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6 hours ago, webfact said:

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Buddhist principles took a hit recently when a monk in Thailand’s Isaan province of Mukdahan was seen stealing beer.

 

On May 30, a grocery shop owner took to Facebook to share videos from her store's security cameras catching the monk in the act. The footage shows him selecting drinks from a fridge and slyly slipping a can of beer into his robe before taking another beverage to the cashier.

 

The shop owner, identified as Oom Phakhamon, observed the suspicious behaviour and checked her security footage. It confirmed her doubts. The monk had arrived in a white SUV, raising further suspicions that he might be a fake using the monk's robe as a guise for wrongdoing.

 

Monks in Thailand are strictly prohibited from drinking alcohol, purchasing food or beverages, and generally even driving cars. They rely on offerings from laypeople for sustenance and are seen as embodying a more ascetic lifestyle.

 

The shop owner said that the monk seemed around 50 years old and claimed she had never seen him at any local temples before. While it was unclear if she had reported the incident to the police, she shared the story on social media to alert the community.

 

 

Following this incident, another grocery store owner recognized the same monk committing theft at her store. She reviewed her security footage and confirmed he had stolen alcohol on two occasions. The shared experiences on social media have painted a worrying picture of misconduct.

 

The acting sub-district abbot is now investigating with plans to defrock the monk for repeated theft and alcohol consumption. This incident is part of a troubling trend; earlier this year, another monk in Buriram province was arrested for drinking and attempting to intrude into nuns' quarters.

 

In yet another case, a monk in Maha Sarakham province was found with methamphetamine and arrested after not paying for petrol and causing a vehicular accident.

 

These cases highlight a growing concern over monk misconduct and the importance of upholding Buddhist values in the community.

 

-- 2024-06-04

 

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Monk-ee See Monk-ee do?

11 hours ago, webfact said:

 

The Thai government credited a visa-free policy for a significant rise in Indian tourists booking accommodations in Thailand. Announced by government spokesperson Chai Watcharong, the policy, active from May 11th to November 11th, aims to boost tourism and invigorate the Thai economy.

 

This initiative follows Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's introduction of the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) and complementary visa policies designed to make the country more attractive to tourists. Airbnb's recent data underscores the success of these measures, reporting a 60% rise in bookings by Indian tourists from 2022 to 2023.

 

More strikingly, searches for Thai accommodations by Indian tourists on Airbnb have surged by over 200% in 2024, particularly during major holidays such as Holi and Easter.

 

 

The top destinations for Indian visitors are Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi, and Koh Samui. Chai pointed out that the data reflects a substantial interest from Indian tourists, especially younger travellers from Generation Z and Generation Y, who make up over 80% of Airbnb bookings.

 

Their preferred settings range from properties with private pools to accommodations near beaches, national parks, and bustling urban centres. Typically, these travellers tend to book in groups of three to five or more, emphasising the social nature of their trips.

 

Prime Minister Srettha expressed confidence in the visa-free policy and other tourism initiatives, highlighting their role in attracting foreign tourists. He believes that these proactive measures will continue to drive tourist numbers upward, thereby sustaining growth in Thailand's vital tourism industry. The government also indicated that further policies are in the pipeline to reinforce this upward trend in tourism.

 

Picture courtesy: Positioning

 

-- 2024-06-03

 

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11 hours ago, webfact said:

 

The Thai government credited a visa-free policy for a significant rise in Indian tourists booking accommodations in Thailand. Announced by government spokesperson Chai Watcharong, the policy, active from May 11th to November 11th, aims to boost tourism and invigorate the Thai economy.

 

This initiative follows Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's introduction of the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) and complementary visa policies designed to make the country more attractive to tourists. Airbnb's recent data underscores the success of these measures, reporting a 60% rise in bookings by Indian tourists from 2022 to 2023.

 

More strikingly, searches for Thai accommodations by Indian tourists on Airbnb have surged by over 200% in 2024, particularly during major holidays such as Holi and Easter.

 

 

The top destinations for Indian visitors are Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi, and Koh Samui. Chai pointed out that the data reflects a substantial interest from Indian tourists, especially younger travellers from Generation Z and Generation Y, who make up over 80% of Airbnb bookings.

 

Their preferred settings range from properties with private pools to accommodations near beaches, national parks, and bustling urban centres. Typically, these travellers tend to book in groups of three to five or more, emphasising the social nature of their trips.

 

Prime Minister Srettha expressed confidence in the visa-free policy and other tourism initiatives, highlighting their role in attracting foreign tourists. He believes that these proactive measures will continue to drive tourist numbers upward, thereby sustaining growth in Thailand's vital tourism industry. The government also indicated that further policies are in the pipeline to reinforce this upward trend in tourism.

 

Picture courtesy: Positioning

 

-- 2024-06-03

 

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OH Buddha !!! Now Thailand will now smell just like India. Curry and foul putrid human sweat. 

No doubt the lady in the picture with her right hand on the mans chest but her left hand is reaching for his wallet. Glad he's not injured worse.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

 

A Thai woman took to Facebook to share that she found a clear teeth brace in a beverage she had bought from a well-known Thai beverage brand. From the picture, it is believed to be the popular Thai tea brand ChaTraMue.

 

The woman shared the picture of the clear teeth brace last night on her Facebook account, Ploy Chutinan.

 

The picture showed plastic glass with the brace at the bottom. Ploy accompanied the picture with a caption saying…

“Tea from a reputable brand. I had already finished it. Never did I anticipate something like this happening to me. Could this pose an infection risk? A clear brace in my cup? #FamousTeaBrand #ThrowUpThreeTimes #Disappointed #Shock!!!”

The post garnered over 2,400 reactions, 1,700 comments, and 1,400 shares. Most netizens tagged their friends in the comment session to warn them to check their cups before drinking. Some blamed Ploy for creating a fake situation to gain attention because the brace was big enough to be noticed.

 

by Petch Petpailin

Photo via Facebook/ Ploy Chutinan

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/brewing-a-social-media-storm-thai-woman-discovers-clear-teeth-brace-in-tea

 

-- Thaiger 2023-08-25

 

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SURE she FOUND it in her tea, LOL. She's looking to get Baht from the innocent beverage company. She's so 'ignorant' she thinks no else has tried the scam before she's trying to pull LOL.

11 hours ago, bignok said:

Hence support for gold and Bitcoin.

Bitcoin? BITCOIN?? ????????.........

Well, these incidents proves the saying "Stupid is as Stupid does". Hopefully, the victims use common sense next time when walking around showing off their jewelry for attention.

15 hours ago, Hummin said:

Same price for Rotexmedica, but if you get it cheaper please let us know. Soon time to restock.

 

Fascino North Pattaya.

If I needed this I wouldn't post it publicly, I'd be humiliated rightfully geez. See if a medical professional can/will give it to those needing it or maybe even refer you to a place that has it if you haven't already is my sincere advice. But since you need it enough you post on a open forum about it I wish you the best of luck for those losing 'it'.

I'm surprised the article listed he had jewelry and the cops didn't steal it instead and never mention it.