servants either local natives or British citizens would become a burden for the British Treasury knowing very well that the resources from the former colonies will dry up and the war effort had to be repaid to the lenders?</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:44:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>CCR: Do you remember when music was fun?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396180-ccr-do-you-remember-when-music-was-fun/?do=findComment&comment=20540662]]></link><description>I am sorry you cannot find any music to like. Sad.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:42:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Worst Joke Ever 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1071616-worst-joke-ever-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20540661]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_06/IMG-20260606-WA0002.jpg.340c1165277e237cb128121bf3f36631.jpg" length="76677" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:38:58 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
