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Yoga attire of a woman on Hong Kong subway sparks online controversy
In Hong Kong, an online community member sparked a debate after he shared a picture of a woman, captured in secret, wearing yoga pants on a subway ride. Said woman, wearing a black top and skin-tight grey yoga pants, was engrossed in her phone when the picture was taken and put up on a public forum for criticism. The post,…
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Vietnamese man inherits 1.4 million baht from elderly mother-in-law’s banknote
A Vietnamese man cared for his frail and elderly mother-in-law at home, fulfilling his wife’s wishes to have her close by. This action yielded unexpected rewards when the woman’s death led to accidental wealth for him and his wife. Minh, a Vietnamese man, and his family welcomed his sick and elderly mother-in-law into their home as per the request of…
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Extramarital affair: Young girl exposes father’s infidelity, triggers divorce proceedings
In an unprecedented twist, a five year old girl found herself in the middle of a domestic fallout after revealing to her mother about her father’s extramarital affair. Jean, in her early thirties, was blindsided by her daughter’s revelation, sparking off an unravelling of their seemingly happy family life built over eight years of marriage. Jean and her spouse lived…
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Full Moon Party faces Buddha Days, water shortages this month
Local party and event organisers have scrambled to host the infamous Full Moon Party on Haad Rin Beach in Koh Pha Ngan this week while facing a number of setbacks. The country is seeing a surge in tourism due to the super-extended six-day holiday weekend, but that brings a downside for the partygoers on the island. Normally the week of…
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Fireworks fiasco: Narathiwat warehouse woes lead to married Thai culprits
In the aftermath of the harrowing fireworks explosion in Narathiwat province on Saturday, a disaster which resulted in 12 fatalities and left 121 people wounded, local authorities were quick to establish the identities of those accountable for the fire on Saturday, July 29. They identified Sompong Nakul and Piyanut Puengworawat, a married couple, as the proprietors of the warehouse responsible…
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Revving up for justice: RTP launches covert crackdown on rogue motorcycle clubs
A countdown is underway for five prominent foreign motorcycle clubs that have been operating covertly within Thailand‘s borders. This comes as the Royal Thai Police (RTP) intensifies its efforts following a successful crackdown on the infamous Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Pattaya last month. The RTP’s relentless pursuit, initiated on July 21, resulted in the arrest of the alleged Austrian group…
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Shocking surprise: Power interruption leaves Phuket residents in the dark
Residents of Srisoonthorn, in particular those living in the Sri-Suphalak Orchid Villas housing estate, Moo 6, Phuket, should brace for a power interruption this week, as announced by the Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang). This power interruption, scheduled for Thursday, is expected to last from 9am to 4.30pm. The temporary state of darkness isn’t without a…
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Thai navy frigate HTMS Naresuan sustains 100 million baht damage in port collision
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) frigate, HTMS Naresuan, sustained considerable damage when its left gunwale collided with the quay at the industrial port of Map Ta Phut, located in Rayong province’s Muaeng district. This incident happened earlier today, during the frigate’s departure from the wharf. Details of the announcement were provided by the spokesperson for the RTN, Admiral Pokkrong Monthatphalin.…
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Koh Tao sees record-breaking one-day tourist influx
The island of Koh Tao has seen a record-breaking number of tourists reported to have landed on July 28. The Surat Thani Provincial Governor, Wichuwat Jinto, shared the good news earlier today. Koh Tao, the smallest of the three main southern gulf islands, welcomed a staggering 3,106 visitors, all of whom arrived via boat on the same day. This influx…
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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,…
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Samui Slam Volleyball tournament coming next month
The Samui Slam Beach Volleyball Tournament & Training Camp will be held next month on the island of Koh Samui in the southern province of Surat Thani. It will run from September 18 to 24 at the stunning SEEN Beach Club on Chaweng Beach. Promising to be a thrilling sporting event, the Samui Slam is originated by organiser Biggs Island…
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Vietnamese family caught sneaking seafood from buffet sparks outrage
In an unusual occurrence that garnered substantial online attention, a Vietnamese family attending a buffet meal became involved in an argument with restaurant staff for packing away seafood to take home. The incident, filmed and shared widely on social media, revealed deep-rooted cultural perception challenges in Vietnam’s food service industry. Buffet restaurants are highly popular in Vietnam. Although there are…
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Woman’s provocative prank raises questions of public decency
A prank involving a bold young woman trying to generate video content by abruptly sitting on the laps of men on public streets has stirred substantial online debate. In one particularly alarming episode, she approached a man seated with his girlfriend. This audacious act created an intense scenario when she casually asked, “Can I sit for a moment?” The young…
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PEA apologises for 11.8 million baht electricity bill error
In a surprising turn of events, the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) in Koh Samui had to extend an apology to a small hotel proprietor on the island in the southern province of Surat Thani. It seems the PEA’s miscalculated her electricity consumption, leading to them issuing a bill of over 11 million baht last month. The PEA’s Communication Affairs Division’s director-general,…
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Groom assaults bride at wedding over alleged texts with ex
An extraordinary incident at a wedding in the Guandong province of China left attendees astounded as the groom assaulted his bride over the discovery of texts from her ex-boyfriend. This unexpected scandal happened yesterday, fracturing an event that was meant to be a joyous celebration. The surprise attack during the wedding happened after the groom, while waiting for his bride…
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Ashton Asoke condo’s fate lies in legal interpretation
