- Thailand News
Thai man’s chilling TikTok coffin stunt sends shivers down online community’s spine
In an eye-opening post on TikTok, a man is lying peacefully in a transparent chilled coffin, visible from both the inside and outside. Two days ago, this unusual demonstration managed to send both a chill and a shock throughout the online community. @chayuttapongboopao เย็นจนแข็ง #โลงเย็นแก้ว #โลงเย็นกระจก #วิเชียรบุรีโลงเย็น #โรงงานผลิตโลงศพโลงเย็น #โลงเย็น ♬ original sound – Fino the Ranad The clip shows a…
- Central Thailand News
Elderly Samut Prakan trader clears debts after land sale for over 10 million baht
A 65 year old merchant from Samut Prakan pulled out all the stops to repay her debts. She successfully managed to sell her land for more than 10 million baht after praying to a monk. The money was subsequently donated to a temple. The community curiously questioned her age and other numerologies, hoping it would prove lucky for them too. The…
- World News
Atlanta nail salon robbery attempt foiled by disinterested staff and customers (video)
An audacious yet futile robbery attempt at a nail salon in Atlanta, United States, has left not only the perpetrator in disbelief but also the public, as both the staff and patrons seemed to be unfazed by the incident. A nail salon in Atlanta, USA, was the unusual backdrop of a robbery attempt that took place back on July 3,…
- China News
Saving love: Heroic Chinese man hailed ‘marriage material’ after saving fiancée from flood
A man has been hailed as “marriage material” by China‘s online community after choosing to save his fiancée’s life during a life-threatening situation. This follows extensive reports by the BBC and Reuters of severe weather warnings across central and south-western China, necessitating the evacuation of thousands to escape floodwaters. The severe weather caused a building collapse, but amidst the chaos,…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Heavy rain, floods, and landslide dangers as monsoon air currents persist in Thailand
Thailand continues to experience heavy rainfall in various regions due to eastward-moving monsoon air currents and southwestern monsoon winds that still cover the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. The adverse weather conditions have resulted in the need for vigilance against potential danger from intense and accumulated rainfall, which might lead to sudden floods and landslides, particularly in…
- Crime News
Transgender masseuse accused of molestation, sparking social media controversy
A Northern Thai man took to social media to tell a story about his partner being allegedly touched inappropriately by a transgender masseuse, during their visit to a Thai massage parlour in Wua Lai Road, Haiya Sub-district, Chiang Mai Province. Enraged, the male had to resort to physically reprimanding the masseuse. Meanwhile, the accused masseuse insisted on not overstepping any…
- World News
Diabetes Insipidus: Chinese teen’s alarming 30-litre daily water intake linked to rare disease
In a strange incident, a 14 year old boy in Jiangxi Province, China, alarmed many with his excessive water consumption, peaking at a staggering 30 litres a day. Not getting enough water often led to hunger, melancholy, fatigue, irritability and convulsions, signalling signs of the rare disease, diabetes insipidus. The entire diabetes insipidus episode began back in 2004 when the…
- China News
Revenge-driven woman assaults cab driver in Shanghai after infidelity discovery
A love-scorned woman in Shanghai attempted to enact revenge on her unfaithful boyfriend by propositioning a taxi driver for a one-night stand inside his cab. The incident has drawn widespread attention on social media. This proposition was denied, resulting in an uncontrollable fit of anger that led to her assaulting the driver and vandalising his vehicle. This incident occurred after…
- China News
Chinese man demands 25,000 bank withdrawals of 1 yuan each in privacy row
A customer at a bank in the Zhejiang province of China surprised everyone when he demanded to withdraw his large sum of 25,000 yuan (122,000 baht) 1 yuan at a time, stating the action was a response to the bank’s infringement on his personal life. The Chinese man arrived at the bank on Monday, July 3, intending to withdraw the bulk…
- China News
Intoxicated gaming celebrity’s lewd comments to police stir drug speculations
A video resurfaced online sparking fierce debate among Chinese netizens, featuring an intoxicated gaming celebrity woman hurling lewd comments at police officers, causing speculations about whether she may have been drugged. The shocking incident took place in China last year, however, gossip about the incident is once again circling the Internet. The video showcased police officers trying to assist the…
