https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenTrump canceled a planned signing ceremony for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (bipartisan legislation to boost housing supply via faster permitting, prefab homes, grants, and limits on certain investor purchases). He conditioned signing on Congress passing the SAVE America Act first (proof of citizenship/ID for federal voting, restrictions on mail-in ballots, etc.). He later called the housing bill "so unimportant" and "a yawn" compared to SAVE. This was leverage, not "sabotage" or refusal to help non-rich people. The housing bill had veto-proof majorities (e.g., Senate 85-5, House 358-32). It would likely become law anyway if Trump took no action (10-day window). Speaker Mike Johnson planned to send it forward. President Trump has long pushed housing supply reforms and criticized restrictive zoning/regulations as drivers of high costs. His first term and 2024 campaign emphasized building more homes. The bill aligns with that. Prioritizing election integrity (SAVE Act) is consistent with his view that secure elections are foundational. Polls often show strong public support for voter ID/proof of citizenship. He framed SAVE as a "National Emergency." https://abcnews.com/Politics/yawn-trump-downplays-bipartisan-landmark-housing-bill/story?id=134323115 https://www.whitehouse.gov/saveamerica/ https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-06-24/trump-refuses-to-sign-landmark-housing-bill-demanding-congress-pass-voter-id-law Your post is typical partisan hyperbole. Trump's style is abrasive and self-sabotaging at times (the "yawn" comment hurt optics ahead of midterms). Using the housing bill for leverage was risky politics. But it doesn't demonstrate "no care one iota" for non-rich Americans. It shows prioritization of election security and a willingness to play hardball—consistent with his brand. Housing costs are driven more by local regulations, migration, and supply shortages than presidential whims. If the bill becomes law (likely), the "sabotage" claim falls apart. Voters will judge by outcomes, not soundbites.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:47:46 +0000Rocky, we have talked about this negativity. Not good for you. You cannot discuss art as if everyone is supposed to rate or experience it the same way. Art is time, place, where you are in life, and the colours of the moment. Open your hearth and mind.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:47:08 +0000There is a big difference between carrying some luxury items for friends and acquaintances that you have purchased yourself and know exactly what's in them, to carrying random items that a stranger on Facebook has sent you. Even if she didn't know what was hidden inside, she was incredibly naive and must have known the risks involved.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:40:09 +0000Did she ever, corruption being her specialty. Clinton Foundation corruption.mp4Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:37:48 +0000He needs to talk about these long gas lines. Do you know what caused the collapse of Germany and Japan in WW2? It was the lack of fuel.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:36:11 +0000I lost my UK driving licence and UK IDP on a trip to Vietnam about 3/4 years ago, already had a Thai car which was used for everything, 15 kms to any local shops, extensive travels all around Thailand etc. Therefor had no choice to take the Thai test, simple and easy to do after a bit of research, took about a month and 4 goes at getting the questions right, even offered to rewrite the questions into something someone who understands English would be able to understand, gobbledygook translations from Thai to English was the problem, turned out the Head guy at the Phichit DLT did the translation and he was not amused when it was pointed out. The female Officer who did it after I explained the problems was about 6 months pregnant, she helped me through it, she saw the problems and agreed with me it was very confusing as written, eventually past the computer tick box test with flying colours. The driving test could be done by anyone who can reach the pedals, pull up parallel to the kerb before a stop junction, drive forward, reverse into a parking place big enough to put 2 vehicles in, drive out, turn right come to a stop, then reverse back straight through an avenue of traffic cones without hitting anything and the tests done. As with all things dealing with Thai officialdom a friendly attitude and a smile on your face goes along way, dressed smart casual with long trousers a long sleeved shirt helps too, apparently according to her Ladyship, keeps the minions at bay.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:35:05 +0000Rajah in soi 4 - the main wing was knocked down a decade ago on it's 50th anniversary but the newer wing survives, albeit long rumoured to be haunted after an angry punter defenestrated a ladyboy there.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:33:31 +0000Yes and of course course true for air crews and airside workers. Having worked airside I can confirm workers and aircrew get a thorough going over. I can say though given how some air crews of a certain nationalality seem to be completely ignorant of the rules that I assume security in their won country is pretty lax.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:12:16 +0000I knew someone in college who smoked pot daily and had a nasty disposition. Once he quit, he became a different person. It's not the wonder drug that people make it out to be.