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Actions to be taken against ‘Clubhouse’ users who discriminate against people from Isaan

14 Sept 05:46 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn vowed legal action against Clubhouse users discriminating against people from Thailand's Isaan region, citing potential violations of the computer crime law.
Opposition Pheu Thai Party MPs urged immediate government intervention to halt the provocative discrimination and promote better understanding of Isaan people, culture, and traditions.
Officials are investigating inflammatory or discriminatory online content, with those found guilty facing penalties up to five years in prison and/or a 100,000 baht fine.
The online discrimination provoked widespread public unease and outrage, leading to the 'Clubhouse toxic' hashtag trending on social media.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.