https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenWhat on earth is wrong in Benidorm these days that they are coming here?Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:24:38 +0000Probably leftypedes.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:23:59 +0000Benidorm Brits at it again.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:22:27 +0000The US went into Afghanistan to get bin Laden, see bin Laden in tora bora. Unfortunately instead of sending US army rangers the US contracted the task to the locals. Then while of course that did not work out they spent 20 years building schools and bridges that were promptly blown up by taliban. The winner was VP Cheney and his Hallarburton military contractor. Re iraq: if saddam had to go that's what .50 cal snipers are for. Instead , the sunni government was dismantled that allowed Shia iran in. So in both cases the disasters were not military but from the saps in control. And that's why the US military should be in control in iran.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:22:23 +0000Well frequently not I believe!Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:22:09 +0000All B/S its look!! we are trying to stop him!! there is no point to this ! Trump has the power of veto So what do you think will happen ! Nothing waste of your Tax Dollars !Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:21:14 +0000All of those people made a choice, a choice that didn't include any input from you and now you're upset about it. lol Good for them.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:37 +0000AR-15's are hunting rifles. That they shouldn't have large magazines is a definite. Limit them to the smallest capacity and they're the same as all other semi-automatic hunting rifles. A Barrett .50 caliber has never been used in any citizen shootings, and only a couple in the US own them. Target shooters who aren't the ones doing the shooting. No guards were waiting outside the schools in the shootings. They were police and sheriff members, cowards who didn't do their jobs. Having an armed guard along with metal detectors at all schools would stop all shootings, at least until the population figured out how to stop the disturbed ones from trying to shoot innocent people. Having an AR-15 isn't scary to most US children, as there are plenty of gun owners around they already know about, and it would make them feel safer, knowing someone has their backs. Crazies who know they will be going to a school with an armed guard already there will think twice before trying anything. Yes, this won't stop all shootings in other places, but there aren't any other ways to curb this, as they'll never take American's guns away, so what I suggested next will definitely help, if they're put in place immediately. Limiting magazines, the usual background checks, no under 21 purchases, mandatory gun safes, psychologicals before purchases, and no unlicensed gun sales without those background checks will help this matter out immensely. Thailand, naming just one country, has had mass shootings for decades but many never hear about them. Yes, the US has a problem with certain individuals who are disturbed, thinking shooting innocents will somehow help their thinking, but this all still starts at home. Responsible gun owners, which means anyone with a gun should be, aren't the ones that are the problem. It's irresponsible gun owners who let others access their legal guns. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_massacres_in_ThailandWed, 03 Jun 2026 23:18:24 +0000The police gave him a second chance, and he used it to get properly charged. You have to admire the commitment.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:18:21 +0000There is no better way -- no, actually it is the only way! -- of finding out, what another human being thinks, than to simply ask her. You might even get the truth. But first, I would want to put it to you, that you yourself should know what you might want from all this in a best-case scenario (for you). Because only then you can act appropriately, if the answer is the "right" one.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:16:01 +0000Indeed; anything to say about the disgraceful behaviour of the police officers that handcuffed Henry Nowak, which led to this protest ? Nah, didn’t think so, two-tier outrage; can guess who you vote for.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:14:02 +0000BreederWed, 03 Jun 2026 23:10:28 +0000What I am seeing in the images are -- at best! -- highly eroded bomb craters with very little value besides maybe as mud holes where water buffalo can soak during the day. If the Thais want to see bomb craters left by the Allies, I invite them to come to the place where my grandparents had their home. The bombs that incinerated their whole city part, including their house, are of course not visible as craters any more, but as the Allied bombers offloaded quite indiscriminately and without much targetting, the surrounding forest literally has hundreds of them, to this day quite well preserved. I played in them hide and seek as a kid, so they had at least some use, but I would not cry if they were bulldozed over.