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Thailand’s healthcare system is well-regarded across Southeast Asia, with options ranging from public hospitals to world-class private facilities. But when it comes to foreign residents or tourists, healthcare access isn’t as straightforward. So, do foreigners get free healthcare in Thailand?...
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Mischievous bride: Groom’s jaw drops as ex-girlfriends play bridesmaids in unexpected wedding twist
A groom received an unexpected surprise when he arrived to pick up his bride and found that her bridesmaids were all his ex-girlfriends. This unusual event took place at the wedding of a couple from Chongqing, China, after a two-year courtship. The bride, known as Liu, discovered that some of her friends had previously dated her groom. Instead of being…
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Chinese parents face backlash for expensive winter coat purchase
A wealthy Chinese family sparked controversy after spending 9,000 yuan (44,800 baht) on a winter coat for their daughter. The parents, both CEOs of multinational companies, faced criticism from the local school’s parent association for potentially causing envy among other students. As the cold season approached, the mother purchased a pricey winter coat to shield her daughter from the winter…
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Ploughing through prejudice: Chinese farmer’s job rejection due to being ugly
A rural farmer in China recently faced a peculiar predicament after multiple job rejections, not due to a lack of qualifications but, because he was too ugly and his facial features were deemed too angular. Pursuing better work opportunities, the farmer, named Truong, relocated to Chongqing, attracted by numerous job openings in local electronics factories known for their decent salaries and…
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Thai Airways reports profitable Q4, driven by Chinese visitor surge
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced a profitable fourth quarter, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of profits, underpinned by a steady recovery in passenger numbers amid the Covid-19 era. The growth has been particularly driven by a surge in visitors from China. Thai Airways recorded a net income of 1.54 billion baht (US$43 million) for the quarter ending…
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Handsome teacher sparks classroom shuffle in China
Despite the common understanding that students attend school to acquire knowledge, teachers can also play an integral role in making learning more enjoyable. A teacher’s vibrant personality can be an asset in winning over students. However, an excessively handsome teacher can sometimes create issues for themselves. Take, for instance, the recent situation involving a young male teacher from Guangdong province,…
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Cupid’s Arrow: Factory worker’s romantic gesture misses target, woman rejects overtures, sparks viral sympathy
A viral story from China has caught the attention of netizens after Cupid’s Arrow apparently missed its target. A factory worker’s bold declaration of love to a female colleague, complete with a bouquet, was met with rejection and disdain. The woman’s reason for the dismissal was simple – they didn’t know each other well enough for such a declaration of…
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South Korean factory worker fatally injured by robot misidentification
Tragedy struck in South Korea as a robot misidentified a factory worker for a box of vegetables, causing fatal injuries. The incident, which took place on November 7, involved a 40 year old man who was inspecting the sensors of a machine at an agricultural distribution centre in South Korea’s Gyeongsang Province. The robot seemingly confused the man for a…
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Malaysian bride’s feast fiasco: Uninvited ‘wedding crashers’ sneak in for a bite-sized sequel
A Malaysian bride was left angered by uninvited guests who snuck into her wedding reception for a free meal in what sounds like a sequel to the Hollywood blockbuster the Wedding Crashers. Despite careful planning for each table, the couple received complaints from guests that there were no seats available. Upon investigation, they discovered that unfamiliar faces had infiltrated the…
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Dream mother-in-law treats daughter to succulent lobster in hospital
A new mother was treated to a succulent lobster meal by her mother-in-law in the hospital, a gesture that drew widespread admiration online and earned the mother-in-law the title of dream mother-in-law. The interesting story of a young woman who just gave birth was spread widely on social networks. Shared photos reveal her sitting on a hospital bed, with her…
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Florida woman survives nine-foot alligator attack thanks to snorkelling mask
A woman from Florida had a lucky escape while snorkelling when a nine-foot alligator attacked and clamped onto her forehead. She was spared from serious injuries due to her full-face snorkelling mask. The incident took place last weekend when the woman and a friend were snorkelling at the Alexander Springs recreational area. An initially harmless snorkelling trip turned into a…
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Phuket Airport’s rain-check: Dampening floors lead to a slip-up
Phuket International Airport, managed by Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket), recently experienced a minor slip-up. A leaky roof in the arrivals hall of the domestic terminal led to some disruption, leading the airport to extend a public apology and caution to those visiting the terminal about the possibility of a dampening experience on the floor. The apology from AoT Phuket…
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Chinese bride’s childlike appearance raises concerns and sparks national intrigue
A bride from Ningxia, an autonomous region in China, sparked national intrigue due to her childlike appearance and small stature, raising questions about her legal age and whether her parents coerced her into marriage. However, the bride’s parents have now clarified the situation. The bride, who is 20 years old, has a physique and countenance that resemble a pre-adolescent, leading…
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Chinese plumber discovers giant salamander in residential water pipe
In an unexpected turn of events, a Chinese plumber Phichit based in Guangdong‘s Huizhou city, encountered a large creature, a 40 centimetre salamander, while attending a routine service call. The plumber’s discovery within a residential water pipe has since baffled and amused online communities. The incident unfolded as Xue Hui was called to a customer’s residence to fix a water…
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Chinese groom in awe as wedding bride and her family stun netizens with their beauty
A wedding in Jiangsu province, China, is trending globally after images were released of the groom arriving to collect the bride from her home. The astonishing scene awaiting him included not only his beautiful bride but also two stunning women seated beside her. The two women accompanying the bride were later identified as the groom’s future mother-in-law and the bride’s…
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Japanese student’s provocative photobook creates uproar after school controversy
