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Wheelchair-bound British beautician launches accessible salon
Photo of Samantha Rose

 

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Photo courtesy of BBC News

 

In a remarkable display of resilience, the British beautician, who was paralysed following a balcony fall in Thailand, has launched a pioneering new salon where accessibility is not merely a feature but a guiding principle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321845-wheelchair-bound-british-beautician-launches-accessible-salon/

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F-35A Stealth Fighters Land For The First Time In Thailand
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

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The four US air force F-35A stealth fighters reaching Thailand with a US air force pilot talking to a Thai air force pilot. Photos: Matichon

 

FOUR UNITED STATES AIR FORCE’S F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets today (Mar. 7) landed for the first time in Thailand at Wing 1 in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321850-f-35a-stealth-fighters-land-for-the-first-time-in-thailand/

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Thai Government Launches ‘Vape Operation’ in Bangkok, Seize 10,000 Illegal E-Cigarette Products Valued at 3 Million Baht
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

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Bangkok—At 2:30 PM, on March 6th, 2024, Dr. Puangpetch Chunlaid, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, and relevant agencies launched a “Vape Operation” to eradicate major sources of e-cigarette sales worth more than three million baht in Bangkok areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321853-thai-govt-launches-‘vape-operation’-in-bangkok-seize-10000-illegal-e-cigarette-products/

 

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Sa Kaeo and Cambodian Officials Launch Joint Operation to Combat PM 2.5 Problems at Thai-Cambodia Border
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

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On March 6th, 2024, Thai national media reported that Sa Kaeo and Cambodian government officials launched a joint operation to tackle PM 2.5 problems by publicizing a campaign to stop burning or any activities that caused smog.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321854-sa-kaeo-and-cambodian-officials-launch-joint-operation-to-combat-pm-25-problems/

 

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White Sedan Ignored Traffic Rules: Crashes into Barrier, Ignites Fire

 

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Picture: Daily News

 

A 27-year-old woman driving a sedan encountered a sudden turn by another vehicle, prompting her to swerve and collide with a barrier, resulting in flames engulfing her car. Quick-thinking bystanders helped her escape the fiery wreck.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321859-white-sedan-ignored-traffic-rules-crashes-into-barrier-ignites-fire/

 

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Thai House rejects labour bill fearing 30% cost surge
by Mitch Connor

 

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Photo courtesy of Nutthawat Wichieanbut

 

A labour welfare bill proposed by the Move Forward Party (MFP) has been rejected by the House of Representatives, sparking concerns of a potential 30% increase in labour costs across Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321864-thai-house-rejects-labour-bill-fearing-30-cost-surge/

 

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Chiang Mai now world’s third most polluted city
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Chiang Mai ranks as the third most polluted city globally amid a severe air quality crisis in northern Thailand, with particulate matter (PM)2.5 levels surging due to widespread forest fires. The situation, which peaked today, March 7, has triggered health concerns and advisories.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321865-chiang-mai-now-world’s-third-most-polluted-city/

 

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Thai man flees after assaulting girlfriend and killing her lover
Photo of Petch Petpailin

 

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Photo via ThaiRath

 

A Thai man remains at large after brutally assaulting his girlfriend and killing her lover outside a rented room in the Doi Saket district of the northern province of Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321871-thai-man-flees-after-assaulting-girlfriend-and-killing-her-lover/

 

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Phetchaburi’s brilliant Phra Nakhon Khiri Festival gets underway next week
By Online Reporter

 

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The 37th annual Phra Nakhon Khiri-Petchaburi City event, taking place from March 14th to 23rd, 2024, invites visitors to embark on a journey of discovery and celebration at “Phra Nakhon Khiri: A Tribute to Great Kings and a Wonderland of World Heritage.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321873-phetchaburi’s-brilliant-phra-nakhon-khiri-festival-gets-underway-next-week/

 

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Chiang Mai flower festival blooms success with record visitors
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Chiang Mai is basking in the success of its 47th Flower Festival, which attracted a staggering 668,000 visitors, both Thai and international, generating over 80 million baht (US$2.25 million) in revenue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321876-chiang-mai-flower-festival-blooms-success-with-record-visitors/

 

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Phetchabun residents petition over Khao Kho land dispute
by Mitch Connor

 

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A heated land dispute in Phetchabun’s Khao Kho district led residents of 35 local communities to petition two House committees for intervention.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321879-phetchabun-residents-petition-over-khao-kho-land-dispute/

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