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Moving to Thailand offers plenty of excitement and adventure, but the local healthcare system can be complex to navigate as an expat. From unique health risks to high costs at private hospitals, having a comprehensive health insurance plan is essential....
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China’s mysterious pneumonia outbreak sparks global fears – is history repeating itself?
In a chilling echo of the early days of Covid-19, a mysterious pneumonia cluster has emerged in China, leaving hospitals overwhelmed and parents fearing a repeat of the deadly pandemic. As concerns rise, experts plead for transparency, drawing unsettling parallels with past outbreaks. In Beijing and Liaoning, hospitals are grappling with an onslaught of sick children exhibiting unusual symptoms, including lung…
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Loy Krathong chaos at Chiang Mai Airport: 160 flights shuffled, travellers beware!
With the upcoming Loy Krathong Festival in sight, Chiang Mai Airport is set to experience a whirlwind of changes, with a staggering 160 flights facing disruptions from November 27 to 28, post 7pm. Chiang Mai Airport Deputy Director Wisut Khamyod revealed today a jaw-dropping 101 cancellations and 59 rescheduled flights, creating a turbulence level hitting 47% of regular air traffic.…
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Matrimony mayhem: Groom kicks bride after learning she’s pregnant at chaotic Chinese wedding
A wedding in the JiuJiang province of China spiralled into astonishing chaos when the groom kicked his pregnant bride, causing her to fall to the stage floor. The incident occurred after the groom discovered his newlywed bride was pregnant, despite their short one-month acquaintance before the wedding. The local media reported that the groom received a text message in the…
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Tofu turmoil: Viral furry recipe from China divides opinions on safety and health
A unique recipe for furry tofu, a trending dish from China, sparked a global debate over its safety and health benefits. The recipe, which involves fermentation, was shared by a user on the social media platform Twitter and quickly went viral. The video showcases a woman instructing viewers on how to prepare furry tofu. The ingredients required include tofu, tempeh…
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BLACKPINK receives MBE honour from British monarchy in historic first for K-pop
The British monarchy has recognised the influential K-pop group BLACKPINK, awarding members Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé with the prestigious Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) honour. The ceremony, hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace, was in honour of South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in and First Lady Kim Jung-sook, marking…
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Hong Kong Laureate Forum launches Young Scientist initiative for budding academics
The Hong Kong Laureate Forum (HKLF) has launched a Young Scientist initiative, providing a platform for budding academics to network and learn together. The initiative was unveiled during the HKLF forum at the Hong Kong Science Park from November 13 to 18, featuring a poster presentation as a key highlight. This served as a unique opportunity for young scientists to…
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Unveiling the true story of the first Thanksgiving
The annual American holiday of Thanksgiving falls on November 23 (tomorrow) this year, marking the day when early settlers in America celebrated their survival almost 400 years ago with the assistance of divine intervention. Historians continue to investigate the events of the first Thanksgiving, which took place in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The location is now home to a thriving historical museum,…
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English antique collector makes unexpected fortune from friend’s furniture
An English antique collector discovered a treasure trove after purchasing a deceased friend’s furniture for 7,000 pounds (309,000 baht). Initially, the antique collector, Alex Archbold, only wished to acquire the piano used by the late Bette Joan Rac, better known as Madame Rac, for her music lessons. However, upon entering the house, he stumbled upon a jackpot: a house filled…
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Brad Pitt’s son accuses Hollywood star of being a ‘world class as*hole’
Hollywood star Brad Pitt finds himself in the eye of a familial storm as his adopted son, Pax Jolie-Pitt, publicly lambasts him with scathing accusations. The explosive social media rant, unveiled three years after its posting, paints a harrowing picture of Pitt as a “fucking awful human,” leaving fans and followers stunned. The tumultuous Pitt family dynamics have Hollywood buzzing…
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Airlines request more flight slots into Thailand, CAAT reveals
A request for slot redistribution has been lodged by several airlines as they plan to increase flights into Thailand, reveals an insider from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). This request was presented to CAAT’s top executives at the 153rd Slot Conference that took place in Dubai from November 14 to 17. This biannual gathering, arranged by the International…
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“Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius may be released from prison
South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius, aka Blade Runner, could be released from jail this week after mistakes were discovered regarding his parole bids. Pistorius was sentenced in October 2014 when he was found guilty of murdering Reeve Steenkamp, his then-girlfriend on February 14, 2013. The 36 year old claimed he thought Steenkamp was an intruder and he shot her by…
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South Korea: Cho Kyu-hyun from Super Junior injured by woman carrying knife
A woman in her thirties stormed into the backstage area of a local theatre, wielding a knife and injuring Super Junior member Cho Kyu-hyun, yesterday in Seoul at around 4pm. The K-pop star was meeting other actors on the show when he sustained a cut on his finger during the altercation. The woman has since been apprehended. Local police are…
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Sky’s the limit: Nine new airlines on board for Thailand aviation recovery
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced the registration of nine new airlines to bolster the aviation industry’s recovery. The authority remains confident that passenger traffic will reach 127 million this year, forecasting a significant recovery this year. The Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, Suttipong Kongpool, stated that Thailand’s aviation industry is on a steady path…
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Kazakhstan courts ASEAN investors to become Central Asia’s investment hub
Kazakhstan is reaching out to foreign investors, particularly from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in a bid to establish itself as a central investment hub in the Central Asia Region. The Kazakh government has expressed interest in mutual economic development with the Southeast Asian region, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Roman Vassilenko. He made these remarks…
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Courteney Cox and Matt LeBlanc commemorate late Friends co-star Matthew Perry
