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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>Casualities, Russia/Ukraine?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395682-casualities-russiaukraine/?do=findComment&comment=20530832]]></link><description>This is a war between Russia and NATO backed ukraine. Without NATO , this war would have been over years ago.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:37:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Dearth of Critical Thinking in America</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395767-the-dearth-of-critical-thinking-in-america/?do=findComment&comment=20530831]]></link><description>The video above sounds like mostly exaggerated one-sided biased BS ... probably with some hidden agenda.  The education system is primarily designed to prepare students for jobs/work. If no one works, society collapses. So it makes sense. It's a survival mechanism.   Seriously, only when or if AI starts to replace jobs, then maybe the education system will be completely revamped. But in the meantime, it works fine.   But then there are University programs ... liberal arts degrees ... that are arguably "intellectual" ... but probably putting a whole lot of garbage into people's minds because they have political agendas.  You can teach yourself some things, but many people are lazy.  It would have to be done outside the education system.  But I don't believe most people are stupid. A lot of people are good survivalists. They learn how to make money in real estate, the stock market, whatever they need to survive better. Many people are highly skilled at something and self-taught and do well with their skills.</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_05/image.png.5defa98d5a2e2b40303342bfe5dbf99b.png" length="112156" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:37:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thailand Extends Alcohol Sales Hours Nationwide</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395665-thailand-extends-alcohol-sales-hours-nationwide/?do=findComment&comment=20530830]]></link><description>I have found it more convenient to buy bulk beer daily, sometimes twice or three times daily.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:36:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Dearth of Critical Thinking in America</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395767-the-dearth-of-critical-thinking-in-america/?do=findComment&comment=20530829]]></link><description>The left controls virtually all aspects of education in the US</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:35:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump Calls U.S. Court System &#x2018;Rigged&#x2019; After Setbacks</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395761-trump-calls-us-court-system-rigged-after-setbacks/?do=findComment&comment=20530828]]></link><description>A typical petulant outburst. Grow up Donny. Even your MAGA followers are tired of your victimhood diatribe.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:35:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Foreign Nationals Clash with Thais at Bali Hai Pier</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395674-foreign-nationals-clash-with-thais-at-bali-hai-pier/?do=findComment&comment=20530827]]></link><description>Yes! In total agreement. I can't believe so many people here think that reverting to the 30-day visa-exempt won't make any difference.  It's like those who need emojis to tell them when someone's taking the piss.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:33:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Razor blades 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395626-razor-blades-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20530826]]></link><description>~B2000 for replacement blades</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:33:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Mild BPH symptoms, unclear treatment path &#x2014; anyone in a similar situation?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1361583-mild-bph-symptoms-unclear-treatment-path-%E2%80%94-anyone-in-a-similar-situation/?do=findComment&comment=20530825]]></link><description>Yeah, I had it for 2 years, then took antibiotics and it went away for 6 months, so I took antibiotics again, and another 6 months free weeing. Amoxcillin 500, 2 pills a day for 5 days 40bht, every 6 months or so ........  Still have to wee frequently during the day (think it damaged my bladder).</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:31:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thailand Extends Alcohol Sales Hours Nationwide</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395665-thailand-extends-alcohol-sales-hours-nationwide/?do=findComment&comment=20530824]]></link><description>Not the point. The point is not being able to purchase because of an antiquated law. 2-5 was the same antiquated law. That's gone and 11 o'clock remains. As I said above this is one of if not the latest opening for alcohol sales in the world and there seems to be no reasonable, valid or logical reason for it. Again the reason for it being there in the first place is the same as the 2-5 prohibition as it was the same law. Alcohol will not be for sale before the hour of 11:00 am and during the hours of 2 pm to 5 pm. Reason? To stop civil servants from getting on the booze. Ridiculous law from the get go.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:29:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Netanyahu Orders Push for 70% of Gaza</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395610-netanyahu-orders-push-for-70-of-gaza/?do=findComment&comment=20530823]]></link><description>Palestinians suffer from losses from a war they started, normal loses that happens in all wars .     They try to liken themselves to Jewish suffering in the 1940s They  saw the Holocaust and then saw Israel being given a Country .      They are now trying to do the same thing . Pretending they are in a new Holocaust and expect to be given Israel .</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:28:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Navy Keeps Sattahip Submarine Dock Project on Track</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395745-navy-keeps-sattahip-submarine-dock-project-on-track/?do=findComment&comment=20530822]]></link><description>This whole project has been a  boondoggle from the beginning. Who in their right mind would go down in a submarine operated and maintained by this lot? It will end up docked as a (Thais only) tourist attraction just like the "aircraft carrier" HTMS Chakri Naruebet.</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_05/1780192801825.jpg.3862850dc7dc73380f35c198e8851ee0.jpg" length="37122" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:26:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Dearth of Critical Thinking in America</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395767-the-dearth-of-critical-thinking-in-america/?do=findComment&comment=20530821]]></link><description>Why Are Americans So Bloody Stupid?