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Sponsored Is Swedish snus a good alternative to smoking in Thailand?
With approximately 106,000 people in Thailand succumbing to smoking-related illnesses annually, people are exploring alternatives in pursuit of a safer option. And for many, the answer is Swedish snus (pronounced snoose and rhymes with goose), a traditional Scandinavian tobacco product...
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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…
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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…
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Brave mum battles giant crocodile: The canal clash of kalimantan, Indonesia (video)
In a shocking encounter, a 38 year old mother of two survived an unimaginable ordeal by fighting off a giant crocodile that dragged her into a canal. The terrifying moment occurred on the morning of July 27, at around 8am, in Kalimantan, Indonesia. Falmira De Jesus, a palm tree planter by profession, was busy fetching water from the canal to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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From sanitation to sensation: 11 women mop the lottery floor in India
Life has taken a decidedly fortunate turn for 11 female sanitation workers in southern India, who are no longer in the shit after scooping 100 million Indian rupees (41 million baht) on a united lottery ticket. These women, who were previously struggling to make ends meet with meagre daily wages of 250 Indian rupees (100 baht), can now look forward…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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Black magic and mayhem at Malaysia’s Port Dickson Beach: A peculiar discovery captures the online world
A resident of Malaysia stumbled upon a peculiar discovery involving black magic at the Port Dickson beach in Negeri Sembilan state, Malaysia, which swiftly gripped the attention of the online world. At a time when storms had driven many people away from the beach, he found two mysterious bottles tightly wrapped in black rope. Fitri Izani detailed that despite the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Unbear-lievable scandal at Chinese zoo: Are sun bears actually humans in bear suits? (video)
A Chinese zoo categorically denied its sun bears are humans dressed in bear suits. Hangzhou Zoo finds itself embroiled in controversy as speculations swirl on social media, alleging that its sun bears may not be genuine creatures but humans in bear suits. The uproar erupted when images of one of the zoo’s sun bears, a species native to Southeast Asia,…
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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…
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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…
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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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UK government faces backlash over new North Sea oil and gas licenses
In a controversial move, the British government yesterday declared its intention to release “hundreds” of fresh licenses for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, aiming to bolster national energy reserves while still vowing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This announcement has incited a wave of criticism from environmental groups and has fuelled an ongoing debate within…
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Sky’s the limit: Krabi Airport’s expansion set to soar by 2025
The redevelopment of Krabi International Airport, expected to amplify its passenger capacity to 8 million annually, is slated for completion by late 2024 with the new infrastructure being operational by 2025, according to an announcement from the Department of Airports. The scheme encompasses the addition of a third passenger terminal and enhancements to the existing two terminals and car park…
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Late-night discovery of deserted pushchair sparks online debate on potential dangers
Nancy Walsh, a property agent from South Carolina, USA, recently shared an unnerving run-in with an isolated pushchair during a late-night drive. In a chilling encounter, she was navigating a deserted alley and stumbled upon an abandoned pushchair on the roadside. Although she was terrified that a child had been left alone, she warned social media users to never leave their…
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Chinese mum’s video indictment of husband’s neglect impacts child’s attitude, sparks online debate
The everyday behaviours of parents can significantly influence their children‘s developmental thought processes, a fact often overlooked by many. A recent social media buzz in China serves as a stark reminder for parents to take this matter seriously. The story began when a mum from Shenzhen shared a video on social media about an incident in her family. In the…
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Chinese man uses cash incentives to encourage wife’s post-partum recovery walks
In an unusual attempt to support his wife’s post-partum recovery, a man in Jilin City, China, urged her to walk by dangling cash prizes for each step. His wife had undergone surgery three days prior and faced struggles to start exercising due to severe pain from her wound. The incident was filmed in a facility dedicated to the recuperation of…
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Thai man dies in mysterious circumstances at Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium
A Thai man lost consciousness at the Tomorrowland music festival in the Belgium town of Boom and later died in hospital on Friday night, July 28. The cause of death is under investigation. Tomorrowland spokesperson Debby Wilmsen reported to the media that festival officers provided CPR to a Thai man aged about 30 years old in the VIP area. The…
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Thailand’s SET warns of escalating cybercrime
The Research Department of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has provided a stark warning about the escalating threat from cybercriminals. The department estimates that cybercrime inflicts daily approximate damage of 772 billion baht worldwide, with Thailand alone likely to suffer losses of around 85 million baht each day this year. In 2023, as many as 61 million Thai citizens…
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Road accident on Laos-China route leaves 5 Thais dead
In a tragic incident yesterday, five Thai nationals died in a severe road accident in Luang Namtha province, Laos. The group was en route to China and intended to pass through Laos to catch a train. As reported by Kanyawarat Jullasat, the deputy chief of the Chiang Khong border immigration office, the tragedy took place in the town of Boten…
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1.9 million baht hidden treasure discovered in Chinese apartment
Residents in China’s Zhejiang province expressed amazement after a woman found a hidden treasure hoard inside the wall of her recently rented apartment. The unanticipated discovery contained gold and silver jewellery and cash totalling around 400,000 yuan, equivalent to approximately 1.9 million baht. The unusual finding took place in Jinhua City, located in the Zhejiang Province of China. The female…
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Barbie: Woman ends relationship after boyfriend reacts badly to feminist film
Popularity of the film Barbie has taken the world by storm as it resonates with a youthful audience, propagating a strongly feminist message. The film’s content has captivated many viewers, leading to discussions about the themes explored in it. However, an unexpected consequence emerged when a woman revealed that her relationship ended dramatically after the couple viewed the film due…
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Wedding controversy: Unusual bride’s appearance sparks online debates over Chinese marriage
In the wake of a wedding taking place in Anhui, China, the appearance of the bride triggered various reactions, igniting debates online. Eyebrows were raised as she was perceived to be odd looking for her exceedingly handsome groom, prompting speculations regarding her mental well-being, and stirring wedding controversy. Deciding to tie the knot is typically a substantial chapter in one’s…
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Malaysian man saves bouquet for mum after surviving car crash
A young Malaysian man’s car crash resulted in a heart-rending twist. Although he narrowly escaped harm, he clung desperately to a bouquet of flowers, prompting passersby to speculate he was bringing them to a beloved girlfriend. However, the young man revealed that the bouquet was actually for his mother, stirring emotions among those who witnessed the event. The incident was shared…
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