The renowned Japanese high school student who made headlines earlier this year after being suspended and pressured to quit school for accepting modelling work for an underwear brand has since left her school and enrolled in a more understanding institution. The school had argued that the student, Shimaki, breached rules prohibiting students from having part-time jobs, and it was deemed immoral.…
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Discount disaster: Chinese woman’s haircut horror in Hunan
An 18 year old Chinese woman suffered a shocking haircut experience after purchasing a special discount coupon for a beauty salon in Yongxing, Chenjow, Hunan, China. The Chinese woman, known as Tao, reportedly paid 330 baht for the wash, cut, and dry service. Upon entering the salon on the afternoon of November 1, Tao started to suspect something was wrong…
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Chinese woman attends blind date in pyjamas, surprises rich suitor
A woman in Sichuan province, China, caused a stir on social media when she turned up at a blind date in her pyjamas. She was not keen on tying the knot early, contrary to her parents’ insistence. However, the wealthy, handsome, and good-natured man she met left her astonished and confused. In today’s fast-paced world, the average marriage age is…
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London podcaster’s eerie wedding dress fitting photo baffles social media
A chilling detail in a wedding dress-fitting photo has left Tess Cotter, a podcaster and comedian from London, and her sister stunned. During her one-hour fitting session in a London bridal shop, a store assistant took snapshots of Cotter trying on different gowns. After the session, Cotter shared some of the snaps with her sister and they noticed a baffling…
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Naked ambition: Cleaning lady bares all, but clients want more than just a spotless house
A 32 year old woman has been cleaning homes in the nude for six years, earning more than £50 (2,190 baht) per hour. Despite her insistence that she’s there strictly to clean, some of her male clients believe they’re getting more than just a tidy home for their money. The naked cleaner, Lottie Rae, admitted that there are a few…
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Thai PM evaluates potential wage increase for civil servants without price hike
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday declared that an evaluation was underway to determine the feasibility of increasing wages for civil servants and government employees. However, he dismissed the notion that such a hike would lead to a rise in consumer goods prices. The prime minister’s comments came in response to inquiries concerning the potential inflationary effects of the proposed wage…
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From apartheid assault to unsettled sanctuary: Gaza citizens’ desperate exodus amidst Israel’s onslaught causing 10,000 Palestinian deaths
A charity worker was forced to leave her home in northern Gaza along with her elderly mother after the brutal bombardment of Palestine by apartheid Israel that began post-October 7. Reda Sahoiun and her mother jumped into a taxi, taking with them only a ring, two necklaces, bracelets, blankets and some painkillers, as they fled the chaos and carnage to…
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Rice or wrong: Chinese student’s homework stirs online uproar
A Chinese primary school student was given an unusual homework assignment, sparking a heated online debate. The task required him to count 10,000 grains of rice, a task that kept his family up all night. The incident took a surprising turn when the teacher revealed the true aim of the exercise. The assignment, given by a teacher in Liaoning province,…
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Over 20,000 Thai workers choose to stay in Israel amidst escalating conflict
Despite escalating conflict in Israel, over 20,000 Thai workers have opted to remain, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry continues to commit itself to facilitating the return of those wishing to leave. Before the occurrence of the cross-border raids by Hamas forces on October 7, approximately 30,000 Thai citizens were working in Israel. However, the number of…
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Efforts to secure 23 Thai hostages from Hamas ramps up
Efforts are underway to secure the release of 23 Thai nationals currently held captive by Hamas militants, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin reassured the public on Monday. The Bangkok-born prime minister affirmed their safety following confirmation from General Songwit Noonpakdee, the chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. PM Srettha shed light on the situation on November 6 when he mentioned…
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Thai AirAsia launches fly-thru flight to boost up lesser-visited provinces
Thai AirAsia has launched a new fly-thru service connecting Phuket to Don Mueang Airport and Phitsanulok. The aim is to encourage foreign tourists visiting Phuket to explore and discover lesser-visited provinces like Phitsanulok and other areas in the lower northern region of Thailand. Sasiwan Siphrom, the President of the Tourism Council of the Lower Northern Provinces, highlighted that in collaboration…
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Sensational subway stir: Hong Kong commuter’s provocative attire sparks online frenzy (video)
A video clip featuring a woman in provocative public attire travelling on a Hong Kong subway has sparked online debate. The footage, shared widely across social media platforms, showcases a young woman sporting a revealing outfit consisting of a light blue bra-like top and jeans, attracting much attention from fellow passengers. The video has since ignited a flurry of online…
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Spicy showdown: Thai eatery saviour gives yakuza gang a taste of justice in Japan
Police arrested a Thai man working at a Thai restaurant in Japan after he killed one and injured two Japanese yakuza gang members while saving his Thai friend from a brutal attack. According to a local news agency, the incident took place outside a Thai restaurant in the city of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, at around 7.40pm on November 2. Two…
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Guestless wedding shocks rural Chinese village
In a small rural village in Guizhou Province, Southwestern China, a grand wedding took place with over 100 Chinese tables meticulously set up to celebrate the union of a groom and his bride. However, the most startling aspect of this extravagant event was the complete absence of guests. At the guestless wedding, not a single villager from the community attended…
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Colombian students walk on the wild side: Risky rope bridge commute over crocodile-infested river
Over 70 Colombian students in rural Villalaydee, near the city of Santa Marta, risk their lives daily by crossing a makeshift bridge to go to school. The bridge, made from a water pipe with hanging ropes for balance, spans the crocodile-infested Kaira River. Resident Dorisa Fadul appeals to the city’s responsible authorities for safe bridge construction for Colombian students, but…
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Ten year old girl confesses to stealing in heartwarming lesson on honesty
A ten year old girl in China voluntarily surrendered herself to the police after confessing to stealing money from her home to buy snacks. The incident, which has sparked widespread admiration on social media, saw the child’s father courageously using the experience to teach his daughter a valuable lesson about honesty and accountability. On August 22, the girl, named Zhang,…
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