https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenIt's not hard - if their YouTube content is primarily filmed in Thailand their channel is monetized, then they are working in Thailand. Immigration knows who's living in Thailand and who's only visiting. You even have YouTubers openly talking about and listing their hustles. And then you have a more nefarious bunch - the "digital pimps" who produce videos for girls to get views and ad money (and in some cases also OnlyFans) - they might not appear on camera but it's work! (not to mention bordering on being porn)Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:59:11 +0000Before the talks began, Trump hanged the outcome of these talks around the Vance's neck, alas presenting it as a joke. As soon as the talks began, Trump torpedoed them with outburst threatening Iran (to a Fox reporter), if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz "If you close it, you won't have a country” (source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=numAtHdxbLU), followed by this tweet on his wall: Wonder if Vance realises yet he's been set up for failure, and he'll be blamed for it all when this deal falls apart.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:59:05 +0000Probably the same as in America. There are laws, sanctions and penalties that can be levied on the employer, but there's little evidence of it going beyond the rounding up and deportation routine.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:57:12 +0000I take it that English in not your native language. I have NEVER seen anyone explain how to do the 65k baht per month for an initial retirement visa unless they are on some sore of long term visa that allows them to have a bank account and are changing the type of visa they are staying in Thailand on.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:57:01 +0000I do not try and keep up with other countries political issues as it is not a problem for me. All I know is Italy has an Excellent professional lady's volleyball team. VNL playoffs now happening so try and watch if possible and get away from Chat lines that will raise your blood pressure over issues you have no control over.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:56:58 +00001 - the government isn't going to state anything else, is it. 2 - Thailand is not the democracy they claim, when if the 'wrong' party wins it is removed by unelected senators or the army.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:55:49 +0000oh, are you aware of the 0.01% transfer fee of Thai to Thai owners but farangs of course don't get discount ... still 2% even with a 50/50 split Thai owners complaining about high FARANG transfer fees, while it was always 2%, but Thais get the discount ... more xenophobia coming to you soonMon, 22 Jun 2026 01:55:13 +0000My bad , I guess they voted against a renewal of the 30 year lease , but the initial 30 years is still ok. "against a long-lease renewal structure"Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:54:52 +0000AI only posts removed. @sandyf Rule 39a. Posts should be original, on-topic, and written in your own voice. This is a discussion forum—not an AI content dump—so keep contributions natural and personal. AI tools can be used for reference or to support facts, but your writing should reflect your own understanding and perspective. This is especially important for opening posts, which should clearly come from a human point of view and invite genuine discussion.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:54:51 +0000The truth is a white Scottish guy went on a murderous rampage attacking Muslims and people of colour with a knife. This somehow triggered you into a grievance drama. Taken a knee yet Jonny, paraded around with a flag demanding safety on the streets yet Jonny? There’s so much more drama you could perform to express your grievance and deflect from the heinous crime of one of your ilk.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:53:55 +0000Part of the explanation for the price increase, is contained in your post. You paid no more than 8 dollars 25 years ago. There has been inflation between then and now.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:53:45 +0000slowdown ? let me explain my point of view... the cheap condos around me, went up 25-35% in a few months for exactly the same piece of crap... agents brainrotting the owners to increase the price , so their commission also rises results, very few to zero units sold bargaining is impossible as a few agents control the whole market it does not matter I even show them proof I paid 25-35% a few months ago for similar units I know this local market very well as ... I own a lot of those condos. they are all rented out in a short time after a tenant leavesMon, 22 Jun 2026 01:53:36 +0000Government regulation always distorts the market. In the case of condos in Thailand it means that Foreign Quota units will always sell for a higher price than units reserved for Thais and the lack of Thais purchasing condos means that foreigners are bearing the majority of the expenses while being limited to a minority of the property. I agree that short term rentals are a problem that is exacerbated by the lack of enforcement of existing laws. It is blatant and obvious that it is going on and yet law enforcement is doing noting the curb it, making it de facto legal.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:53:34 +0000It's worldwide and not only involving Neanderthals like this thug. Now, security is needed everywhere. Violence was almost non-existent years ago, you didn't need scanners to enter a store, you didn't need security staff at train stations checking your bag. Just one of the ways that humanity has taken a step backwards. Why? How? I have an idea or too, but haven't got the time to write what they are. No-one cares anyway. As individuals we just have to go along with it.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:52:28 +0000Been explained many times, and way too easy to do. Far from an inconvenience. Strange how we all managed to do it, and yet .... "how do I do that ?" 😭Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:52:25 +0000I believe it's also clear to the majority of American citizens and their paltry diaspora. Crystal clear.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:52:16 +0000Signs of things to come and more scrutiny for small-time entertainment workers, or a specific issue with this one?Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:51:41 +0000I have moved the topic to the Isaan forum. Please don’t post personal contact details in public, for your own safety.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:49:39 +0000I understand the Iranians. If you would be threatened you wouldn't negotiate,. And also Bibi didn't stop to kill innocents. But I cannot understand why Americans tolerate or even applauding a lunatic psycho as president. Every word was weighed when Biden was President, and the press was describing over months his mental and physical disabilities. But now: A mental disabled old man with severe word finding problems and intellectual issues got this hand on nukes? Fantasizing the whole night about fights and wars like a 7 year old little boy? Why Americans don't have the guts and duty to find a place for him in a nursing home but not to destroy the world❗Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:49:19 +0000You're talking about situations where the spirit of the law was clearly broken, but the letter of the law was followed, and legal advisors in a foreign country counseled that this was permissible. I'm in the 'there-but- for-the-grace-of-God- go- I' camp, and I'm not sure why you feel they are so deserving of contempt.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:48:52 +0000Not that I know of, That is/was they way you are supposed to do it, Lease the land and build a nice lovely house on it after 30 years give to the land owner, sounds good to me,Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:48:31 +0000Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:48:25 +0000Oversized adult diapers are available.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:47:59 +0000wow , so only a 50% instant increase did the operators not have massive profits already did the people throwing the luggage onto the plane also got a 50% increase or does it stick only to the shareholders, as usualMon, 22 Jun 2026 01:47:49 +0000Right. Also, I think many don't understand that these restrictive laws were historically in place to ringfence the wealthy class from any foreign competition, while claiming to be there to protect all Thais. So wrapped in nationalism, but really just to protect the wealthy. The land purchase was also ringfenced to prevent foreigners from owning property, which might be traced back to thwart the Chinese immigrants from gaining too much property and wealth (didn't work). These laws have always been about the wealthy, and were never intended nor designed with the average poor Thai person in mind.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:47:40 +0000