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Thai army introduces 10 baht meals for conscripts after criticism
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) introduced a meal plan priced at 10 baht per meal, offering high-quality dishes that include both savoury and sweet options. This initiative follows social media criticism regarding the quality of food provided to conscripts in Bangkok, where a video showed inadequate meals. The video, which quickly gained attention online, featured two breakfast dishes: cucumber soup…
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Thai police refute claims of substandard bulletproof vests
The Royal Thai Police’s (RTP) Ordnance Division firmly denied allegations of distributing substandard bulletproof vests following the circulation of a controversial image online. The image, which showed body armour layered with plywood, sparked concerns and criticisms about the quality and safety of the vests provided to officers. The division’s commander, Police Major General Nirandon Sirisangchai, clarified yesterday that the RTP…
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BJT defends senators-elect from criticism over backgrounds
The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is calling for an end to the criticism targeting senators-elect over their backgrounds, asserting that the election process was designed to give candidates from all walks of life an equal opportunity to join the Upper House. BJT party member and former MP, Somsak Prissananantakul released a statement on Facebook today. “Some senators-elect come from ordinary backgrounds.…
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British man to face deportation over negative Thailand comments
Thai Tourist Police officers urged the Immigration Bureau to deport a British man due to negative comments he made about Thai authorities, laws, and people on YouTube and other social media platforms. The British man, identified only as Thomas, posted videos of himself talking about Thailand on YouTube and several other social media platforms. In the videos, Thomas reportedly made…
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Malaysian Economy Minister roasted over ‘eating out’ remark amid global financial turmoil
Malaysians are expressing their frustration towards their Economy Minister, following an interview where he claimed the public’s financial struggles are due to their preference for eating out, rather than being economical. This criticism comes as various countries worldwide are grappling with economic issues, particularly income disparity and poverty. Malaysia is among those nations facing these issues, with most of its…
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Thai mother of infant who fell from bed and died speaks out amid criticism
A tragic incident unfolded as an eight month old infant fell from a bed and died in Thailand‘s Lamphun province. Struggling to cope with the loss, the bereaved mother, ‘B,’ spoke out amid harsh criticism from the online community, seeking a fair understanding of her family’s predicament. Yesterday, the child, Kimhant, was found lifeless on the floor of the bedroom between…