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Report Thai Youth Hooked on Vapes: Rights Body Demands Crackdown
File photo courtesy of Bangkok Post The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has expressed concern about the rapid rise in e-cigarette usage among young individuals, advocating for more stringent regulatory measures. A letter addressed to the prime minister highlights an urgent need for action on vaping due to its rising popularity amongst children and teens. A startling report shows that the number of e-cigarette users aged 15 and above has skyrocketed from 78,752 in 2021 to over 900,000 in 2024, with 25% of them exclusively using these devices. The role of online sales, enticing product designs, flavoured options, and youth-targeted marketing in this trend has drawn concerns. Commissioner Wasan Paileeklee expressed concern about the hazards of nicotine, which can negatively affect brain development, focus, learning abilities, and behaviour, potentially resulting in depression or suicidal thoughts. Reports of e-cigarette-related lung issues, requiring severe medical intervention for some teens, have further alarmed the public. The NHRC has also expressed unease over alleged connections between some appointed parliamentary advisers and the tobacco industry. This, they claim, could breach international commitments like the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), intended to shield health policies from such influences, reported the Bangkok Post. People believe that Iceland's unclear e-cigarette laws undermine its commitments under important international treaties. The commission's recommendations to the prime minister include boosting public awareness, revising existing tobacco laws to cover e-cigarettes, enhancing legal enforcement, and ensuring independent policymaking free from tobacco industry manipulation. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-08-23 -
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Do =real= men ever succumb to Hot Flashes?
Look at these! Not popular at all. But I'm normal and my avatar is Gamma Globulin. I'm sure that's why you don't have hot flashes or any other feeling that regular normal AN member have. -
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What’s your longest time without seeing another Farang?
Dear Folks, Here is a curious Topic, if you will. Yet, this question is one which is mentioned often among YouTubers in Thailand. We often hear YouTubers reporting on Thailand who bemoan the fact that they have not seen another Farang for…blah-blah..days. But, what about you? Do you hold the record on TV, or in the Farang Pub (which, sadly, no longer exists), for the most consecutive days without seeing another Farang? Personally, I think I once went about a year without seeing another Farang, or maybe 14 months. However, my record number of days was not recorded in Thailand. Now that I think about it, I once went for almost two years without seeing another person that looked like me. Only Asians did I see, until one Farang popped up, after about 800 days. So, what about you? What is the greatest amount of time, number of days or years, that you have gone without seeing another Farang? This also brings to mind the great book: The Good Earth Naturally, there have been many accounts of missionaries who have lived and worked in China without seeing another Farang, for years. I do not regard myself as one of those who could exist for decades without proper healthcare provided by a fellow Farang. 45 years ago, doing without seeing a fellow Farang, while in Asia, for many months, was not strange. This was the norm. And, it was not a hardship. For example, there were benefits such as never needing to celebrate the 4th of July, like they do back home in the UK. And, back then, we never celebrated Christmas, either. Do you think you hold the record for the greatest number of days, going without seeing another Farang? What is your record? I bet you could put some of these new, young YouTubers to shame. So, what is your record? Best regards, Gamma Please Note: There is a reason W. Somerset Maugham has always been one of my favorite authors...and not just one reason. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 23 August 2025
Man Arrested for Making Homemade Bombs & Dealing Drugs Picture courtesy of Naewna. Police in Samut Sakhon have arrested a 48-year-old man known by the alias “Tiger Silk” after raiding his home and finding him in the act of assembling improvised explosive devices alongside a large quantity of methamphetamine pills. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370659-man-arrested-for-making-homemade-bombs-dealing-drugs/ -
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If a thai man hit you first, would you reatliate?
If you are a decent person in Thailand, not dragging any ego issues or lack of self confidence that most people who fight around carry, you are polite with people, are not wasted by 11am in the morning, you will rarely if never, have any issues And if confronted with somebody trying to rip you off in the bill or price quote, as that's where usually arguments occur....plainly ask if you can get at least 50% discount (as that will be the real price)....if not, smile, do the Waï and give your money to some other business -
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Crime Man Arrested for Making Homemade Bombs & Dealing Drugs
Picture courtesy of Naewna. Police in Samut Sakhon have arrested a 48-year-old man known by the alias “Tiger Silk” after raiding his home and finding him in the act of assembling improvised explosive devices alongside a large quantity of methamphetamine pills. The suspect, identified as Wichan, was detained at his residence in Tha Sai subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon, following a sting operation on 22 August. Officers acting on intelligence posed as buyers before signalling colleagues to storm the property once sufficient evidence had been gathered. Inside, police discovered Wichan preparing explosives for customers. Items seized included three finished grenades, 47 short detonators, 14 long detonators, 670 grams of explosive propellant, three ready-to-use fireworks launchers, 36 completed skyrockets and 44 partially assembled devices. Hundreds of methamphetamine tablets were also recovered, packaged in both large bags and smaller zip-lock packets. During questioning, the suspect admitted to making and selling homemade bombs, including ping-pong bombs, skyrockets and powerful fireworks. He claimed his products were in high demand among vocational students and other regular customers due to their “high quality and lower prices.” He further confessed that he had only recently turned to selling methamphetamine as a “side business” after clients began requesting drugs along with the explosives. Police have charged Wichan with offences under The Explosives Act and Narcotics Control Act. He and the seized evidence have been handed over to Mueang Samut Sakhon Police Station for further legal proceedings. Adapted by Asean Now from Naewna 2025-08-23
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