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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>Is it fair for older men to date much younger women?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395211-is-it-fair-for-older-men-to-date-much-younger-women/?do=findComment&comment=20520192]]></link><description>Ewww, im not a perv.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:26:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it fair for older men to date much younger women?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395211-is-it-fair-for-older-men-to-date-much-younger-women/?do=findComment&comment=20520191]]></link><description>You don't cuddle after ? &#x1F606;</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:23:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>China Tightens Rare Earth Grip In Supply Chain Clash</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395183-china-tightens-rare-earth-grip-in-supply-chain-clash/?do=findComment&comment=20520190]]></link><description><![CDATA[I certainly have rapped a knuckle on most models of Chinese EVs. They’re but that means the shell is made of plastic like a toy car. Great colours, though! Repairs may be improbable.  My ex-son in law has a Tesla. It’s fiendishly difficult to get into and not intuitive to drive.  Trouble with SLAPP suit and domestic terror laws is that they can be used to clamp down on all kinds of dissent. No one was hurt in the Tesla burnings except someone’s wallet (Boo-&lt;deleted&gt;-hoo!)  I’ve seen a few electric motorcycles here, nearly silent except for the tires on the ground. Now that could change Bangkok—getting rid of noise as well as smog. Electric buses are already working.  The production of the batteries and their disposal is the biggest environmental hazard.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:21:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourists Affected by Thailand's Visa Changes</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395132-tourists-affected-by-thailands-visa-changes/?do=findComment&comment=20520189]]></link><description>Yes but the Thais were obviously expecting it to grow and here we are in 2026 with fewer tourists than 2019. I suppose in this day and age to run an economy on negative growth takes guts but may be for the planet it is good that Thailand's tourist industry shrinks. I guess Vietnam is loving it. The number one country in SE Asia for companies to go to as well. How is Thailand's GDP doing?</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:17:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cover your /s</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395201-cover-your-s/?do=findComment&comment=20520188]]></link><description>And some post hateful political rhetoric under the guise of an "opinion".Then they try to escape responsibility by claiming "I was only joking" yuck, yuck.  Yea, sure.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:16:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>China Tightens Rare Earth Grip In Supply Chain Clash</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395183-china-tightens-rare-earth-grip-in-supply-chain-clash/?do=findComment&comment=20520187]]></link><description>Tin cans and string?</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:12:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Outrage Grows As Teen Rapists Escape Immediate Jail</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395182-outrage-grows-as-teen-rapists-escape-immediate-jail/?do=findComment&comment=20520186]]></link><description>Patong, thank you for your thorough explanation. I know little of these people except that Hitler liked to exterminate them. How did you find out the boys were Travellers.  I wonder how many of those 5% in prison are convicted rapists. In your opinion, is there a solution to this. (I never had a cousin.)  Pornsites, IMV, are responsible for a lot of the misogyny and rape in society, esp for young and unformed minds, unable to discriminate fantasy from reality.   Bear in mind, I would never advocate censorship, be content ever do foul. I like zoophilia first. Necrophilia is harder to find. Either would have been a better alternative for those boys.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:11:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>China Tightens Rare Earth Grip In Supply Chain Clash</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395183-china-tightens-rare-earth-grip-in-supply-chain-clash/?do=findComment&comment=20520185]]></link><description>You are an incredibly biased individual, so intent on spreading your personal political agenda that you deny established facts. In the USA , Hybrid and gas fired vehicles are more likely to have a fire than a Tesla, 5X more likely. Tesla data shows one fire for every 130&#x2013;200 million miles driven in its vehicles over the last decade.(https://www.tesla.com/en_in/VehicleFireSafetyReport?utm_source=openai)) NFPA and U.S. DOT data shows one fire for every 18 million miles traveled in the total vehicle count.  Tesla dealerships stopped burning after the self appointed revolutionaries were caught and charged with domestic terrorism. It was amazing how quickly that put an end to the problem.  