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AirAsia Faces Backlash After Booking Payment Glitch Sparks Refund Outcry

 

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AirAsia is under fire after a Facebook post alleged a major booking scam involving the airline. The post, shared on the page อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว : อีซ้อ, accused AirAsia of tricking customers with ticket promotions, only to claim unsuccessful bookings and withhold refunds from hundreds of thousands of people.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345267-airasia-faces-backlash-after-booking-payment-glitch-sparks-refund-outcry/

 

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District Chief Orders Surprise Drug Tests on Officials: One Positive Result Found

 

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In a bold effort to fight local drug problems, Ban Mai Chaiphot's district chief, Seksan Janwongsa, surprised everyone by ordering drug tests for officials during a meeting on December 2. This unexpected move led to one local official testing positive for drugs, with five more still awaiting testing.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345268-district-chief-orders-surprise-drug-tests-on-officials-one-positive-result-found/

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Government to Reassess Senior Digital Wallet Plan: January Benefits Still Expected

 

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The cabinet has tasked the Finance Ministry with reevaluating the second phase of the digital wallet initiative. This scheme aims to provide a 10,000 baht cash benefit to roughly four million individuals over the age of 60 by January.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345269-government-to-reassess-senior-digital-wallet-plan-january-benefits-still-expected/

 

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House dissolution: Phumtham shoots down charter row rumours

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A fiery political debate over Thailand’s charter referendum sparked speculation about a potential House dissolution but Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai isn’t buying it.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345275-house-dissolution-phumtham-shoots-down-charter-row-rumours/

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Nonthaburi shop owners seek driver after 50,000 baht accident

By Bright Choomanee

 

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Two shop owners are seeking the whereabouts of a driver who caused extensive damage to their businesses in a late-night car crash, promising to compensate before becoming unreachable after one day of contact.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345276-nonthaburi-shop-owners-seek-driver-after-50000-baht-accident/

 

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Brief encounter: Phuket woman calls out underwear pervert - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A Thai woman in Phuket is pleading with a pervert to stop his degenerate behaviour after he repeatedly stole her underwear for masturbation purposes before later returning them.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345277-brief-encounter-phuket-woman-calls-out-underwear-pervert-video/

 

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Thai Authorities Bust Massive Illegal Cable Network Fueling Scam Operations

 

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Thai authorities have dismantled a large illegal cable network used to support scam call centers operating across the Thai-Myanmar border. The network, stretching nearly three kilometers, is the largest of its kind ever uncovered in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345279-thai-authorities-bust-massive-illegal-cable-network-fueling-scam-operations/

 

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Thai PM Faces Criticism Over Inadequate Response to South Thailand Floods

 

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Devastating floods in southern Thailand have put significant pressure on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government, leading to widespread criticism over her crisis management skills. The heavy flooding has caused havoc in the region, leading many to question the prime minister's ability to handle national emergencies effectively.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345280-thai-pm-faces-criticism-over-inadequate-response-to-south-thailand-floods/

 

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Phuket's Coral Revival: 3D-Printed Islands Aim to Save Reefs

 

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In an innovative attempt to restore the coral reefs near Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has launched its annual reef restoration campaign. Featuring 3D-printed coral larvae islands, this initiative seeks to rejuvenate the damaged seabed, unveiled on Saturday, November 30.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345281-phukets-coral-revival-3d-printed-islands-aim-to-save-reefs/

 

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Songkhla flood relief scare debunked amid robbery claims

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

The chief of Songkhla’s Thepha district has swiftly denied shocking allegations that villagers from the Tha Muang district robbed a team of volunteers delivering flood relief on Sunday, December 1. The accusations, made in a now-deleted social media post, caused widespread panic but officials insisted it was a misunderstanding.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345282-songkhla-flood-relief-scare-debunked-amid-robbery-claims/

 

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Thailand grants citizenship to 72 stateless individuals in Chiang Rai

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

A historic moment unfolded in Chiang Rai as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra presented Thai citizenship cards to 72 individuals from ethnic minority groups, marking a monumental step towards addressing statelessness in the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345283-thailand-grants-citizenship-to-72-stateless-individuals-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Phuket rolls out electric buses in bold push for greener island

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket News

 

Phuket has just taken a major leap towards modernising its public transport with the launch of electric buses, marking the beginning of a cleaner, more sustainable future for the island.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345284-phuket-rolls-out-electric-buses-in-bold-push-for-greener-island/

 

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Cannabis store HR officer slaps worker amid alleged embezzlement - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

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Former employees of a cannabis retail chain accused managers and a human resources (HR) officer of falsely accusing them of embezzlement and extorting money. The HR officer also reportedly physically assaulted one of the workers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345285-cannabis-store-hr-officer-slaps-worker-amid-alleged-embezzlement-video/

 

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Thailand’s PM champions disability rights on International Day

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra delivered a heartfelt message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, reaffirming her government’s commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities for all.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345286-thailand’s-pm-champions-disability-rights-on-international-day/

 

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