- Thailand News
Vape escape: 16 year old’s lung goes bust after e-cigarette causes collapse
The health of a 16 year old child who smoked e-cigarettes raised alarm when an X-ray revealed air leakage in the right lung, causing the lung to collapse. According to Tevin Chakrayanuyok, a cardiologist states that the dangers of vaping are more serious than many people realise, urging those who can quit to do so. Tevin Chakrayanuyok, a cardiologist, shared…
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Good Samaritans rescue distressed intern student from suicide attempt in Nonthaburi
An intern student, distressed to the point of attempting suicide by running into traffic and self-harming with a knife, was rescued by Good Samaritans. The alarming mental state of the young woman, identified only as Da, a 21 year old student undergoing an internship, was reported around 11pm yesterday near Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, opposite Praya Banlue Gate, in Nonthaburi…
- Crime News
Acid attack on Thai teenager sparks manhunt in Buriram
A brutal acid attack on an 18 year old woman and two others at a roadside food stall resulted in serious injuries. The incident occurred yesterday, around 2pm, in the town of Nang Rong in Buriram province, approximately 500 metres from Nang Rong Police Station. The location of the assault was a food stall owned by 63 year old Ta,…
- World News
Spooked: Malaysian woman’s supernatural encounter in Bangkok
A Malaysian woman recently shared a chilling paranormal encounter she experienced during her trip to Bangkok, Thailand. Her account, shared on the Facebook page Xuan Play, reveals how she allegedly felt her leg being grabbed by an unseen entity, which left her traumatised and vowing never to return to Bangkok. The 21 year old embarked on her first overseas trip,…
- Thailand News
Mercedes-Benz driver arrested after road rage leads to drug and firearm discovery
A group of six, including the driver of a Mercedes-Benz, were apprehended following a road rage dispute with motorbike taxi drivers, subsequently leading to the discovery of illegal substances and an unregistered firearm in their vehicle. The altercation took place as the group was returning from a party. Chaowin, the Mercedes-Benz driver, initiated the conflict by attempting to overtake three…
- Thailand News
Lost and pound: Forgotten banknotes surface during house renovation revelation
A treasure trove of old banknotes, forgotten by their 90 year old owner, was discovered in a myriad of plastic bags during a house renovation. The elderly woman, Kang, had been living alone in her dilapidated home when her grandchildren began preparations to replace it with a sturdier three-storey structure, leading to this unprecedented banknote discovery. Kang’s 89 year old…
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Bus crash leaves young boy battling life-threatening injuries in Thailand
A ten year old boy was seriously injured when a minibus, operated by a joint bus company under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land Transport, struck the motorbike he was riding with his mother. The boy was thrown from the bike and subsequently run over by the bus. The child suffered life-threatening injuries including a ruptured bladder, damaged spleen,…
- World News
Train confrontation: Mother buying extra seats for son sparks debate in China
A train confrontation occurred in China’s Shandong City when a mother was berated for purchasing three tickets to allow her recently operated son to lie down. The contentious incident happened on August 16 as a male passenger, who did not possess a seat ticket, verbally assaulted the mother and son over the three occupied seats. The mother, who had bought…
- World News
Time-travelled treasure hunt: Beijing man’s chair gamble pays off with Ming Dynasty antiques
The 1980s saw a surge in shopping for antiques in China, with everyone rushing to explore the vintage markets in search of something historically valuable. This craze was also embraced by a man named Zhang, who brought home two old chairs, which later turned out to be Ming Dynasty antiques. Zhang, an old man residing in Chaoyang district, Beijing, was…
- World News
Internet idol’s public exposure on bus sparks outrage: Potential 9000 baht fine
A viral video of an Internet idol sparked both criticism and shock among netizens in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The short clip reveals a woman, known for her provocative figure, openly exposing her chest while seated on a public bus, in full view of other passengers. The 12-second-long video, shared extensively across social media platforms, shows the woman, dressed in…
- World News
