https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenAre you being forced to use them, emoji I mean? You have a choice, to use or not to use. This is the question. Do as I do.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:47:10 +0000Yea, it was mostly peaceful.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:44:58 +0000Okay, I can never resist Jewish humour! US gun club named: Lox and Loaded. I hope they don't shoot themselves in the foot!Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:37:22 +0000And before the standard forum leftists try to deflect by screaming 5 hours of "But January 6th"! let's look at the difference in how the two are treated. No one is sanitizing January 6th; it has been subjected to relentless, primetime media scrutiny, , massive congressional hearings, and constant public condemnation. The double standard is that when their side sets fire to historic churches, ambushes law enforcement with firearms and explosives, pulls down American flags to hoist foreign ones, and spray paints "Hamas is comin" on federal monuments, the media doesn't give it "January 6th" style scrutiny. Instead, they downplay it, hide the perps ideologies, and wrap it up in the cozy, sanitized label of a "peaceful protest". You can't use one bad afternoon to buy a lifetime pass for far left political violence.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:34:02 +0000I agree with the OP, Indians blaming lady boys for the insurance scam.. Russian blaming the girls. IMO anyone of any country knows what happens when they take a girl or a boy to their room. It's easy, beautiful girl, drunk or drugged guy, be careful and don't be a dumb numpty.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:30:58 +0000If you actually believe all those charges, I've got a beautiful bridge across the Mekong for you.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:28:11 +0000What if it has been removed? As per the International Wound Journal The number of individuals with an ostomy is on the rise worldwide. Approximately 1 million people in the United States have urinary or faecal diversions, and 700 000 people in Europe live with an ostomy. In Spain, there are approximately 70 000 people living with an ostomy and 16 000 new ostomies are estimated to be performed each year. Of these, 60% are temporary and 40% permanent, with colostomy being the most frequent type of ostomy (55.1%), followed by ileostomy (35.2%). Some people may not have an opinion. 😪Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:26:50 +0000This is the problem with these damned emojis. I was thumbs-down at Immigration not your post! And then there are times when I'm conflicted and would like to add two!Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:19:01 +0000How do you know it was poor parenting? Try poverty combined with a mentally limited kid. As is often the case with the rural poor, the parents are obliged to work away from the family and the grandmother is left to raise the kid. It's not like they have social workers or care facilities to assist. Yes, it's a tragedy, but you don't have all the facts, so lay off the blame game.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:17:50 +0000Their first album, Definitely Maybe, is a great rock 'n' roll album with a raw, working class Mancunian touch.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:17:08 +0000Collins: Would you reverse those changes? Would you take back what Trump has done to the Oval Office, to the East Room, the arch that he's building in Washington? PRITZKER: Absolutely. It's disgraceful what he has done, literally tearing down traditions of Washington, D.C., of the White House, the arch that he's building, all of those things. It's hilarious to watch CNN and politicians cry about architectural changes or traditions in Washington, while ignoring the literal physical and cultural destruction the radical left has inflicted on the capital... Somebody needs to ask them what the radicals who support their party have done to "tradition" and security. We've seen cocaine discovered in the West Wing, activists running around topless on the WH lawn, and the continuous desecration of historic monuments by far left groups. They completely gloss over rioters setting fire to the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church, turning D.C. spaces into lawless homeless encampments, and trying to topple the Andrew Jackson statue. Look at the recent Union Station chaos where extremists pulled down the American flag, burned it, hoisted a Palestinian flag in its place, and spray painted "Hamas is comin" onto federal monuments. Even when an armed extremist storms the WH Correspondents' Dinner with a shotgun and knives in an attempted assassination, the media's instinct is to minimize and shield the broader movement. They want to lecture us on "tradition" while completely sanitizing violent vandalism and pro terrorist intimidation happening right under their nose. *God forbid if the Communist anti america DSA do get their way they'll out do the burning of DC in war of 1812 and the attempted terrorist plot of 9/11. Yahoo NewsCNN's Collins to JB Pritzker: "So, You Think You're A Bil...Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has repeatedly stated his belief that President Donald Trump is "suffering from dementia." CNN's Kaitlan Collins asks him if he's being serious, and how he plans to rela *A quote from Yahoo News: "The DSA member Chevalier is part of an activist movement that favors "the total eradication of Western civilization," a goal that—somehow—is not viewed as in tension with the movement's stated desire to prevent genocide. (One wonders how Avila Chevalier plans to make Western civilization go extinct without anybody getting hurt". Yahoo NewsDarializa Avila Chevalier Will Be This Congress' First Ca...A democratic socialist who favors the eradication of Western civilization just won her primary.The story is about a two Yahoo News reports.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:16:18 +0000Disgusting country when it comes to road safety. Makes me physically ill. My wife used to drive 5-6 hours a day for her work. One of the major reasons I brought her to Canada.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:09:14 +0000Right out of Reefer madness. So much for the special screening of visitors. Cutting the visas from 60 to 30 days sure made a difference. 🫢 We won't be seeing those pesky seniors from nordic countries causing a kerfuffle going forward.......Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:06:31 +0000Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (bipartisan legislation to boost housing supply via faster permitting, prefab homes, grants, and limits on certain investor purchases). He conditioned signing on Congress passing the SAVE America Act first (proof of citizenship/ID for federal voting, restrictions on mail-in ballots, etc.). He later called the housing bill "so unimportant" and "a yawn" compared to SAVE. This was leverage, not "sabotage" or refusal to help non-rich people. The housing bill had veto-proof majorities (e.g., Senate 85-5, House 358-32). It would likely become law anyway if Trump took no action (10-day window). Speaker Mike Johnson planned to send it forward. President Trump has long pushed housing supply reforms and criticized restrictive zoning/regulations as drivers of high costs. His first term and 2024 campaign emphasized building more homes. The bill aligns with that. Prioritizing election integrity (SAVE Act) is consistent with his view that secure elections are foundational. Polls often show strong public support for voter ID/proof of citizenship. He framed SAVE as a "National Emergency." https://abcnews.com/Politics/yawn-trump-downplays-bipartisan-landmark-housing-bill/story?id=134323115 https://www.whitehouse.gov/saveamerica/ https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-06-24/trump-refuses-to-sign-landmark-housing-bill-demanding-congress-pass-voter-id-law Your post is typical partisan hyperbole. Trump's style is abrasive and self-sabotaging at times (the "yawn" comment hurt optics ahead of midterms). Using the housing bill for leverage was risky politics. But it doesn't demonstrate "no care one iota" for non-rich Americans. It shows prioritization of election security and a willingness to play hardball—consistent with his brand. Housing costs are driven more by local regulations, migration, and supply shortages than presidential whims. If the bill becomes law (likely), the "sabotage" claim falls apart. Voters will judge by outcomes, not soundbites.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:47:46 +0000Rocky, we have talked about this negativity. Not good for you. You cannot discuss art as if everyone is supposed to rate or experience it the same way. Art is time, place, where you are in life, and the colours of the moment. Open your hearth and mind.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:47:08 +0000There is a big difference between carrying some luxury items for friends and acquaintances that you have purchased yourself and know exactly what's in them, to carrying random items that a stranger on Facebook has sent you. Even if she didn't know what was hidden inside, she was incredibly naive and must have known the risks involved.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:40:09 +0000Did she ever, corruption being her specialty. Clinton Foundation corruption.mp4Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:37:48 +0000He needs to talk about these long gas lines. Do you know what caused the collapse of Germany and Japan in WW2? It was the lack of fuel.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:36:11 +0000I lost my UK driving licence and UK IDP on a trip to Vietnam about 3/4 years ago, already had a Thai car which was used for everything, 15 kms to any local shops, extensive travels all around Thailand etc. Therefor had no choice to take the Thai test, simple and easy to do after a bit of research, took about a month and 4 goes at getting the questions right, even offered to rewrite the questions into something someone who understands English would be able to understand, gobbledygook translations from Thai to English was the problem, turned out the Head guy at the Phichit DLT did the translation and he was not amused when it was pointed out. The female Officer who did it after I explained the problems was about 6 months pregnant, she helped me through it, she saw the problems and agreed with me it was very confusing as written, eventually past the computer tick box test with flying colours. The driving test could be done by anyone who can reach the pedals, pull up parallel to the kerb before a stop junction, drive forward, reverse into a parking place big enough to put 2 vehicles in, drive out, turn right come to a stop, then reverse back straight through an avenue of traffic cones without hitting anything and the tests done. As with all things dealing with Thai officialdom a friendly attitude and a smile on your face goes along way, dressed smart casual with long trousers a long sleeved shirt helps too, apparently according to her Ladyship, keeps the minions at bay.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:35:05 +0000Rajah in soi 4 - the main wing was knocked down a decade ago on it's 50th anniversary but the newer wing survives, albeit long rumoured to be haunted after an angry punter defenestrated a ladyboy there.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:33:31 +0000Yes and of course course true for air crews and airside workers. Having worked airside I can confirm workers and aircrew get a thorough going over. I can say though given how some air crews of a certain nationalality seem to be completely ignorant of the rules that I assume security in their won country is pretty lax.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:12:16 +0000I knew someone in college who smoked pot daily and had a nasty disposition. Once he quit, he became a different person. It's not the wonder drug that people make it out to be.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:04:19 +0000I wasn't suggesting that UK rules do apply to Thailand, just speculating that as a rule returning to the country of the passport if it had expired was a general rule for other countries also. Again may be only applies to the UK but a UK passport does infer UK citizenship on the holder. I find it odd that having a Thai passport can mean that you are not necessarily Thai. Isn't that the point of a passport. Just a word of caution, were you daughters born in the UK, not that it makes any difference. My understanding is that a dual national entering the other country on the foreign passport is not entitled to support from the UK Embassy if things go wrong. I know this as I worked with a guy from Singapore also as it happens who had gone to Singapore using his British passport. When returning to the UK he was arrested for evading Singaporean national service. But as travelling as a UK citizen the UK Embassy were obliged to offer support which they did not do. He was in the process of making a formal complaint through his MP against the UK Foreign Office. I don't know what the outcome. He was waning me as he knew my kids and my wife were dual nationals.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:01:47 +0000JFC, they were mowed them down like bowling pins. The parents need to be held accountable.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:01:33 +0000Close all the ganja shops and make it illegal again.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:50:57 +0000