- Eastern Thailand News
Chon Buri woman rescued after falling from popular Ban Suan bridge
A woman was rescued after falling from a new bridge in the seaside town of Ban Suan in Chon Buri province. The incident occurred yesterday evening when local municipal officers were notified that a woman had fallen off the new bridge in the main city district. The rescue team launched a drone to trace the woman and found her sitting in…
- World News
Bikini-clad women helping Bali farmers sparks online controversy
In a recent incident, a viral video featuring six female tourists in bikinis assisting local farmers in Bali sparked debate among netizens, with many questioning their motives. The footage and accompanying discourse centred on the appropriateness of their attire and the apparent disruption of local work. This bikini controversy generated extensive attention on social media platforms. According to Daily Mail,…
- South Thailand News
Songkhla temple encourages solar cell donations, not traditional wax candles, for Lent
A temple in Songkhla province put up a clear sign requesting that instead of offering traditional wax candles for the upcoming Buddhist Lent, supporters should donate solar cells. The use of local language on the signage has added a touch of levity and sparked conversation amongst the community. Lieb Temple has grabbed attention with its unique request showcased on banners…
- World News
Chinese man assaults wife at City Hall before divorce
A terrible assault has drawn significant attention online after a husband brutally attacked his wife within the confines of a governmental department in China. Despite intervention from officers present, he continued to assault her before they eventually divorced. The shocking incident reportedly happened yesterday morning at a marriage registry situated within Pinhai City Hall in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, China. A…
- World News
Woman shocked to discover future mother-in-law is unkind former school tutor
In a surprising turn of events, a young woman preparing to meet her boyfriend’s parents ahead of their wedding was floored to discover that her future mother-in-law was a former tutor she had an unpleasant history with during her secondary school years. The woman, seeking advice, took the situation to Dcard, a popular Taiwanese web forum. The thread sparked a…
- China News
Chinese teen shocks mum by marrying her friend, who owes 240,000 baht in debt
A Chinese mother has been left reeling after her 19 year old son informed her of his intentions to marry. To make matters more shocking, the bride-to-be is none other than the mother’s close friend. The internet has dubbed the situation as truly shocking. A woman shared her heart-rending story on the ‘Anonymous Community’ area of the mirrormedia website. The…
- Thailand News
Grandmother’s shocking find: Hidden stash of unwashed dishes in granddaughter’s rooms sparks online debate
In an unexpected revelation, a grandmother stumbled upon a pile of unwashed dinner dishes in her granddaughter’s room, after wondering about the unaccountable disappearance of her household tableware. The discovery was shared on Twitter by RedSkullxxx, eliciting shock among viewers. ถ้าไม่ป่วยนี่ บ้านไหนได้ไปเป็นสะใภ้ก็ขอให้โชคดี😅 #โหนกระแส pic.twitter.com/o3ptfckhY5 — Red Skull (@RedSkullxxx) July 12, 2023 The shared clip unveils an almost nauseating scenario. The…
- World News
Vietnamese man’s ingenious laundry tactic for cash stash leaves social media bemused
In an unexpected revelation, a woman in Vietnam discovered why her husband of five years consistently insisted on folding the family’s laundry, leaving the social media community amused with his secret. She recently stumbled upon her husband’s concealed stash of cash, cleverly hidden within the folds of the family’s underwear. The woman shared her discovery on social media with a…
- Thailand News
Uproar as customer makes ‘frozen egg ice cream’ in Thai halal restaurant (video)
A viral video of a person making ‘frozen egg ice cream’ at a hotpot/BBQ restaurant, with no objections from the staff, is creating a stir on social media. Following widespread criticism, the venue claims it had no knowledge of the incident and is a Halal Shabu restaurant, not a pork BBQ place. The viral video shows a customer creating “frozen…
- Thailand News
6 year old Thai boy stuns with self-taught Lord Ganesha rituals and prayers (video)
A six year old Thai prodigy, known as “Nong Flute,” can recite the mantras and conduct the puja ceremony to worship Lord Ganesha, all self-taught. His parents revealed that they never imparted these teachings to him. This extraordinary tale starts with a TikTok user @superjeeb who posted a video showing the six year old conducting a fire ceremony, offering tributes…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thunderstorms forecast: Heavy rainfall to sweep across 40% of Thailand, including Bangkok
The Meteorological Department warned that Thailand will continue to experience thunderstorms, predicting that 40% of the territory, including Bangkok, will be hit by heavy rainfall. A southwesterly monsoon that currently covers the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand is causing these downpours. Accordingly, in both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, waves are expected to reach…
- Thailand News
Thai police officer carrying injured boy to hospital praised by netizens
The social media community lauded a Thai police officer for carrying a seven year old schoolboy involved in a road accident to the hospital as a heart-warming image reminiscent of the ‘Guardians of Public Service’ monument. Facebook user Jiraporn Krachangsaeng shared that she’d seen two accidents in front of her shop that morning, one of which stirred her heart. A motorcycle…
- Thailand News
Security guard’s drowning sparks supernatural theories in Udon Thani
In a series of mystifying events yesterday, a 61 year old sewage treatment plant (STP) security guard disappeared in a public swamp in Nong Boo village located in Udon Thani province. He had been picking lotus pods following his shift completion. His 58 year old wife had to sadly watch him disappear into the water. After a frantic search spanning…
- China News
Ex-wife crashes wedding demanding overdue child maintenance
In an unusual twist to a wedding ceremony yesterday, a woman accompanied by a young child crashed her ex-husband’s nuptials. The woman had no intention of creating a scene but merely sought acknowledgement from her former spouse for co-parenting responsibilities. The incident took place in the town of Bang Phu in Anhui province, China. The wedding arranged on a grand scale…
- Aviation News
EasyJet offloads 19 passengers to tackle weighty situation, 19,000 baht compensation offered
The EasyJet airline delayed a flight for two hours asking 19 passengers to disembark, citing excessive aircraft weight, according to the Daily Mail website. The aircraft was travelling from Lanzarote, Spain, to Liverpool, England. The flight was originally slated to leave the airport at 9.45pm, but poor weather conditions meant that several hours passed without the plane taking off. Some…
- World News
Turkish boy discovers 11 maggots after troubling eye irritation
In a recent shocking discovery in Turkey, a 10 year old boy was found to have no less than 11 live maggots residing under his left eyelid. The disturbing incident occurred after the boy made known his irritation and itching in his eye, Newsweek reported. The incident began with the boy’s parents seeking medical advice on July 5, after their…
- 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…
