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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>Musk Faces Scrutiny Over Belfast Riot Posts on X</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396690-musk-faces-scrutiny-over-belfast-riot-posts-on-x/?do=findComment&comment=20553833]]></link><description>Ah, yes. We brought civilised thievery to the heathens. The British committed far more barbarity than any amount of immigrants could accomplish in the UK.  I should hope they'd bar Leon for inciting terrorism.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:48:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you believe in Anything? And, why?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396716-do-you-believe-in-anything-and-why/?do=findComment&comment=20553832]]></link><description>Some people claim texts about reincarnation were removed from the Bible.</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_06/image.png.d66d360e3545238e6d943fd1e3170df7.png" length="290163" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:47:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Tax policy for seniors</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396691-tax-policy-for-seniors/?do=findComment&comment=20553831]]></link><description>I may be blind, but I don't see anything on that document in the form of itemized tax deductions other than " Less exempted income".</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:46:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Krabi Builders</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1334412-krabi-builders/?do=findComment&comment=20553830]]></link><description>Some drone shots from the builder</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_06/S__19611681.jpg.04886a41101017af39df1bb57217c1f5.jpg" length="316836" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:45:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Young Woman Killed After Bungee Crew Forget To Connect Safety Cord</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396753-young-woman-killed-after-bungee-crew-forget-to-connect-safety-cord/?do=findComment&comment=20553829]]></link><description>It is called Bungee JUMPING not THROWING. Surely she should have checked herself that the rope was tied to her properly, or that a rope even existed. There are so many other people standing behind the action, and no-one noticed? I would have if I were stupid enough to do it. So much for the crash hat!</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:44:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Facebook&#x200B; &#x200B;now requiring selfie video clip of your face to continue?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396650-facebook%E2%80%8B-%E2%80%8Bnow-requiring-selfie-video-clip-of-your-face-to-continue/?do=findComment&comment=20553828]]></link><description>I lost everything I had on FB for 15 years for reasons I cannot figure out. They said community relations were violated.  I never posted or responded negatively to anything during those years. Then one day about 9 months ago I received this same message from FB and immediately thought it was a scam. I couldn't get back on I submitted to their request. They said I only get one try and then they would delete my account if I did not comply. I did it but noticed at the time that not face (up/down, left, right) was  not showing up. I submitted it anyway and then my account was obliterated. I realized several days later that my laptop camera lens was not open. FB said "too bad" my one try was over. Zuckerrberg is a complete a--hole.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:43:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Young Woman Killed After Bungee Crew Forget To Connect Safety Cord</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396753-young-woman-killed-after-bungee-crew-forget-to-connect-safety-cord/?do=findComment&comment=20553827]]></link><description>I've seen this video pop up many times on my social media feed and its horrendous.   I've done some pretty dangerous/risky stuff in my life and I have always, without fail, checked the parachute/rope (or whatever piece of equipment is absolutely essential to keep me alive) myself at least 3 times before attempting said risky adventure no matter how many experts have already checked it.   How someone can get on this "ride" without realizing  or noticing they are not attached to a rope is beyond my level of comprehension.     Yes, the idiots running this should have attached the rope, yes there should be several levels of checks before throwing someone off a bridge and yes, one or multiple people should go to jail for manslaughter, but she really could and should have saved her own life here.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:42:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you believe in Anything? And, why?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396716-do-you-believe-in-anything-and-why/?do=findComment&comment=20553826]]></link><description>English only on AN.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:42:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>US-Iran Breakthrough: The Six Major Points Agreed To Halt Conflict</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396755-us-iran-breakthrough-the-six-major-points-agreed-to-halt-conflict/?do=findComment&comment=20553825]]></link><description>US-Iran Deal Sets Out Path To Ending Four-Month Conflict     The United States and Iran have agreed on a framework aimed at ending nearly four months of conflict, with both sides outlining six major commitments covering everything from nuclear dismantlement to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Ceasefire To Cover All Fronts, Including LebanonThe first element of the agreement requires an immediate halt to military operations across all active fronts, including Lebanon. The inclusion of Lebanese territory marks a significant shift after