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- Thailand News
Discover an enchanting evening with rising R&B stars in Bangkok
Get ready for a night of soul-stirring melodies as five rising R&B stars from California grace Bangkok with their enchanting tunes during The Modern Nostalgia Tour: Live In Bangkok at the BCC Hall of Central Ladprao, Phahon Yothin Road, on February 20 at 8pm. Presented by the Very Company, this special live performance promises to be a musical extravaganza, perfectly…
- World News
Bartender’s ‘scratch’-of-luck: 20-dollar tip turns into lottery ticket jackpot
A bartender in California, USA, had a significant windfall after a customer tipped her with a lottery ticket worth approximately 20 dollars (730 baht), which turned out to be a grand prize winner. The lottery ticket was a scratchcard, a type that requires scratching off a silver coating to reveal potential prizes. According to a post on the international forum…
- World News
California driver’s audacious manoeuvre through ancient tree sparks Internet outrage
A daring California driver incurred the wrath of Internet users after forcing his large vehicle through the hollow of a venerable, ancient tree, according to international media outlets. The video, shared on TikTok by a user known as @MsOC, revealed the audacious attempt in which the motorist manoeuvred his hefty vehicle through the seemingly too-tight aperture of this local landmark…
- World News
Tragic lawnmower accident kills sleeping woman in California park
In a tragic accident, a 27 year old woman was killed when she was run over by a lawnmower in Modesto, California. The woman, Christine Chavez, who was homeless at the time, was sleeping under tall weeds in Beard Brook Park when a park employee unknowingly drove over her. The incident took place on July 8. Christine’s father, Christopher Chavez, discovered…
- World News
Tragedy in rocklin: Man killed while rescuing ducks, teen driver involved
A tragic incident occurred in Rocklin, California, when a 41 year old man was fatally struck by a car driven by a teenager while attempting to help a family of ducks cross the road. The accident took place approximately 25 miles northeast of Sacramento. According to witnesses, Casey Rivara had ensured the ducks reached safety before the collision occurred. No…
- World News
Felicity: A museum at the centre of the world
In the heart of California’s Sonora Desert lies the unique town of Felicity, founded by the 94 year old visionary, Jacques Andre Istel. This enigmatic location is home to an ambitious project: a museum of human history that continues to expand, aiming to encompass the entirety of documented humanity. What began in 1986 with two small houses has grown to…
- World News
JPMorgan Chase swoops in to buy US crisis bank First Republic
US financial authorities seized California’s struggling First Republic Bank on Monday and sold it to JPMorgan Chase, hoping to bring stability to a banking crisis that has rattled the financial system. First Republic, following the disclosure of a loss of over US$100 billion in deposits in the first quarter, became the second-largest bank by assets to collapse in US history.…
- News
Gareth Bale impresses at Pebble Beach Pro-Am as Justin Rose wins for first time in 4 years
Gareth Bale left his mark on one of the world’s most prestigious golf tournaments on his pro-am debut at Pebble Beach which saw Justin Rose secure his first win in four years. The 42 year old Rose, who led the pro event by two shots, hit three birdies to card a six-under round of 66, making him the winner by…
- Hot News
California man accused of shooting seven farmworkers admits guilt, blames mental illness
The man accused of shooting seven of his fellow farmworkers in California blamed his mental illness after confessing to the crime. Zhao Chunli says he endured years of bullying and overwork and says his complaints were never addressed. According to The Straits Times, NBC News visited the man and spoke to Zhao in Mandarin. An NBC reporter told what Zhao had…
- Crime News
Mass shootings in the US this year up to 70 (video)
The total number of killings in mass shootings in the United States this year is 70 and the month of January still has a week to go. California is currently wrestling with the aftermath of two consecutive mass shootings, the latest shooting saw a man kill seven ex-colleagues in Half Moon Bay, a coastal city south of San Francisco. The…
- Crime News
Gunman kills 10 in shooting at California dance studio
A gunman killed 10 people in a shooting at a California dance studio on Saturday night. The gunman, 72 year old Huu Can Tran, also injured another 10 people after opening fire in the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, located in Los Angeles County. LA County Sherrif Robert Luna did not have the victims’ exact ages, but said…
- Hot News
Super Mario theme park to open in California ahead of new film
Super Mario is getting its first theme park outside of Japan by way of the US state of California. The Nintendo-themed park is set to open next month just weeks before the old-school characters grace the Hollywood big screen. According to Japan Today, Super Nintendo World will be part of Universal Studios Hollywood- an amusement park that has seen the likes…
- News
Pet-loving couple accidently imprison themselves in a dog cage (video)
A hilarious video of a pet-loving couple from California locking themselves in a dog cage has gone viral. Hats off to Stephanie Ferrari for posting the priceless video on TikTok @stephanieiferrari and allowing the rest of the world to laugh at her mishap. Pet lover Stephanie and her husband are seen in their home with three dog cages. He husband,…
