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- Thailand News
Retired Indian civil servant sets up unique Constitution Temple
A 71 year old Sivadasan Pillai, a retired civil servant, converted his small residence in Kudappanakkunnu, Thiruvananthapuram, into Bharanaghadana Kshetram or Constitution Temple, using his pension funds. This unique temple hosts the Constitution of India for worship, similar to the sanctum sanctorum of traditional temples housing deities. Since its official proclamation on January 26, 1950, after three years of independence,…
- Crime News
Six ex-London police officers arrested for offensive messages
Six former London police officers were arrested in connection to offensive messages targeting Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and other political figures. The incident, which took place on December 8, involved racially and sexually offensive messages sent through WhatsApp. The issue came to light following an investigation by BBC’s Newsnight. The accused include Michael Chadwell, Peter Booth, Anthony Elsom, Trevor Lewton,…
- World News
Texas couple becomes siblings post-marriage due to parents’ subsequent union
A peculiar story has emerged from Texas, USA, where a couple finds themselves in an unexpected situation as they have become siblings post their own marriage due to their parents’ subsequent marriage. The tale, shared by a woman named Lindsey on TikTok, has sparked a heated debate online. Lindsey started dating a man named Ked when they were both just…
- Thailand News
Hot coffee spill burns passenger on Thai Airways flight
A passenger aboard a Thai Airways flight suffered burns on December 8 when hot coffee was accidentally spilled on him. The man, who recounted the incident on social media, noted that the flight attendant had poured several hot drinks at once and was handing them out to passengers when the accident occurred. As he was seated in the middle, a…
- Thailand News
Five children left with 40 baht daily rescued from shopping centre life
Five children found living in a shopping centre, left by their parents with only 40 baht per day, have been rescued by Kan Jom Puan, also known as Kanthasat Pongphaiboonvech, along with officers from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and Bang Khen Police Station. The children aged between one and 12 years old were discovered living in…
- Thailand News
Dangerous honeycomb wax sweets trend sweeps social media in Thailand
Social media is on fire with the sale of a potentially dangerous dessert, known as honeycomb wax sweets or simply, wax sweets. These cute, colourful treats conceal a hidden risk. A consumer posted on Facebook today, December 8, about a certain type of sweet that resembles a candle wax stick but contains a sweet filling. The shell, which is made of…
- Thailand News
World’s largest private jet, the Flying Palace, drops price to 16 million baht
The world’s largest and most luxurious private jet, the Boeing 747-8, often dubbed the Flying Palace, announced a significant price drop to fly in the globe’s most expensive aeroplane. The gigantic aircraft, unmatched in its size in the private jet sector, is outfitted with all the necessities one could need when travelling at an altitude of 40,000 feet. The Flying…
- Thailand News
Bangkok’s retail revolution: Emsphere unveils glamorous shopping oasis worth 20 billion baht
Bangkok‘s shopping arena just hit the jackpot with the grand opening of Emsphere, the glittering jewel in the Em District crown. Packed with star-studded events and jaw-dropping features, this 20 billion baht retail haven is set to catapult Bangkok into the global retail spotlight. Emsphere, the latest addition to the Em District in Phrom Phong, Sukhumvit Road, opened its doors…
- World News
Spanish woman swallows toothbrush in dramatic choking incident
A 21 year old Spanish woman from Galdakao in the Basque region, narrowly averted a choking to death. It occurred while consuming a chicken wing at home, resulting in a piece of meat lodged in her throat. She was at home with her wheelchair-bound father, who was incapacitated due to an old injury, leaving her to fend for herself during…
- Thailand News
Survivor of fatal bus accident recounts harrowing experience
Mattikan, a recent graduate also known as King, narrowly escaped a fatal bus accident that claimed 14 lives in Huay Yang, Thap Sakae, Prachuap Khiri Khan. She was travelling home from Bangkok to Thung Song, Nakhon Si Thammarat, intending to give her graduation gown to her father as a National Father’s Day gift. At the time of the accident, she…
- Thailand News
Altitude alert: Flight attendant spills beans on why plane coffee gets a turbulent reaction (video)