</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:26:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Looking For A Retirement Visa Vis Agent.</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394428-looking-for-a-retirement-visa-vis-agent/?do=findComment&comment=20530820]]></link><description>Under ORDER OF THE IMMIGRATION BUREAU No. 327/2557 section 5. the competent officer equivalent to or higher than inspector is of the opinion that the alien has legitimate reason for staying in the Kingdom of Thailand ...  And persons on here and elsewhere maintain that "legitimate reason" is the same as any reason or no reason to waive any or all nominal requirements. OK.  BUT if you read the Immigration ORDER it says that extensions are granted under Paragraph 3, Section 35 of the Immigration Act and the Act takes precedence over any ministerial order.  And the fee under ANY extension granted under Sect 35 whether by the 32 cases in the Police Order or the Section 5. exception is 1900 bat (i.e. 2000 baht max).</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:23:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Razor blades 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395626-razor-blades-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20530819]]></link><description>Less than 6000 baht for Phillips 7000 on their official Lazada store ?  And Phillips is better for 5 days shaving and dry or wet.  Comparing Phillips 3000 - 5000 - 7000 - 9000 one year old comparison https://youtu.be/z02uTs8t0TY?si=1MV2aq2RotcTxiv5</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:22:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Koh Samui Authorities Tackle Illegal Taxi Rings</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395670-koh-samui-authorities-tackle-illegal-taxi-rings/?do=findComment&comment=20530818]]></link><description>Nothing will change regarding taxis on Samui until the Police enforce the use of meters, but that is becoming more difficult with the advent of "Ride Share" groups like Bolt, Grab, and inDrive.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:19:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump snubs Vance regarding MAGA succession</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395740-trump-snubs-vance-regarding-maga-succession/?do=findComment&comment=20530817]]></link><description>It's either Vance or Rubio. Interested to see who the Dems come up with. The debates will be fantastic but IMO very one sided. Maybe the Dems go with AOC then Vance or Rubio could ask her about the American Revolution for example or what hemisphere is Venezuela in. The list is long. I wonder what accent she would use in a debate.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:17:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Word Association - 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1383425-word-association-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20530816]]></link><description>Ravioli</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:15:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dearth of Critical Thinking in the US</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395766-dearth-of-critical-thinking-in-the-us/?do=findComment&comment=20530815]]></link><description>Engineered ignorance of the American public. A video that describes what went wrong with America.  Why Are Americans So Bloody Stupid? - YouTube</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:14:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Word Association - 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1383425-word-association-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20530814]]></link><description>Zymarikaphobia</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:13:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does CW accept a bank letter dated two days before the extension</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395764-does-cw-accept-a-bank-letter-dated-two-days-before-the-extension/?do=findComment&comment=20530813]]></link><description>My understanding is that BBL machine updates in bank book at machine however some other banks do not.  I use Kasikorn and they no longer have branch at CW.  I attend bank on day of application and make deposit of 100b. Correct that means balance does not match Letter however that's not a problem.  I ask teller to make photocopy of bb page showing this transaction.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:13:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Razor blades 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395626-razor-blades-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20530812]]></link><description>I've gone back to a traditional safety blade, much better when shaving longer hair, 20 baht for 5, razor 52 baht Mr DIY</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_05/Screenshot_2026-05-31-09-10-54-035_com.shopee_th.jpg.54bf4c55e453d6c6c2f4af3d66ccdc5e.jpg" length="28506" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:13:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Any experience using Integrity Legal firm in Bangkok?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1197323-any-experience-using-integrity-legal-firm-in-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=20530811]]></link><description>Definitely wouldn't get near him, as he'd try to convince me to cancel my LTR and get a non-O retirement...</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:11:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Looking For A Retirement Visa Vis Agent.</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394428-looking-for-a-retirement-visa-vis-agent/?do=findComment&comment=20530810]]></link><description>No, the local IO give the stamp, only after approval by the regional office because the local IO's are not authorised to approve them. Yet, others would suggest the same local IO's have the authority as competent officials to approve extensions based on retirement that do not meet the financial requirements. Of course, we know the real reasons why.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:10:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Word Association - 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1383425-word-association-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20530809]]></link><description>Pastafarianism</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:08:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump Calls U.S. Court System &#x2018;Rigged&#x2019; After Setbacks</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395761-trump-calls-us-court-system-rigged-after-setbacks/?do=findComment&comment=20530808]]></link><description>He is sooo tiresome and juvenile.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:08:25 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
