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- Thailand News
Spider senses tarantula tingling: Arachnologists spin a web of discovery in Thailand
If you go down in the Thailand woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise, but it’s almost guaranteed there’ll be no Teddy Bears’ picnic, as arachnologists found while discovering a new species of tarantula. Arachnologists discovered the new species of tarantula deep in a mangrove forest in Phang Nga province, on the southwestern coast of Thailand. They stumbled upon…
- Bangkok News
BCHF’s heartwarming mission: Nourishing bodies and souls of Bangkok’s homeless, elderly, less fortunate
The Bangkok Community Help Foundation (BCHF), a non-profit organisation committed to enhancing the lives of residents in Thailand’s capital, has undertaken a heartwarming mission aimed at offering crucial support to the homeless, elderly and less fortunate in the city. In an extraordinary display of dedication, BCHF has made a solemn pledge to distribute 500 daily meals to Bangkok’s homeless, elderly…
- Thailand News
Popstar Sam Smith’s Teletubby style TikTok sparks social media storm (video)
British pop sensation Sam Smith faced backlash yesterday after taking a break from his global Gloria tour to showcase a quirky Teletubbies fashion statement on TikTok. The 31 year old singer-songwriter shared a video on the popular social media platform, donning an eccentric ensemble featuring tight denim shorts, a form-fitting hooped t-shirt adorned with a young boy munching on an…
- Thailand News
Thai food’s bold blend of flavours: A culinary delight with a fatal bite
Food in Thailand is renowned worldwide for its rich and diverse flavours, combining elements of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy in unique and harmonious ways – but there’s one dish that could be fatal. Millions of tourists flock to the Land of Smiles every year to experience the nation’s country’s vibrant culture, blending influences from China, India, Malaysia, and neighbouring…
- Thailand News
Spicy salvation: Turmeric’s ‘golden’ touch cures indigestion (video)
Have you ever overindulged in food or drink, only to suffer the discomfort of indigestion afterwards? Fear not, for a groundbreaking new study suggests that turmeric, the spice responsible for giving curry its distinctive yellow hue, might offer an alternative remedy as effective as conventional drugs for treating indigestion. The study zeroes in on curcumin, a natural compound found in…
- Thailand News
Sad serenade: Thai man’s bridge suicide plunge echoes old tune
“What becomes of the brokenhearted” sang Jimmy Ruffin in the summer of 1966, in the case of a crestfallen 33 year old Thai man from Udon Thani province, that would mean an attempt to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge. Natthawut Sanphakarn threatened to end his life by jumping off a bridge after experiencing heartbreak a staggering 20 times.…
- Crime News
Russian the stakes: Phuket locals furious over illegal job grabs and shady businesses
Residents and business owners in Phuket are furious over the increasing number of Russians who have settled on the island, taking jobs, operating businesses illegally, and introducing prostitution exclusively for Eurasians. The surge in Russian arrivals, estimated at around 400,000 between January and July of this year, has stirred resentment among the Thai community, leading to calls for action against…
- World News
Tragic crash report unveils devastating loss of Leicester City’s beloved Thai chairman and crew (video)
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) finally concluded its report on the helicopter crash that tragically claimed the life of Leicester City‘s Thai chairman almost five years ago. The report, released by the AAIB last night, sheds light on the devastating incident that occurred near the King Power Stadium on October 27, 2018, resulting in the untimely deaths of Leicester…
- Thailand News
Claws for applause: Fearless tabby cat saves bedridden girl from venomous cobra
In a tale of courage and claws, a fearless tabby cat saved the life of a bedridden 12 year old girl from a venom-spitting cobra snake in her bedroom in Saraburi Province. The incident took place yesterday at the girl’s home in Kut Nok Plao Subdistrict. The cat, a female white and brown tabby, defended its young owner by standing…
- World News
Rat poison plot: Chinese wife cooks up devious plan to bid husband adieu
In a tale of marital mischief, a Chinese wife with no ‘rats‘ to give about her marriage hatched a wicked scheme to oust her hardworking husband. After consuming meals prepared by his wife, Zhang, a truck driver from Sichuan province in China, repeatedly fell ill with severe stomach pain. Despite the family eating the same meals, Zhang was the only…
