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    Long-term life in Thailand? 5 reasons private health insurance pays off in the long run

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  • Outrage in China after actress in haunted house attraction sexually harassed by visitor

    Outrage in China after actress in haunted house attraction sexually harassed by visitor

    A recent unpleasant encounter within a haunted house attraction in China, where a working actress was sexually harassed by a visitor, sparked an outcry in the Chongqing province. The distressing incident occurred on July 9 according to local media outlets, provoking calls for heightened security and stringent behavioural regulations within such amusement sites. The young woman, who works as a…

  • Chinese teen shocks mum by marrying her friend, who owes 240,000 baht in debt

    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…

  • Chinese groom swiftly marries another after ex’s hefty dowry demand of 1.8 million baht

    Chinese groom swiftly marries another after ex’s hefty dowry demand of 1.8 million baht

    A particularly intriguing drama unfolded recently at a wedding in China, as the groom’s former flame made a surprise appearance at the ceremony. The ex-girlfriend was reportedly bereft on learning that the man she had dated for merely one month had chosen to tie the knot with another woman. A series of events led to this fascinating saga that took…

  • Man urges wife to remarry after arrest for 30 year old murder in China

    Man urges wife to remarry after arrest for 30 year old murder in China

    A shocking revelation within a 30 year old cold case sparked a fervent discussion online, concerning a man‘s last request to his grief-stricken wife following his arrest for a murder he allegedly committed three decades ago. The incident, which has gripped the Chinese social media sphere, illuminates the tragic personal consequences of one man’s decades-long evasion of the law. The…

  • Saving love: Heroic Chinese man hailed ‘marriage material’ after saving fiancée from flood

    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,…

  • Revenge-driven woman assaults cab driver in Shanghai after infidelity discovery

    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…

  • Woman’s secret surveillance footage reveals husband’s midnight phone snooping

    Woman’s secret surveillance footage reveals husband’s midnight phone snooping

    A snooping husband caught on CCTV checking his wife’s phone while she slept sparked a heated online debate with most sympathising with the woman. On Monday, July 3, Jang, a woman living in Anhui province in China, shared her experience on social media. She expressed her shock and surprise when she reviewed footage from a CCTV camera installed in their…

  • Chinese man demands 25,000 bank withdrawals of 1 yuan each in privacy row

    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…

  • Shanghai doctor refuses to consult queue-jumping patient, sparking online debate

    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,…

  • Hospitalised Chinese boy gives up bed to resting parents, causing social media outrage

    Hospitalised Chinese boy gives up bed to resting parents, causing social media outrage

    A gripping story has emerged on social media in China, as a picture of a young ill boy in the hospital went viral. Photographs strikingly capture the child sitting alone on a chair after giving up his bed to his parents who are seen lying huddled together. The act, apparently done in exchange for permission to use his mobile phone,…

  • Viral twist: Chinese wife uncovers husband’s affair with best friend on business trip (video)

    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.…

  • China’s steamy lovers’ spat strips down to viral sensation

    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…

  • Father mistakenly reports son to police for motorbike theft in a surprise twist of events

    Father mistakenly reports son to police for motorbike theft in a surprise twist of events

    In a bizarre incident of theft occurring in China‘s Kaoyan City, Jiangsu province, a middle-aged man reported the loss of his motorbike only to discover his son was the culprit. The unidentified man’s unexpected discovery spread via online Chinese social media platforms two days ago. The victim notified the local police about his missing motorbike, suspecting it had been stolen.…

  • Turbulent twist: Elderly woman threatens to vomit on, assault young flyer over pre-booked seat (video)

    Turbulent twist: Elderly woman threatens to vomit on, assault young flyer over pre-booked seat (video)

    An unusual incident occurred aboard an aeroplane recently, as an elderly woman passenger threatened to vomit on a young woman in an attempt to force her from her pre-booked window seat. The elderly passenger claimed to suffer from a grave disease, but when her coercion attempt failed, she and her husband resorted to threats of physical violence. The peculiar episode…

  • Daughter’s divorce celebration with cake and fireworks in China

    Daughter’s divorce celebration with cake and fireworks in China

    In an unusual event that sparked widespread interest, a family in China held a divorce celebration for their daughter with fireworks and a cake cutting, signalling a departure from traditional norms surrounding marriage breakdowns. The changing attitudes of the modern era have lessened the stigma attached to divorce, making it now less of a daunting prospect than in the past.…

  • Explosion at Yinchuan barbecue restaurant kills 31, as liquefied petroleum gas leak identified (video)

    Explosion at Yinchuan barbecue restaurant kills 31, as liquefied petroleum gas leak identified (video)

    A violent explosion at a busy Yinchuan barbecue restaurant in northwestern China last night claimed the lives of at least 31 people and left several injured. A leak of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was identified as the cause of the incident, and police are accelerating their investigations. The explosion took place at Fuyang Barbecue Restaurant in Yinchuan’s downtown residential area.…

  • Groom walks out as bride demands extra 970,000 baht dowry during wedding

    Groom walks out as bride demands extra 970,000 baht dowry during wedding

    A bride and her friend prompted a wedding fiasco in China by demanding extra dowry money on the wedding day, leading the groom to leave in anger. The incident took place in the Chinese province of Sichuan and sparked a lively debate on social media. The wedding in May turned into an unpleasant drama when the bride listened to her…

