https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenWhy would there be gypsies in San Francisco, and why would you think that they would get a free meal from finding a hair? It doesn't happen. Restaurants don't give free meals because of a hair. They will exchange the food item. This is just nonsense.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:21:27 +0000Wherever you go in the USA or Europe you will find less happiness and less humour than you remember, sadly.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:21:01 +0000.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:20:28 +0000Perhaps it came from legal cannabis farms in Thailand.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:20:22 +0000They don't say yes, what they say is that it is a strong option that may or may not exist.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:20:15 +0000Why fabricate and post a false statement? Are you this full of hate that you are unable to control your ignorance?Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:19:35 +0000When the UKs RAF went on bombing raids over Germany in WW2 , about 25 % on the airplanes never came back , they got shot down . UK's main concern was winning the war and targeting German military targets , also , it would have been war crime to bomb prison /concentration camps , also , bombed camps could have been easily and quickly rebuiltWed, 08 Jul 2026 03:19:21 +0000Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:19:16 +0000You understand that the 22 million is probably based on the value of the lakeside land?Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:19:15 +0000It is my belief that many of the expats that are miserable here in Thailand has a few common causes. They have not travelled and lived in other countries. They find it extremely hard to consider anything that is different to their home country The were probably extremely miserable in their home country, left it thinking they would find paradise and got a massive shock when they didnt. All the people I know who enjoy Thailand have travelled extensively. Been in foreign cultures and had the right attitude to adapt i.e. go with the flow. If you come to Thailand thinking it is going to be paradise then find out it is different but not what you expected, get off your bar stool and get away from the areas like Pattaya. Travel around and most of all have an open mind. You don't want it to be the same as back home which is why you left in the first place. Stop moaning and get out a bit more.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:19:05 +0000Sadly not , this goes deeper than a few worried lefties, This is the "deep state" flexing its muscles" for years they have managed to restrict the british electorate to just two main parties, and in a testament to their manipulative skills , these two main parties have now become virtually indistinguishable from each other. The last thing they want is some johnny come lately turning up, promising the people that his party will address the number one concern of the electorate, the number one concern that the established parties clearly refuse to address , the number one concern that is quickly becoming a subject that can not even be discussed. The attack on farage was inevitable , of course its purely coincidental that it has gained a bit more momentum now that Burnham ( and his handlers) have arrived on the scene Somebody somewhere does not want the UK as it was ,to exist anymore , preferring it to be overrun by immigrants and eventually governed by radical islamistsWed, 08 Jul 2026 03:19:04 +0000Myanmar’s military offensive in Karen State has spilled across the border into Thailand, with drone and artillery strikes landing on Thai territory and prompting urgent security measures. The attacks centre on Min Let Pan village in Myawaddy Township, where regime forces are attempting to break through resistance defences. Local sources report that around 1,000 regime and allied troops are advancing from multiple directions, supported by reconnaissance and suicide drones. Resistance fighters from the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and its allies have held the line since seizing Min Let Pan last November, but daily bombardments are taking a heavy toll. “They are firing around 20 shells every day,” one fighter said, describing relentless assaults that have destroyed homes and killed civilians. Thai authorities confirmed shells and gunfire struck Huai Maha Wong village in Tak’s Mae Sot District, forcing border closures and warnings to residents. Informal crossings used by displaced villagers to access food and check on homes have now been shut, deepening the humanitarian strain. The offensive is backed by regime‑aligned militias including the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army and the Border Guard Force. According to the Karen Peace Support Network, the military carried out more than 1,400 attacks in Karen National Union territory between October 2025 and March 2026, leaving 135 civilians dead and hundreds injured. As smoke rises over the frontier, the fighting underscores how Myanmar’s conflict is destabilising its neighbours. For border communities, the war is no longer a distant struggle but a daily threat crossing into their own villages. -2026-07-08Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:18:45 +0000Sounds like a great event if well organised Imagine if they could do a South East Asian Glastonbury. The tourism revenue would be enormous and much cheaper than an F1 race. Thailand is in a unique position. Singapore is too crowded and expensive. Malaysia is confined by "modesty"laws applying to public events. Vietnam could do it.