Known as Friends character Chandler Bing, news of Matthew Perry’s sudden death shocked fans worldwide as well as his co-stars including Courteney Cox and Matt Le Blanc. Both Cox and Le Blanc have since paid their respects to their late co-star Perry who passed away recently, on October 28 in Los Angeles. Chandler Bing’s wife Monica Geller, aka Cox, took…
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Northern Italy: 31-stone killer who stabbed girlfriend to death released from jail
A 31-stone Italian killer who fatally stabbed his girlfriend in 2017 after a dispute about his eating habits has been released from jail as prison could not provide him with an adequate low-calorie diet. The Italian killer, 35 year old Biella-born Dimitri Fricano murdered his 28 year old girlfriend Erika Preti during a holiday to Sardinia. Preti was stabbed 57…
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Seismic upheaval in Myanmar prompts call for earthquake-resistant structures in Thailand
A seismic upheaval of 6.4 magnitude rattled Myanmar and was perceptible in various regions of Thailand yesterday, prompting engineers and academics to urge the implementation of stringent regulations to ensure the resilience of structures against future earthquakes. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.4, originated in Myanmar at 8.37am yesterday. The Earthquake Observation Division of the Meteorological Department reported the…
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Cave heroes to the rescue again: Thailand and Norway aid India’s tunnel turmoil
The government of India asked Thai and Norwegian rescuers from the Tham Luang cave rescue mission to help save 40 workers trapped by a tunnel collapse in the northern state of Uttarakhand. The 4.5-kilometre tunnel in Uttarakhand collapsed on November 12 during construction. Around 50 people were working on the site. Some workers at the ends of the tunnel managed to…
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Wedding crasher: Ex-girlfriend storms wedding ceremony in Suzhou
The online community in China was abuzz with a dramatic wedding in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. A viral social media clip revealed the source of the drama was not the bride or groom, but the groom’s ex-girlfriend who attempted to disrupt her old flame’s wedding. The groom and the young woman had been in a relationship for seven years before they…
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Scottish mother spots intruder under bed through baby monitor
A 22 year old mother in Scotland had a chilling encounter when she spotted an intruder crawling out from under her bed via her Baby Monitor app on her mobile phone while she and her one year old son were away visiting a friend. Swiftly, she contacted the police. The monitoring system, installed to keep an eye on her toddler, had…
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Blind date rejection sparks debate as Chinese man turns down woman due to her haircut
A blind date in China ended abruptly as the man turned down the woman, despite her beauty, due to disliking her haircut. First impressions, especially in romantic pursuits, often hinge on physical appearance, leading some to make snap judgements based on looks alone. The blind date incident sparked online debate in the Chinese social media sphere when a beautiful woman…
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Thai prime minister set to meet world leaders at APEC summit in San Francisco
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set to meet US President Joe Biden among other world leaders at the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in San Francisco. Discussions on a broad spectrum of issues are projected to take place today during their meeting at the APEC Summit dinner. In addition to the US president, the 61 year old prime minister’s…
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Wedding gift woes: Ex-boyfriend’s 1140 baht sparks online debate
A bride was delighted to receive a large red envelope wedding gift from her ex-boyfriend, the content of which totalled 233 yuan. Despite the sum not being substantial, it displayed sincerity, causing some online commenters to be alarmed, suggesting the amount harbours an ominous meaning. The narrative of inviting former lovers to weddings occasionally provides comedic tales, largely due to…
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Unexpected love story: Woman finds true connection on the streets
A 28 year old woman was evicted from her home by her mother for refusing to attend a matchmaking event, leading her to sleep on the street. In this unexpected love story, she met an audacious young man who proposed to be her boyfriend. The woman was discovered sleeping on the pavement instead of her comfortable bedroom at home. She…
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Chinese student steals show at sports festival in backless dress
A female student at Jiangxi Normal University in China‘s Jiangxi province recently stole the show wearing a backless evening dress at a university sports festival, earning herself the nickname goddess. As she hurried onto the field, her long backless dress fluttered in the wind, drawing the attention of all present. The university stadium was packed as most of the students…
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Vietnamese investor-led network raided in Thailand for false milk powder sales
A Vietnamese investor-led network, falsely advertising and selling a specialised milk powder with exaggerated health benefits, was raided by the Royal Thai Police (RTP). The authorities seized more than 42 million baht in assets and accused the network of misusing the name of a renowned former national football player, Piyapong Pue-on, in their marketing. The operation took place at 10am…
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Good cop, bad fall: Chinese policewoman’s rescue mission turns into accusations and yuan showdown
A Chinese policewoman who aided an elderly man who had fallen in the street was met with accusations and a hefty compensation demand of 13,000 yuan (65,500 baht), leading her to reveal her true identity as a police officer, silencing her accusers. The incident occurred recently in Tianjin, China when a policewoman, on her way to work, came across a fallen…
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Vietnamese family dispute over children’s health goes viral
The troubling case of a Vietnamese family in dispute has been reported by the popular Docnhanh platform. The husband claims his wife had been cruelly denying their children water, leading to their illness. However, the wife counter-argued, stating he had been forcing their offspring to regularly drink salt water under the guise of treatment. Previously, the father, referred to as…
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Unexpected kiss in Chinese restaurant sparks online debate (video)
An unexpected incident in a Chinese restaurant sparked a heated online debate where closed-circuit camera footage captured a man being forcefully kissed by a female stranger. The man appears visibly confused after the incident, while the woman calmly leaves the scene. The woman’s behaviour has been widely condemned online, with many believing she has sexually violated the man. The incident…
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Chinese student’s health scare underlines importance of early diagnosis
A 20 year old Chinese student was shocked when she was diagnosed with a critical condition after noticing unusual red spots and bruises on her body. Initially, the Chinese student, from Changsha, China, thought they were mosquito bites or accidental bruises, but when the spots increased, she realised something was amiss with her health. After returning home from a trip…
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