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Vaping troubles: British tourists warned of costly holiday mistake

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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British tourists heading abroad this summer are being warned of a costly mistake that could ruin their holiday. E-cigarette smokers need to be aware of strict anti-vaping laws in popular South East Asian destinations. The penalties for breaking these rules range from hefty fines to imprisonment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334318-vaping-troubles-british-tourists-warned-of-costly-holiday-mistake/

 

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Shameless Buriram school insists janitor pays 25,000 baht pickup bill
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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A shameless school in Buriram has driven a school janitor into poverty after insisting he pays for repairs to the old school bus he drives. The unnamed school insists he pays a 25,000 baht repair bill despite being on a modest monthly salary of 10,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334333-shameless-buriram-school-insists-janitor-pays-25000-baht-pickup-bill/

 

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Man shot over 10,000 baht debt near Chon Buri petrol station
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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A gang of brutal money lenders shot a 34 year old man after he failed to repay a debt of 10,000 baht. The incident occurred last night at 8.30pm near a PTT petrol station on the Chon Buri-Pattaya bypass road in Ban Suan, Mueang district, Chon Buri. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334335-man-shot-over-10000-baht-debt-near-chon-buri-petrol-station/

 

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Thai Workers in Northern Israel Advised to Take Shelter Due to Hezbollah Threat

 

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Warning issued. Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has alerted approximately 2,000 Thai nationals working in northern Israel to the potential threat of an attack from Hezbollah, a group allied with the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334336-thai-workers-in-northern-israel-advised-to-take-shelter-due-to-hezbollah-threat/

 

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Thailand Eyes Olympic Glory in Boxing, Taekwondo, and Badminton

 

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Paris Olympics. Picture courtesy: Facebook Thai Rath

 

With the Olympic cauldron now ablaze in Paris, Thailand's hopes for glory are fervent. As athletes from the nation take their positions on the global stage, the pursuit of gold medals unites fans and competitors alike.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334340-thailand-eyes-olympic-glory-in-boxing-taekwondo-and-badminton/

 

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Thai customer complains about buffet restaurant staff service

 

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A heated social media argument erupted between a buffet restaurant and a dissatisfied customer, leading to a legal dispute. The incident began when a Facebook user posted a critical review of a conveyor belt hotpot buffet restaurant in the New Students MSU 68 group, citing poor service, especially in terms of the staff’s communication.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334376-thai-customer-complains-about-buffet-restaurant-staff-service/

 

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Thai man regrets career choice as peers earn higher salaries

 

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A Thai man expressed feelings of failure after comparing his life to the successes of his peers. He chose a government job with a salary of 18,000 baht, while his university friends, who opted for private sector jobs, earned nearly 100,000 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334380-thai-man-regrets-career-choice-as-peers-earn-higher-salaries/

 

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Dutch teenager falls to death from cliff at viewpoint in Krabi

 

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An 18 year old Dutch teenager yesterday fell to his death from the Ngon Nak Nature Trail viewpoint in the southern province of Krabi after he became separated from his family.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334383-dutch-teenager-falls-to-death-from-cliff-at-viewpoint-in-krabi/

 

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Flooding in Chanthaburi leaves man dead after vomiting blood

 

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Flooding in Chanthaburi has turned homes into islands, and a 52 year old man suffering from a severe illness has died after vomiting blood. Despite his family’s desperate call for rescue, they could not reach him in time. Police, doctors, and rescue workers had to use off-road vehicles and flat-bottom boats to retrieve the body.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334384-flooding-in-chanthaburi-leaves-man-dead-after-vomiting-blood/

 

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Pattaya City Initiates Nature Revival Project to Boost Eco-tourism

 

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Pattaya City has set sail on a significant project to restore nature. This project's main goal is to enhance eco-tourism and breathe new life into the ecosystem in the Na Kluea area. The project's first event was held at Khlong Nok Yang, Na Kluea and was graced by local officials including Pattaya City Mayor, Poramese Ngampiches, Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai, Mayor’s Secretary Phumipat Kamolnat, and the director of the Pollution Control Division Yathasuda Pholratcham.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334390-pattaya-city-initiates-nature-revival-project-to-boost-eco-tourism/

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Pattaya invests in crabs to protect marine life and strengthen local fishing communities

 

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Pattaya City has initiated a groundbreaking project to assist local fishers and protect marine life. The project involves buying low-grade blue swimming crabs from the fishermen and releasing them into the Na Kluea mangrove forest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334393-pattaya-invests-in-crabs-to-protect-marine-life-and-strengthen-local-fishing-communities/

 

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Thai Bandits Arrested for Stealing Marijuana Plants to Start Their Own Business

 

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Four thieves from Thailand were apprehended by the police for stealing marijuana plants from a farm in Nakhon Phanom, a province within the Isaan region. Their intention was to kickstart their own marijuana farming business.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334394-thai-bandits-arrested-for-stealing-marijuana-plants-to-start-their-own-business/

 

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