- 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…
- World News
Italian discovery of Ancient Roman gold coins worth millions found in Cressoni Theatre
In an unexpected find, labourers sent to repair the basement of the Cressoni Theatre in Como, Italy, stumbled across an ancient pot laden with hundreds of gold coins. The Italian discovery put a halt to the repair work as crews set out to uncover further historical treasure. The workers who initially embarked on repairing the basement floor of Como’s Cressoni…
- 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…
- 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…
- Việt Nam
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…
- Thailand News
Harbour hubbub: Nakhon Phanom office sinks in sand scandal, draining Thai govt’s revenue
In one of its latest controversies, the Harbour Office at Nakhon Phanom is allegedly involved in illicit aid towards sand dredging business owners, causing significant revenue loss to the Thai government. A leaked conversation reportedly revealed that the Harbour director purportedly leveraged legal loopholes to aid the said business owners by contravening sand dredging regulations in the Mekong River. Reporters…
- 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…
- 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…
- World News
Man discovers wife’s affair on leisurely stroll
In a turn of unexpected events, a man out on a leisurely stroll in China’s Jiangsu province discovered his wife’s affair when he caught her hand in hand with another man. The husband’s shock was intensified when he found out the man was introduced to his wife by his mother in law, reported online portal Sohu. The husband initially thought…
- 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…
- Crime News
Murder mystery: Khon Kaen grandmother killed by grandson for 100 baht
A shocking scene unfolded when an elderly woman was found murdered in her garden by the riverside yesterday at approximately 1.30pm in Sila sub-district, Mueang Khon Kaen, Thailand. In a subsequent investigation led by the local police chief, Pra Kengsarikit, crucial evidence about the crime was discovered. With the main suspect on the run, the manhunt to nab him escalated…
- 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…
- Thailand News
Thai teen boy’s quick-thinking potentially saves life in suspected suicide attempt
A dramatic incident unfolded at around noon yesterday when a 16 year old girl attempted to commit suicide by leaping from a three-storey school building in Non Din Daeng, Buriram province. Luckily, a male student, also in Year 9, who was nearby playing games, rushed to catch her. They both fell from the third floor of the four-storey structure. As…
- Eastern Thailand News
Nightmare in Nikom Pattana: Man flees home as walls collapse in deluge
A young man was forced to flee his home in the middle of the night after the walls collapsed due to heavy rain, likening the experience to a tsunami scene in a film. While he managed to escape with two dogs, he called on the media to report the incident as he was unsure of his legal rights and who…
- China News
China’s steamy lovers’ spat strips down to viral sensation
A heated lovers’ tiff in China that culminated in a startling public display of nudity has been making waves online. The squabble, illustrating a bizarre romantic meltdown, has dumbfounded netizens, leading to a flurry of bemused comments, asking… “What is going on?” In the video shared on the mirrormedia website, a couple can be seen arguing at the entrance of…
- Thailand News
Thai mother’s selfless act donates son’s heart, rekindling a stranger’s heartbeat
The Thai Red Cross Society today disclosed the touching story of a mother who donated the heart of her son on a life support machine to save another’s life. Despite facing criticism from people who couldn’t understand her decision, the mother hit back saying it was the right thing to do to save the life of another. Sopha Noyjinda’s son,…
- World News
Record-breaking 24-hour marriage: Aussie bride’s refusal to have sex on wedding night prompts divorce
The briefest marriage on record belongs to a couple from Australia, where the pair underwent divorce proceedings less than 24 hours after their wedding. The sudden decision was taken when the husband became angry over his wife’s refusal to have sex. A radio presenter brought up the topic of “shortest-lasting relationships” on a Hit Network programme called Hot Nights With Abbie…
- South Thailand News
Viral harvest: Durian’s captivating dance on TikTok leaves viewers in awe
A captivating TikTok video boasting over 13.9 million views within a mere day showcases impressive skill and accuracy in the harrowing task of durian harvesting. The durian trees, found in a farm in Chumphon province, tower as high as 5 to 9 metres, setting an imposing stage for the intriguing footage. Captured from the vantage point of a brave individual…
- Thailand News
Thai dentist saves patient’s life discovering lethal blood condition pre-tooth extraction
A Thai dentist recently shared a patient’s near-fatal experience on Facebook after spotting abnormal blood spots on the patient’s arm before a scheduled tooth extraction. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with thrombocytopenia, a disruption in blood coagulation that can lead to uncontrolled bleeding that could potentially be lethal if not promptly treated. Shared on the Facebook page of Doctor Kluay,…
- Crime News
Mysterious vanishings take a twist: New development emerges in Bangkok case
There’s been a new development on the sudden disappearance of five individuals from South Thailand’s Nakhon Si Thammarat province two months ago. When images from a CCTV were released it appeared that they had settled down in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao district. The missing individuals comprised of a mother named Ussa, Ussa’s daughter Beam, Beam’s half-sister Fasai, Beam’s friend Rung, and…
- Thailand News
Green snake startles Thai classroom, valiant rescue ensues
In an unusual turn of events, a green snake took refuge in a Thai classroom, catching the horrified attendees by surprise. It was only with the arrival of local rescue teams that the smooth capture of the intruding reptile took place. No harm was inflicted upon the students or faculty during the unexpected incident. The incident took place at Pon…
- Thailand News
Thailand braces for more severe storms and heavy rainfall
The Meteorological Department today warns that Thailand continues to experience thunderstorms and heavy rains in the upper northern, eastern, and southern regions. A vortex advances into the Gulf inducing the southwest monsoon to prevail over the Andaman Sea, the southern portion, and the Gulf of Thailand, causing ongoing heavy rain in the upper northern, eastern, and southern regions of Thailand.…
- World News
US nurse discovers she delivered her daughter in law 22 years ago
Coincidence led to a surprising discovery when a woman opened an old photo album to find a picture of her mother-in-law in her infant days. Nurse and mother-in-law Mary Anne West, from Utah, USA, was stunned to realise that her daughter-in-law, Kelsey Poll was the very same baby she helped deliver 22 years ago. West, a maternity nurse at Lakeview Hospital,…
- Business News
US Ambassador celebrates first shipment of Thai pomelos to America
US Ambassador to Thailand Robert Godec had an opportunity to engage with Thai and foreign media today, where he expressed his delight at the first-ever shipment of Thai pomelos reaching the United States. This is a milestone that comes 190 years into the diplomatic ties between the two countries. The first export lot of the popular citrus fruits was dispatched…
- World News
Unexpected trigger: Pregnant Ohio mother shot by 2 year old son
A 31 year old pregnant mother from Ohio, USA, called the police, informing them that her two year old son had accidentally shot her. The police swiftly responded to the call on Friday, June 16 and transported the injured woman to the hospital. Tragically, her unborn child died and the mother succumbed to her injuries within a few hours of…