Undercover revelation: Hidden cameras unveil maid’s saucy double life
A startling discovery of some sexy underwear hidden under her pillow led a woman to uncover her maid’s shocking double life via hidden cameras. The woman, known as Wang, and her husband reside in the bustling city of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. They lead a comfortable life, with stable executive roles in a company and are proud parents to their…
- Crime News
Crash course in deceit: Jobless man’s stunning insurance scam confession reveals 20 staged accidents
A jobless Chinese man yesterday made a startling insurance scam confession of staging 20 accidents over two years, duping nearly 300,000 baht in compensation. According to The Paper, police from a Public Security Bureau traffic unit, upon investigating the scammer’s accident claims, uncovered a suspicious pattern. The scammer, Chen, had been hit by “right-turning vehicles” 20 times in two years.…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand braces for heavy rainfail and potential flash floods
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts heavy rainfall across various regions of Thailand due to monsoons and low atmospheric pressure. People living in the northern, northeastern, central, eastern, and eastern southern regions of the country have been advised to stay cautious of heavy rainfall and potential flash floods. The monsoon trough is moving across the upper part of northern Thailand…
- Crime News
Ex-Democrat Party deputy Prinn jailed for student molestation
Prinn Panitchpakdi, the former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for the molestation of an 18 year old female student at a condominium and restaurant. The sentencing was immediately enforced, without waiting for the appeal period. Kosolwat Intuchanyong, deputy spokesman for the Office of the Attorney General, yesterday revealed that…
- World News
US woman travels 4,800km for Scottish wedding, lands at wrong venue
A video has gone viral after a Washington DC native embarked on a 4,800-kilometre journey to attend a friend’s wedding in Glasgow, Scotland, only to arrive at the wrong venue. Arti Mala had travelled for 12 hours, crossing the Atlantic Ocean, to be present at the event. However, upon arrival, she was baffled to see unfamiliar faces at the ceremony.…
- Thailand News
TikTok mobile shop owner praised for aiding elderly man with utility bills
A TikTok user who runs a mobile phone repair and purchase store made headlines this week for his kindness towards an elderly man that pawns his mobile phone every month to pay his utility bills. The shop owner not only refrains from charging interest but also provides the elderly man with food to take home. The account @5parinyaaek888 posted a…
- Thailand News
Drunken motorcyclists plunge into power cable pit on Ladprao road
Emergency responders rushed to help two Burmese men after they reportedly plunged their motorcycles into a conduit for power cables on Ladprao Road, located in front of the Lumnai Bar, home to controversial figure Kru Kai Kaew. The unfortunate incident occurred a little after 1am yesterday, due to alleged careless motorcycle riding. The two victims, believed to be intoxicated, had…
- Thailand News
Rayong lottery seller scoops 6 million baht first prize following temple rites
A local lottery vendor in Rayong Province struck gold recently with the first prize in the national lottery, following a round of prayers at Wat Lao-ok. The win came soon after the lucky aura of Toa Wessuwan at Wat Lao-ok presumably assisted in a second-prize win. The extraordinary turn of events unfolded on August 18 when 61 year old vendor…
- Thailand News
Rainfall roulette: Heavy downpour forecast for 43 provinces, including Bangkok
According to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), heavy rainfall is expected across 43 provinces, including Bangkok, later today. The TMD issued a warning for these regions and cautioned citizens in the affected areas to be aware of potential risks associated with heavy rains. Meanwhile, moderate winds from the southwest are sweeping across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of…
- Crime News
Deceitful customer exposed: CCTV reveals scheme to gain free meals in Chinese restaurant
A bizarre incident emerged in a Chinese restaurant where a customer falsely accused an eatery of poor hygiene in Taizhou, China. The claim involved a hair in the food but the Chinese restaurant CCTV revealed a different story. The customer placed her own hair in the dish, trying to blame the restaurant. This patron ordered a few dishes like others…
- World News
Chicago festival-goers risk lives for selfies on electrified train tracks
