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Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been injured but is “safe and sound,” the son of President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday, offering one of the few official explanations for his absence from public view since being appointed last week. https://www.iranintl.com/en/202603114848

I have come back on a new visa a few times and it shouldn't be much different to what you have done in the past. The first 90 day report will be taken from the day you make the extension application so I normally leave it as late as possible. You can leave the country on a re-entry permit but need to be present when required. Home visits can be a nuisance, 2 years ago I had the home visit same day as application but last time over a week later, bit hit and miss.

There is some doubt emerging over that. Apparently he has not been seen in public since the father died and there is some speculation that he may have been injured or even killed in the same attack. Time will tell, it usually does.

Possibly through the back door. The "Deals" from last year's tour of the Gulf States are now being reconsidered in light of increased defence requirements by said States. “I have absolutely no doubt that the relationship will only get bigger and better,” Trump said on Thursday at a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the final leg of his three-country tour of the Gulf region that saw him strike a series of lucrative tech, business and military deals.https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/15/trump-hails-strengthened-relations-with-uae-as-he-wraps-up-gulf-tour

The "first stone" implies "without sin", even a blind man would see through it.

You are free to believe AI is the answer to everything. The reality is, did Qatar rush to help BA in their time of need, or not.

The post did say "effectively closed". But then it was the US that "effectively" created the problem that led to the effective closure.

If you want to believe there were no discussions pre 1945, up to you. At the end of the day we all know who the greatest warmonger has been.

I have been looking for a friend who is starting to panic and there have been quite a few available to the UK via the EU countries. Also via China but they tend to have long stopovers, not really a deterrent if struggling. He wants to go direct and this morning Thai have flights available after 26th March at 53K THB.

Of course there is a connection. Qatar Airways is a major shareholder in the company that owns BA and looks after their interests. It was Qatar aircraft and crews that got BA out of the brown stuff when they had the strike. Equity Stake: As of September 2025, Qatar Airways held a 26.5% stake in International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways.

The only thing wrong here is you trying to rubbish the pre 1945 discussions. Remind us, who engineered The Yalta Solution.

Corruption stems from the top and "THE" UN has been controlled by the US since it hijacked the San Francisco conference in 1945. The original concept as oulined in the 1942 'Declaration by United Nations' was thrown out the window. "From 28 November to 1 December 1943, President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill and the Premier of the USSR, Joseph Stalin, met at a conference in Tehran, where they again confirmed their common policy, notably expressing their determination that their nations “shall work together in war and in the peace that will follow”, recognizing “the supreme responsibility resting upon us and all the United Nations to make a peace which will command the goodwill of the overwhelming mass of the peoples of the world and banish the scourge and terror of war for many generations”. https://www.un.org/en/about-us/history-of-the-un/preparatory-years

Think you mean Bang Saen beach, almost impossible to park there on weekend or holiday.

I think that is a yes and no. Appears to me that Pattaya is being visited a lot more by Thais than it used to be. I was there over NY and it was absolutely mobbed that night, following morning there was severe congestion going back up to the main road. Tourists don't contribute to traffic congestion in the same way.

I have withdrawn cash in Thailand from my UK Wise card and I use it all the time to pay on Lazada. Always put some THB on the account when rate favourable. Card has been a godsend for me, particularly food and drink at airports. Will expire shortly so need to order a new one.

Exactly my point. Existing "Thai" accounts were not full accounts in respect of regulation. The proposed changes will make accounts locally regulated which will allow the card to be issued.

Did you get a debit card with that account? It was my understanding that only countries where Wise was locally regulated could be issued with the debit card. The Wise card is available to personal customers that live in these countries and regions: Australia Brazil Canada EEA + Switzerland + French overseas departments and regions* Japan Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Singapore UK + European microstates and overseas territories** USA except for residents of Nevada https://wise.com/help/articles/2968915/can-i-get-the-wise-card-in-my-country

Only what I have seen & heard over the years, not a full account. Did you get the the debit card with that account?

Non O would be one application, Tourist visa plus extension is 2. I would suggest Luang Prabang. Interesting town and relatively low cost. Flight quite easy and not very expensive, airport not far from town.

The way I read it that would only apply to accounts opened in Thailand. The way I understand it, at the moment there are no accounts that have been opened in Thailand, what current "Thai" accounts there are have been opened in another jurisdiction and then changed address to Thailand. It would appear the changes are intended to make accounts available in Thailand(from May) and it is those accounts that may have a restriction on inbound currency.

A Wise account in Thailand has never been a proper Wise account due to a lack of local regulation. Looks like they are tryng to become officially recognised which means conforming to local regulations. Both positives and negatives with the changes which will affect some more than others, fortunately my account is in the UK.

There is no "New" UK passport application as such. It is can be a first passport application or application to renew/replace/change/extend existing passport for whatever reason. The process and price varies with service and application type.

It is against the rules to try and distort the context of my comment.

Obviously English is not your first language.

Apologies, obviously went over your head. Control of the UN is inconsistant with the fundamental aims of the organisation, not fit for purpose.