https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenThe first post and the usual standard insurance job claim. It is amazing that posters with no knowledge of fire investigation and it seems, how insurance companies work, that seem to think that after every fire the insurance companies, just hands over the cash, so naive. Go to the multiple accident topics and you see how willing insurance companies are when it comes to paying out.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:51:21 +0000I think everybody just wants to get back to work, wants leaders to stop wasting time on non-sense. Focus on the core items, jobs, reduced taxes, affordable medical care and college tuition, a sensible immigration policy, work on improving social security. I'm keeping hope alive. Some way, some how.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:51:10 +0000A flaming post had been removed. Please keep it civil. Preservatives are essential in multi-use eye drop containers to avoid bacterial contamination. Some people's eyes are irritated by them, others not. Single use containers do not need preservatives as they are sterile until opened snd then used up at once, so this is a good slternative for those bothered by preservatives.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:49:29 +0000This is exactly why the Thai Government is looking at making health insurance compulsory for all Foreigners. Medical costs unlikely to be fully met by the appeal and therefore absorbed by the Government. There seems to so many cases on a regular basis, you can understand the reasoning.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:49:12 +0000Well I’m glad to see that they are starting to deport and ban people, but it sure seems like they give way too many chances. If they would deport and black list foreigners for doing anything illegal and proved in court I think more people will realize they can’t get away with a little slap on the wrist a wai anymore. They need to toughen up. It’s just been a scare tactic for many years a we know it doesn’t happen near enough to encourage people to follow the laws. Thais also need bigger fines and jail sentences when they do illegal activities. Although it’s tough without a working police force.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:48:54 +0000Where is the solution? A German asked me recently, where are the brave American citizens like Stauffenberg 1944, but more successful? That's no solution but shows how parts of the world see America. Not as a guarantor for peace, law, justice, trust. Not persueing happiness anymore. It's a tragic downturn of culture, Western Culture. There are sign showing the end of democracy in many countries, possibly going to abyss as Rome, and the Persians in former history.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:48:45 +0000Calling her a Bag is a bit over the top ?Thu, 21 May 2026 02:48:34 +0000Or may be the thai government could use their extra airport charges as insurance for these sort of eventualities.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:48:19 +0000Richard_Smith was stating he does not ride one but you would not have it. So therefore you are calling yourself stupid as you are a farang too and so, according to you we all ride motorbikes so that must include yourself. Why do you guys do it, I cannot understand. 😀 Upset for being stereotyped ?Thu, 21 May 2026 02:48:19 +0000Not for something like this.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:47:32 +0000Thai commentator speculates sharing is being done solely to save money, but there seems to be a social component to this behavior as well. Most of these examples seem to be soft drink/sweets related. Might just reflect diabetes awareness, (which India has one of the highest incidences in the world), ever think of that? Beats having to get an Ozempic jab every week, now doesn't it? Those guys are better dressed and groomed than plenty of Western tourists and look pretty middle class to me. Hardly likely they couldn't afford to buy themselves each an ice cream if they were so inclined. Who are they bothering? Why is this anybody else's business?Thu, 21 May 2026 02:46:36 +0000HulaThu, 21 May 2026 02:45:45 +0000They have been saying 30 years after the great floods of 2011, so 15 years left. I predict 3Thu, 21 May 2026 02:45:14 +0000We have had a long stretch of 3 or 4 days without any balcony falls till now...Thu, 21 May 2026 02:44:20 +0000True, Thais with money buy cars, when I ask why they not ride a motorbike they say they are not stupid, Thais who do ride a motorbike are not stupid as they can not afford a car, farangs who ride a motorbike must be stupid though as they could buy a car. The reference to the Moto GP was to the bloke who said riding a motorbike in Thailand is sporty so I was taking the piss, so try and keep up. I do ride a bicycle for exercise, but not on a main road, that would be really stupid, I ride it around a reservoir in Phuket on a specially made cycle track, no danger at all from cars and no lycra but I do wear a bicycle helmet thanks. I referred to the Tour De France as I was taking the pissss out of the guy who said riding a motorbike is sporty. The cycle track is also sheltered almost the whole circuit by very tall overhanging trees hence no sunburn unlike the farangs on their motorbikes with skin as wrinkly as an elephant over time.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:43:44 +0000Good idea. Reward the law abiding travelers. Wish the UK could do the same for Thai visitors. Wifes been to UK 4 times but always a hassle getting her the visa . Five and ten year visas are available but the price tag is too hefty for something you might only use for two or three visits.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:42:37 +0000The currently accepted term for his post is AI slop.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:42:28 +0000So many problems can be solved by simply deporting people.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:41:22 +0000HoopThu, 21 May 2026 02:41:22 +0000What the h are you on about. I'm just stating a fact, don't much like the guy. A child after observing the US president's behavior and actions over a short time would understand he in no way would agree to those terms. Sorry if a factual statement went over your headThu, 21 May 2026 02:41:20 +0000Thu, 21 May 2026 02:40:38 +0000I get your point, let me rephrase.... And the drug impaired, unlicensed, foreigner rides off into the sunset.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:40:16 +0000They've been saying that for 50 years. Maybe longer.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:38:46 +0000BasketballThu, 21 May 2026 02:37:45 +0000The term "Fenian" is a derogatory term for Irish Republicans. You are likely to hear it from a loyalist, probably from Northern Ireland or the Scottish Central Belt.Thu, 21 May 2026 02:37:28 +0000