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- China News
Heart-wrenching wedding shock: Guest sees ex-husband marrying best friend
A heart-wrenching wedding shock unfolded at a wedding in Hubei, China, when a guest recognised her former husband on the stage next to the bride, her best friend. The woman, who had severed all contact with her ex-spouse post-divorce, was unable to contain her emotions and broke down in tears. The woman shared her distressing story while attending her best…
- Thailand News
Legal action demanded over former police chief’s alleged 200 million baht bid-rigging scandal
The president of the Crime Victims Assistance Club, Atchariya Ruangrattanapong, demanded legal action against a former national police chief for alleged bid-rigging in the construction of ammunition factories. The former police chief is accused of transferring over 200 million baht intended for the purchase of stun guns. Atchariya lodged a complaint with the Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Commission today, alleging that…
- World News
Czech hotel guests wake to hundreds of bats in room (video)
A terrifying encounter was experienced by an anonymous couple who had checked into an ageing three-star hotel in Plzeň, the capital of the Pilsen Region in the Czech Republic. The couple was shocked to discover several hundred bats sharing their room when they woke up. The couple explained that due to the warm weather on the night of their stay,…
- Thailand News
Sticky situation: Jammed escalator laces up shocking Chiang Mai mall incident
A shopping mall incident shocked consumers in Chiang Mai today after a female student’s shoelace was sucked into an escalator. The student, who was visibly panicked, had to remove her shoe and jump off the escalator to escape the potential danger. A cleaning staff member who noticed the incident promptly pressed the emergency stop button, halting the escalator’s operations amidst…
- China News
Young Chinese bar server marries boss 16 years his senior, sparking social media debate on age and status
A 22 year old Chinese bar server’s decision to marry a 38 year old woman sparked a fierce online debate about the gaps in age and social status. The groom, an attractive young man who works as a bar server, surprised his parents with his choice of bride, initially thought to be his mother-in-law due to her age. The groom,…
- China News
Chinese kindergarten principal’s illicit affair with student’s dad ignites online uproar
A relationship beyond the usual teacher-parent interaction between a kindergarten principal and a student’s father in Guangxi, China sparked controversy on social media. The principal’s husband revealed the scandal, accusing his wife of having an “intimate relationship” with the student’s father, providing photographic evidence of them sharing a hotel room multiple times, at least three to four times per month,…
- China News
Nurse bride halts wedding to save convulsing child, hailed as ‘most beautiful bride’ online
A nurse bride in China halted her wedding ceremony immediately to save a child’s life, earning her the title of “the most beautiful bride” from netizens. The incident took place when a child attending the wedding began to convulse due to a high fever. The bride, Chang, a paediatric nurse from Luliang City, Shanxi province, didn’t think twice before suspending the…
- Thailand News
Mysterious death in Chon Buri: Thai woman found lifeless, sudden demise puzzles community
A mysterious death shook the community when a 54 year old woman was found lifeless in her single-story room in Tung Community, Si Racha District, Chon Buri Province. The woman, Inthiporn, was found lying on her back, her arms rigid, with foam around her mouth. No signs of physical assault were detected on her body. Inthiporn’s 42 year old partner,…
- Thailand News
Buddhist beacon dims: Revered royal monk’s passing leaves temple in deep contemplation
A revered royal ecclesiastical advisor has passed away, leaving the Buddhist community in mourning. Pranee Intawaso was the advisor to the head of the 14th region and assistant abbot at Wat Rai Khing, a royal temple in Nakhon Pathom. On October 7, Pranee Intawaso passed away peacefully at Sam Phran Hospital, Nakhon Pathom. The highly respected Buddhist monk, who had…
- Thailand News
Condo chaos: Thai landlord’s shocking discovery unveils tenant’s destructive tale (video)
A Thai property owner recently made a startling discovery when inspecting a condo he had leased to a young Thai woman. What he encountered was a horrifying scene of wanton destruction and neglect. The landlord revealed that the tenant had failed to pay rent for several months and had vanished without a trace, leaving the property in a deplorable and…
- Thailand News
Sticky rice bonanza: Thai community in Nakhon Phanom cashes in on Khao Mao harvest
The annual rice harvest has proven to be a golden opportunity for the Thai community in Nakhon Phanom in northeastern Thailand. This is especially true for a group of people who are making a substantial income by producing and selling traditional sticky rice known as Khao Mao. This business generates several million baht every year. One such group is led…
- World News
Hamas attack at Israeli music festival kills over 260
The deadly attack by Hamas militants on an Israeli music festival resulted in over 260 fatalities, including 12 Thais and a 30 year old German tourist, Shani Louk. The incident occurred near the Gaza border in a southern region of Israel on Saturday. The local Israeli emergency response organization, Zaka, reported the discovery of over 260 bodies near the festival…
- Thailand News
Thai truck driver shot in Israel during Hamas attack, contact lost
A 28 year old woman from Nong Song Hong District, Khon Kaen, revealed a shocking incident involving her 26 year old husband. The woman, Supattra Asanok, revealed her husband, Phadung Butmo, originally from Kham Mueang District, Khon Kaen, currently works as an agricultural goods truck driver in Israel. He was shot in the back and right buttock during a Hamas…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s TCL suspends VIP bus service after passenger complaints, slaps 10,000 baht fine on operator
Dr Sanlak Panuwatli, the managing director of Transport Company Limited (TCL), addressed recent complaints made by passengers about the standard of their VIP bus services. The complaints were raised on the Facebook page อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6, which posted images and messages about the substandard conditions of TCL’s VIP buses. Upon investigation of the raised issues, TCL found that the…
- Bangkok News
Former diplomat found dead in Bangkok luxury home under mysterious circumstances
