https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenOnly India and Russian increased significantly in 2025, as a result of the 60 day VER change in Jun2024. But it was not enough to offset the declines elsewhere (and it seems many locals have had enough of Indians and Russians as it is, anyway). Almost ALL Asian countries (including Japan) decreased; not just China (which was indeed a big drop to be sure, but their numbers are already recovering; and they traditionally stay less then 15 days anyway - so they don't care about 60 day VER). The UK and US each saw only modest increases of less than 1m in 2025, hardly a resounding victory for 60 day VER. The 60 day VER did not deliver as planned and will be reversed because hoteliers and restaurants don't see anything positive when people plant themselves in THA for 60+ days. Not hard to understand, really. Thailand courted the wrong kind of travelers with 60 day VER and now they are going back to the way it was. We'll see what happens. All this hand wringing is silly anyways. You can still get a 30 day extension in country, and even bounce once (with almost assured positive results if you only do so once per annum). People whinnying are the ones who are prone to abuse the system to live in Thailand long-term under VER. Which is what Thailand wants to discourage. Again, not hard to understand. I don't make the immigration rules, I just follow them.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:28:16 +0000Go for it. What action you going to take LOL. Israel could take on all of EuropeSun, 24 May 2026 12:27:23 +0000Actually it's Indians that have been really hit. Down to 15 day visa with no extension.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:25:31 +0000Following the K-Plus vs K-Biz message from Kasikorn I went to Kasikorn Central Khon Kaen today. It was heaving! There were 17 people in front of me for the help desks. The young lad I eventually got to see knew what I wanted and checked my passport against their records and it was OK. ( I had updated it when I got my new passport 2 years ago). I had already downloaded the app using the data connection not my home wifi. The lad opened the app, took my photo and then tried to log on. Rejected. Tried again, rejected as my passport number did not agree. He rang their Helpline in Bangkok and eventually the girl there said the passport number for my K-Plus was correct but there was no passport number associated with my K-Biz account! It would take 4 days for her to add my passport number to the K-Biz account and then send me an email confirming that. Only then I could start to use their app. And Kasikorn are thought to be one of the better banks.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:23:17 +0000Women constantly objectify me. Handsum man....sexy man...Sun, 24 May 2026 12:21:48 +0000Please....stop that nonsense. The Gulf countries and Iran are already speaking of rebuilding the region. They wouldn't be doing that if more destruction was on the agenda. There might be an agreed 'show of strength' in order to save face, but the scene is set. Trump needs an exit ramp. His words are for domestic consumption. Do you expect him to admit that they messed up? He's trying his best to change the subject. Iran already stated that they weren't looking to create a nuclear weapon, so all of these statements from outside parties emphasising that, are simply to create the illusion of success. But we all know, in truth, that he created even worse conditions than before. 333K views · 3.4K reactions | Former Israeli Prime Minist...Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak warned the war on Iran could be entering a prolonged phase of stagnation, saying conflicts often start with early gains before slipping into attrition, weaker.Quite obviously, they are doing their best to make it not appear that way. But statements from Rubio have already revealed that, if you are able to read between the lines. They are now in the damage control phase.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:21:29 +0000So many assumptions on the behalf of the OP... so troll and full of BS. You have to square-away that not everyone is in the same position as you are and that others have different situations. Assuming that you are a some kind of real representitive of the global dynamic for all foreigners is just moronic. Have you considered that there are many happily married/normal types that just live here and just do normal stuff instead of your silly fantasy? So many stupid posts sometimes. Also, assuming you a God's gift to everyone is delusional and a mental health issue in the real world.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:21:16 +0000Yep .... Check the returns policy from the Lazada store. Returning only of the two may be complicated, so suggest you phone them first. You can normally return via a Kerry (or whatever they are called now) or Flash shop.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:20:43 +0000At 80yo hopefully im dating a 62yo fun woman that is pleasant company. Paying a hooker at 30yo to pretend to like me is weird.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:20:09 +0000He said he was happy to be a called a 'muckraker' - there'sa big differenceSun, 24 May 2026 12:19:46 +0000What if his claims that he paid for it already turn out to be true ?Sun, 24 May 2026 12:18:36 +0000No one believes you 20 year old butts are tight and non jiggly and un cottaged cheese. Works for me.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:17:11 +0000Dont ask me, ask the RD I said that beforeSun, 24 May 2026 12:16:28 +0000EuchreSun, 24 May 2026 12:15:01 +0000Mate if Lazada made cancelling orders easy 😂📦 Thailand’s economy would collapse overnight 💸🔥Sun, 24 May 2026 12:13:48 +0000No that has not helped. You sure this guy was No 2 at the US Embassy. He would certainly remember that. That would piss off the whole of the diplomatic corps in Bangkok. Can you find the story? Go to Drummond site and search the guy's full name. But its not even story to say a dip was in a bar. He met dips in bars all the time. Even attended post FRANC meetings drinks in Soi 4. There must have been something more to it. Your comment that Drummond has discussed why he did it, might help if you can elaborate.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:12:48 +0000Only when not in use.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:08:56 +0000Opposing you guys] This is only one Holocaust, they will have to find their own name to describe itSun, 24 May 2026 12:08:27 +0000It is quite extraordinary to watch the great GlammaGoon post endless topics ranking women by age, weight, “promiscuity,” village origin, and body type, spend weeks discussing “slim rural girls” as though browsing livestock categories, openly describe redirecting sexual frustration into forum posting, plan a trip to China to purchase a couple of young ones to play twister with, and then suddenly reappear as the self appointed professor of female objectification. Next thing you'll be telling us silicone love dolls have rights too and deserve free healthcare because of all the abuse they are subjected to. The funniest part is the total lack of self awareness behind it all. You cannot spend years describing women like customizable lifestyle accessories and then pivot into lecturing strangers about enlightenment and equality because you once read Dr. Zhivago and attended what you consider a “decent uni”, although U-Penn isn't exactly the holy grail of educational nirvana. At this point, your topics have gone far from being about women themselves and more about your endlessly shifting fantasy of who you imagine yourself to be from one week to the next. Philosopher, sociologist, moral authority, intellectual Adonis, Tinder ethicist, village girl anthropologist. The cast of characters keeps expanding. What's next? CEO of the Indochina regional Ladyboy testing and reconditioning center?Sun, 24 May 2026 12:08:03 +0000Again with assumption !! Trump is a TACO he has been trying to get out of this war for sometime !! according to the leaked MoU iran is still in control of the strait non of trumps agenda has been achieved !! it is the utmost humiliation for the yanks!! there will be no Kinetic warfareSun, 24 May 2026 12:06:18 +0000Standing up.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:05:11 +0000Sun, 24 May 2026 12:04:44 +0000No i'm referring to pre 2024 foreign income remitted to Thailand . With foreign interest accumulated after that date.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:04:43 +0000I do not think he's bothered. The man who can't be named has put up over 150 stories and 20 plus AI slop videos against Drummond suggesting he is a lot more unhinged. This one is interesting because he is defending an Australian wanted for sex trafficking whom Drummond exposed. Drummond wrote a series of a stories under the sub heading 'The Night Wish Files' about foreign controlled group of bars in Pattaya, based on the documents, statement and videos of a cheated investor - the other person named in the title of this threadSun, 24 May 2026 12:04:09 +0000Probably anyone that's recently lived in the west where stealing under £200 from a shop is no longer considered a crime.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:03:17 +0000