The fate of the troubled Ashton Asoke condominium hinges on the interpretation of three pertinent sections of the prevailing law, as explained by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). In a clarification of the circumstances surrounding the Ashton Asoke condominium dilemma, the Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Wisanu Subsompon highlighted the relevance of Sections 40, 41, and 42 of the Buildings Control…
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Cathay Pacific highlights Bangkok’s crucial role in aviation recovery
Southeast Asia, particularly Bangkok, is showing promising signs of growth in terms of flight traffic, according to Cathay Pacific, which has ranked the Thai capital as one of its stronger-performing flight routes. Post-Hong Kong’s reopening, Cathay has reported a steady ascent, keeping pace with global passenger traffic. One of the airline’s senior executives, Dominic Perret, highlighted Thailand as a key…
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Ice delivery man keeps cool after sweeping 6 million baht in Thai lottery win
A sudden stroke of luck has befallen a 36 year old ice-delivery man as he struck the first prize lottery, bringing home a staggering 6 million baht. The single man plans to continue with his ice delivery job and invest his newfound fortune in building a house for his family. An officer at the Sangkhla Buri Police Station in Kanchanaburi…
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Thai automotive industry under threat amid political uncertainty and loan concerns
The Thai automotive industry is under threat due to a potential delay in forming a new government, following a marked decline in domestic car sales in the first half of this year. As noted by Toyota Motor Thailand, the ongoing political uncertainty is likely to postpone car purchases from potential customers both domestically and in the business sector. Individuals and…
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Surge in cyber-attacks worries Thailand: Weekly numbers surpass global average
A recent report by Check Point Research has highlighted an alarming surge in cyber-attacks on organisations in Thailand over the past six months. The average attack incidents were notably higher than the global norm and even edged past figures from the rest of Southeast Asia. Every week, organisations in Thailand fell prey to an average of 2,388 cyber-attacks, which slightly…
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Thai tourism seeks visa fee waiver to attract Chinese and Indian visitors
A plea for the revival of a visa fee waiver programme has been issued by Thailand‘s tourism industry, seeking an influx of visitors from populous nations like China and India. The request follows a lukewarm recovery in numerous essential markets and is viewed as vital for enhancing arrivals this year. President of the Thai Hotels Association, Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, emphasized…
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Couple find rare pearl in dinner, turn it into unique engagement ring
An exceptional one-in-a-million encounter occurred when an American couple discovered a precious pearl in their seafood dinner, an event so rare it makes their subsequent decision to encase this fortune into an engagement ring even more significant. In a twist of fate, an American duo, known as Sandy Sikorski and Ken Steinkamp, was dining with their family and friends in…
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Trang beach tragedy: 20 year old student missing as group ignores red flag warning
A 20 year old university student has gone missing while swimming with school friends on a beach in the southern province of Trang, Thailand. The incident occurred on the beach in Libong subdistrict, Kantang district, where the young man and three other students were swept away by a 3-meter wave. Locals and friends were able to save three students, but…
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UK government faces backlash over new North Sea oil and gas licenses
In a controversial move, the British government yesterday declared its intention to release “hundreds” of fresh licenses for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, aiming to bolster national energy reserves while still vowing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This announcement has incited a wave of criticism from environmental groups and has fuelled an ongoing debate within…
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Delayed delight: Thai lottery results finally unveiled, Buddha-tinged draw
The Thailand Government Lottery Office this afternoon announced the much-awaited results of the August 1 draw, which was put back a day to avoid the latest Buddhist holiday in Thailand. Those who purchased tickets were able to check their lottery results quickly and conveniently via several various sources. The live Government Lottery draw was available from around 2.30pm today. This…
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Lost in translation: Foreign women turn Thai rice steamers into hilarious hats
Thai netizens expressed their admiration and laughed at two foreign women who mistook Thai-style bamboo sticky rice steamers for hats. They bought them from a local vendor who could not communicate very well due to the language barrier. A Thai man named Surat Seehabut shared pictures of the two European women wearing hats which looked like weaving baskets. The caption…
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Police deny involvement with taxi mafia in viral video scuffle
Confusion swirled around an incident captured on a viral video with speculation of whether certain Bangkok taxis were registered or not, and whether Thong Lor Police were involved with an illegal taxi mafia. Phansa Amraphitak, Police Chief of Thong Lor Police, today stated that the group of seven accused taxi drivers appeared for interrogation based on the summon notice. They…
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Sky’s the limit: Krabi Airport’s expansion set to soar by 2025
The redevelopment of Krabi International Airport, expected to amplify its passenger capacity to 8 million annually, is slated for completion by late 2024 with the new infrastructure being operational by 2025, according to an announcement from the Department of Airports. The scheme encompasses the addition of a third passenger terminal and enhancements to the existing two terminals and car park…
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Restaurant owner confronts negative reviewer at their home
Following an online uproar when a restaurant owner confronted a customer who had left a negative review, the owner herself sought to clarify events. She states she did not intend to cause distress but rather to understand the customer’s complaints. The owner identified only as Tum elaborated on what happened regarding the negative review. The customer accused the unnamed Thai…
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Taiwanese man doesn’t measure up to his girlfriend’s expectations
An unusual first-time romantic getaway for a young Taiwanese man and his girlfriend has been described in a popular Taiwanese online forum, Dcard. The couple, who have been childhood friends and neighbours, began to develop romantic feelings for one another during their high school years, receiving support from both of their families. Their relationship blossomed gradually, and a few days…
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