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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 6 May 2025
Desperate for School Funds, Thai Families Turn to Pawn Shops File photo courtesy of Post Today Parents across Thailand are scrambling to convert belongings into cash, as they face mounting pressures to meet school term expenses. With the onset of the new school year on May 16, there’s a rush to pawn shops for funds to cover the cost of uniforms and other essentials. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359851-desperate-for-school-funds-thai-families-turn-to-pawn-shops/ -
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Report Desperate for School Funds, Thai Families Turn to Pawn Shops
File photo courtesy of Post Today Parents across Thailand are scrambling to convert belongings into cash, as they face mounting pressures to meet school term expenses. With the onset of the new school year on May 16, there’s a rush to pawn shops for funds to cover the cost of uniforms and other essentials. In anticipation, pawn shops nationwide have boosted their cash reserves. The Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality has readied a whopping 300 million baht among its branches, while offering low interest rate promotions to assist cash-strapped families. Siriphan Kuanha, manager of one of these branches, assures customers that their needs can be fully met. Other regions are following suit, with Yala's main municipal pawn shop stocking up 100 million baht, informed by Charoonrat Lamrassamee, the assistant manager. As the school year looms, an influx of visitors is anticipated by the Public Relations Department. The storage facilities in Nakhon Ratchasima, already brim with various pawned goods from household appliances to personal valuables. However, not everyone finds a solution in these establishments. A man in Pak Kret district faced rejection from several shops when attempting to pawn a 40-inch TV, illustrating a gap in available storage for larger items. This left him with no option but to resort to a loan shark to secure the necessary 1,000 baht for his nephew's schooling fees. The scene underscores the desperate measures families are being driven to, highlighting the societal reliance on short-term financial solutions. The incident also raises concerns about communication, prompting calls for clearer signage at pawnshops regarding what items they accept. As the countdown to the school year begins, pawn shops remain a critical lifeline for many, despite these challenges. The swift cash turnover aims to aid parents striving to fund their children's education in increasingly difficult economic circumstances. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-05-06 -
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Community German National Rescued After Reportedly Being Left Homeless in Jomtien
The phrase in the OP....in a distressed and vulnerable state, having reportedly been evicted from his home by his Thai wife.... was a bit of a clue. -
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Kamala Harris Faces Uncertain Path to 2028 as Democrats Weigh Future
She has no path this time a primary will serve as a guard rail. No way she makes it through that. Governor Kamala is her possible path. Even then i doubt it. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 6 May 2025
Man 42, Goes on Machete Rampage, Leaves Woman Critically Injured in Chiang Rai Picture courtesy of Amarin. A 42-year-old man went on a violent rampage in the Mae Loi subdistrict of Thoeng district, Chiang Rai, attacking a woman with a machete and leaving her in critical condition. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359850-man-42-goes-on-machete-rampage-leaves-woman-critically-injured-in-chiang-rai/ -
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