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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Thailand news</title><link>https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/</link><description>National and regional news from all around Thailand</description><language>en</language><item><title>Continued Vietnam Tourism Growth Challenges Thailand</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397104-continued-vietnam-tourism-growth-challenges-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20561303]]></link><description>I love Vietnam. The one thing I did notice is it's a bit of a pain for money exchange. You can do it at the airport but rates not so good. In Da Nang, the banks were hit and miss. Some would exchange, some would not. Gold shops are recommended but it seems a bit disorganized and dodgy.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:43:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How accurate are PAP tests?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396835-how-accurate-are-pap-tests/?do=findComment&comment=20561302]]></link><description>Not very reliable from our experience.   My EX had a negative clear PAP smear test, yet the gynaecologist could literally see her stage 3 precancerous lesion with his eyes during the exam and fortunately did a biopsy.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:43:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Man suspected of throwing toddler to crocodiles released</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397083-man-suspected-of-throwing-toddler-to-crocodiles-released/?do=findComment&comment=20561301]]></link><description>Ask the people whom it matters what colour the chucker was, and my reply will be the same as theirs</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:42:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Death Penalty in UK.</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397074-death-penalty-in-uk/?do=findComment&comment=20561300]]></link><description>Animals don't do things like that. They are more civilized than humans Animals engage in sexual behaviors with the very young, though it functions differently depending on the species and the context. In species like bonobos, non-reproductive sexual behavior is highly common across all age groups. Observations show that adults and even infants frequently engage in sexual behaviors, such as genital rubbing or copulatory postures. This is often initiated by the younger animals and is used to reinforce social bonds, resolve conflicts, or ease group tension.  Biological Drive vs. Maturity: In many species, mature males will attempt to mate with any available female in the vicinity that shows signs of being fertile, regardless of whether she is on the younger side of reproductive age.  Lack of Moral Framework: Unlike humans, animals operate purely on biological instinct and lack a moral framework dictating age-of-consent. Because of this, when animals go into "heat" or a mating cycle, they are driven to reproduce with any viable sexual partner they encounter.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:41:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Man suspected of throwing toddler to crocodiles released</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397083-man-suspected-of-throwing-toddler-to-crocodiles-released/?do=findComment&comment=20561299]]></link><description>Or at least you believe you are.  And surely that&#x2019;s the point of your baseless assumptions.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:41:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy's Meloni Rebukes Trump Over &#x2018;Begged for Photo&#x2019; Claim</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397103-italys-meloni-rebukes-trump-over-begged-for-photo-claim/?do=findComment&comment=20561298]]></link><description>But he still looks much more competant than Biden ever did.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:41:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Rescuers Trying to Save Dogs Trapped in Bang Lamung Water Pit</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397110-rescuers-trying-to-save-dogs-trapped-in-bang-lamung-water-pit/?do=findComment&comment=20561297]]></link><description>@Dexxter Do you have an opinion or can you only play with emoji&#xB4;s. My 7 year old daughter also like them very much. &#x1F923;</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:40:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to download the app when "not available in the region"?l</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396895-how-to-download-the-app-when-not-available-in-the-regionl/?do=findComment&comment=20561296]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_06/image.png.22ff10cae0ab68f2dfea3e4174dd8940.png" length="57807" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:40:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How accurate are PAP tests?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396835-how-accurate-are-pap-tests/?do=findComment&comment=20561295]]></link><description>GF works at a hospital, and even she has to wait until they have an opening.  She also knows my level of paitience, not interested in sitting 4 hours in waiting room lol</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:40:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Man suspected of throwing toddler to crocodiles released</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397083-man-suspected-of-throwing-toddler-to-crocodiles-released/?do=findComment&comment=20561294]]></link><description>Why does the color of the carers matter Nick?  Spit it out.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:40:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to increase my energy levels?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396776-how-to-increase-my-energy-levels/?do=findComment&comment=20561293]]></link><description>You could have a look at the Wim Hof breathing method, though maybe not suitable for you.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:39:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Israeli Strikes Kill 18 in Lebanon as Four IDF Soldiers Die</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397084-israeli-strikes-kill-18-in-lebanon-as-four-idf-soldiers-die/?do=findComment&comment=20561292]]></link><description>Refer directly above.