- Hot News
California earthquake leaves tens of thousands without electricity, 2 deaths
A California earthquake with a 6.4 magnitude has left tens of thousands without electricity and has reportedly taken two lives. The earthquake occurred before dawn on Tuesday, damaging roads, water systems and homes. At least 11 were reported injured as well as two deaths from “medical emergencies.” The quake struck at 2:30am PST and was followed by around 80 aftershocks.…
- Crime News
Mystery 911 emergency service call turns out to be a monkey
American police officers responded to a 911 (emergency) call in a remote area three and a half hours north of Los Angeles only to find an unlikely caller – a monkey in a zoo. The incident took place at Zoo to You, a wildlife conservation park in the quaint town of Paso Robles, California, known for its wineries and military…
- Tourism News
Zipair is the first budget airline to fly from Asia to the US
As tourists finally begin to take to the skies again, a low-cost airline in Japan is set to become the first budget carrier to fly from Asia to North America. Zipair Tokyo Inc announced today that it is launching flight service between Tokyo’s Narita Airport and Los Angeles International Airport in California, the first budget airline to do so. Zipair…
- Thailand News
7 Thai dogs find a new home in California
7 stray dogs from Thailand have immigrated to the United States as one California woman attempts to rescue as many Thai dogs as possible. Melissa Bacelar is the owner of The Wagmor Luxury Pet Hotel and Spa, along with its offshoot pet adoption service, Wagmore Pets. Located in Studio City, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles bordering Hollywood, the pet hotel…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Thai police clash with weekend protesters | February 15
The hashtag #policebeatingmedic continues to trend on local Twitter media as the Metropolitan Police Bureau commissioner defends his officer’s actions. Thais are universally condemning the heavy-handed police action at the protest on Saturday after officers, dressed in riot gear, beat a medical volunteer outside the Supreme Court near Sanam Luang. The man has been confirmed as a nurse/medical volunteer in…
- World News
LA artist behind portrait of murdered Thai man condemns surge in racist violence
The US artist behind a portrait of an elderly Thai man who died after a brutal attack outside his San Francisco home, has voiced his disgust and sadness at the rise in anti-Asian sentiment in the US. Los Angeles artist Jonathan D. Chang drew the portrait of 84 year old Vicha Ratanapakdee and posted it on Instagram as a tribute…
- World News
Elderly Thai man killed in violent attack in California
An 84 year old Thai man has died after being brutally attacked outside his home in San Francisco, in the US state of California. CCTV footage shows Vicha Ratanapakdee being approached by a man who pushes him violently to the ground before running away. The attack took place on the footpath outside Vicha’s home early on Thursday morning, with the…
- Covid-19 News
Los Angeles ambulances won’t take cardiac patients unlikely to survive as Covid crisis worsens
As the state of California finds itself in the midst of a full-blown Covid-19 crisis, medical workers in Los Angeles are being faced with some stark choices. According to County Supervisor Hilda Sollis, a memo issued by the county’s Emergency Medical Services instructs ambulance workers not to pick up patients who’ve suffered a heart attack if their chances of surviving…
- Covid-19 News
21 coronavirus cases confirmed on cruise ship off California coast
21 people aboard the Grand Princess, a cruise ship being held off the California coast, including 19 crew, have tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus. US Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) officials are working with California authorities to bring her to a non-commercial port, where its officials can test everyone aboard for the virus. The HHS has given…
- Việt Nam
Mỹ cho xuất viện nhầm bệnh nhân nhiễm virus corona
Bang Texas, thị trưởng thành phố San Antonio Ron Nirenberg cho biết vừa cho xuất viện nhầm một bệnh nhân nhiễm virus corona (Covid-19). Theo Newsweek, vào 1/3, ông Nirenberg tiết lộ trung tâm kiểm soát và phòng ngừa dịch bệnh Mỹ (CDC) cho xuất viện nhầm một bệnh nhân dương tính với virus Covid-19. Người này trong nhóm những…
- Việt Nam
Có gì đặc biệt ở cá dương vật xâm chiếm bãi biển California?
Ảnh: Dân trí Mới đây xuất hiện hình ảnh loài sinh vật biển mang tên cá dương vật ngập tràn bãi biển California sau bão khiến nhiều người phải rùng mình. Vậy có gì đặc biệt ở loài sinh vật mang cái tên “nhạy cảm” này? Cá dương vật là gì? Tuy được gọi là cá nhưng cá dương vật…
- Việt Nam
Cá dương vật xâm chiếm bãi biển California
Ảnh: Dân trí Cá dương vật – sinh vật biển có hình dáng giống hệt bộ phận sinh dục của cánh mày râu – đã phủ kín bãi biển sau bão. Sau trận bão tại California, hàng nghìn con cá dương vật tràn vào bờ biển Drakes, bang California, Mỹ. “Những hiện tượng tương tự từng xuất hiện trong nhiều…
- Việt Nam
Tham dự lễ hội Halloween: Hơn chục người thương vong vì xả súng đẫm máu tại Mỹ
PHOTO: Los Angeles Times Một vụ xả súng đẫm máu tại khu vực Long Beach thuộc tiểu bang California khiến nhiều người chết và bị thương. Đây là tin được truyền thông Mỹ đưa tin. Los Angeles Times dẫn nguồn tin từ Sở Cứu hỏa Long Beach cho biết ít nhất đã có 3 người thiệt mạng và 9 người…
