Mystery and a dark story emerge as police arrest suspect in the murder of Woramet 'Ben' Taota in northern Thailand, no cyclones to interrupt the elections... weather office has to clarify social media rumours, Thaksin Shinawatra wants to return to Thailand, Malaysia to stop single use plastic bags by 2025, PM skirts questions about a potential minority government after the Thai election.

 

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I have no idea where this gentleman lives in Thailand, but in Chiang Mai, where I live, no supermarkets or convenience stores will give you a plastic bag.  In fact, they  do not have any plastic bags to even offer.  The only places you will see plastic used is in fresh markets and small food stalls.