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:04:19 +0000I wasn't suggesting that UK rules do apply to Thailand, just speculating that as a rule returning to the country of the passport if it had expired was a general rule for other countries also. Again may be only applies to the UK but a UK passport does infer UK citizenship on the holder. I find it odd that having a Thai passport can mean that you are not necessarily Thai. Isn't that the point of a passport. Just a word of caution, were you daughters born in the UK, not that it makes any difference. My understanding is that a dual national entering the other country on the foreign passport is not entitled to support from the UK Embassy if things go wrong. I know this as I worked with a guy from Singapore also as it happens who had gone to Singapore using his British passport. When returning to the UK he was arrested for evading Singaporean national service. But as travelling as a UK citizen the UK Embassy were obliged to offer support which they did not do. He was in the process of making a formal complaint through his MP against the UK Foreign Office. I don't know what the outcome. He was waning me as he knew my kids and my wife were dual nationals.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:01:47 +0000JFC, they were mowed them down like bowling pins. The parents need to be held accountable.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:01:33 +0000Close all the ganja shops and make it illegal again.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:50:57 +0000Many online sellers but no way of knowing which grains will produce a good quality kefir. If you can recommend a source that you're satisfied with, I'd appreciate the contact details. Thanks.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:49:32 +0000My kids, grown up now, I travelled with on UK passports, born in the UK but dual nationals having Thai passports also. Was I also wrong not to get permission from Thailand to travel with them between the UK and Thailand? "Not having them may have been viewed as another piece of evidence that the kids were Chinese and not Thai." Does the matter if they were born in China? My kids were born in the UK but had Thai passports. If they were British how come they also had Thai passports. If these kinds were "Chinese" how come they were issued Thai passports. Isn't dual national the correct term? Strangely the only problem I had once was returning to the UK and getting a stroppy UK Immigration Officer wanting to know why we were travelling to the UK. Odd that they couldn't give a damn when I was leaving the UK with two kids and without the mother but returning was suspicious.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:39:12 +0000ClownThu, 02 Jul 2026 15:39:01 +0000Newsweek Senior Editor at Large Josh Hammer discussing the modern transformation of the Dem Party and how the institutional ground shifted to allow far left elements to seize control. When discussing whether this can be stopped and the historical role that set it in motion, he outlines how the groundwork was laid during the Obama administration: "Can this take over of the Dem party be stopped? "I don't think so"and explains why. Time stamp 6:22 https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/democrat-staffer-calls-for-republicans-to-be-killed/video/978323604ae1e9026e51fd67ae28d97bThu, 02 Jul 2026 15:36:46 +0000Same thing is happening as local girls are complaining to the cops on Viet and other Asian women on Sukhumvit in BKK or Beach Road in Pattaya. We all know, prostitution is a protected trade for Thai only in LOS.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:31:04 +0000Yes, I agree. I noticed that first thing. Her neck, particularly, has more wrinkles than any 20yo I have ever seen. But, maybe just sun exposure? Also, I guess there is really no point in buying an engagement ring, at this late date.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:28:11 +0000With all those tattoos, she doesn't look like anyone I would be willing to date. And, no doubt, from the sound of this case, rather unstable, too. I would like to know more about her background, and her rap sheet, after checking with the police in the UK.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:26:09 +0000https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HJrEW2XYa/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:24:37 +0000Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:24:11 +0000this is a very excellent point that I'm sure Thailand and such have really never thought about. On that note, my Thai wife has jokingly said many times, "do you think Thailand really wants old falang men retiring in LOS on a fixed budget??"Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:23:26 +0000It would be nice if any urologist would actually do all this. I have met maybe 20 urologists over the years, not only in Thailand, also in Europe and the middle east. None of them has done even one of the things you mentioned. If OP is lucky, @deadman , please report back.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:19:51 +0000I suspect the 'cover letter' was the trick. I read of a user who managed to Cigna (with the Cigna Global insurance coverage) to sign such a cover letter and that is my plan for my 5 year re-proof of finances ( i too have Cigna Global Insurance coverage). [I went the $100k self insurance for my 1st five years]. Its good to be prepared. I don't suppose Aetna will sign such a cover letter?Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:19:45 +0000It wasn"t new.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:16:30 +0000