https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenSome low value posts have been removed: Low-Value Posts - Posts that add no written contribution are not allowed. This includes emoji-only replies, very short comments, memes, GIFs, screenshots, or embedded social media posts without explanation or opinion.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:55:44 +0000This attack on Lebanon is a calculated move by Bibi. He thinks he can take on Trump and win. IMHO it’s one of 2 scenarios, Bibi has leverage on Trump Bibi believes he has the loyalty of the Jewish American politiciansFri, 19 Jun 2026 12:53:19 +0000But you have danced around my question. Even if you remove God from the equation, wouldn't the Universe be a malevolent and evil place just based on the fact that sometimes innocent babies get killed? An evil God makes atheists nervous, but an evil Universe without God doesn't, apparently.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:52:51 +0000I would agree ! but i think you know that that will not happen !!Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:52:45 +0000BatteryFri, 19 Jun 2026 12:52:23 +0000Hold on a minute. Something has changed here. Why is everyone ignoring @Yellowtail ?Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:47:02 +0000You need to specify examples of people getting the short end of the stick. There is no one reason that fits all. I have seen many people fit that category because they make poor choices. Often repeatedly. Yes I do envy Elon his money, but I think it doesn’t make him happy. I am fortunate in that I made a lot of money and retired in my 40’s. It’s never enough, but I’ve bought everything I wanted and the only material things I would like, but will never have, can only be afforded by billionaires. A jet and a yacht. I like to travel but hate the commercial travel experience. @fredwiggy a super being creating the universe is not the only logical solution. Ask yourself, where did he come from? There’s always a beginning right? If there isn’t for that super being then it’s logical there isn’t for the universe. What isn’t logical is that the super being would be malevolent, vengeful and evil killing innocent children and babies just to get to their parents. That’s not logical, it’s just evil. Fred, read the gospel of Thomas, where does Jesus say Heaven is?Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:45:57 +0000I tend to agree that the result was a referendum on Starmer's leadership, and perhaps unsurprising due to the hatred whipped up on social media. That said, I'm sure he'll stand against Burnham and, depending on who else stands and how the votes are split, he may still have a chance. As a Labour supporter I want whoever is best for the party and has a chance of defeating the forces of the extreme Right. That looks like Burnham. I'd like to see Starmer stay around as he's a decent man who has made good progress in the 2 years he's been in office, despite what the extremists say. But Burnham offers the best hope for the future.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:45:38 +0000I would be very surprised if there wasn’t a Chinese Association in Pattaya, as there is in many Thai towns. Just look at how many Chinese temples there are. And the Thai Chinese community is very large which is why many shops have signs written in Chinese. Like 99% of gold shops. But also in Udon I particularly noticed that many hardware stores are owned by Thai Chinese.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:45:38 +0000The terrible thing about the American missiles is that they "loitered", observing the school and struck when the children were being evacuated. There are people within the American military who made a conscious decision to stop loitering and strike. Whilst they will undoubtedly answer for it in the next world, I would wish to see them held to account in this world.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:45:37 +0000I tend to agree that the result was a referendum on Starmer's leadership, and perhaps unsurprising due to the hatred whipped up on social media. That said, I'm sure he'll stand against Burnham and, depending on who else stands and how the votes are split, he may still have a chance. As a Labour supporter I want whoever is best for the party and has a chance of defeating the forces of the extreme Right. That looks like Burnham. I'd like to see Starmer stay around as he's a decent man who has made good progress in the 2 years he's been in office, despite what the extremists say. But Burnham offers the best hope for the future.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:45:18 +0000This is a government plot to make women sterile...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:42:23 +0000Whoooaah there - I didn't take the photo, it's not down to me.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:41:53 +0000I wasn't talking about ALL of Chile. Yes it's feasible to live in Vina without a car and my very superficial search says it's a gay friendly tourism oriented city. I'm well aware of Latin American homophobia and that includes Chile yet surprisingly many countries there were early globally with legal protections, marriage equality, etc. As per my last post, not finding a perfect paradise in Chile or anywhere else. There are always trade offs. www.wheredogaysretire.com/vina-del-mar-coastal-bliss-and-lgbtq-life-with-suber-corley/?sfw=pass1781872856 AI pabum: Yes, it is easy to live in Viña del Mar without a car, as the city has walkable neighborhoods and good public transportation options. Many amenities, such as supermarkets and cafes, are accessible on foot or by using local taxis and public transit.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:41:07 +0000How fast does that go..?....It goes very fast.!! Probably my favourite clip on YT, not least for the increase in engine tempo @2.45m....Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:40:29 +0000At least it's shut you up ..result.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:40:16 +0000The European Parliament just showed the world exactly where we are. After the new EU Returns Regulation passed, Patriots and right wing MEPs boldly chanted "Send them back" while the left threw a tantrum, screaming "Shame on you" with clenched fists. One side is demanding common sense and border control. The other side offers nothing but outrage and open borders dogma. "Send them back" won the vote and is clearly winning the argument across Europe. The age of guilt tripping people into accepting uncontrolled illegal migration is dying. Citizens are fed up with crime, strained services, and cultural replacement. The left can keep clutching their pearls and shouting "shame", but the people have had enough. "New EU system for return of illegally staying third country nationals" "The informal deal reached on 1 June with the Council was approved by plenary, with 418 in favour, 218 against and 30 abstentions". https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260611IPR45214/new-eu-system-for-return-of-illegally-staying-third-country-nationals The story is based on a europal.europa.eu press reportFri, 19 Jun 2026 12:37:50 +0000ChargeFri, 19 Jun 2026 12:37:14 +0000If you don't like it don't watch it. No need to start a thread on AN about it it. Unless you have psychological problems and feel the need to start incessant threads about obtuse subjects. I feel sorry for you. So lonely. Hopefully things will pick up in China for you.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:36:48 +0000In writing my previous post this came to mind: "In the iconic 1931 Frankenstein film, the Monster accidentally drowns a young girl named Maria. While playing a game of throwing flowers into a lake, the Monster runs out of petals and, failing to understand that humans cannot float, tosses the girl into the water."Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:36:40 +0000I used to enjoy the watching the Twilight Zone and the Outer Limits series.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:35:55 +0000215/55 profile is great for EV range, I'm on 235/45, which reduces my range by 3-4%, but it does improve the handling by a lot. I got Dunlop sportmax 060+ Japan quite cheap from Lazada. I also replace the atto 3 wipers, I got some from Lazada, they are super smooth and quiet, really amazing, I'm impressed, way better than stock from BYD when car was new. I wish I had done it before. "Bosch Aerotwin"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:35:48 +0000Miriam (Bibi) really isn't happy. Who will buckle under the strain? Will the Epstein files be released due to this spat? Interesting times ahead.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:33:39 +0000@recom273 thanks for the heads-up about the availability of season 5 of Ivalo. Ivalo is well worth a watch IMHO.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:32:34 +0000Chile is a fascinating, unique country but lets not forget that it is 4300km long - without a car? Only in Santiago. Weather mild? Not in Patagonia. Gay friendly? Maybe in Santiago or Valpraiso but otherwise…be cautious. It has more to offer than most SA countries, I would agree with that, but lets be measured in our admiration.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:30:42 +0000