- China News
Shanghai doctor refuses to consult queue-jumping patient, sparking online debate
In a shocking incident that unfolded in a Shanghai hospital, a patient was reprimanded by a doctor for failing to register and attempting to jump the queue for consultation. The incident sparked a heated debate online after it was recorded and shared widely. The offending party was reportedly asked politely for their registration number by the doctor. The patient responded nonchalantly,…
- Crime News
Spiritual medium scams four Thais out of 600,000 baht
In a tale of deception, four residents reported to police their loss of 600,000 baht (US$17,015) due to a scam involving a woman claiming to be a spiritual medium. The culprit convinced her victims to perform an expensive ritual, warning that without it, their lives could be at risk. To add to the losses, the fraudster promised to provide cheap…
- World News
Singaporean landlord under scrutiny after using tenant’s undergarments
A situation of intrusive landlord behaviour recently emerged in Singapore. This involved a homeowner illegally entering the private space of a 23 year old Malaysian woman and her boyfriend who were renting a room, causing them to quickly vacate the premises. The discovery of a scandalous act related to the tenant‘s undergarments was a critical clue that led the way…
- Thailand Weather Updates
TMD issues flash floods and heavy rain warning
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD)announced a cautionary warning for the period this weekend, urging people to brace for heavy rainfall, risk of flash floods, and forest runoff. The department also warned of high waves, recommending that people avoid travelling by boat. The TMD today forecasted the weather over the next 24-hour period, emphasising that a moderate southwest monsoon continues to…
- Thailand News
Warehouse fire in Nonthaburi draws over 50 fire engines, suspicion points to electrical short circuit
Over 50 fire engines and some 100 firefighters, last night dashed to extinguish a raging warehouse inferno in Nonthaburi, taking 90 minutes to bravely overcome the fierce fire. The preliminary investigation suggests that an electrical short circuit may have triggered the outbreak of the fire in the warehouse. At approximately 9.20pm yesterday, local authorities in the district of Bang Sri…
- World News
Hair-raising humiliation: Middle-aged mob forces young woman to strip in shocking China store incident
A shocking case of public humiliation surfaced from a clothes store in China, where a group of middle-aged women attacked and forcibly stripped a young woman of her clothes and cut her hair after accusing her of being a “mistress.” Chinese netizens were confronted by footage showing a violent scene of public humiliation in the clothing shop. A gang of…
- Thailand News
Buriram hospital’s dog becomes TikTok sensation as patient’s assistant (video)
In a departure from the norm, a hospital in Buriram‘s Nong Don district has assigned an unconventional employee as an “annoyed patient’s assistant.” A one year old mixed breed female dog named Bami captured public admiration on TikTok for her hospitality to hospital visitors. The TikTok user @aumoverprep originally posted a video clip featuring the endearing Bami, an employee at…
- China News
Hospitalised Chinese boy gives up bed to resting parents, causing social media outrage
A gripping story has emerged on social media in China, as a picture of a young ill boy in the hospital went viral. Photographs strikingly capture the child sitting alone on a chair after giving up his bed to his parents who are seen lying huddled together. The act, apparently done in exchange for permission to use his mobile phone,…
- World News
Vietnamese couple’s inflatable pool wedding day procession takes Internet by storm
In an incredible display of love and resilience, a Vietnamese couple has become an online sensation after braving a torrential downpour on their wedding day. Not letting the floods in the southern region of Vietnam deter them, the couple found a unique solution – the groom guided his bride to their home on an inflatable pool. Reports indicate that due…
- World News
Vietnamese groom’s embrace with another woman at wedding sparks furore
A flurry of controversy has erupted after a video surfaced online showing a groom intimately embracing a woman, not the bride, during his wedding ceremony in Vietnam. The bride, unable to bear witness to the brazen display, eventually picked up her long skirt and exited the scene alone amid the shocked gasps of wedding guests. The wedding ceremony in Vietnam…