previous efforts to keep Hezbollah-related fighting outside any broader settlement. US To End Naval Blockade Of Iranian PortsUnder the second commitment, Washington has agreed to lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports. The move is designed to restore commercial activity and ease economic pressure on Tehran as part of the wider peace framework. Strait Of Hormuz To Reopen Without RestrictionsA third provision guarantees the unrestricted passage of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump hailed the measure as a victory for global trade, declaring that ships could once again move freely through one of the world's most important energy corridors. Technical Talks To Begin This WeekThe fourth point calls for immediate technical negotiations between American and Iranian officials. These discussions are intended to resolve practical questions surrounding implementation and lay the groundwork for a more detailed treaty. Nuclear Programme Faces DismantlementThe fifth commitment centres on Iran's nuclear programme. The framework states that Tehran must move toward dismantling its nuclear infrastructure as part of a long-term settlement designed to reduce regional tensions. Enriched Uranium To Be Destroyed Under Verification SystemThe sixth and most sensitive provision requires Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile to be destroyed under a verification mechanism agreed by both sides. US officials say the arrangement is intended to ensure the material cannot be used for future weapons development. Pakistan Played Key Role In Securing BreakthroughPakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who acted as a key mediator throughout the negotiations, confirmed that a formal signing ceremony is scheduled to take place in Switzerland on June 19. Despite a last-minute flare-up involving an Israeli strike on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, diplomats managed to keep the agreement on track. Major Obstacles Still RemainWhile both sides are presenting the memorandum as a breakthrough, significant disagreements remain. Iranian officials insist sanctions relief, the lifting of the blockade and the release of frozen assets must come before any major nuclear concessions are implemented. The agreement also opens a 60-day negotiating window during which a legally binding peace treaty must still be drafted and approved.  SOURCE</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_06/Trump2.jpg.b7cbfc070feb19e6b28943f1f9fad48c.jpg" length="40459" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:42:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Briton Details Thai Prison Ordeal in Bangkok</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396742-briton-details-thai-prison-ordeal-in-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=20553824]]></link><description>I know of one expat retiree who pays 20k Baht so that he doen't have to show the 800k per annum. He had previously done it the kosher way.  He's quite wealthy, and if I were in his situation I would just have carried on doing it the legal way. He probably needs around 800k pa to live on anyway. It also means that he has to make 4 trips a year to Pattaya (lives in Bangkok), previously it was one annual trip to C W and 3 X 90 day reports by mail.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:41:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Your current leading locations for a Plan B backup to Thailand?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396672-your-current-leading-locations-for-a-plan-b-backup-to-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20553823]]></link><description>I think you're wrong. Social security is taxable in Portugal.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:41:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Single retired men</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396192-single-retired-men/?do=findComment&comment=20553822]]></link><description>Untrue. He refuses to be honest. Happy to send 10 pics to either of you imposters via pm  His pm is blocked.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:40:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Anyone having good success with SlyNumber in Thailand?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396747-anyone-having-good-success-with-slynumber-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20553821]]></link><description>From the US.  But thanks for the response and the GiffGaff info.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:39:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Single retired men</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396192-single-retired-men/?do=findComment&comment=20553820]]></link><description>Calling someone a coward that not only takes care of his family but has worked out more years than you've been alive does make you out as the village idiot. Constantly acting like a teen arguing with his dad.   Again, I actually live here, and hear Thais speak daily, including my girlfriend, who knows Thai better than anyone you'll ever meet, and believe her more than someone who can't answer how old he is, how he stays here, on what visa and how you maintain that existence.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:38:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Jomtien Immigration to change location?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396448-jomtien-immigration-to-change-location/?do=findComment&comment=20553819]]></link><description>They keep moving it south, next site will be next to Rayong immigration at Ban Chang.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:38:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Bank of Thailand Says Baht Remains Stable</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396629-bank-of-thailand-says-baht-remains-stable/?do=findComment&comment=20553818]]></link><description>The dollar was sticking around 3.90 baht until Trump surrendered on the peace "deal." Now at 3.56 and falling.