A flight attendant sparked a heated discussion on social media by revealing why passengers should avoid drinking coffee served on planes. The video clip was posted on the TikTok account @ichbinvin, responding to a query initially raised on the website Reddit about the dirty little secrets of working on an aircraft. The flight attendant, Kevin, agreed with another netizen’s comment,…
- China News
Crocodile-shock: Chinese food blogger’s reptilian recipe riles up social media storm
A social media storm has erupted over a Chinese food blogger, who boasts more than 3.5 million followers on Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok). A short video was posted showing food blogger, Xiehe, preparing a crocodile as part of a home-cooked meal. Although the clip achieved its aim of attracting viewers, it sparked massive backlash. A significant number of…
- Thailand News
Young clinician’s tragic death raises questions on Thai air pollution
The problem of PM 2.5 Thai air pollution has been highlighted by the unfortunate case of 28 year old Kritthai Tansombatitkul, a clinician and statistician at the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, who passed away from late-stage lung cancer. Despite living a healthy lifestyle and not smoking, he was diagnosed with the disease at a young age, leading many…
- Thailand News
Social media influencer Little Muay fights for justice after severe burns in clinic review
A popular social media influencer, affectionately known as Little Muay, continues her battle for justice after a year-long ordeal. The influencer was severely burnt during a review of a clinic’s procedure, which resulted in her being engulfed in flames. Today’s trending show featured Little Muay, a renowned influencer who suffered severe injuries following a review session at a clinic. The…
- World News
First human eye transplant performed on American man
The world’s first-ever human eye transplant has been performed on an American man, following previous successful facial transplants. The medical advancement is significant, although it remains uncertain whether the recipient will regain sight in his newly transplanted left eye. During work, a high-voltage electrical accident severely damaged the face and one eye of 46 year old Aaron James from Hot…
- Thailand News
Wild elephant herd of 100 ‘tramples’ sugarcane dreams in Prachin Buri, sanctuary scrambles to restore order
Over 100 wild elephants caused chaos and distress to villagers in Khao Maikaew, Kabin Buri in Prachin Buri province after rampaging through a sugarcane plantation, forcing officials from the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary to push the elephants back. However, the limited number of staff, combined with the difficulty and danger of the task, has made the task challenging.…
- Thailand News
Prominent Thai scientist faces backlash for threatening behaviour
A prominent figure in the world of science in Thailand came under fire for his threatening behaviour. The renowned Thai scientist Ajarn Pong Pang, however, denied any sexual misconduct, admitting to offensive language usage that caused the harm. The controversy began when a woman posted about an idol-level scientist’s threatening behaviour, both physically and mentally, affecting several individuals. Following this,…
- Thailand News
Sex-reassignment surgeries covered by national health insurance, says NHSO Secretary-General
After a social media debate on whether the gold card benefits can cover sex-reassignment surgeries, Dr Jadet Thammathacharee, Secretary-General of the National Health Security Office (NHSO), clarified on December 2, that these surgeries have been part of the national health insurance benefits since 2018, with no exclusion clause. Dr Jadet explained that the announcement by the National Health Security Committee…
- World News
Shocking forced marriage of teacher sparks controversy in India
A shocking incident has unfolded in Patna, the capital city of Bihar, India, where a newly qualified teacher was abducted by an armed gang of four from his school on November 29. The gang forced him to marry the daughter of one of the perpetrators within 24 hours, adhering to local marriage customs. The disappearance of Gautham Kumar resulted in…
- World News
Japanese actress Ikawa Rune’s untimely death shocks fans globally
Fans are mourning the shocking death of a Japanese actress who died because of poor health at just 31 years old. The tragic news was announced by her agency, ENA Entertainment, which disclosed her death on Twitter. “On December 1, ENA Entertainment revealed the sad news that actress Ikawa Rune had passed away on November 18 following a period of…
