https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenYes, but they will still know that out there somewhere, there is a nasty forum member sending hurty word PMs to them.... how can one live with that kind of stress...?Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:35:16 +0000Oh no..... not the AUTHORITIES How boring would your life be without children working in Patts, ehh?Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:33:58 +0000I was 10 years old - watched the Moon landing 'live' on our old black and white TV. Fascinating stuff, especially future trips with the Moon buggy bouncing around - no film set there as some might claim...Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:32:57 +0000Can't say my money has decreased in value in Thailand to any extent that matters. And as I've got older I've been spending less.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:32:56 +0000I believe the moon is made of green cheese* Why go back? The cheese has spoiled. 😭 *If you believe something like Trump is the Greatest Confidence Man Ever to have walked the earth--it must be true!Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:32:56 +0000i'm not surprised by the poll results, but i'm surprised that only about 230 members voted. so, in the end, the whole emoji thing isn't such a big deal after all? ... 🤔Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:30:20 +0000You're saying eating great Farang pancakes at a western style coffee shop run by a foundation in the middle of a failed empire isn't doing something with your life? Whaaat 😄Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:29:55 +0000Dear Folks, Do you remember when the first man walked on the Moon? How old were you then? And, do you expect to live long enough to see a man (hopefully not a woman) walk on the Moon, once again, before you die and head to Saturn, like Vonnegut? Here is an image of the Moon I captured just a moment ago. Pretty thrilling, I would say. Have you been out to look at the Moon, this morning? What did you see? Did it look like it did to me? I don't know which is better, gazing at the Moon or the beauty of a banana leaf. Both are beautiful. So, do you think the next Man on the Moon will be a Chinese TAIKONAUT? Or, an Indian, maybe? And, will they, once again, return with rocks in their pockets? When will it all happen? Would you care to wager? Best regards, Gamma-Rays Note: Will we need to be genetically manipulated in order to survive on the Moon, or reach the outer planets, for that matter....???Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:27:02 +0000Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:19:33 +0000If one hasn't figured that out before age 20, then that explains P4P for so many.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:18:17 +0000Ya all can analyse this skag until the cows come home. She is a horror show. This poor guy was most likely in the process of dumping this lying skag . Lock her up for 20 years.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:17:19 +0000One of the MAIN reasons I don't even consider moving to another country is the outstanding healthcare. I see a dentist every 6 months at BHP who is an absolute angel at what she does, and every time I go to the counter to pay my bill, I'm surprised at how low it is. Each time I walk in to that building I am impressed with the cleanliness and professionalism in the air. Not having private health insurance, I have a savings account specifically for just medical emergencies (not the 800k, that's in another account and that's only for visa extensions). I can afford several heart attacks, a few body part replacements, and general annual exams without even making a dent. Why would anyone mess with that? Especially, I just turned 69 and don't have the energy nor desire to go searching for anything better.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:16:02 +0000Easy answer. Certain individuals are a scourge to this planet. The rich who over develop for profit, and those who cut down trees for the same, as well as those who just cut down trees to clear the view, as a lot do here, leaving the land to erode. The Amazon was created for a reason, and those individuals are cutting it down acres a day. Also those who over harvest the oceans, trashing unwanted fish because they're caught in their nets.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:13:16 +0000Immigration officers: ‘Tickets please.’ Chinese guys: ‘About that…’Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:10:24 +0000like most of your america/trump/jew hating screeches, that makes no sense. your football team likes americaFri, 03 Jul 2026 23:08:21 +0000Pretty much what a good friend did back when I lived in New Jersey. Very obnoxious man, but outgoing and would ask girls out all day long. Most wouldn't bother talking to him, let alone accept a date, but by the numbers he got dates, and a couple would sleep with him. No fear whatsoever talking as he knew by percentages he would win. I'm of course referring to situations in the west, and not in bars. Here, finding a woman to sleep with, along with the websites they didn't have back then, has the percentages higher in your favor, with a large majority here looking for someone with possible future money. Finding a woman other than a bar girl, freelancer or loose, you'll have to dig deeper into the culture and wait longer.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:02:54 +0000He really is in a category where no man has gone before:Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:00:42 +0000in 4 months that is a lot of drugs and many arrests... Thailand the hub of drugs???Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:59:22 +0000Post trying to bypass forum filters, to troll, have been removed. @SunnyinBangrak if you make false accusations about the forum, then expect further moderation action.