https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenAnd if not for the British all you Lard Ars+s would be speaking French 🤣😂. Check your history books, oh sorry forgot you don't have any. 🤣😂🤣Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:24:16 +0000Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:23:43 +0000No. When some dufus accuses me of something I never said. Go away troll.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:23:11 +0000I have to ring England UK National Insurance Govt office in what I believe will be a lenghty call, I haven't needed to call anyone in the UK on anything but free apps, Line, Whatsapp etc for well over 10 years so what does anyone use to call UK landlines? I vaguely remember adding some prefix to the number which solicited a cheaper rate ?? TIAWed, 03 Jun 2026 08:23:10 +0000Yes I read that, obviously won't get disciplinary action, but may get legal action, hopefully!Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:22:45 +0000I think that's precisely the point many of the posters making the "nationality" comments are trying to make. They're largely taking the piss out of a specific set of posters who are usually quick to take a swipe at Brits or Aussies whenever a story like this appears. The reality is that Thailand has its fair share of nutters from every corner of the globe. However, some nationalities visit in far greater numbers than others, so statistically there's a higher probability that an incident like this will involve someone from one of those countries. That's simply a reflection of visitor demographics rather than any particular national trait. Equally, there are plenty of Thai nutters as well. The difference is that we don't see these stories reported or discussed nearly as often, largely because they don't attract the same level of interest or commentary.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:21:02 +0000They are. Four and a half years and the Russians are stuck in east Ukraine wasting millions of rubles and men. All they can do is kill civilians, women, children, they don't care. What a savage nation. No wonder all of eastern Europe couldn't wait to join NATO and the EU.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:20:32 +0000Well, no, I’m not going to “hang my head in shame,” a phrase you’ve used endlessly with respect to Americans. I am indeed appalled that my country has elected a complete moron as president (twice!) who has implemented horrific policies, and we seem not to have a mechanism to expeditiously correct this mistake. I am also quite in agreement that, over the past several decades (well before Trump), the US has started wars of aggression in Vietnam, Iraq, and now Iran, and those who prosecuted those wars should have been (should be) sent to the Hague for war crimes trials. (We were justified going into Afghanistan.) But the self-flagellation you recommend serves no purpose; better to speak out, vote, protest vigorously, and get directly in the face of those who for whatever reason still support the wannabe authoritarian in the White House. Perhaps the lesson to be learned here is that Americans are no better (and no worse) than any other people on the planet, and that a great many of us are indeed susceptible to racism, violence, stupidity, and the preenings of a “charismatic leader”: one of the first requirements of a fascist system. Americans are in no way exceptional or “indispensable”; on the contrary, our outsize economic and military power, as well as our soft power, have made many of us simply arrogant, with unfortunate results. The best we can hope for is to pass through this “phase” as quickly as possible and come out of it a better country. Where are you from, by the way? Your home country, presumably, is also populated by Homo sapiens. Have your compatriots never done anything that would make you “hang your head in shame”?Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:20:02 +0000The OP in an earlier thread explains that he had a house on land in wife name and she subsequently passed. This is somewhat irrelevant to planned 5.5 month visit and even future plans to live/retire in Thailand.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:20:00 +0000I don't think a farang bar/gogo manager would be foolish enough to collect the girls' 'fee' and then pay it back to them as salary. The bar fine system used in most farang-friendly places clearly separates the fee for releasing the girl from work and then payment for services to the provider personally. All legal.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:17:25 +0000Yes, I understand your point, just as I completely understood the terms under which I bought my house and the 30 year land lease; however, I do technically own the house, it is registered at the Land Office in my name.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:17:23 +0000Abridged from the original article. [Opinion: If guns were outlawed, only criminals would have guns. And then there are guns manufactured by Colt to market to criminals. For those not in the know, Jesús Malverde, is the patron saint of Mexican narcos, a sort of Robin Hood figure the way cartels picture themselves. So who’s going to buy a limited edition Jesús Malverde shooter??? If I were a druglord selling blow for a living (and fast-boating it across the Caribbean), I’d have to have one of these babies. Colts have been shooting human beings on both sides of the law since 1855. Colt armed the Civil War (both sides) and sold Colt Derringers for more polite duels. Colt invented semi-automatics for WWI as well as the Thompson tommy-gun. Those were water-colled for WWII. Then came Vietnam and the M-16. Colt made a real killing off every American war. Jesús Christ! Sold out...] SK Guns 2025 Gun Of The Year: Jesús Malverde Eric B The Firearm Blog: 17 Dec 2025 This is the gun of the year. This limited run of 300 Colt 1911 pistols chambered in .38 Super, each themed around Jesús Malverde, a well-known folk figure from the Mexican state of Sinaloa. The 2025 edition is built on a polished Colt 1911 platform and combines multiple finishes, including 24-karat gold, .999 silver plating and a deep Colt Royal Blue. Presentation-grade black pearl Kirinite grips complete the package, each set with a gold peso medallion. The imagery is tied to Malverde’s reputation for redistributing wealth to the poor, along with national flowers and butterfly motifs. On top of the slide, a portrait of Malverde is bordered by floral patterns, a banner reading “Bandido Generoso” and a rosary design. The left side includes a silver-plated skull and butterfly elements said to symbolize remembrance of the deceased, with candles representing prayer and a variety of traditional Mexican flowers. These are framed with selective 24-karat gold borders and accompanied by a deep-engraved scroll pattern. According to tradition, Malverde was a laborer who later turned to banditry, gaining a reputation for taking from wealthy landowners and supporting poor communities. Considering the high-end look and limited availability, the price may not seem too steep at $2,700.