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:18:24 +0000creatine? what are you talking about man? this guy was on serious drugs for years. no mystery at all.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:17:54 +0000Yes, that was sarcasm. Sorry. But there are a large number of railroad crossings of this type in the United States. I think this is also one of the less good things that Thailand has learned from the USA!Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:16:50 +0000The Irrawaddy In northern Myanmar’s Kachin State, women displaced by conflict are being drawn into Chinese‑run rare earth mining camps where exploitation has become routine. Behind the promise of lucrative mineral wealth, female workers face a grim choice: endure punishing labour or accept “mixed” roles that combine daily tasks with sexual favours for employers. Locals say the terms “clean” and “mixed” have become common slang inside the mines, disguising coercion as choice. Sources estimate that up to 90 per cent of women are forced into “mixed” arrangements, often under threat of dismissal or withheld pay. One mother of five described how mounting debts and the need to feed her children left her with no option but to work as a cook‑companion. “I didn’t want to choose this path,” she said, “but when the children needed food and school fees, there was no other way.” The abuses are not confined to Kachin. Women fleeing violence in Sagaing, Magwe and Rakhine have also ended up in these camps, trapped by debt and desperation. Male workers report witnessing forced abortions and hearing Chinese bosses openly liken Myanmar women to disposable shirts. Mining operations resumed swiftly after the Kachin Independence Army seized Pangwa in late 2024, with Chinese businessmen tightening their grip. While rare earth minerals from Pangwa and Chipwe fetch millions on global markets and power modern technologies, the women who sustain these sites remain voiceless, their struggles buried beneath mountains carved up for profit. The stark reality is that Myanmar’s rare earth boom is being built on the backs of women forced into exploitation, a story of survival overshadowed by the relentless demand for minerals. -2026-07-08Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:16:16 +0000America at 250: Democracy’s greatest experiment?Chris Hedges reflects on 250 years of US independence – the nation’s ideals, contradictions, and what it has become. Good to hear from Hedges on mainstream media. The AJ host interupts him a few too many times in my opinion. Still very interesting - 28 mins. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/talk-to-al-jazeera/2026/7/5/america-at-250-democracys-greatest-experimentWed, 08 Jul 2026 03:16:01 +0000Remember how the "Me Too" movement ended with Tara Reade?Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:15:51 +0000OysterWed, 08 Jul 2026 03:14:38 +0000You have not set the parameters clearly. A proper response depends on what the service you will purchase. Class of service? Type of airfare? Refundable, non refundable, change for a fee etc. How many connections Time of flight? Red eye or mid day etc? All of the above make a big difference on the airfare and the type of flying experience one has. If you want an affordable premium experience with excellent departure times, then its Singapore Airlines. If you want low cost economy then its Jetstar or VietJet.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:14:01 +0000InterestingWed, 08 Jul 2026 03:13:52 +0000Yes, the modern physical sciences are beginning to make the 'Yes' answer seem as naive as the 'No' answer. Best we can do (currently) is say: Well, we'll find out when we die to this current life on earth.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:13:19 +0000I can’t imagine the world without me. I know I’ll die and return to how it was before I was born. I know they’re is no gods only man made ones. Which god you have is guided by where you were born and who you parents supported. Anyone capable of critical thinking knows this!Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:13:07 +0000I had no problem understanding your post and was not replying to its content directly. What followed was my argument. PEA a government owned utility has financial and operational reasons to be cautious about widespread rooftop solar because it can reduce electricity sales while leaving most grid maintenance costs unchanged. However, we cant deny that PEA has also supported rooftop solar under government policy so it is not accurate to say it simply does not want solar.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:13:05 +0000ClysterWed, 08 Jul 2026 03:11:49 +0000