https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenIf anyone is interested, this is the main Government eye hospital. They also have a branch on Sukhumvit called the Metta International Eye Centre. https://maps.app.goo.gl/nzvd5u7JnyhXerBC6?g_st=acWed, 24 Jun 2026 09:50:20 +0000Is that on the phone or in the Google account? Just got a message saying all 15GB is full. God knows why, only 2 days ago I deleted 2GB or more of photos plus all the emails.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:50:11 +0000Ok ! Who or what would you replace it with !!!!Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:49:55 +0000Understood. 100K is not high for housing. You'd need to spend more for something good in desirable areas. But I very much dislike that being an initial requirement for the visa. In general it's a good idea to spend a good amount of time in any country before making a buying decision. Personally I don't want to ever buy real estate again anywhere but on the other hand the 100K can be used for investment purposes as well. Worth a look for many seeking higher quality, higher safety, and higher cost for South America. I don't know the mechanics exactly, but the 100K would be easier for me to stomach if you could first get the visa based on income and agree to put the 100K in within a year's time. Then if you weren't happy, you could just leave.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:48:30 +0000It would be just as easy and equally meaningless to generate 200,000 signatures from people who wish to ban alcohol, including a few Doctors , and of course the all important "youth organisations" and "public advocates" ( where would we be without them ) lolWed, 24 Jun 2026 09:47:23 +0000Okay. I'll bite. Why are law-abiding nuclear families that work, send their kids to school, live American values, go to the 4th such a problem for you? None of them are taking jobs away from Americans who want those jobs. I hear Americans are lining up for roofing in the blazing sun, ditto strawberry-picking, swimming pool cleaning and housemaids. They speak English, too. Very reliable.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:47:02 +0000As far as I'm aware, there are no ATM's airside at BKK Airport before Immigration Arrivals. So my advice to you would be to bring in the equivalent of 20,000 THB in cash with you in either USD or EUR (which currently works out at around 600 USD or 530 EUR). Under no circumstances should you bring the equivalent in SEK with you, however, since you never know whether you might have the misfortune to encounter at BKK Arrivals the solitary Thai immigration officer who is fully au fait with international currency issues and is therefore cognisant of the fact that the SEK is, to all intents and purposes, a completely worthless currency in Thailand.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:46:51 +0000My advice would be -- as much as possible -- get the hell away from Google. I made that transition about 10 years ago.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:46:39 +0000Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:46:35 +0000Then Stiff titties roo!Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:46:08 +0000And the Thai gangs, Who dont fight one on one, but in a gang then run away,Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:46:08 +0000It needs teeth to do what exactly... the bidding of its communist controllers? Maybe hand out food to the Somali warlords, or Hamas in Gaza while the people starve. Maybe protect the Muslims in the Balkans. Oh, I know; manage the phony covid pandemic. The whole monstrosity is pretty much worthless unless you count fleecing the donors: they're pretty good at that.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:45:13 +0000I wish that in 2026, it would look like Thailand is moving in that direction.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:44:48 +0000Multiple off topic and troll posts removed. 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. Post commenting on moderation removed @Keeps Rule 13. You will not publicly comment on moderation in an open forum. You will not comment on actions taken by individual moderators or on specific or general policies and issues. You will not post a negative emoticon in response to a public notice made by a moderator. You may send a private message to a moderator to discuss individual actions or you can email support (at) aseannow.com to discuss moderation policy and account suspensions.You will not block communication from moderators or Admin. Aggression, personal attacks, derogatiry comments or any form of abuse toward moderators, Admin, or this forum in general will not be tolerated and will result in strict consequences. There is absolutely no excuse for abusive behavior.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:44:30 +0000just turn backup off, I don't use itWed, 24 Jun 2026 09:43:47 +0000Not quite . Israel was required to take measures to prevent genocide, which is very different to be required to stop the genocideWed, 24 Jun 2026 09:43:40 +0000And all three won the primaries! I think this indicates Americans are tired of authoritarian monarchy.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:43:16 +0000555, I sure there are lots of blame to go around. We got younger guys coming now every middle age seem to be juiced up wearing tank tops walking and acting like they here waiting for their next MMA fight. Give them some alcohol unknown weed content next thing you know we got another morning thread about a foreigner gone wild! Then you got the Indians and Arabs one wrong look, one wrong word,, they seem to go off the deep end. Then of course the Chinese Triads here fighting over hotpot and shrimp 🤣Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:41:23 +0000Stop being Anti SemiticWed, 24 Jun 2026 09:41:21 +0000I have read so, yes. And who knows? How do we know we are not just a simulation? That is one of the interesting questions as we move into the age of AI. For thousands of years people imagined gods creating worlds, shaping reality, and giving life to their creations. Now we are starting to create our own digital worlds and forms of intelligence.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:41:07 +0000That quote makes no sense, as it dismisses all teachers, who all humans learn from. Some aren't very good teachers and many are. Your own reason and common sense might come from no education, so where would that leave you? If you doubt all teachers, you stop learning. Teachers and reading are the ways everyone learns, besides personal experience, which doesn't encompass all manners of learning. Take a person who's never gone to school, and only has their own experiences to go by. They'll be homeless or doing labor jobs with low pay. Unless of course they believed in someone who taught them a trade. Your common sense might have you go down the wrong path, as so many have proven to do.