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:53:27 +0000So the 36% remaining Americans dictate the enemies of Usa 🤔Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:48:28 +0000People can debate the rankings, but I can only speak from experience. I recently spent four days in a Thai hospital, received excellent round-the-clock care, and the total bill was just 9,930 baht—including Western breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hard to complain about that.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:46:29 +0000Hard to claim it was a misunderstanding when they’re confiscating bank accounts, land and Mercedes 🤔Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:44:01 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/pattaya-hotels-face-steep-occupancy-drop-this-low-season-r2605/Pattaya’s tourism sector is experiencing a particularly weak low season, with tourist numbers falling in Pattaya and Chon Buri, leaving many hotels unable to reach break-even occupancy levels. Many properties are reporting occupancy rates of just 15 to 20%, below the estimated break-even threshold of 40 to 50%. Get today's headlines by email The downturn follows the April to May school holiday period, when family travel would normally help sustain demand into the early low season. However, this year the decline has been more pronounced, with reduced meetings, seminars and government-related travel contributing significantly to weaker performance. Industry representatives say the meetings and seminars segment has traditionally been an important source of business during this period. Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, President of the Chon Buri Tourism Federation, said the market has contracted more sharply than usual this year, noting that government work-from-home policies have been interpreted by some agencies as limiting off-site meetings under budget guidelines. This has reduced demand from meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), a key driver for hotels in the low season. Short-haul tourism has also been affected as some low-cost and commercial airlines have reduced or cancelled flights. Higher fuel costs and insufficient booking demand have been cited as contributing factors, resulting in fewer visitors travelling to Pattaya and Chon Buri. Reduced air connectivity has further weighed on hotel occupancy levels across the region. Data from the Thai Hotels Association Eastern Chapter and the Chon Buri Tourism Federation indicate arrivals have fallen by around 20 to 30%, with many hotels now operating below financial viability levels. The industry is facing significant pressure as operating costs remain high despite weaker demand, according to sector representatives. The Thaiger reported that this year’s slowdown contrasts with last year, when Pattaya tourism operators expressed confidence in year-round demand supported by upgraded attractions and efforts to extend the season. Current conditions highlight continued sensitivity to travel demand, flight availability and business travel policy decisions, with operators closely monitoring future booking trends. Picture courtesy of The Thaiger Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now The Thaiger 4 July 2026Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:43:07 +0000Pattaya’s tourism sector is experiencing a particularly weak low season, with tourist numbers falling in Pattaya and Chon Buri, leaving many hotels unable to reach break-even occupancy levels. Many properties are reporting occupancy rates of just 15 to 20%, below the estimated break-even threshold of 40 to 50%. Get today's headlines by email The downturn follows the April to May school holiday period, when family travel would normally help sustain demand into the early low season. However, this year the decline has been more pronounced, with reduced meetings, seminars and government-related travel contributing significantly to weaker performance. Industry representatives say the meetings and seminars segment has traditionally been an important source of business during this period. Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, President of the Chon Buri Tourism Federation, said the market has contracted more sharply than usual this year, noting that government work-from-home policies have been interpreted by some agencies as limiting off-site meetings under budget guidelines. This has reduced demand from meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), a key driver for hotels in the low season. Short-haul tourism has also been affected as some low-cost and commercial airlines have reduced or cancelled flights. Higher fuel costs and insufficient booking demand have been cited as contributing factors, resulting in fewer visitors travelling to Pattaya and Chon Buri. Reduced air connectivity has further weighed on hotel occupancy levels across the region. Data from the Thai Hotels Association Eastern Chapter and the Chon Buri Tourism Federation indicate arrivals have fallen by around 20 to 30%, with many hotels now operating below financial viability levels. The industry is facing significant pressure as operating costs remain high despite weaker demand, according to sector representatives. The Thaiger reported that this year’s slowdown contrasts with last year, when Pattaya tourism operators expressed confidence in year-round demand supported by upgraded attractions and efforts to extend the season. Current conditions highlight continued sensitivity to travel demand, flight availability and business travel policy decisions, with operators closely monitoring future booking trends. Picture courtesy of The Thaiger Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now The Thaiger 4 July 2026 View full articleFri, 03 Jul 2026 22:43:07 +0000europe, china and russiaFri, 03 Jul 2026 22:40:49 +0000