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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....
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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Woman’s public plea to remarry ex-husband backfires as truth unfolds
A woman‘s attempt to persuade her ex-husband to remarry her has gained attention online, sparking criticism and ridicule from netizens. The incident occurred on June 12 in Shandong, China. However, the ex-husband revealed a different side to the story, saying it was not him but her who had initiated the divorce. The woman held a large sign in front of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Woman bitten by centipede while sleeping warns of dangers
A young woman in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, was bitten by a centipede while sleeping and experienced intense pain and swelling in her mouth. She quickly sought emergency medical treatment and warned others of the potential dangers of similar incidents. The incident occurred in the middle of Tuesday night, when the university student suddenly felt a sharp pain in her mouth.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Woman tumbles down China’s longest escalator while posing for photos
A woman tumbled from a 20-story escalator at the Crown Plaza in Chongqing, China. The shocking incident left her friends and fellow passengers in disbelief and raised concerns about safety measures in public spaces. The Crown Plaza escalator links two streets and a train station at a crossroads in Chongqing, Sichuan, China. At a height of almost 20 storeys, it…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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Chinese mother laughs as son smuggles her gold bracelet as a gift for his preschool crush
A video of a Chinese boy admitting to taking his mother’s gold bracelet to primary school has gone viral online. In the clip, a young boy can be seen confessing to his mother that he took her valuable jewellery, worth nearly 48,000 baht (US$1,540), to school to give to his girlfriend. The mother’s laughter as she questions her son has…
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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…
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SAIC Motor begins construction of new energy industrial park in Thailand
Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor has commenced construction on a new energy industrial park in Thailand, focusing primarily on localised production of vital automotive components for the company’s new energy vehicles (NEVs). SAIC has announced the park’s Phase I construction is projected to wrap up this year, while the park’s full completion is expected by 2025. Situated in Chonburi province,…
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Voyeur captures Chinese students having sex behind a lorry in Wenzhou
Two Chinese students having sex behind a lorry was snapped by an opportunist voyeur in Wenzhou, a city in the southeastern province of Zhejiang, in the People’s Republic of China. Unsurprisingly, the video clip and snaps went viral on social media. The Chinese students, taking advantage of what they believed to be a hidden corner next to a lorry, thought…
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Chinese man treks 2,000 km to play prayer on speaker at Buddha statue
A 27 year old Chinese man embarked on a 2,000-kilometre journey to make his dreams a reality by visiting a giant Buddha statue carrying a large Airpod-shaped speaker to amplify his prayers to the deity. The man, named Zhang, posted a video on social media on April 25, showing him holding the large speaker next to the ear of the…
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Netizens show no sympathy for couple who crash after kissing on motorcycle (video)
Netizens are showing no sympathy for a Chinese couple who crashed after kissing on a motorcycle. A video released by the police in Weinan, Shaanxi province of China, sparked an online debate after it showed a couple involved in an accident after kissing on a motorcycle. The incident took place late at night on April 21. The footage captured the…
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Chinese couple caught having sex outside convenience store
In a shocking incident, a couple was caught having sex outside of a popular convenience store entrance in Zhumadian, Henan Province, China, much to the surprise of passersby and the astonishment of netizens. Onlookers appeared to be indifferent to the scene, with some speculating that the woman seemed to be intoxicated. Local news reports indicated that the event took place…
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Husband caught holidaying with mistress on livestream by shocked wife during Labour Day
One married woman got an unwelcome surprise while she was staying home during the Labour Day holiday to take care of her children – she discovered her husband on holiday with his mistress on a livestream. The unexpected revelation occurred in China when the woman was at home attending to her children. Feeling bored, she spent her time engaging in…
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Pressures of marriage: Viral photo captures heart-wrenching moment of weeping husband with wife outside Hubei hospital
A weeping husband shaking his wife outside a hospital in Hubei province after the pressures of marriage become too much. The photo went viral on Chinese social media. His wife, who was pregnant, fainted as he was seen shaking her and shouting… “What kind of marriage is this? Isn’t it better to be single? Are you stupid?” It is unclear…
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Chinese students witness steamy couple in classroom and share live updates online
Chinese university students witnessed a steamy couple in a university classroom, and shared live updates online. The scandalous incident caused an uproar on social media in China after photos and videos emerged of a young couple having sex in a university classroom, transforming the academic setting into an exhibitionist theatre. The steamy encounter drew the attention of hundreds of curious students…
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From murder to mortician: China’s bold scheme to rehabilitate serious criminals
A special rehabilitation program in Shenyang, a city in northeastern China, is offering ex-prisoners a chance to become a mortician or funeral workers and reintegrate into society. The initiative, named Mama Waves You Off to Heaven, aims to address the challenges faced by ex-convicts who deal with discrimination, lack of reform programmes, and a resultant skills shortage that often pushes…
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Thailand welcomes new controversial Chinese-built amphibious assault ship
Thailand yesterday welcomed a new Chinese-built amphibious assault ship to its naval fleet. The HTMS Chang, a Type 071E landing platform dock, arrived at its homeport in southern Thailand a week after its official handover at the Chinese shipyard. The ship, which left Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding’s facility in Shanghai on Tuesday, April 18, travelled through the Taiwan Strait before arriving at…
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Chinese ambassador expresses confidence in Belt and Road Initiative benefiting Thailand and China
Chinese Ambassador Han Zhiqiang expressed his confidence yesterday that China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) would foster mutual growth and provide numerous benefits to both Thailand and China. Speaking at a seminar titled “Contemporary China with the World: An Exchange of a New Generation between Thailand and China,” the ambassador highlighted the BRI’s role in guiding and advancing bilateral relations…
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China’s economy reaches new highs after zero-Covid restrictions
Official data released today revealed that China’s economy grew by 4.5% year-on-year in the first quarter, recovering after the conclusion of zero-Covid restrictions in late 2021. This is the first indication since 2019 of the world’s second-largest economy making progress without the strict health measures that effectively controlled the coronavirus but heavily impacted businesses and supply chains. Retail figures, which…
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Thailand seeks extradition of 3 men suspected of murdering Chinese student
Thailand‘s Deputy Police Chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn wants to see the three Chinese nationals suspected of abducting and murdering a Chinese student in Nonthaburi province, before fleeing to China, to be extradited to Thailand to face prosecution. On April 1, the body of 22 year old Thonburi University Student Jin Can was found dumped in a swampy ditch at a…
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