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:17:00 +0000If you are going to quote me at least add the rest of the context which agreed with what you say - blah blah blah. But to get that ruling you are probably going to have to stick your whole body in the firing line so please let us know if you decide to go that route and the ensuing result.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:16:21 +0000Thank-you for your compliance....Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:15:33 +0000Good news for THAI and Thailand. Hope there will be more to follow.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:14:52 +0000There’s No World Cup in 2026, Just a MAGA Trophy Infantino has created a highly profitable Trump-rules tournament that bears little resemblance to the spirit of the World Cup as we knew it Tony Karon 10 May 2026 “Imagine that the BBC chose to ignore the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and to instead devote an hour of programming to the moral—and physical—hazards of staging a part of that tournament in the US,” Daniel Levy and I wrote in the Nation four years ago, drawing attention to Western media’s hypocritical treatment of Qatar 2022. “How safe can visiting fans really feel, the presenter might ask, in a country where the authorities are unable or unwilling to prevent them from being shot dead on any day of the week in a mall, in a gay nightclub, in a church, synagogue, mosque, or anywhere else? And how safe are visiting Black fans (those lucky enough to get visas) in a country with shocking levels of racist police violence? “How could visitors really feel comfortable enjoying a sports festival in a country where, on any given day, there 2 million people are behind bars, more than half a million are homeless, and 41 million face hunger—in the world’s richest country, which spends more on arming its military than the next nine countries combined (and which has shown an unfortunate willingness to unleash that military abroad to disastrous effect and with scant regard for international law)? A country where one in six women has been raped or sexually assaulted, but where legal protection of women’s bodily autonomy is being systematically eroded… Can fans from many of those countries can get visas to enter the U.S. Haiti, Iran, Ivory Coast, and Senegal may have qualified for the tournament, but their fans are prohibited by a visa ban. Fans from a number of other qualifying nations will be required to post a $15,000 bond – this may even apply to players from these countries. Extra screening (meaning a probable no) will be applied to fans of Egypt, Ghana, Jordan, Morocco, Uruguay, Uzbekistan. And, of course, further arbitrary denials of entry are widely expected at points of entry. That’s before we even get to the ideological screening. Visa applicants are required to submit five years’ of their social-media output for scrutiny. Recent State Department guidance tells officers to look out for those who “bear hostile attitudes toward our citizens, culture, government, institutions or founding principles.” And then there’s “anti-Semitism”, which the U.S. government defines as including challenging the racist, genocidal state of Israel. So it sounds like the intent is to deny entry to anyone who, like most of humanity, demands Palestinian freedom and an end to Israel’s genocide, or opposes the illegal and unprovoked U.S. war on Iran. What about Infantino’s unfathomable decision to invent a “FIFA Peace Prize” and award it to Trump – a pally relationship clearly in violation of FIFA’s ethics that require political neutrality, particular when it comes to sitting leaders. “The FIFA Peace Prize is presented annually on behalf of the billions of football-loving people from around the world to a distinguished individual who exemplifies an unwavering commitment to advancing peace and unity throughout the world, through their notable leadership and action.” FIFA is projecting that it will earn some $11 billion from this year’s tournament.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:13:15 +0000No prize for guessing why they didn't go to prison the first time they were arrestetd for human trafficking.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:13:09 +0000I think you will be fine as you obtained the eVisa in Laos and that's where you will be bouncing to to activate the visa upon reentry to Thailand. An example of where it might be an issue is someone applies for eVisa say UK then travels to Thailand and enters visa exempt then later does a bounce tosay Laos such as you plan.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:12:50 +0000Having watched the video yesterday, it is completely beyond my comprehension that the police decided to handcuff the poor soul bleeding out on the floor. You cannot expect the police to have known the severity of his wounds on arrival, but why handcuff a lad on the floor that is obviously so badly incapacitated, that he cannot move, let alone stand; what possible danger could he pose. Absolutely appalling incompetence from the police.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:12:41 +0000Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:12:03 +0000In and out in Three hours, top check up package 5000 baht, same for foreignersWed, 03 Jun 2026 08:10:58 +0000I know what you mean, did my Focus timing belt and water pump at main dealer for under 7k baht, which would have cost over 20k baht in UK. Another Brit up here did his Honda belt and pump at a specialist Honda place for about 1k baht cheaper, 25000kms later he had a bag of spanners and needed a new engine, so you pay the money and take a chance, sometimes its good sometimes it isn't.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:10:27 +0000The whole purpose of his speech was to suggest that the police were racist, and thereby stir up the whole ridiculous "two-tier" anger. Admittedly, Farage is smart enough not to be blatantly racist, unlike the likes of Yaxley-Lennon. I can't see why both are not prosecuted for stirring up racial hatred.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:10:18 +0000Flame post removedWed, 03 Jun 2026 08:09:50 +0000Traveling isn't easy if you have more important responsibilities or more would do it. It's easy for a single person, unattached, with no children and retired.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:08:25 +0000