- World News
Skirt calamity: Motorbike near-miss caught on dashcam as woman’s fashion takes a tumble
An alarming incident on a Vietnamese street was caught on a car’s dashcam, where a woman passenger on a motorbike had a near miss with a car after her long skirt got tangled in the motorcycle’s wheel and caused her to fall right in front of the moving vehicle. The driver’s timely response and brake averted a potential disaster. The…
- World News
Groom knocked unconscious after friends joyfully toss him at wedding
A shocking event has emerged from one wedding in Vietnam, with video footage circling on Vietnamese media. The festivities took a drastic turn when the groom was thrown by his friends in a joyful gesture, albeit one that ended with the groom colliding with the ground, unconscious and unresponsive. The incident almost progressed into a tragedy. Recorded footage of the…
- Crime News
Chiang Rai crackdown reveals human trafficking and drug abuse in lounges
An operation by the Department of Provincial Administration led to a crackdown on two infamous lounges in the heart of Chiang Rai‘s Mae Sai district believed to be involved in human trafficking, drug dealing, and exploitation of underage workers. This was following a tip-off by international human rights organisations. Officers discovered nine individuals who tested positive for drugs and apprehended underage…
- Thailand News
Thai woman uncovers Chinese matchmaking racket
In an unfolding case of alleged exploitation, a Thai woman, known as Toey, shed light on a Chinese matchmaking racket. The 31 year old Toey was purportedly coaxed into marriage with a Chinese man through a deceptive arrangement made by an intermediary or match-maker that included a dowry of 100,000 baht and a commitment to bear a child within six…
- Thailand News
Groom knocked unconscious after friends joyfully toss him
A shocking event emerged from a wedding that prompted the global online community to share the astounding video footage. The festivities took a drastic turn when the groom was thrown by his friends in a joyful gesture, albeit one that ended with the groom colliding with the ground, and becoming unconscious and unresponsive. An incident that almost progressed into a…
- Politics News
MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s wealth disclosure unveils assets of 85 million baht
The Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) today revealed details of the financial standing of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat. The details, intriguing as they are, highlight the scale and spread of his assets and liabilities, which total 85 million baht (US$2.4 million) and 20 million baht (US$573,000) respectively, Sanook reported. Pita’s assets consist of cash totalling…
- China News
Viral twist: Chinese wife uncovers husband’s affair with best friend on business trip (video)
The actions of a Chinese woman have gone viral after she detected her husband’s affair in a bizarre set of circumstances. The cheating husband told her that he needed to go away on business for 12 days. The man’s wife, Hou, helped prepare for the trip to Shanghai by packing his clothes and bid him farewell as he left home.…
- Crime News
Tragedy strikes in Thailand: Teen athlete brutally gunned down in southern Thailand
In a shocking incident yesterday, a 15 year old boy was brutally gunned down on a road in the Lungsuan district in the southern Thailand province of Chumphon. The tenth-grade student-athlete, identified as P, was shot eight times by three men in a pick-up truck. Witnesses revealed they had been returning home from a fruit festival when a white Mitsubishi…
- Eastern Thailand News
Flaming friendship: 12 year old boy scorched by friend’s alcohol attack in central Thailand
In a shocking incident from Chachoengsao, a 12 year old boy suffered severe burns covering 70% of his body after his friend doused him in alcohol while burning rubbish. The offending child’s mother, a teacher by profession, tried to settle the case by paying 2,000 baht (US$57) and suggesting the victim’s family report the incident to the police. The traumatising…
- World News
Hotpot dinner explosion triggers safety warnings over gas canister use
In a shocking turn of events, a hotpot gathering came to an abrupt halt when a gas canister exploded, causing panic among a group of four Vietnamese men. Miraculously, despite the mayhem, no severe injuries were reported. The terrifying incident was captured on camera and posted on TikTok, rapidly spreading across social media platforms in both Thailand and Vietnam, attracting…
