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Can those public Reverse Osmosis Water Filters be trusted?
Water dispensers in Thailand fail quality tests Many living in Thailand rely daily on water dispensing machines to bring drinking water home. They are cheap, avaliable almost everywhere, and you can reuse your plastic bottles. But 40% of these machines are not well maintained and failed to meet water-quality standards. The department of health performed a study during 2016, in which they tested the water quality from dispenser machines all over Thailand. They found that much of the water contained bacteria and the levels of acid and basic salts did not meet the standards. Dr Danai, deputy director-general of the department of health, said that the contaminated water poses a great risk of diarrhea, stomach problems, and amoebic dysentery. If you are using water dispensers you should always look at labels on the machine and see when the last cleaning was. The cleaning should always be performed by a professional inspector from a reputable company. Also you should only use machines that are located in a safe and clean environment, do not use dispensers that are located next to a road. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 6 June 2025
Violent Outburst on Bangkok-Chiang Mai Train Sparks Outrage video screenshot A train ride turned tumultuous when a Thai woman allegedly tried to kick another passenger off a moving train. The confrontation erupted over a loud phone call and access to fresh air, escalating into a physical assault witnessed and filmed by bystander Nattamon Siripesarat. The disturbing footage was shared on Facebook, sparking outrage. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362828-violent-outburst-on-bangkok-chiang-mai-train-sparks-outrage/ -
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Report Violent Outburst on Bangkok-Chiang Mai Train Sparks Outrage
video screenshot A train ride turned tumultuous when a Thai woman allegedly tried to kick another passenger off a moving train. The confrontation erupted over a loud phone call and access to fresh air, escalating into a physical assault witnessed and filmed by bystander Nattamon Siripesarat. The disturbing footage was shared on Facebook, sparking outrage. The incident took place on a northbound train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. In a shocking display, the attacker, clad in purple, climbed onto a seat and delivered two kicks to the victim, dressed in green. A bystander in red swiftly intervened, relocating the victim to another seat to de-escalate the situation. Tensions continued as the combative passengers exchanged heated words. The assailant justified her actions by blaming the altercation on an intrusive stare and complaints over her phone conversation with her husband. Meanwhile, startled fellow passengers looked on, with one protective mother shielding her young son from the chaos. Engulfed in a previous dispute, the assailant and the victim's older sister had clashed over who had access to fresh air from a train window. This earlier confrontation allegedly inflamed the subsequent violent outburst. Despite passenger efforts to calm the scene, a second clash broke out, further unsettling the carriage. The alarming episode has caught the attention of the public, with calls for the victim to pursue legal action for attempted murder due to the grave risks involved. In response, police have reportedly initiated an investigation, though the current legal status of the alleged attacker remains undetermined. As the incident gains traction online, it highlights the need for conflict resolution and safety on public transport, underscoring the importance of passenger cooperation. All eyes are now on law enforcement to determine the course of justice following this jarring episode. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-06 -
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Can those public Reverse Osmosis Water Filters be trusted?
it also supports the concentration of contaminates......... not a great idea for everyday use -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 6 June 2025
Notorious Motorcycle Theft Ringleaders Arrested Again in Bangkok Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Bangkok Metropolitan Police have arrested two key figures behind a major motorcycle theft ring operating in the Thonburi area, who had been repeatedly involved in criminal activity despite previous arrests. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362827-notorious-motorcycle-theft-ringleaders-arrested-again-in-bangkok/ -
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Crime Notorious Motorcycle Theft Ringleaders Arrested Again in Bangkok
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Bangkok Metropolitan Police have arrested two key figures behind a major motorcycle theft ring operating in the Thonburi area, who had been repeatedly involved in criminal activity despite previous arrests. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Division 8 apprehended 55-year-old Mr. Pongchaiwara, known by the alias “Jeab Kang”, and 47-year-old Mr. Khwanchai, alias “Nueng Rimnam”, at a residence in Soi Phetkasem 28, Phasi Charoen District. The arrests followed an investigation into a wave of motorcycle thefts in Bangkok’s Thonburi area and nearby districts. The operation, led by senior police commanders Pol. Lt. Gen. Siam Boonsom and Pol. Maj. Gen. Surachet Bundit, was the result of weeks of surveillance and intelligence-gathering. Officers discovered that the two suspects were at the heart of a syndicate that specialised in stealing motorcycles, altering identification numbers, and smuggling the vehicles across the border into Laos. Seized at the scene were two unregistered Honda Wave 125i motorcycles with tampered vehicle and engine numbers, a metal grinder, a full set of number stamping tools, destroyed and replacement ignition parts and two mobile phones. Mr. Pongchaiwara confessed to purchasing the stolen bikes for 23,000 baht each from a third party known as “Boy”. He then used the equipment to grind off original serial numbers and re-stamp them to match forged documentation, repainting the vehicles to appear legitimate. His accomplice, Mr. Khwanchai, admitted to replacing damaged ignition components, preparing the bikes for resale across the Lao border. On 29 May at 15:30, the police team witnessed both men working together on two recently stolen motorcycles at the property. Suspicious behaviour prompted officers to act swiftly, discovering clear evidence of serial number tampering and dismantled components. The suspects reportedly operated a well-established supply line to buyers near the Thai-Lao border, with connections in Khong Chiam and Nong Khai. Mr. Pongchaiwara was known within the motorcycle theft underworld as one of the top buyers, paying, above-market prices to secure a steady supply of stolen bikes—especially targeting Honda Wave models, which typically fetched better prices in the illegal market. Police revealed that Mr. Khwanchai had previously been arrested for a similar crime in Bang Yai District in September 2024 and was still facing trial when he was caught again. Both men admitted to regularly handling two to three stolen motorcycles per day, often targeting those without ignition keys. The suspects are now in custody at Phasi Charoen Police Station and face charges of joint theft and receiving stolen property. Investigations are ongoing to dismantle the wider criminal network linked to cross-border vehicle trafficking. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-06-04
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