North American, and EU EVs are subject to rigorous enforced safety standards. Chinese vehicles are anyone's guess. In 2025 the the Xiaomi crash in Chengdu exposed the absence of Chinese safety standards. It was the fourth major Xiaomi EV accident that year, following a March autonomous-driving crash that killed three people and a June multi-vehicle collision involving 16 cars and motorcycles. In the Chengdu incident, witnesses reported that the doors would not open and the windows could not be broken, amplifying fears that the vehicle&#x2019;s structure reduces survival chances in an accident. The accumulation of explosions, fires, casualties, and the growing disconnect between domestic sales and global exports all point to a deeper pattern: China&#x2019;s EV industrial policy has prioritized speed and volume over quality and safety. Without a pivot toward safety-driven competition, analysts warn that Chinese EVs risk becoming trapped in an &#x201C;inexpensive but high-risk&#x201D; image similar to low-end motorcycle markets. For Chinese EVs to establish a global standard, competitive strength must shift from price to safety and technological reliability. Otherwise, the current trajectory increases the likelihood of backlash as the industry expands abroad. https://economy.ac/news/2025/11/202511283885#:~:text=According%20to%20diplomatic%20and%20industry,charging%20or%20even%20while%20parked.  Note the reference to the motorbike strategy. The Chinese scooters are notorious for poor quality and their end of life after a few years. Japanese scooters go on and on. Yet, China dominates some markets because it offers low priced shiny vehicles. In the end, everyone loses: The consumer who is burdened with an unreliable product that becomes useless in a short time, and the environment as low quality items are dumped.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:11:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the Philippines a marriage "thirst trap" for hetero foreign expats?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1390176-is-the-philippines-a-marriage-thirst-trap-for-hetero-foreign-expats/?do=findComment&comment=20520184]]></link><description>The topic title reads "hetero". When did it become a gay thread?</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:04:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>German Tourist Seeks Help in Pattaya</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395177-german-tourist-seeks-help-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=20520183]]></link><description>Sorry, no expert at all... just another humble newbie &#x1F917;</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:01:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Russia, China Condemn US Charges Against Castro</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395069-russia-china-condemn-us-charges-against-castro/?do=findComment&comment=20520182]]></link><description>Trump haters have their natural allies in Russia and China</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:00:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian Tourist Found Dead in Phuket Condo</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395010-australian-tourist-found-dead-in-phuket-condo/?do=findComment&comment=20520181]]></link><description>This is right + 1. Buying street level drugs anywhere is like playing Russian Roulette with all the fentanyl going around these days. Deadly.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:58:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as US Intelligence Chief</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395155-tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-us-intelligence-chief/?do=findComment&comment=20520180]]></link><description>Yeah, sick losers make a political thing out of someones illness</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:58:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourists Affected by Thailand's Visa Changes</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395132-tourists-affected-by-thailands-visa-changes/?do=findComment&comment=20520179]]></link><description>Nope:  https://nomadsembassy.com/digital-nomad-visas-europe/</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:55:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Has the US Supreme Court sold out to the GOP?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1394696-has-the-us-supreme-court-sold-out-to-the-gop/?do=findComment&comment=20520178]]></link><description>@Effective altruism "The problem with the Democrats is that if they don't get their way, they claim the system is broken".  Excuse me but which clown consistently says the elections are rigged? Which clown is still trying to prove that the election he lost was fraudulent? What a load of malarkey sir.  The problem with the MAGA set is they will take the side that benefits them whether the argument is valid or not. The falsehoods that come out of the clown's mouth are consistently believed by the MAGA set.  Yes, Supreme Court Justices should have a five year term limit and be elected by the voting public.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:54:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trump vs Albino Buffalo</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395202-trump-vs-albino-buffalo/?do=findComment&comment=20520177]]></link><description>What is your opinion? Does it look like Trump?</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_05/c00d0b7b-6cd8-4331-9086-768855234d6c_328322b9.jpg.2ea91f398dbca5ec9205441e3451f3f7.jpg" length="81862" type="image/jpeg"/><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:52:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Outrage Grows As Teen Rapists Escape Immediate Jail</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395182-outrage-grows-as-teen-rapists-escape-immediate-jail/?do=findComment&comment=20520176]]></link><description>It is not about being a better sleuth, but about knowing some basics about the UK, and then verifying facts before commenting. Do read the The Education Act 1996 Section 444(6) in particular the sections that remove the obligations to attend school. For example; (6) If it is proved that the child has no fixed abode, subsections (3B), (3D) and (4)] shall not apply, but it is a defence for the parent to prove; (a)that he is engaged in a trade or business of such a nature as to require him to travel from place to place, (b)that the child has attended at a school as a registered pupil as regularly as the nature of that trade or business permits, and (c)if the child has attained the age of six, that he has made at least 200 attendances during the period of 12 months ending with the date on which the proceedings were instituted.  