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:38:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Man suspected of throwing toddler to crocodiles released</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397083-man-suspected-of-throwing-toddler-to-crocodiles-released/?do=findComment&comment=20561291]]></link><description>I'm 99.99% accurate in all assumptions in such matters as you well know Higgy&#x1F914;</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:38:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Israeli Strikes Kill 18 in Lebanon as Four IDF Soldiers Die</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397084-israeli-strikes-kill-18-in-lebanon-as-four-idf-soldiers-die/?do=findComment&comment=20561290]]></link><description>The regime survived, Iran survived, the Iranian nuclear program survived, Iran still has control over the Straits of Hormuz and are now receiving billions.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:38:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Continued Vietnam Tourism Growth Challenges Thailand</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397104-continued-vietnam-tourism-growth-challenges-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20561289]]></link><description>Backpackers get older, finish their degrees, get good jobs and ofter return to the place where they had a great time when younger. They also post a lot on the internet and that is huge free publicity. Backpackers had a massive influence on Thailands tourism. Thailands vision on this is really as usual quite shortsighted.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:38:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Continued Vietnam Tourism Growth Challenges Thailand</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397104-continued-vietnam-tourism-growth-challenges-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20561288]]></link><description>You intimated back-backers are riffraff that are not wanted. I pointed out that it isn't backpackers who get involved in brawls. Clearly your comprehension skills are as poor as your judgement that it is back-backers who are a problem when the opposite is true. It is mainstream tourists who cause trouble, not back-packers.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:36:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Japan Deploys Police Officer to Bangkok to Fight Fraud</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397081-japan-deploys-police-officer-to-bangkok-to-fight-fraud/?do=findComment&comment=20561287]]></link><description>Thailand needs all of the help they can get.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:35:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Briton Cuts Living Costs With Move to Chiang Mai</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396634-briton-cuts-living-costs-with-move-to-chiang-mai/?do=findComment&comment=20561286]]></link><description>I don't eat much chips ......... but did just buy a 450gm bottle Of HP sauce for 254bht. Prefer baked potatoes, and just paid 325bht for 2x 300g GoldenFry gravy granules, which will last a year. Baked potato, roast pork and gravy ....... can't beat it.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:35:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Death Penalty in UK.</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397074-death-penalty-in-uk/?do=findComment&comment=20561285]]></link><description>And what has that got to do with relation to these two sadistic murderers of an innocent child in the UK?</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:34:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>My view today.</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1362457-my-view-today/?do=findComment&comment=20561284]]></link><description/><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_06/PXL_20260619_090833389_MP.jpg.7b3cc66cb6d02c35ec2fa35b8dde6e0a.jpg" length="187194" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:33:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Israeli Strikes Kill 18 in Lebanon as Four IDF Soldiers Die</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397084-israeli-strikes-kill-18-in-lebanon-as-four-idf-soldiers-die/?do=findComment&comment=20561283]]></link><description>so you contend iran won lol. mental illness</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:32:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Continued Vietnam Tourism Growth Challenges Thailand</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397104-continued-vietnam-tourism-growth-challenges-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20561282]]></link><description>Your posts usually have the same theme.Superiority. While this might be endearing to some,I&#x2019;m sure that the rank and file members find it tiresome .</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:32:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Briton Cuts Living Costs With Move to Chiang Mai</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396634-briton-cuts-living-costs-with-move-to-chiang-mai/?do=findComment&comment=20561281]]></link><description>H.P sauce ? 320 baht a bottle now . Free in Witherspoon's in the UK</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:32:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy's Meloni Rebukes Trump Over &#x2018;Begged for Photo&#x2019; Claim</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397103-italys-meloni-rebukes-trump-over-begged-for-photo-claim/?do=findComment&comment=20561280]]></link><description>Correct ! he does not know what is happening from day to day !  and this is the so called leader of the free world,!</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:32:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Visa-Free Entry Should End, Says Ex-PPRP Figure Over Phuket Issues</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397117-visa-free-entry-should-end-says-ex-pprp-figure-over-phuket-issues/?do=findComment&comment=20561278]]></link><description>Personally I have no problem with them blaming foreigners for their issues , be it tourists or expats.  despite being one myself.   I find it quite refreshing to see that the Thai authorities  don't indulge in the self flagellation that is now so common in western  countries.     Governments should look after their own peoples interests   before foreigners</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:30:52 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
