https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenAs a Muslim girl in Thailand she'll probably be teaching in the South, which is not the safest region, but I hope she stays safe and enjoys the experience.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:31:10 +0000What a surprise. I could swear I saw a new shop here in Pattaya, lolTue, 26 May 2026 05:29:56 +0000In most cases if you commit the crime you do the time but of course in Asian countries there's several ways to by pass the system. Of course the number 1 requirement to do this is always money.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:29:00 +0000Well, they do say "it takes one to know one!"Tue, 26 May 2026 05:28:17 +0000I'm wondering when companies are going to snap to the fact that I'm not worth it? Sneaking advertisements in front of me isn't going to increase anyone's revenues by $200K USD over my lifetime. Meta took in $201 Billion last year. That's $25USD for every man, woman and child in the world, most of whom have a pittance to spend. It's probably closer to $100USD for every western eyeball with actual money. And that's just Meta. Add Google, Microsoft, Twitter..., ... I get the sense that it's a case of nobody daring to be left behind in the battle for our eyeballs. Kinda like the Emperor's New Clothes. And don't even get me started on the $trillions being "invested" in AI data farms and the associated power structure. Sure, it's new and it's zoomy. And it represents the biggest investment that mankind has ever made on anything. But I'm with a lot of the pundits that are forecasting a huge crash. It may be amazing, but it won't pay out. That's a lot of money to create amazing memes.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:27:25 +0000Again with the assuption !! figures are difficult to verify due to government-imposed communication blackouts.!! in Iran Now you are saying the USA is not a bully !! Iranian civilians are receiving weapons training and instruction on how to use assault rifles. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up public military training booths and kiosks across Tehran. Ordinary citizens—including women, children, and the elderly—are being instructed on how to handle, assemble, and disassemble AK-47 assault rifles Have you never heard of HOME GUARD !! is a title given to military organizations at various times, with the implication of an emergency or reserve force raised for local defense. Your assumption at times are outstanding go back to sleep!!Tue, 26 May 2026 05:27:01 +0000Nervous breakdown?Tue, 26 May 2026 05:24:41 +0000Tue, 26 May 2026 05:23:38 +0000Prostitution is not the main cause of STI's or STD's. Unprotected sex is. Lack of condom usage and casual sex. Another mentioned Sub Saharan Africa having the most cases. It all comes down to education, poverty and male domination there. The same with India and Thailand, although here it's dating apps that gets many into trouble. Tinder for sex almost guarantees you'll be having sex with many others with your choice in partners. Many who get these diseases are young. Teens and low 20's getting the most. Those who use prostitutes, especially in places like Thailand, are also high risk groups, especially those not using condoms. Women more than men are more likely to have them, and this is reason one why those who are older, 60's and above, are getting them from prostitutes. They are with many clients and the chances they'll get an STD is extremely high, then pass them onto future clients.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:22:18 +0000If you're talking about an academic, white collar, diplomatic, or high level government official environment, etc., I suppose that's possible, but in every day life??? Mark me down as dubious. To be frank, I suspect you of exaggerating in the hopes of gaining an upper hand in the debate.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:19:44 +0000Georgenta I seriously do not think this project is for you! So finally you are home from mopping stairwells at sunrise crying over YouTube prison documentaries before you've even had your Vegemite breakfast. Not a good sign. One sad pensioner in Cebu and suddenly you are planning an international prison relief operation with hand out bags full of underarm deodorant and emotional support supplies. Slow down sister. Throw on some Village People music and chillax. You are far too delicate for this sort of work. Today it is tears over a prison documentary. Tomorrow you will be outside Cebu Correctional Centre in a high viz handing out condoms, KY, toothpaste, diaries, and good luck speeches to the ladyboy inmates while compiling statistics on staircase sleeping arrangements. I have seen documentaries on those prisons. Half the inmates are sleeping on staircases because the place is so packed. But not every tragedy requires immediate Georgenta involvement. Sometimes it is enough to finish the mop shift, put on a Richard Simmons aerobics rerun from the 80s, squeeze your oozing gut into your hot pink and lime green leotard and start doing some full length splits before the next dirty stairwell calls your name.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:18:19 +0000Why rush it? He and those in his web of influence are making a KILLING, taking insider info then betting on the Polymarket outcomes. Per Google AI: Polymarket: The largest crypto-based prediction market. The Trump family has deep financial ties there, as Donald Trump Jr. has an investment in the site through his venture capital firm and serves as a strategic advisor.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:17:33 +0000"the 18 months of painstaking JCPOA negotiations ultimately produced a highly fragile agreement that failed to prevent Iran from advancing its enrichment to the threshold of 60% highly enriched uranium (HEU)." Of course, the agreement had been trashed by Trump 1.0 three years before that.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:17:11 +0000Yes must be information but can not find it I used Key Visa before and there are others and I do not want to use VFS Global in Bangkok as it seems complicated. Any advise appreciated. Thanks.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:14:43 +0000Maybe it just feels like 3, or I'm looking into the future when these fizzle out and a new one is required. 😁Tue, 26 May 2026 05:14:11 +0000Had to read that post few times... So now in Laos and advised you can reenter visa exempt. Obviously you would opt for that especially while it's still 60 days. After that you could obtain SETV eVisa from anywhere outside of Thailand. That process takes only few days. Note: changed thread titleTue, 26 May 2026 05:12:52 +0000Recently, I was absolutely blown away. Leaving Central Chanthaburi Mall, I saw a tell-tale glowing neon green leaf in a window just across the street. I had to do an about face and, sure enough, it was a weed "dispensary" in little ol' Chanthaburi. Google told me there are actually several here in this sleepy town. I never would have guessed, and have NEVER smelled it anywhere.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:12:48 +0000Alway's someone else's fault with you Yagoda isn't it ?Tue, 26 May 2026 05:10:45 +0000It doesn't bother me. If it is children and I am within earshot I usually turn around and say " Farang Tii Nai" while attempting to make an inquisitive gesture. Farang could also be applied to Chinese/Japanese/Cambodian et al. But I suppose we are easier to spot. Might be worse if they said Big Nose in Thai?Tue, 26 May 2026 05:10:29 +0000They shoot their own citizens in the head by the thousands or tens of thousands for protesting and you say "bully". As for women and children maybe, just maybe it's because their numbers of actual fighters has been somewhat diminished.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:08:52 +0000And the real bitch about that? "Influencer" is actually one of the career paths that looks promising for the younger generations. The problems with THAT are it's not as glamorous as they make it out to be and you really REALLY need someone to finance you to start.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:08:51 +0000Actually I was implying the opposite Trump the President of America is such a liar that nobody believes anything that comes out of his mouth and are therefore more likely to believe the Iranians who it would appear are more credible trustworthy or reliable. That is why I stated it is a very sad state of affairs that people the world over believe the word of Iran over the president of the USA.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:07:50 +0000Smart girl and she'll do well. Her sunshine story is reported all over the news by leading outlets like e.g. the Sun, the Daily Dazzling Dawn who will all contribute to reaching her goal; a career on Onlyfans😋Tue, 26 May 2026 05:07:11 +0000Another Win for Reform, Graft your arse off all week then do a bit of overtime for a few luxuries and your Taxed on it, under Reform you will not pay income tax on overtime work.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:07:11 +0000Yes my frozen state pension gord directly to my account here each month and yes from Home computer have a Wise set up with my UK bank and the bank send to my Thai account.Tue, 26 May 2026 05:07:06 +0000