I know about NZ hikes (at the time, people here, prédicted the hike would eventually spread to Europe and US) But let me ask again:: you are saying that it's the usial 35$ for a NZ national in, say, at the thaï Embassy in Phnom Penh?
let's hope, this was a big annoucement but since then, nothing. They might find out it takes more than changing the dates on a rubber stamp. If so, it will happen, but who knows when?
This group/page should not be for people who use the system in ways that over the years have made it harder for others to plan to stay or retire following the rules as they are intended, by making a mockery of the immigration requirements. Moderators?
Depending when you go, you might as early as this summer (fingers crossed), take advantage of the new 60 days visa exempt entry. Though we have to see if the extension will still be available after that period.