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    How to reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses in Thailand?

    Managing medical expenses in Thailand is important as healthcare costs continue to rise. The country’s healthcare system includes both public and private options, but even with the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) for citizens, many still face high out-of-pocket medical expenses....

  • Chinese husband’s explosive public accusations of wife triggers online debate

    Chinese husband’s explosive public accusations of wife triggers online debate

    Jealousy and suspicion of infidelity can erupt into public in unexpected ways, as exemplified by a recent incident in Jiangsu province, China. A husband, convinced his wife was involved with another man, staged a loud confrontation that was both startling and eerily vague. The startling scene unfolded on a public street in Jiangsu, when the husband, out buying goods, saw…

  • Italian dairy owner crushed to death by cheese wheels

    Italian dairy owner crushed to death by cheese wheels

    We shouldn’t make light of any death, but this one was a bit… cheesy. In Italy, a 74 year old man was found dead under a sizeable pile of cheese wheels. The cheese, stacked high on shelves in a Lombardy region dairy and cheese production facility, toppled over, causing thousands of heavy cheese wheels to crush the unfortunate man. Giacomo…

  • Bear loose on Iraqi passenger flight at Dubai Airport

    Bear loose on Iraqi passenger flight at Dubai Airport

    Where’s Samuel L Jackson when you need him? An Iraqi Airways passenger flight met unexpected panda-monium when a bear wandered free from its transportation cage. Wildlife experts were called to manage the situation before it got grizzly as the plane prepared for departure at Dubai International Airport. They tranquilised the bear, returning it to its cage and removing it from…

  • Thai woman hospitalised after 2 taxi cars hit her in Hong Kong

    Thai woman hospitalised after 2 taxi cars hit her in Hong Kong

    Two taxis hit a Thai woman travelling in Hong Kong on Sunday, resulting in serious injuries that have left her unconscious and undergoing treatment at a local hospital. South China Morning Post (SCMP) yesterday reported that the 31 year old Thai woman was hit by two taxis in front of the Admiralty central business district at about 10.20pm on Sunday. She…

  • Sibling surprise: Thailand’s ex-PMs special guests at Cambodian PM’s birthday bash

    Sibling surprise: Thailand’s ex-PMs special guests at Cambodian PM’s birthday bash

    Thailand’s ex-prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, and his younger sibling, Yingluck, were notable guests at Cambodian PM’s birthday bash in Phenom Penh at the weekend. Fresh News and The Phnom Penh Post reported yesterday that the 74 year old Thaksin, and his 56 year old sister Yingluck graced the 71st birthday festivities of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Ta Khmao,…

  • Pawsitively heroic: Viral tale of dog’s ‘wheely’ impressive attempt to thwart bicycle thief

    Pawsitively heroic: Viral tale of dog’s ‘wheely’ impressive attempt to thwart bicycle thief

    An endearing story of a dog earnestly attempting to stop a thief from stealing an electric bicycle from a property in San Diego, California in the US, has gone viral. Upon the unsuspected break-in, the good-natured golden retriever quickly engaged the intruder in friendly play, an unconventional deterrent, eventually luring the robber towards the pudgy pooch before trying to chase…

  • In-depth probe into Pakistan train crash as death toll climbs to 30

    In-depth probe into Pakistan train crash as death toll climbs to 30

    Investigations are intensifying into the causes behind the disastrous derailment of a passenger train near Sahiwal station in Nawabshah City, in Pakistan’s Sindh province, yesterday. The accident tragically claimed at least 30 lives and left more than 100 people suffering from various injuries. The train involved in the incident was identified as the Hazara Express. Initial investigations led by Sad…

  • Hua Hin Airport upgrade to attract tourists and boost Thai economy

    Hua Hin Airport upgrade to attract tourists and boost Thai economy

    In a move poised to encourage tourism, Hua Hin Airport, operated by the Department of Airports (DoA), is set for a vast upgrade that will escalate it to international status, as confirmed by acting director Rattapol Charoenphon recently. The Hua Hin Airport has already made significant strides towards this goal, extending its runway to reach a length of 2.1 kilometres…

  • Public misconduct: Elderly woman removed from Chinese train for occupying three seats

    Public misconduct: Elderly woman removed from Chinese train for occupying three seats

    Drama unfolded on a Chinese train when an elderly woman refused to give up occupying three seats, signifying public misconduct. Despite other passengers’ concerns and the attempts of the train staff, the woman clung to her self-imposed entitlement, ultimately leading to her removal from the train. In the province of Liaoning, China, an elderly woman was found sprawled out, claiming…

  • Indian couple sells baby for iPhone 14

    Indian couple sells baby for iPhone 14

    In late July, Indian media reported a shocking incident involving an eight-month-old baby who was sold by his parents to fund the purchase of an iPhone 14. The focal point of the case became the couple’s obsession with the high-end smartphone, resulting in the appalling decision to sell their infant son to meet the purchase price. Jadef and Stee, husband…

  • Mexico bus accident: 18 die as speeding vehicle plunges into ravine

    Mexico bus accident: 18 die as speeding vehicle plunges into ravine

    A catastrophic accident occurred in the western part of Mexico yesterday morning when a bus misjudged a curve, slid, and plunged into a ravine situated in the Nayarit region. The tragedy resulted in the loss of at least 18 lives while a further 20 people were injured. The bus was travelling with people from different countries including India, Dominica, and…