The Traveller community relies on sections like the above to avoid the schooling duty.  Traveller communities are comprised of diverse groups including Romany Gypsies, Irish Travellers, and more recent Roma migrants. The UK has a problem with genetic impairment and mental defect due to inbreeding. In the UK, there are two distinct groups who engage in the practice; Pakistani/Bengalis and Irish Travellers. Certain diaspora communities have extremely high rates of first-cousin marriage, with a rate of 20% to 40% among Irish Travellers and higher rates still among the British Pakistani community. https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2024-12-10/debates/6A325A71-434B-42FF-AC9F-FF8C6FD85B00/Marriage(ProhibitedDegreesOfRelationship)Bill  Marrying a first cousin or other closely related people often results in discernible cognitive limitation or impairment. It is not racist to state established fact. The Traveller community lifestyle is not conducive to children's education because the community moves from squat to squat, rarely staying in one spot more than a few months. As per the UK advocacy group Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, Romany, Gypsy and Irish Traveller (RGT) only comprise an estimated 0.1 per cent of the UK population, yet 5% of people in prison identify as RGT. The population is characterized by illiteracy and reduced cognitive ability. This results in their not being able to have employment and when they are incarcerated because of their criminal activity, Travellers suffer unequal hardship in prison because of poor levels of literacy, and mental illness......... https://www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/criminalisation-travelling-community  The Judge's comments about limited intelligence was a polite recognition that the 3 were mental deficients. In the era of political correctness, we can no longer use accurate terms and must instead use polite euphemisms. In 1975, the 3 defendants would have probably been called "retards".</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:52:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Word Association - 2026</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1383425-word-association-2026/?do=findComment&comment=20520175]]></link><description>Sweetheart</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:48:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Post hearing finding on Mr. Garcia, News</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395197-post-hearing-finding-on-mr-garcia-news/?do=findComment&comment=20520174]]></link><description>Good reminder why we need strong borders to keep this sort of money wasting scum out. We should sue the democrat party for all expenses incurred.  Margueritas on me&#x1F923;</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:48:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian Tourist Found Dead in Phuket Condo</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395010-australian-tourist-found-dead-in-phuket-condo/?do=findComment&comment=20520173]]></link><description>Thais, Cambodia Laos, will sell rat poison if they think they could make a few bucks.  Stay away from drugs when traveling IMO.  I feel for the guy..</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:47:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Former F1 driver Mika Salo slashed with a knife in Bangkok</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395136-former-f1-driver-mika-salo-slashed-with-a-knife-in-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=20520172]]></link><description>Thank god his entry fee coveted the mandatory visitor health insurance. Phew</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:47:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Police Chief Targets Foreign Nominee Networks Nationwide</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395082-police-chief-targets-foreign-nominee-networks-nationwide/?do=findComment&comment=20520171]]></link><description>Yes, it's been bantered around for years. If they start enforcing it now. I can only imagine the carnage it will cause. But then again they knew it was illegal when they did it.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:44:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Police Chief Targets Foreign Nominee Networks Nationwide</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395082-police-chief-targets-foreign-nominee-networks-nationwide/?do=findComment&comment=20520170]]></link><description>You don't really thing any Thai's, Lawyers, accountants will be targeted do you. They will sweep in strip the land titles away from the 1000s of retirees and business owners. That is about it.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:41:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>German Tourist Seeks Help in Pattaya</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395177-german-tourist-seeks-help-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=20520169]]></link><description>If you are choosing to be a bum, do it in your own home country.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:40:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>German Tourist Seeks Help in Pattaya</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1395177-german-tourist-seeks-help-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=20520168]]></link><description>How to call without money and without a phone? This guy is no doubt distressed. And to call his situation BS shows a lack of empathy. He is psychological unstable. It's about humanity to help him&#x1F64F; this guy has simply mental issues and should stay in a psychiatric clinic in Schwarzwald area</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:37:44 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