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:36:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Yaxley Lennon Detained at Heathrow under Counter Terrorism Laws.</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396701-yaxley-lennon-detained-at-heathrow-under-counter-terrorism-laws/?do=findComment&comment=20553817]]></link><description>"Peaceful political dissident". Good one! And to think there are people out there who might actually believe you meant that.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:36:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Single retired men</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396192-single-retired-men/?do=findComment&comment=20553816]]></link><description>Another poster that simply repeats himself over and over again. Its a lot like Trump, hoping someone will eventually believe it.   Why so obnoxious when posting?</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_06/vinyl-records-record-collection.gif.3bfcc395016ebfd99fbc2970fde022df.gif" length="34857" type="image/gif"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:36:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two Girls Die in Pattaya Pool During Breath-Holding Game</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396670-two-girls-die-in-pattaya-pool-during-breath-holding-game/?do=findComment&comment=20553815]]></link><description>What a dreadful tragedy on all fronts for the girls and their families and friends  RIP</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:36:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Jomtien Immigration to change location?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396448-jomtien-immigration-to-change-location/?do=findComment&comment=20553814]]></link><description>Sounds like this has happened:  The email would have come out at the original due date as if you hadn't travelled (it always does, travelling doesn't stop it being sent and a new one with a revised date is not generated).  If you submitted it then, and the officer never checked for you leaving and re-entering the country (I think someone said they can but have to access another system) then you would be registered as reported based on the date of your previous report.  Good you "got away" with it, as I did once in similar circumstances, but I wouldn't count on it in future.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:35:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Young Woman Killed After Bungee Crew Forget To Connect Safety Cord</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396753-young-woman-killed-after-bungee-crew-forget-to-connect-safety-cord/?do=findComment&comment=20553813]]></link><description>Exactly, and i wonder how this could possibly happen, unless they were drinking and went through with it too fast. It surely might save lives when everyone hears about this who intends to try bungee jumping someday. They'll be waiting until things are secured with them. RIP that so many die on vacations.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:35:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Single retired men</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396192-single-retired-men/?do=findComment&comment=20553812]]></link><description>You are too scared to bet on it  You're a coward.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:34:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you believe in Anything? And, why?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396716-do-you-believe-in-anything-and-why/?do=findComment&comment=20553811]]></link><description><![CDATA[Just to prove tha AI is wrong quite often and using out dated data to give it's answers, this is from Perplexity. No mention of any God anywhere.  fredwiggy is an active user on the ASEAN Now (aseannow.com) forum—a Thailand/ASEAN expat discussion community—who posts mainly in threads about relationships, life in Thailand, and social commentary. Key facts about fredwiggy's forum activity:Aspect Detail Forum posts found At least 3–4 visible posts across different threads aseannow+2 Recent activity Post on October 3, 2025 in "I won't be back" thread aseannow 2024 activity Post on March 7, 2024 in "Breaking up with a Thai girl" thread aseannow 2026 activity Post on March 21, 2026 in "Do expats in Thailand see relationships differently over time?" aseannow Topics discussed Relationships with Thai people, expat life in Thailand, social/cultural observations Post style Direct, opinionated comments about Thailand's population and intercultural relationships aseannow+1 ASEAN Now is Thailand's oldest expat forum (formerly ThaiVisa), now owned by The Thaiger media group. The forum covers Thailand news, visa/immigration advice, property, relationships, and general expat discussion.reddit+3 Given your own life (referring to me I guess)  in Thailand and interest in expat topics, fredwiggy appears to be another long-term expat sharing experiences about relationships and living in Thailand.  https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?sz=128&amp;domain=reddit.com  10 sources Follow-ups What are the most common relationship topics on ASEAN Now]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:34:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Single retired men</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396192-single-retired-men/?do=findComment&comment=20553810]]></link><description>Been to 60 provinces. You're a troll.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:33:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Single retired men</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1396192-single-retired-men/?do=findComment&comment=20553809]]></link><description>Language test. He claims the Thais say Moo Thai.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:32:59 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