  • Chinese woman reunited with ‘dead’ son after 15 years following arrest

    Chinese woman reunited with ‘dead’ son after 15 years following arrest

    A Chinese woman received a startling call from the police about her son, who had allegedly died 15 years ago. The police were holding a man arrested for drunk driving, claiming to be her son and providing accurate family details. In August 2019, a woman living in Henan Province, China, received a phone call from Jiangsu police informing her that…

  • Hydrogen balloon explosion: mother criticised for abandoning daughter in fire (video)

    Hydrogen balloon explosion: mother criticised for abandoning daughter in fire (video)

    A recent video of a young girl inadvertently sparking a fire with a hydrogen balloon while her mother used a hairdryer has generated widespread criticism online. The incident occurred in Jiayang, Guangdong province, China. Many netizens criticised the mother for escaping the scene quickly, seemingly prioritising her own safety over her daughter’s. The video, which surfaced after being captured on…

  • College director caught semi-naked with subordinate

    College director caught semi-naked with subordinate

    A scandal involving a married female subordinate and an inappropriate relationship with the college director of Guangtun Communication and Technical Vocational College, Zhai Zhou, has surfaced. After being caught by the husband and mother-in-law in their car together semi-naked, a video of the pair seeking mercy was widely circulated online. Reports indicate that on June 14, the woman’s mother-in-law, Sae…

  • Stirring noodle drama: Chinese bride’s parents reject wedding gift, calling it a ‘souper’ insult

    Stirring noodle drama: Chinese bride’s parents reject wedding gift, calling it a ‘souper’ insult

    The parents of a Chinese bride refused to allow their daughter to marry her future husband after the groom gave them four boxes of instant noodles as a wedding gift. The parents said the groom’s present was insulting. Each region has its Chinese wedding traditions, but regardless of location, all parents want their daughters to have a dignified and respectable…

  • Student pours food on another student over cat smell debate in heated altercation

    Student pours food on another student over cat smell debate in heated altercation

    A male student engaged in a heated conversation about the smell of cats found himself slapped with a tray of food and involved in an altercation with a female student who allegedly took offence at his discussion. The incident occurred in the cafeteria of Tienjin University, China, where the extent of the argument led to police intervention and further controversy…

  • Head in the window scare: Child narrowly escapes injury in Guangzhou car incident

    Head in the window scare: Child narrowly escapes injury in Guangzhou car incident

    A child narrowly escaped serious injury after her head became trapped in a car window while her mother was closing it in Guangzhou, China. Bystanders quickly rushed to help, pushing the window down, and freeing the girl without significant harm. This distressing event reportedly occurred on Wednesday, June 7 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, and lasted only 30 seconds, but…

  • 3 year old dies in Chinese nursery school while teacher engrossed on phone

    3 year old dies in Chinese nursery school while teacher engrossed on phone

    A sudden death of a Chinese three year old girl at a nursery school has raised questions about the teacher’s supervision after CCTV footage showed the girl having two seizures while the teacher was focused on her phone. The girl’s family blames her neglect for the tragedy. Local media reports the father of the deceased child filed a complaint, stating…

  • Durian purchase escalates into heated couple argument over financial priorities

    Durian purchase escalates into heated couple argument over financial priorities

    A debate among netizens has arisen after a quarrel between a Chinese couple was shared on social media. The wife, who works long hours, wanted to enjoy some durian fruit after returning home from work. However, her husband criticised her for spending excessively on the fruit, resulting in a heated argument. The incident occurred on May 6 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang…

  • Chinese man with low salary seeks high-earning wife to uphold marriage values, sparks heated debate

    Chinese man with low salary seeks high-earning wife to uphold marriage values, sparks heated debate

    A Chinese man attracted a significant amount of criticism on social media after he posted a set of stringent requirements for his future wife on a dating banner at a public park in China. The 34 year old Shenzhen resident’s demands sparked a heated debate about his matchmaking behaviour and gender equality. The controversial banner outlined the Chinese man’s search…

  • Four men claim to be fathers of a newborn baby, revealing touching truth

    Four men claim to be fathers of a newborn baby, revealing touching truth

    When a baby is born, it’s not uncommon to see people anxiously waiting outside the delivery room, hoping for good news. However, it’s rare to witness four men all claiming to be the father of the same baby. A pregnant Chinese woman experienced sudden abdominal pain despite not yet reaching her due date. Her family quickly took her to the hospital.…

  • Bride chains groom’s wrists to make him attend wedding

    Bride chains groom’s wrists to make him attend wedding

    A bizarre incident involving a bride and groom caught the attention of a large crowd in Xian, China. The bride, dressed in her wedding gown, was seen attempting to pull a chain wrapped around the bound wrists of her would-be groom, who was lying on the floor, trying to hold onto the chain, and refusing to be dragged away. The…

  • Chinese tourist arrivals in Thailand set to hit pre-pandemic levels

    Chinese tourist arrivals in Thailand set to hit pre-pandemic levels

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that Chinese tourist arrivals are set to reach one million a month starting from October, a figure last witnessed prior to the pandemic. The increase in travel is likely to gain momentum during winter and long national holidays. TAT has observed a rise in advanced hotel bookings and chartered flight requests, indicating…

  • Canada expels Chinese diplomat accused of bullying Canadian lawmaker, Beijing hits back

    Canada expels Chinese diplomat accused of bullying Canadian lawmaker, Beijing hits back

    China refuted allegations that one of its diplomats in Canada had engaged in threatening, intimidating, and bullying behaviour toward a Canadian opposition legislator and interfering in the country’s internal affairs. Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced yesterday that the Canadian government had declared Zhao Wei as “persona non grata” and ordered him to leave the country immediately, despite Beijing’s denials. She…