The body of a former diplomat was discovered in the bathroom of a luxurious house, locked from the outside and covered with cardboard boxes today. The house, located in the affluent neighbourhood of Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 20, Jom Phon, Chatuchak, Bangkok, was inspected by Deputy Superintendent Puthipong Hongthong and his team following the report of a death. The three-storey luxury…
- World News
Chinese student profits from booming bridesmaid rental industry, earning up to 1,500 baht per wedding
A 21 year old Chinese student has made a lucrative part-time career as a professional bridesmaid for hire, having attended over 50 weddings. It’s not her fame that has led to these invitations, but her role as a paid companion for brides. For each event, she earns a starting fee of around 288 yuan, approximately 1,500 baht (US$40), which is…
- Road deaths
Tourist vehicle overturns on Doi Inthanon injuring six: Driver’s unfamiliarity suspected
A tourist vehicle overturned on Doi Inthanon, resulting in injuries to six passengers. The accident happened near kilometres 32-33 on the route to Doi Inthanon, a mountain located in the Ban Luang district of Chom Thong, Chiang Mai. The injured passengers had to crawl out of the wrecked Toyota Fortuner. The accident occurred around 6pm yesterday, involving a black Toyota…
- World News
Chinese groom defends plus-sized bride against wedding day ridicule
A recent wedding in Jiangsu province, China, became a hot topic due to the stark contrast in the bride and groom’s appearances. The bride, who weighed over 200 kilogrammes, was publicly ridiculed for her size, causing her to cry during her wedding ceremony. On the other hand, the groom, a standard-sized man, was left to console his new wife amidst…
- World News
Heartbreaking secret thwarts Vietnamese woman’s romance with wealthy boyfriend
A Vietnamese woman was shocked when her mother refused to approve of her relationship with her handsome and wealthy boyfriend. The refusal came without explanation, leading the distressed woman to threaten suicide, prompting her mother to reveal the heartache she had been silently carrying for 35 years. The 30 years old woman was the only child in her family. Her…
- Thailand News
Climate shocker: Copernicus data unveils record-breaking temperature surge
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), an arm of the European Union, recently unveiled disturbing data on global temperature trends, revealing a record-breaking increase in temperatures. This revelation comes on the heels of the hottest months ever recorded in history, which were experienced in August and July. However, September witnessed an even more alarming development, with temperatures surging to unprecedented…
- Road deaths
Billionaire’s reckless driving leads to car crash, killing two (video)
A catastrophic car crash occurred on the island of Sardinia, Italy, resulting in a fiery collision involving a red Ferrari and a blue Lamborghini. The incident, which happened on Monday, October 2, was triggered by the two luxury cars attempting to overtake a large white van, leading to a collision that flipped all three vehicles. Tragically, the wealthy occupants of…
- World News
Uterus upheaval: Chinese woman’s constipation conundrum takes unexpected turn
A 35 year old woman from Hubei province, China, who had been suffering from constipation for a decade, was shocked to find her condition linked to her uterus rather than her digestive system. Hospitalised due to heavy rectal bleeding, a detailed examination revealed an abnormal growth in her uterus, rather than a blockage in her digestive tract, as the cause…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s crackdown on blank guns following Siam Paragon shooting
The use of “blank guns” in crimes across Thailand has been on a steady rise, with over 1,000 cases recorded last year. The surge was triggered by a shocking incident involving a 14 year old boy who opened fire in Siam Paragon shopping mall, Bangkok resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries. The weapon of choice by the teenage murderer…
- Thailand News
Young man escapes fatal car accident at Chon Buri ferry dock
A tragic car accident resulted in two fatalities and one survivor at the Sattahip – Samui ferry dock, Chon Buri, yesterday, at 5.30pm. The survivor, 20 year old Veeraphap, managed to escape the sinking vehicle by smashing a window with his high-heeled shoe. He was unable to assist his two friends, who were seated in the front and were unable…
- Thailand News
Myanmar ambassador attends memorial for Siam Paragon shooting victim
The solemn atmosphere of the Phasukmanee Chak Temple in Ban Mai, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, deepened on the second night of the memorial service for Momin, also known as Nong Tawan (her Thai name). Momin, a Myanmar woman, tragically lost her life in the Siam Paragon shooting incident on October 3. The ceremony was attended by her work colleagues and employer,…
- World News
Vietnamese husband’s surprise birthday party touches hearts online
A heartfelt gesture by a loving husband has warmed hearts online. Despite their modest means, he managed to throw a surprise birthday party for his wife. This event, filled with warmth and love, was reported on the Vietnamese website saostar.vn and has since gone viral on social media. The surprise birthday party video captured an emotional and adorable moment between…
- Crime News
Bangkok mall killer in Juvenile Protection Department amidst concerns
The 14 year old boy, who shot two women dead and injured five others at Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok, is currently under the care of the Juvenile Observation and Protection Department, according to Siripraya Worapreecha, the department’s deputy director. She revealed that the teenage boy arrived last night with his father who was deeply concerned about him. Upon his…
- Politics News
Judicial penalty box: ‘Uncle Thotsaphon’ slapped with jail time and 70,000 baht fine for assaulting political leader
The judicial court issued a six-month imprisonment and over 70,000 baht fine to a retired official, known as “Uncle Thotsaphon,” for assaulting and defaming the political leader of the Love the Nation organisation. The assault incident, which took place outside the Election Commission Office at the Government Complex Building B on 11 May, occurred after 54 year old Srisuwan Janya…
- Politics News
Rise in Thai gun ownership raises alarm after Siam Paragon murders
The tragic shooting which claimed the lives of two women at the Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok sparked public concern over how a young man could obtain firearms. More startling was the discovery of a trove of guns and ammunition at the young man’s residence, along with videos of him expertly demonstrating gun use. This incident has raised questions…