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The Hyderabad police arrested another accused in an organised extortion racket that targeted pushcart vendors operating around the busy Charminar area, forcing them to pay daily “mamool” to continue their trade. [1]

Dutch man held at Phuket Airport over assault on Thai vendor Police arrested a Dutch man at Phuket International Airport yesterday, January 29, after he and three friends assaulted a Thai street vendor during a parking dispute in Patong last week. [2]

A job seeker hits “submit” and gets rejected almost instantly. No phone screen, no portfolio review, no human contact. [3]

Man drowns at Pattaya Beach; disabled vendor tried to help A wheelchair bound lottery ticket vendor entered the sea to assist a person found floating in the water at Pattaya Beach on the evening of December 4, but the individual was already deceased... [4]

The Criminal Court has dismissed a defamation charge against an outspoken senator who referred to a fellow senator as a “pork vendor.” [5]

Outrage over illegal sex products and cigarettes sold in Pattaya Tourists and locals are demanding a crackdown from author [6]

BAGUIO, Philippines -- Baguio is the Philippines' getaway city. The mountainside retreat 240 kilometers north of Manila is popular for its cool climate and as a melting pot of northern indigenous cultures. [7]

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has held discussions with nine major consumer goods manufacturers to assess the impact of the situation in the Middle East on production costs, particularly packaging, and to prepare for stri... [8]

Sources
[1] MM www.thehindu.com · 2026-03-26 · 65% match

Extortion gang targeting Charminar vendors busted, key accused arrested

The Hyderabad police arrested another accused in an organised extortion racket that targeted pushcart vendors operating around the busy Charminar area, forcing them to pay daily “mamool” to continue their trade.

[2] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-01-30 · 75% match

Dutch man held at Phuket Airport over assault on Thai vendor

Dutch man held at Phuket Airport over assault on Thai vendor Police arrested a Dutch man at Phuket International Airport yesterday, January 29, after he and three friends assaulted a Thai street vendor during a parking dispute in Patong last week.

[3] TH www.chiangraitimes.com · 2026-02-28 · 65% match

AI Bias in Hiring Algorithms: The Filters Blocking Careers

A job seeker hits “submit” and gets rejected almost instantly. No phone screen, no portfolio review, no human contact.

[4] TH thethaiger.com · 2025-12-05 · 75% match

Man drowns at Pattaya Beach; disabled vendor tried to help

Man drowns at Pattaya Beach; disabled vendor tried to help A wheelchair bound lottery ticket vendor entered the sea to assist a person found floating in the water at Pattaya Beach on the evening of December 4, but the individual was already deceased

[5] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2025-11-11 · 75% match

Court dismisses “pork vendor” slur case against outspoken senator

The Criminal Court has dismissed a defamation charge against an outspoken senator who referred to a fellow senator as a “pork vendor.”

[6] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-01-16 · 65% match

Outrage over illegal sex products and cigarettes sold in Pattaya

Outrage over illegal sex products and cigarettes sold in Pattaya Tourists and locals are demanding a crackdown from author

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-01-02 · 65% match

Philippine traditional vendors resist arrival of retail giant SM Prime

BAGUIO, Philippines -- Baguio is the Philippines' getaway city. The mountainside retreat 240 kilometers north of Manila is popular for its cool climate and as a melting pot of northern indigenous cultures.

[8] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2026-03-21 · 42% match

Thailand monitors Middle East impact as manufacturers pledge stable prices

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has held discussions with nine major consumer goods manufacturers to assess the impact of the situation in the Middle East on production costs, particularly packaging, and to prepare for stri

[9] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2026-03-13 · 41% match

Thai Ministry of Commerce tackles falling aromatic coconut prices and probes suspected nominee businesses

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Commerce has convened industry representatives and farmers to address a sharp decline in aromatic coconut prices while increasing scrutiny of businesses suspected of operating through nominee arrangements.

[10] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2021-12-02 · 75% match

Pattaya beach vendor returns 40,000 baht dropped by tourist

A beach vendor returned 40,000 baht a tourist who dropped her wallet at the Pattaya Fireworks Festival. Deputy Mayor Manote Nongyai and his aides on Nov.

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