In an era where selfie culture is prevalent, there have been increasing instances of individuals being drawn to capture images in hazardous situations. A recent case emerged in Oak Park, Chicago, USA at the Ridgeland Green Line station on August 5, around 7.30pm. Three festival-goers decided to pose on electrified train tracks risking their lives for a photograph. One of…
- World News
Lettuce talk about it: Burger King says ‘no more’ to tomatoes as veggie prices squash profits in India
Reverberations from a skyrocketing surge in vegetable prices throughout India are being felt by consumers and the food industry alike, resulting in the popular fast-food business Burger King withdrawing tomatoes from several branches across the nation. Burger King explained to customers that even tomatoes need a vacation. Reuters reported yesterday that two of Burger King’s Indian branches announced… “Even tomatoes…
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Raw crab leads to life-threatening lung fluke infection in Vietnamese man
A 31 year old man was hospitalised after coughing up blood and suffering from pulmonary inflammation, caused by a lung fluke infection contracted from consuming raw crab salad at a friend’s house. On August 10, Vietnamese newspaper Tuoi Tre reported that a 31 year old man was admitted to a local hospital after contracting a lung fluke infection (Paragonimiasis) from…
- Thailand News
Condo technician dives into irony: A lifesaver’s plunge in Pattaya pool becomes his last
A condominium technician unervingly drowned in the same swimming pool where he tried to save the life of a tourist in the heart of Pattaya. The incident occurred at 1am today when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Center in Pattaya, received a distress call from a condo in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri province. The call reported…
- World News
Hiker’s creepy discovery of furry ball bursts into swarm of spiders
Social media is on fire after a chilling clip emerged of a man stumbling upon a baffling, dark-furred clump lurking in a crevice. Initially thought to be a puppy’s rear, a poke with a stick revealed a grim sight that left the skin crawling on dozens of netizens. Ayer explorando #Alamos# Sonora… lo que parecía ser un animal dormido en…
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Harry Potter fan brews up a scandal: Hagrid-lookalike spotted in street love potion mishap (video)
A seemingly ordinary afternoon beer-drinking session at a Manchester-based hotel took an unusual turn when a local spotted a man, looking like the Harry Potter character Hagrid, indulging in a spot of sexual intercourse on the street. This incident attracted considerable attention on Twitter, having been viewed widely – over a million times to be precise. The entire scene was…
- Thailand News
Escalator ride takes a step down: Teen encounters accident on moving stairs in Thai store
A teenager reportedly injured his leg on an escalator in a department store in the Lam Lukka area of Pathum Thani, Thailand while returning home last night. Passersby found only a single sports shoe, along with a sock, stuck in the escalator. The affected boy, identified as 17 year old Jirapath, had been assisted by department store staff and taken to…
- Thailand News
Off-duty nurse and police save woman’s life at Chiang Mai Railway Station
An off-duty nurse, aided by railway police, performed life-saving CPR on a woman who collapsed at Chiang Mai Railway Station in northern Thailand. The woman’s relatives are overwhelmed with gratitude, describing the timely intervention as a miracle, stating if she had been delayed at the hospital, she would have been lost forever. According to railway police officer Narongsak Chaitham and…
- Thailand News
Tomorrow’s treasure hunt: Thailand’s lottery craze tracks stars and signs
The lottery frenzy continues in Thailand with hopefuls keenly following several notable figures and events to predict the winning numbers for the draw tomorrow, August 16. The hot picks taking social media by storm include homages to celebrities, supernatural hints and unusual happenings. Noting the ambulance number at a medical facility, some punters are betting their cash on number 5387…
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Snake charms monks: Unusual temple encounter in northern Thailand
In an unusual incident, over 500 monks peacefully gave way to a green snake that slithered into their temple meeting, ultimately cohabiting the space until the gathering’s conclusion in northern Thailand. The intriguing episode unfolded in a shared clip on social media at the Wat Jampa Temple in the Prakhon Chai district of Buriram province. The monks were convening for…