- World News
Englishman’s late bloom: Loses v-card at 40, breaks social media with his virgin voyage
A 40 year old Englishman’s unusual story recently went viral on social media after the popular web forum, Reddit, revealed that he lost his virginity just four months ago. The anonymous gentleman posted under the name GuaranteeThin4918, on December 1, and invited users to ask their questions. “I just lost my virginity at age 40, four months ago. It’s crazy,…
- Thailand News
Renowned fortune-teller predicts potential misfortunes before new year 2024
A recent prediction by the renowned fortune-teller Mor Plai Prai Krasib hints at potential misfortunes in the three days before the new year of 2024. The seer further points to significant changes post-January, with a focus on health issues linked to flying creatures. In an interview published by the Facebook page At Ten Day, Mor Plai unveiled his predictions for…
- Thailand News
Thai lecturer’s 10 million baht lawsuit after mental health dismissal
Sombat Boongamanong, also known as Polka Dot, has shed light on the life journey of Dr Keng, a scholarship student who, after completing her PhD in England, returned to work as a Thai university lecturer. However, she fell ill and was asked to resign by the university management, leading to a lawsuit seeking over 10 million baht. Sombat arrived this…
- World News
Oil be darned: Wealthy suitors left in the dust as woman falls for ‘filthy’ mechanic
A woman, who had been approached by numerous wealthy suitors, chose to pursue a relationship with a “filthy” mechanic, believing his oil-stained exterior concealed a handsome and hard–working man. Her unconventional choice has been met with mixed reactions on social media. In the societal pursuit of marriage, often the search for an ideal partner is dictated by various preconditions. However,…
- Crime News
Fugitive child sexual abuse offender reveals bribery plot to escape justice
German media has uncovered a dark tale of child sexual abuse in Thailand, where a suspect spills the beans on his desperate bid to escape justice by using bribery. The story kicks off in Thailand, where a notorious foreigner involved in child sexual abuse was arrested. The Thai authorities held a press conference to announce the arrest, sending shockwaves through…
- Thailand News
Popular snack vendor finds 100,000 baht stolen from Chiang Mai home
A popular snack vendor known for her revealing outfit, returned to her Chiang Mai home yesterday, November 30 to find nearly 100,000 baht had been stolen from her safe. The 27 year old vendor, Aranya Abhaiso, also known as Olive Tokyo No Bra, suspects the culprit to be someone close to her and is preparing to file a police report.…
- World News
Slap happy: Quirky Slap Bar leaves social media buzzing with bizarre business antics (video)
An unusual business venture known as the Slap Bar has been creating a buzz on social media. The account of @harry_shosta on the Twitter platform shared a clip of this bizarre enterprise, where customers pay for the privilege of being slapped by female employees. This cafe, while offering the usual food and drink services, extends its uniquely strange service to…
- Thailand News
Thai dancer reports ex-partner for physical abuse and animal cruelty
Doing Good Foundation founder Dr Panadda Wongphudee and Dr Darunee Sutthipithak, known as Pecky Sritanya, yesterday, accompanied a 32 year old dancer who suffered physical abuse, to Bang Khen Police Station. The dancer, Pattiporn (surname withheld), reported to Deputy Investigation Officer Rattichai Piyawet that her former boyfriend, 33 year old Prakasit from Nan province, had subjected her to physical abuse,…
- Thailand News
Devotees flock to restored twin shrines in Ratchaburi following mysterious fire
A mysterious fire at the revered twin shrines of Yaay Niam and Yaay Nom in Ratchaburi province has not deterred devotees, who continue to flock to the site for blessings. The shrines, believed to be nearly 100 years old, were restored after being burnt down on November 2 under unexplained circumstances. Devotees from across the province and beyond are known…
- China News
Viral video stirs debate: Bride’s post-ceremony behaviour in China scrutinised
A viral video of a Chinese couple has become the talk of social media, as the bride’s casual demeanour post-wedding ceremony raised eyebrows. The video, believed to have been taken in Guizhou City, sparked widespread debate on social media about the appropriateness of the bride’s behaviour. After completing their wedding ceremony and bidding farewell to friends and relatives, the couple…
