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- Thailand News
Taiwanese ‘Meteor Garden’ star Barbie Hsu dies at 48
The entertainment world is in shock after Taiwanese actress and television host Barbie Hsu, best known for her iconic role in the 2001 hit drama Meteor Garden, died from pneumonia at the age of 48. Hsu, one of the biggest stars in the Mandarin-speaking world, became a household name across Asia, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand, after Meteor Garden was dubbed…
- Thailand News
Barbie: Woman ends relationship after boyfriend reacts badly to feminist film
Popularity of the film Barbie has taken the world by storm as it resonates with a youthful audience, propagating a strongly feminist message. The film’s content has captivated many viewers, leading to discussions about the themes explored in it. However, an unexpected consequence emerged when a woman revealed that her relationship ended dramatically after the couple viewed the film due…
- Food
The pinkest restaurants and cafes in Bangkok for a Barbie-themed night out
Turn on your screen, scroll through the internet; it’s impossible to not notice that the world is going pink – all thanks to the upcoming Barbie movie by Greta Gerwig. Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the movie is set to hit cinemas in Bangkok on 19 July. But the fun isn’t just in watching trailers and waiting for release day.…
- World News
Movie sparks political row: Vietnam throws toys out of pram, bans Barbie film (video)
“I’m a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world, life in plastic, it’s fantastic,” so the Aqua song goes, but not if you’re from Vietnam. It’s hard to imagine a movie about a popular children’s doll could cause an international political crisis but that is exactly what has happened with the latest Warner Bros’ movie Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan…
- World News
Queen of England gets personalised Barbie doll on 96th birthday
As Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 96th birthday and 70 years on the throne yesterday — i.e. “Platinum Jubilee” — toymaker Mattel delivered a plastic fantastic present: a special Barbie doll in the queen’s likeness. According to the company, the doll sports a replica of the Queen’s wedding day tiara, as well as blue and pink ribbons after those her…
- Phuket News
Pakistani man arrested at Bangkok airport for assaulting Phuket transwoman
Police today, October 17, arrested a Pakistani man at Suvarnabhumi International Airport for assaulting a Thai transwoman in Phuket and stealing 10,000 baht. The transgender victim, identified only as Barbie, took to social media to share photos of herself with bloodstains on her face and chest in a plea for information about the attacker. She initially identified the suspect as…
- Things To Do
What to do in Bangkok this weekend and next (August 22 to 31)
August in Bangkok isn’t slowing down, with the rain, the heat, and a packed calendar all proving it this weekend. You’ll find late-night parties, art that bends the imagination, films screened on ice, and dinosaurs stomping along the riverfront. If you’re still deciding where to go, here’s our pick of the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend (and…
- Thailand video news
Thailand video news | Missing British man found dead in Bangkok, Phnom Penh nightclub fire kills two, injures five
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from Thailand and Asia. Bangkok authorities have found a missing British tourist dead, while a Thai man in Rayong faces outrage for attacking his ex-girlfriend. Five Thai hostages freed by Hamas will return home this week, and confusion surrounds Thailand’s new Digital Arrival Card rollout. In a major crackdown,…
- Thailand News
Child abuse incident in central Thailand shocks local community
A disturbing incident emerged in Kamphaeng Phet, where two 12 year old girls allegedly coerced a seven year old boy and a five year old girl into inappropriate activities, recording the events in exchange for sweets and toys. The Facebook page Kamphaeng Phet Complaints posted about the situation, explaining that the two older girls lured the younger children into engaging…
- Thailand News
Hooked: Foreigner makes waves, takes a dip in fish spa (video)
A foreign man captured the attention of Thai netizens after a viral video on the TikTok application showed him dipping his head into a fish tank foot spa to cool off on a hot day in the northern province of Chiang Mai. A Thai man shared the video on his TikTok account, @dai.yin.see.tatto, yesterday, May 27, with the caption, “When…