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:40:31 +0000I have seen no reported increase in amphetamine use as a consequence of the legalisation of weed , Why would there be amphetamines are not what those who smoke cannabis are looking for,Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:37:36 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/holidaymakers-buying-thai-prescription-drugs-over-the-counter-r2462/Millions of UK travellers heading overseas this holiday season may be tempted to buy medications without a prescription, including drugs that would normally require medical approval in the UK. Thailand is among several countries where some prescription-only medicines, including weight loss injections, antibiotics and corticosteroids, can be obtained more easily, raising concerns among medical experts about the risks of self-prescribing. Get today's headlines by email Research cited by Travel Weekly suggests more than half of Britons are likely to take at least one trip abroad. While lower prices and easier access may make foreign medicines attractive, doctors warn that buying prescription-only treatments without proper medical supervision can lead to serious health complications. Weight loss injections containing semaglutide, including Ozempic and Wegovy, are available without prescription in parts of Thailand and some other countries. Experts say incorrect dosing can trigger nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration, while more severe complications may include pancreatitis and gallbladder disease. NHS GP Dr Amel Imam said medical supervision is needed to ensure patients begin with low doses and increase gradually. Thailand is also among countries where tretinoin, a vitamin A derivative used to treat acne and skin ageing, can be purchased without a prescription. Consultant dermatologist Dr Tina Tian warned that incorrect use can damage the skin, causing redness, peeling, inflammation and increased sensitivity to sunlight. The treatment should also not be used during pregnancy due to the risk of birth defects. Corticosteroids such as prednisolone and dexamethasone are widely available without prescription in parts of South-East Asia, including Thailand. Pharmacist Ana Carolina Goncalves warned that prolonged misuse can weaken bones, raise blood sugar levels and suppress the immune system. Abruptly stopping long-term use may trigger a potentially life-threatening adrenal crisis. Experts also highlighted concerns over antibiotics sold without prescriptions in many countries. Dr Ilan Lieberman said misuse contributes to antibiotic resistance, a growing global health threat. Taking the wrong antibiotic, dose or treatment duration may allow infections to worsen and increase the risk of severe complications. Other medications discussed include melatonin supplements commonly sold over the counter in the United States, oral diclofenac tablets available in some countries despite cardiovascular risks, and metamizole, a painkiller banned in the UK but still available in parts of Eastern Europe due to concerns over potentially fatal immune system collapse. The Daily Mall reported that Dr Naveed Asif of The London General Practice said many symptoms can overlap between different illnesses, increasing the risk that travellers choose inappropriate medications. Experts advise holidaymakers to seek qualified medical advice before using prescription-only drugs obtained abroad. Picture courtesy of The Daily Mall Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailymail 24 June 2026Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:37:28 +0000Millions of UK travellers heading overseas this holiday season may be tempted to buy medications without a prescription, including drugs that would normally require medical approval in the UK. Thailand is among several countries where some prescription-only medicines, including weight loss injections, antibiotics and corticosteroids, can be obtained more easily, raising concerns among medical experts about the risks of self-prescribing. Get today's headlines by email Research cited by Travel Weekly suggests more than half of Britons are likely to take at least one trip abroad. While lower prices and easier access may make foreign medicines attractive, doctors warn that buying prescription-only treatments without proper medical supervision can lead to serious health complications. Weight loss injections containing semaglutide, including Ozempic and Wegovy, are available without prescription in parts of Thailand and some other countries. Experts say incorrect dosing can trigger nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration, while more severe complications may include pancreatitis and gallbladder disease. NHS GP Dr Amel Imam said medical supervision is needed to ensure patients begin with low doses and increase gradually. Thailand is also among countries where tretinoin, a vitamin A derivative used to treat acne and skin ageing, can be purchased without a prescription. Consultant dermatologist Dr Tina Tian warned that incorrect use can damage the skin, causing redness, peeling, inflammation and increased sensitivity to sunlight. The treatment should also not be used during pregnancy due to the risk of birth defects. Corticosteroids such as prednisolone and dexamethasone are widely available without prescription in parts of South-East Asia, including Thailand. Pharmacist Ana Carolina Goncalves warned that prolonged misuse can weaken bones, raise blood sugar levels and suppress the immune system. Abruptly stopping long-term use may trigger a potentially life-threatening adrenal crisis. Experts also highlighted concerns over antibiotics sold without prescriptions in many countries. Dr Ilan Lieberman said misuse contributes to antibiotic resistance, a growing global health threat. Taking the wrong antibiotic, dose or treatment duration may allow infections to worsen and increase the risk of severe complications. Other medications discussed include melatonin supplements commonly sold over the counter in the United States, oral diclofenac tablets available in some countries despite cardiovascular risks, and metamizole, a painkiller banned in the UK but still available in parts of Eastern Europe due to concerns over potentially fatal immune system collapse. The Daily Mall reported that Dr Naveed Asif of The London General Practice said many symptoms can overlap between different illnesses, increasing the risk that travellers choose inappropriate medications. Experts advise holidaymakers to seek qualified medical advice before using prescription-only drugs obtained abroad. Picture courtesy of The Daily Mall Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailymail 24 June 2026 View full articleWed, 24 Jun 2026 09:37:28 +0000Ah, so we shouldn't simply remove all 'EU laws' from the statute book? I think that it is understandable that I took you at face value, Jonathan, as I've lost count of the number of times I've asked you to explain what the 'proper' Brexit looks like and this was the only direct answer that I received (other than leave the ECHR; something that was possible when we were in the EU and has no bearing on Brexit). Anyway, now that we are back at square one, I'll ask for the umpteenth+1 time: How should Brexit has been implemented?Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:36:46 +0000