https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenActually, it's not only about being busy in Ukraine. It's about Ukraine having a strong army, mastering "modern" warfare technology and tactics, and also its people being ready to die in a war (which most Western Europeans are likely not ready to do). Even if there is a ceasefire or peace agreement, Russia will likely keep at least part of Donbass and Crimea, which Ukraine will practically never accept. As soon as Russia is 'busy' attacking a NATO country, Ukraine will attack Donbass (invoking a likely reciprocal defense agreement with NATO), this time with full NATO involvement and support. That's a reason why one of Russia's conditions for peace is to downsize the Ukrainian army and to forbid some offensive weapons such as long range missiles. If not, Ukraine's military will hang like a Damocles sword over Russia. As to the current Russian threat, it's written in the OP that: "Lithuania's ambassador to Nato said this week that Russia was more likely to rely on hybrid tactics, including missile or drone incursions, rather than launch a conventional military assault."Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:44:59 +0000But that's why I'm referring to US 250...Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:43:03 +0000If renewing car and bike at same time then most (if not all) Transport offices will accept one original COR + photocopy for the other licienceSun, 05 Jul 2026 14:40:03 +0000Hip Hop has followed a similar arc to reggae - It peaked by the mid 90s (late 70s for reggae). Like reggae, it will always be about but it's degenerated and will never recover to what it was - bar a good tune here and there. Some gems in here on 7"Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:39:38 +0000Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:29:37 +0000Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:29:14 +0000500, so 1000 if you're renewing car and bike.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:28:51 +0000My post was more directed at the big imm offices such as CW. Just to make folk aware that COR in some offices can take time. Some offer VIP service that can be 500b + for instant issue. How much does Udon charge for this free service?Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:26:56 +0000I decided to read this 😊 This is how you see it, written by AI. "I take a large group on a forum..." Really? How do I take these people? That's an interesting way of looking at things. Thank you for your contribution.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:25:22 +0000I honestly have no idea of what and why you are posting, as once I understood that whatever was in front of me was written by ChatGPT, I tuned out. Next time, be honest and respectful by writing from the heart.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:20:01 +0000Good point, well made. Keeping tabs on things up there and in the past year at least 3 people I know personally have managed same-day COR at Udon. Book an appointment at the far less busy TO at Nong Han. One mate got in before 9, all done and on the road with new bike and car license 90 minutes later.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:18:43 +0000Really ? Nooo....getaway. I keep hearing its a family resort and a big hub for sports, not to mention that when the local authorities go lookibg for evidence of prostitution they never find any. You must be thinking of somewhere else. Might go and investigate for myself though , just to get to the truth of it.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:18:41 +0000I cannot debate a subject that does not exist in my brain. Should I learn about it, in so I can argue about it with you? Maybe one day I'll learn about it and we can have a good old argument about it. 😊 I guess if you keep looking you'll eventually find someone interested in your subject. I'm not pretending to be anything. "Can't get any" what? If it's just a matter of paying for what you are describing, then there is a path to getting that thing. So what are you attacking? Me having not enough money to buy myself companionship? If it's a game of numbers, I'm sure you would win.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:14:38 +0000Lebanon and its people want Hezbollah gone from their Couutry . Hezbollah were not invited to the talksSun, 05 Jul 2026 14:09:53 +0000I support freedom of protest but I wonder if making covering your face should be made illegal. If these fascists believe in this sheit, man up and own it! Bunch of pussies really. I personally knew the great gay civil rights pioneer Franklin Kameny. He protested. In public. Full face showing. His name public. When there were dire personal consequences which he did suffer. Now that's a REAL man!Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:07:31 +0000Historical sexual offences indeed. "The alleged victim is currently being supported by specialist officers, and they have been made aware of this update.” “Supported by specialist officers” for having sex with one of the most desirable rock stars on the planet at the time (however naff he appears now) and when it was taken for granted that rock stars banged their groupies. What an insane society, and a very sadistic one too, to put this man through such unrelenting persecution.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:05:35 +0000Ukraine is no longer a soft target on the front lines and as soon as Ukraine gets it's air defenses improved Putin won't even be able to keep up his terrorism bombings of civiliians. Putin is losing and he knows it. He does want to test NATO resolve even more. He has already tested it in other ways and found them wimps. Not sure about Poland but the Baltics may be at more risk of such testing. It's simple minded to conclude that just because Russia is "busy" in Ukraine that he is no threat to Europe. He's even more of a threat to Europe. Desperate losing Putin needs wins.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:05:21 +0000Isme Uno hides behind a simple character where he shares very little about himself, but loves to use every little detail he can find about others. He twists it, builds his own story around it, and then attacks that story as if it is fact. He takes a large group of people on the forum and projects his own version of them, while claiming he has a foreign girlfriend and an equal relationship. When challenged, he attacks in every possible way: low kicks, dirty tricks, character attacks, and endless stamina until the moderators step in. Then he comes back like nothing happened and starts again. Kicked out, another nick, same pattern. That is not debate. That is character-building, projection, and repetition. Sound familiar? Ask him how it went with FigLeaf. He is still debating with two nicks in the same thread. If you do not know what “fig leaf” means, Google it and have a laugh.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:03:53 +0000Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:02:33 +0000Good you are aware that can renew within one year. Current thread where guy obtained COR for TDL only to find that appointment were fully booked for 5 weeks. Most likely not an issue in Udon Ended up using agent for appointment. BTW: COR at most offices not issued on the spot. Maybe possible at UdonSun, 05 Jul 2026 14:00:15 +0000Correction, Aoun and Salam, President and PM, respectively, US puppets both, have signed to happily sell out the south of the country to Israel. Hezbollah is not a party to the agreement because they want to defend Lebanon from the IDF. And if reports are to be believed they are doing a good job.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:00:11 +0000I receive PM almost daily for advice. Which I spend lot of time to advise. Clearly I'm not assisting your thread so "over and out"Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:51:23 +0000NeedSun, 05 Jul 2026 13:46:10 +0000I composed a PM to you in order to clarify my position rather than clutter up my thread. However, it appears you block PM's? So, without adding too much more detail that seems to upset you, here we go. My work involves frequent, unscheduled travel with tours of indeterminate length: 10 days, 6 weeks, 2 months, etc.. My BBL account may be suspended or closed at any time as I no longer have an immigration status that they accept. Right now it's my ONLY Thai bank account, so the sooner that's sorted, the better (+ new account elsewhere). My Thai DL expired last December so I want to renew that before unscheduled work possibly runs out the 1-year clock on "easy" renewal of a 5-year TDL. Need a Non-O to do that. I am not going to the UK solely for the Non-O visa. It's something I can get while I'm there on other business. So, if I get a Non-O in London, and I end up not being time-pressured here and get banking, TDL and extension sorted, then BINGO!!! If I only manage two out of the three, it's still a win as far as I'm concerned. Of course that means I can always pop over to HCMC for another Non-O to get the extension train on the tracks...or I could get it back in London during my tentative November visit. Remember, it's my money, my visa, etc.. Thanks for your patience and advice.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:44:43 +0000You did mention the EDL and their electricity prices . Stop lying and just admit it . Shall I go and find the post ?Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:41:07 +0000