- World News
Oppenheimer sweeps the Oscars with seven awards
Los Angeles witnessed the triumph of the biographical masterpiece, Oppenheimer, at the Academy Awards on Sunday. The film, detailing the life of the atomic bomb’s inventor, bagged seven Oscars, including the coveted Best Picture and Best Director, awarded to Christopher Nolan. The accolade of Best Actor went to Cillian Murphy, an Irish actor, for his impeccable depiction of the physicist…
- Things To Do
Concerts in Bangkok to look forward to in 2024
Last year brought us some incredible concerts in Bangkok, featuring K-pop sensations like Blackpink, international icons such as Harry Styles, and indie rock bands like The Strokes. And the good news is, 2024 will be just as exciting! Bangkok is gearing up again to play host to a range of famous acts. From NCT 127 to Laufey to LANY, here…
- Things To Do
Top places to celebrate Halloween in Bangkok 2023
It’s time to get into a spooky mood since Halloween 2023 is almost here! From spine-chilling pool parties and carnival freak shows to eerie Sunday brunches and spectacular magic shows for the kids, Bangkok is packed full of awesome Halloween events! So prepare your best costume and get ready for some chills and thrills, because these Halloween parties and family-friendly…
- China News
Apple accused of cultural insensitivity over ponytailed image
A customer service representative’s image on Apple’s website, sporting a ponytail resembling an Asian appearance, has sparked significant displeasure among a segment of Chinese Internet users. They accuse the renowned US tech firm, Apple, of disrespecting Chinese culture and displaying cultural insensitivity. This drama began flaring across the Chinese social media platform, Weibo after a post featuring the aforementioned employee’s…
- Crime News
Cyber police bust luxury home, arrest Chinese crypto gang for global investment scam
Cyber police yesterday raided a lavish home in the Bang Na district of Bangkok and arrested a Chinese couple involved in an international cryptocurrency scam. The operation, ‘Trust No One,’ seized valuable assets worth millions and investigated other linked locations across the city. Cyber police officers recently launched the ‘Trust No One’ operation, targeting an international cryptocurrency scam operated by…
- Pattaya News
Miss International Queen 2020 crowned in Pattaya at the Miss Tiffany’s Universe pageant
The crowd was smaller, face masks became a fashion accessory, contestants had their temperatures checked before going on stage. And the winning contestant’s last name was, (given the coronavirus issues) ironically, ‘Fluchaire’. The annual glitter-fest is open to the world’s transgender women who may or may not have gone through sex reassignment surgery. Mexico’s Valentina Fluchaire was crowned Miss International…
- Food
The devil is in the detail – Phuket’s Les Diables
PHUKET: Walking into Les Diables bakery to interview creator and master pastry chef Peter Webber, I find him hunched over his work bench, meticulously crafting a tiny toilet out of white chocolate. Curious, I ask him what on earth it is for and he replies matter-of-factly: “It’s for a customer, they were having a trailer-trash party and they wanted the…
- Phuket News
Phuket Sports: Scores, storms and Sepang – F1
PHUKET: Well, Melbourne was a great Grand Prix, and we now have some answers to those intriguing questions from the off-season. Last week I put my neck on the block and made some predictions about the Australian GP (click here for article) that were against conventional wisdom. How well did I do? I said slower teams have had a better…
- Thailand News
Weird World News: Fake plastic surgeon takes advantage of transsexuals; a massive tumor gets lopped off; and a little girl gets liposuction for Christmas
Phuket: Put a little on, take a little off: with the New Year in full swing everyone seems worried with how they look. This week’s Weird World News line-up features some of the more disturbing makeover headlines of the week, from having an 89 kilogram tumor removed to giving a seven-year-old girl a voucher for liposuction.Filling up the trunk with…
- Phuket News
Missing Swede may be in Phuket: daughter
PHUKET: A Swedish woman is asking Phuket Gazette readers for information to help locate her father who has gone missing and is believed to be in Thailand. The father, Tommy Nyberg, is 60 years old with blue eyes and thinning reddish-brown hair, thin on the top of his head but still thick on the sides. He has a birthmark the…