- Thailand News
What a bummer: Chinese couple’s fertility woes due to unconventional lovemaking, doctor reveals
A Chinese couple who had been married for four years were puzzled as to why they were unable to conceive until a doctor told them they were having sex the wrong way. The couple, from Bijie City in the southwestern province of Guizhou, are both in their early twenties and reportedly in good health. The revelation by a doctor that…
- Crime News
Scowl Play: Trump’s mug shot sparks questions on jail time and future US President run
The mug shot of a scowling Donald Trump last night was a bewildering sight for both supporters and opponents of the former US President – but what does it mean, can he be jailed, and can he still run for office? The 77 year old former US President yesterday surrendered at Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on charges of illegally scheming…
- Thailand News
‘Quite an adventure’ says Scottish pensioner of his snake-infested Indiana Jones river rescue in Thailand (video)
A Scottish pensioner declared it was “quite an adventure” as he was plucked from a snake-infested river in Thailand after embarking on an Indiana Jones-type Boy’s Own escapade. The 77 year old Scot found himself marooned in his inflatable dinghy for nearly seven hours in the treacherous waters of Udon Thani province. Initially setting out for a leisurely kayak cruise…
- Thailand News
Fare play: Bangkok taxi driver bucks trend, returns 400,000 baht to passenger
A Bangkok taxi driver put the breaks on the capital’s bad boy cabbie reputation after he returned nearly 400,000 baht to a Bangladeshi passenger. There’s not a day that goes by without a story breaking of one of Bangkok’s bad boy taxi drivers ripping off customers, refusing to service or turn on meters, brawling with passengers or even masturbating. One…
- World News
Canadian woman’s poisoned pen: ‘Ugly Tyrant Clown’ letter to ex-president Trump leads to 20+ years in prison
A Canadian woman faces over 20 years in prison for literally sending a poisoned pen letter to former US President Donald Trump, whom she named “The Ugly Tyrant Clown.” The woman, Pascale Ferrier told the court that she regretted her poisoned pen letter plan had failed and that she “couldn’t stop Trump.” The 56 year old woman, accepted the sentence…
- World News
Parky’s final sign-off: Broadcasting legend Sir Michael Parkinson drops the mike at 88 (video)
Heartfelt tributes poured in after news broke earlier that chat host and broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88. Parkinson enjoyed a glorious television career that spanned seven decades and saw him engaging with the world’s most prominent stars on his enduring chat show. A statement from Parkinson’s family revealed his peaceful passing. “After a short…
- Phuket News
Aussie mum’s brave battle ends in poignant farewell (video)
An Aussie mum who showed tremendous courage to emerge from a coma and fight against a brain injury yesterday finally succumbed to her injuries. The Aussie mum of three, Kylee Enwright, accidentally slipped and fell and hit her head after enjoying a few drinks with her husband in Khao Lak, southern Thailand in May. As a consequence, the 48 year old…
- Thailand News
Spanish tusker-tamer’s uproarious elephant escapade sweeps online spotlight in Thailand (video)
A Spanish woman, well-versed in transforming tusker-sized tales into online sensations, couldn’t resist sharing her uproarious rendezvous with an elephant during a recent Thailand escapade. The self-deprecating woman, Julia Candela, with a penchant for furry and tusked friends alike, took to TikTok to unveil her rib-tickling tête-à-tête with an elephant in Thailand that left her momentarily nose-to-nose with the ground.…
- Road deaths
Road of sorrow: Scottish man becomes latest victim of Thailand’s perilous roads
A sombre chapter was added to the tragic toll of Thailand’s perilous roads today, as a 48 year old Scottish man became yet another victim. The unfortunate incident unfolded when Robert Griffin, a shipping officer from Fife, lost control of his white Honda Click motorbike, resulting in a head-on collision with another motorcyclist in Krabi, a province in southern Thailand.…
- Thailand News
Bangkok pedophile arrested for grooming 12 year old girl into sexual intercourse and drugs
A 29 year old Thai pedophile, who groomed a 12 year old schoolgirl into taking drugs and having sex with him, says he did it because he “loved her.” Veerayut Saenchai, also known as Es Collide, accused of grooming a 12 year old schoolgirl to indulge in drugs and sexual intercourse, was arrested yesterday, August 6, at 10.50am, in Siriraj,…
