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- Thailand News
Drug-addicted monk arrested for threatening locals in land dispute
Police arrested a drug-addicted monk in the Isaan province of Kalasin yesterday, July 4, after he threatened to kill locals living near a temple over a land dispute. A 22 year old Thai man and his father sought help from social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after facing death threats from a 49 year old monk from a nearby temple.…
- Thailand News
Taxing times: Newsreader’s fiery retort sparks social media blaze
A TV newsreader’s fiery response to a lawyer’s announcement about investigating his tax records sparked significant attention. Noom Kanchai shared a post by lawyer Thammarat, who declared his intention to scrutinise the TV host’s tax affairs. In a sharp retort, the TV newsreader indicated he would reciprocate the action by examining the lawyer’s taxes. “Excellent, I agree. Go ahead and…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s cannabis sector faces threat from recreational use ban
The future of recreational cannabis use in Thailand is under siege, with the government set to roll out a ban by year-end while still permitting its medical use. Thodsapol Hongtong, a 31 year old influencer with his own cannabis shop and online platform, Channel Weed Thailand, enjoys the camaraderie and economic benefits of the booming cannabis sector, estimated to be…
- Business News
National Telecom’s spectrum rights expiry threatens mobile traffic quality
National Telecom (NT), a state telecom company, faces a potential threat to its spectrums as the rights to three of its spectrum ranges are set to expire in September next year. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has been urged to devise a transparent plan to reallocate these spectrums, which are currently held by NT. The spectrum ranges in…
- Thailand News
Party entertainer seeks justice after unpaid fee and death threat
A female party entertainer sought justice after a Thai man refused to pay 2,000 baht for her services and made a death threat against her. The man’s father stepped forward to pay the price. The 23 year old party entertainer named Mo asked news agencies to spread her story and help her seek justice. Mo explained that a male client,…
- World News
Ex-official’s wife testifies in US trial over China’s Operation Fox Hunt
A former Chinese official and his wife, who had relocated to the United States and kept their address private, experienced a disturbing encounter when two strangers attempted to enter their New Jersey home. The wife later discovered a threatening note on their doorstep, stating that if her husband returned to China and served ten years in prison, their family would…
- World News
Queen Elizabeth II faced assassination threat during 1983 US visit, FBI files reveal
Newly disclosed FBI documents have revealed that Queen Elizabeth II faced a potential assassination threat during her visit to the United States in 1983. The files, which were released following the monarch’s passing last year, detail the FBI’s concerns about possible IRA threats during her travels. The specific threat was made to a police officer in San Francisco, who informed…