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:06:41 +0000Interesting question, i asked Gemini —it is highly unlikely that the finance company will allow this transfer under these specific circumstances. While transferring a "Hire-Purchase" (finance) agreement to another person is legally possible in Thailand, doing it as a foreigner on a fixed pension is an uphill battle that almost always ends in a rejection. Here is exactly why it’s a long shot, along with the very narrow exception where it might work. Why the Finance Company Will Likely Say No Thai finance companies and banks are incredibly strict with foreigners, and they use a specific checklist for vehicle loans. Your pal hits almost every red flag on their list: No Work Permit / Stable Thai Income: To take over a loan, finance companies require a valid Thai Work Permit and at least 3–6 months of local salary slips. They generally do not accept foreign pension statements or overseas bank transfers as proof of stable, seizable income if things go wrong. Visa Restrictions: If your pal is on a retirement visa (Non-Immigrant O or O-A), finance companies see this as a temporary stay. They are terrified the foreigner will simply ride the bike across a border or fly home, leaving them with an unrecoverable debt. The Guarantor Requirement: Even if a foreigner meets the income criteria, Thai finance companies almost always require a Thai guarantor who owns property or has a high, verifiable salary. If the bike's current owner is unemployed, they certainly can't act as the guarantor. The One Exception: How It Could Work There is only one realistic way the bank will approve the transfer of the remaining 120,000 THB finance agreement to your pal: He must use a qualified Thai Guarantor. If your pal has a trusted Thai partner, close friend, or spouse who has a solid job, clean credit, and a steady income, that Thai national can either take over the loan entirely or act as the primary guarantor for your pal. If they do find a guarantor, they would need to approach the specific finance company together. The bank will charge a transfer fee (usually a few thousand Baht) and require about 2 to 3 months of advanced installment payments upfront to approve the switch. A Warning About "Under-the-Table" Deals Because the official route is so hard, the desperate Thai owner might suggest an informal deal: "You just give me the cash every month, you keep the bike, and when it's paid off, we change the name." Tell your friend to run away from this idea. In Thailand, the finance company legally owns the bike until the final payment is made. If your friend pays the owner directly, the owner could just pocket the cash, default on the loan, and the bank will come and repossess the MT07 right out of your friend's garage. Conversely, if your friend gets into an accident, the legal owner (and the bank) face massive liability issues. Summary Unless your pal has a financially stable Thai national willing to put their name on the line as a guarantor, he will not be able to take over the finance agreement. He's better off saving up the cash to buy a used bike outright.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:55:56 +0000Further confirmation of the pointlessness of your contributions; just trolling comments on this thread in order to sneer at people and contradict any posters comments without any alternative arguments, just juvenile naysaying; classless, graceless, but fortunately irrelevant.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:52:52 +0000That is really a statement...The grab driver could have avoid it if he had taken different route...and than probably someone or something else was hit... But probably the phone of the Grab driver is debet of attracking the lightning. It is always said don't use the phone in a thunderstorm..Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:52:52 +0000Troll post removed. @Bday Prang discuss the topic and stop trying to bait other posters. Rule 9. You will not post disruptive or inflammatory messages. You will respect other members and post in a civil manner. Personal attacks, insults or hate speech posted on the forum or sent by private message are not allowed. 10. You will not post troll messages. Trolling is the act of purposefully antagonizing forum members by posting controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages with the primary intent of provoking other members into an emotional response or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:51:51 +0000It is an ugly thing to mock and gloat over the misfortune of others. I see a lot of misery here for some folks in their later years.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:49:14 +0000For strange reasons related to how humans process numbers the 200th bicentennial was a much bigger deal than even a decent not Trump ruined 250th would be. In 1976 Americans did not doubt the vitality of their democracy and could not have even imagined an anti-democracy fascist regime like Trump in power. The 250th is a time when Americans wonder if American democracy has been lost forever. To get it back, Americans will need to fight very hard as Hungarians recently did, seemingly against all odds. I'm not confident Americans will be so lucky. 1976 will be remembered mostly for the tall ships.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:39:36 +0000The man clearly needs help........... even by British standards, this is not normal........!Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:39:06 +0000UPDATE British Man Arrested After Disturbance in PhuketWed, 03 Jun 2026 22:37:36 +0000Spot on. Vietnam is one of many countries that requires 6 month pp validity. OP needs to obtain new pp now.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:33:15 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/british-man-arrested-after-disturbance-in-phuket-r2160/A 24-year-old British man has been arrested after allegedly causing a second public disturbance in Phuket’s Chalong area within two days. Police said the latest incident took place at about 12:00 on 2 June 2026 in Soi Ta-iad, a popular fitness and Muay Thai training district in Mueang Phuket district. Get today's headlines by email Officers responded after receiving reports from members of the public that a foreign man appeared heavily intoxicated, was speaking incoherently and causing a nuisance in the area. A patrol team led by Sub-Lieutenant Bandit Khamkaew arrived and found the man displaying signs of intoxication and behaving erratically. According to police, officers attempted to search the man, but he allegedly resisted and tried to flee. Police detained him, citing concerns that his behaviour could pose a risk to residents and visitors nearby and took him to Chalong Police Station for further investigation. Authorities later confirmed he was the same individual involved in a separate incident on 1 June. During that earlier event, police said the man, identified only as Mr Brown, was found sitting outside a house in Soi Ta-iad after allegedly banging on a resident’s door and attempting to take a raincoat and motorcycle helmet left outside the property. The homeowner reported feeling frightened and concerned for the safety of their family and belongings. Officers who attended the scene found that Mr Brown held valid identification and immigration documents and had travelled to Phuket to study Muay Thai. Police said he was able to communicate clearly during questioning and claimed his actions were intended as a prank. As the homeowner decided not to file a complaint, officers issued a warning and escorted him back to his accommodation. Pictures courtesy of Khaosod Following the second disturbance, police charged Mr Brown with becoming intoxicated and behaving disorderly in a public place. He was handed over to investigators at Chalong Police Station for legal proceedings. Khaosod reported that the case highlights police concerns about public safety in busy tourist and training areas. Authorities have urged members of the public to report individuals whose behaviour causes disturbances or may present a danger to the community. -7723805376441941018.mov Video courtesy of Phuketinsta Related story Foreign-tourist-enters-Phuket-property-police-intervene Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 4 June 2026Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:31:34 +0000A 24-year-old British man has been arrested after allegedly causing a second public disturbance in Phuket’s Chalong area within two days. Police said the latest incident took place at about 12:00 on 2 June 2026 in Soi Ta-iad, a popular fitness and Muay Thai training district in Mueang Phuket district. Get today's headlines by email Officers responded after receiving reports from members of the public that a foreign man appeared heavily intoxicated, was speaking incoherently and causing a nuisance in the area. A patrol team led by Sub-Lieutenant Bandit Khamkaew arrived and found the man displaying signs of intoxication and behaving erratically. According to police, officers attempted to search the man, but he allegedly resisted and tried to flee. Police detained him, citing concerns that his behaviour could pose a risk to residents and visitors nearby and took him to Chalong Police Station for further investigation. Authorities later confirmed he was the same individual involved in a separate incident on 1 June. During that earlier event, police said the man, identified only as Mr Brown, was found sitting outside a house in Soi Ta-iad after allegedly banging on a resident’s door and attempting to take a raincoat and motorcycle helmet left outside the property. The homeowner reported feeling frightened and concerned for the safety of their family and belongings. Officers who attended the scene found that Mr Brown held valid identification and immigration documents and had travelled to Phuket to study Muay Thai. Police said he was able to communicate clearly during questioning and claimed his actions were intended as a prank. As the homeowner decided not to file a complaint, officers issued a warning and escorted him back to his accommodation. Pictures courtesy of Khaosod Following the second disturbance, police charged Mr Brown with becoming intoxicated and behaving disorderly in a public place. He was handed over to investigators at Chalong Police Station for legal proceedings. Khaosod reported that the case highlights police concerns about public safety in busy tourist and training areas. Authorities have urged members of the public to report individuals whose behaviour causes disturbances or may present a danger to the community. -7723805376441941018.mov Video courtesy of Phuketinsta Related story Foreign-tourist-enters-Phuket-property-police-intervene Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 4 June 2026 View full articleWed, 03 Jun 2026 22:31:34 +0000Why fix what isn't broken?Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:31:12 +0000