- World News
Trumped-up turmoil: Tension mounts as MAGA man Trump faces election plot charges in Washington (video)
As former US President Donald Trump prepares for a crucial court hearing over charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election defeat, tension and security measures escalate in Washington DC. The case is perceived as the most serious of Trump’s legal battles as he vies for the White House next year. In a fiery post on his Truth Social platform,…
- Thailand News
Blue pee surprise: Thai Highway Police bust narcotics ring in Bangkok
The Thai Highway Police today busted a narcotics ring and its leader who produced blue pee after taking a urine drug test in Bangkok. The gang employed an unconventional smuggling tactic to transport a massive haul of 400,000 methamphetamine pills. Their plan involved transporting the illicit drugs from Bangkok to Surat Thani. The police successfully carried out the operation, culminating in…
- Thailand News
High drama in Pattaya: Foreigner’s cappuccino turns fatal at ganja café
A foreign man met a tragic end at a marijuana shop in Pattaya, allegedly after consuming what the shop owner claimed was a cappuccino. The unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday, July 30, at a well-known ganja café situated on the bustling Walking Street. The identity of the deceased, Hamad Alblaiher, a 52 year old man of unknown nationality, was found…
- World News
Unbear-lievable scandal at Chinese zoo: Are sun bears actually humans in bear suits? (video)
A Chinese zoo categorically denied its sun bears are humans dressed in bear suits. Hangzhou Zoo finds itself embroiled in controversy as speculations swirl on social media, alleging that its sun bears may not be genuine creatures but humans in bear suits. The uproar erupted when images of one of the zoo’s sun bears, a species native to Southeast Asia,…
- World News
Venomous love: Indian woman’s poisonous plot claims boyfriend’s life with cobra twist
An Indian woman allegedly orchestrated the murder of her boyfriend by adding poison to his beer before using a venomous cobra snake to finish him off in northern India. Mahi Arya reportedly yearned for a new life with her new love interest but she needed her boyfriend out of the way. To make this dream come true, the Indian woman…
- World News
Sinéad, but not forgotten: Tributes flow as Irish music legend leaves an enigmatic silence (video)
Tributes are pouring in for the legendary Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor, who passed away at the age of 56. The cause of her death remains undisclosed. Last night, the family of the Irish singer released a statement, expressing their profound sorrow… “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are…
- World News
Olive branch withers as US ‘undoes’ progress with Beijing trash-talking
A week after extending an olive branch to China, attempting to smooth over the perpetual political tensions between the two economic powerhouses, the United States once again undid any progress with another round of Beijing trash-talking. It seems there is a song, but the US are singing from different song sheets. A week before, US diplomat Henry Kissinger met with…
- World News
Pedo children’s entertainer sentenced to 30 years for sex crimes against kids in UK, Thailand
A children’s entertainer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his sickening sex crimes against young and underage girls sending shockwaves through those who came into contact with him in Thailand and the UK. Paul McKee, known professionally as Professor Paulos, performed for well known British soap stars and at private parties for legendary Liverpool footballers, reported the…
- Thailand News
Lethal liaisons: Alleged Thai cyanide serial killer and accomplices charged in deadly plot
The alleged Thai cyanide serial killer and her associates have been officially charged in connection with a series of poisonous murders. Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, her ex-husband 39 year old Police Lieutenant Colonel Withoon Rangsiwuthaporn, and the alleged killer’s 35 year old lawyer Thanicha Aeksuwannawat have also been indicted. All three, now in the dock, face accusations of attempted murder and…
- Transport News
Porsche powerplay: Drivers blaze jaw-dropping trail from Bangkok to Singapore
In a revved-up feat of automotive prowess, a dynamic team of Porsche drivers left car enthusiasts awe-struck as they blazed a trail from Bangkok, Thailand to the heart of Singapore in a jaw-dropping sub-30-hour dash. The trio, hailing from Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, took the wheel of a cutting-edge Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo in the small hours of June…