  • ASEAN immigration authorities to address transborder crimes at Phuket

    ASEAN immigration authorities to address transborder crimes at Phuket

    In the coming week, ASEAN immigration authorities are preparing to convene in Phuket to tackle the ongoing issues of transborder crimes across the region. The assembly will see the participation of delegates from China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. According to the commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, Pakphumpipat Sajjaphan, the Immigration Bureau (IB) along with the Royal Thai Police (RTP), are…

  • Almaty fire rescue: Thai woman throws child from fifth floor of burning flat (video)

    Almaty fire rescue: Thai woman throws child from fifth floor of burning flat (video)

    A heart-stopping moment was captured in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan when a woman decided to throw her child out of a window from the fifth floor of a residential building engulfed in flames. Bystanders, ready with mattresses, managed to catch the child and later the woman as well, when they both escaped from the relentless fire. Local media reported…

  • Financial dispute: Online gaming leads to tragic real-life confrontation in South Korea

    Financial dispute: Online gaming leads to tragic real-life confrontation in South Korea

    In South Korea, a chilling online feud case unfolded where authorities discovered a deceased man and another critically wounded inside a vehicle parked on a busy highway near the city of Azu South Jeolla province. The seemingly gruesome situation, according to the ongoing investigation, is believed to have stemmed from a deadly game designed to resolve a persisting financial dispute. Authorities…

  • Mountain biking sparks passion in the wild: Couple’s steamy embrace nearly collides with cyclist

    Mountain biking sparks passion in the wild: Couple’s steamy embrace nearly collides with cyclist

    A daring mountain biking incident in South America involving a couple having sex in the wild has set social media on fire. The cyclist almost collided with the unsuspecting couple, who had to disengage in haste and scramble for their clothes. A viral video lit the blue touch paper on the racy scenario in which a mountain biker almost crashed…

  • Masturbating magic: Brazilian fitness celebrity spills astonishing health and beauty secret

    Masturbating magic: Brazilian fitness celebrity spills astonishing health and beauty secret

    An astonishing health and beauty secret has been revealed by fitness celebrity Andrea Sunshine, a Brazilian residing in London for many years – masturbating. Unashamedly open about her sex life, she attributes her youthful skin to an unusually active personal routine, involving self-pleasure 12 times a day. Living in England, the 53 year old, sports a toned physique, seemingly defying…

  • Mind over men: British neuroscience student-turned-OnlyFans model reveals willing slave army

    Mind over men: British neuroscience student-turned-OnlyFans model reveals willing slave army

    A staggering revelation was made by a former neuroscience student turned full-time OnlyFans model. The British model asserted that numerous men have willingly registered to serve as her slaves, signing up through online mechanisms. The model, Mercedes Valentine, revealed the individuals selflessly indulging her by fulfilling her wishlist, which she proudly features on her OnlyFans profile. The 22 year old…

  • Nigerian men endure 5,600 kilometres, 14 day ocean voyage hidden on cargo ship rudder

    Nigerian men endure 5,600 kilometres, 14 day ocean voyage hidden on cargo ship rudder

    In a daunting escape operation, four men from Nigeria travelled almost 6,000 kilometres, hidden above the rudder of a cargo ship. The men sought to start over in their home country, demonstrating unimaginable endurance in their 14-day voyage over the wide open ocean. The men were discovered and rescued in Brazil after having travelled more than 5,600 kilometres onboard a…

  • Costa Rica’s deadly score: Footballer falls victim to crocodile attack at Rio Cañas River

    Costa Rica’s deadly score: Footballer falls victim to crocodile attack at Rio Cañas River

    In an unnerving incident, a vacationing family in Costa Rica witnessed a lethal crocodile attack. The tragic event unfolded as a 29 year old man was dragged underwater by a large crocodile while he was swimming in the Rio Cañas River. He was a footballer for the local Deportivo Rio Cañas team, who succumbed to his injuries from the attack.…

  • Trumped-up turmoil: Tension mounts as MAGA man Trump faces election plot charges in Washington (video)

    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,…

  • Man mistakes wife’s snoring recording for secret lover in humorous homecoming

    Man mistakes wife’s snoring recording for secret lover in humorous homecoming

    In an unexpected twist of events, a man returned home from a business trip overseas hoping to surprise his wife, only to find himself shocked by some snoring sounds he believed to be from his wife’s lover. The incident took place at their residence in Guangdong province in China. The man, who captured his return home on camera, discovered his…

  • Yoga attire of a woman on Hong Kong subway sparks online controversy

    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,…

  • Vietnamese man inherits 1.4 million baht from elderly mother-in-law’s banknote

    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…

  • Extramarital affair: Young girl exposes father’s infidelity, triggers divorce proceedings

    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…

  • Vietnamese family caught sneaking seafood from buffet sparks outrage

    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…

  • Woman’s provocative prank raises questions of public decency

    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…

  • Groom assaults bride at wedding over alleged texts with ex

    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…

  • Couple find rare pearl in dinner, turn it into unique engagement ring

    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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