Officials Investigate Overcharging for Food in Pattaya

 

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The Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, Udom Srisomsong, has ordered the Chonburi commerce office to inspect a restaurant that charges 70 baht (approximately $1.8) for a plate of rice and two fried eggs.

 

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Extreme Heat Distorts Railway Tracks

 

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The extreme heat has warped the railway tracks in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). This has caused temporary pauses in train services to enable the tracks to cool down and return to normal operations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326404-extreme-heat-distorts-railway-tracks/

 

American gets praise on TikTok for donating helmets in Pattaya - Video

 

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Thai TikTok users have praised an American man, Rick Brown, living in Pattaya, for his charitable act of giving out helmets to children. Brown, 57, plans to donate a million helmets across Thailand to enhance children's safety.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326255-american-expat-in-pattaya-gains-appreciation-for-giving-out-free-bike-helmets/?do=findComment&comment=18885941

 

Bangkok police officer seriously wounded in unexpected knife attack

 

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A heated argument in Bangkok ended with a police officer being violently attacked, suffering severe head injuries after his efforts to calm the situation failed. The officer was hit on the head with a bread knife in what can be described as a fit of blind rage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326410-bangkok-police-officer-seriously-wounded-in-unexpected-knife-attack/

 

Live stream captures fatal pickup truck accident

 

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A fatal car accident in Thailand was unexpectedly broadcasted live when a pickup driver was livestreaming his journey on April 30. The driver's identity has not yet been disclosed. He lost control of his vehicle when a tire suddenly burst, resulting in his death at the crash site. The man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326414-live-stream-captures-fatal-pickup-truck-accident/

 

Stray Dogs in Lampang Struggling With Intense Heat

 

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In Lampang, temperatures have crossed an intolerable 40 degrees Celsius. This is causing distress to the 400 stray dogs taking refuge at Wat Weluwanaram. The temple’s abbot, Vichai Akkadecho, has stepped in to alleviate their suffering, given that the heatwave has lasted close to a month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326415-stray-dogs-in-lampang-struggling-with-intense-heat/

 

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