Former Minister's Face Sticker on Truck Sparks Controversy Over Industrial Waste Transport in Thailand
A sticker featuring the face of a former minister on a truck transporting industrial waste in Thailand has sparked controversy. The former minister denies involvement, and authorities have launched an investigation.
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