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  • Thailand NewsHomeowner faces legal battle over child’s fence injury in Kamphaeng Phet

    Homeowner faces legal battle over child’s fence injury in Kamphaeng Phet

    A homeowner is seeking justice after a seven year old child climbed his fence, causing it to collapse and break the child’s leg. The child’s parents are demanding 100,000 baht in compensation, while the homeowner claims the fence was not faulty. On June 22, a seven year old child was playing near a house in Kamphaeng Phet province. The child…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman fired after leave to care for ill child

    Thai woman fired after leave to care for ill child

    A woman who took leave to care for her seriously ill child was given an ultimatum by her uncaring boss to return to work or be dismissed after three days, sparking divided opinions online. The incident unfolded on the Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+ where a chat conversation between an employee and her boss was shared. The conversation revealed that after…

  • Thailand NewsToddler found 3km from Udon Thani home after wandering off

    Toddler found 3km from Udon Thani home after wandering off

    A three year old toddler wandered 3 kilometres from home in Udon Thani on Wednesday, July 31, while following a dog after their mother fell asleep from taking allergy medication. The child was found playing in a rice field, narrowly avoiding a fall into a nearby water pit. This incident took place in the Khuea Nam subdistrict, Ban Phue district,…

  • Thailand NewsThai mum’s advice on handling bullying praised by parents online

    Thai mum’s advice on handling bullying praised by parents online

    A three year old girl returned from school in tears, asking her mother if she could fight back when being hit. Her mother’s response was praised online and encouraged her to seek help from teachers instead of retaliation. The story, shared by the girl’s family, detailed an incident involving Li (a pseudonym) and her daughter, who recently started kindergarten. One…

  • Thailand NewsHeroic pharmacist in Satun’s quick thinking saves choking infant

    Heroic pharmacist in Satun’s quick thinking saves choking infant

    An infant child was saved from a life-threatening situation after choking on food, thanks to the quick actions of a pharmacist. The footage of the harrowing event was shared on social media, showing a distressed mother seeking help at a pharmacy. At 11am today, June 28, pharmacist Napakkamon Luksana from Baan Khlong Kut Clinic Pharmacy in Satun shared details of…

  • Thailand NewsParents warned after child rescued from locked car in Chon Buri

    Parents warned after child rescued from locked car in Chon Buri

    A two year old child was left locked inside a car after her parents stopped at a petrol station. Rescuers took more than 20 minutes to unlock the car, prompting warnings against leaving children alone in vehicles. Emergency responders from Thammarat Maneerat Foundation in Chon Buri were alerted to a child trapped inside a car at 2.10pm today, June 27,…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri cannabis store vandalism turns into a blaze of gunfire

    Chon Buri cannabis store vandalism turns into a blaze of gunfire

    A cannabis store in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri province fell victim to vandalism twice, with the second attack escalating to gunfire, perpetrated by masked youths. Sakda Niempai, the proprietor, revealed that his shop, situated opposite the Bang Saray Night Market, was the target of two assaults by a group of teenagers. CCTV footage documented both incidents, prompting the…

  • EducationHow to help your child deal with bullying in schools

    How to help your child deal with bullying in schools

    Navigating childhood and adolescence can be tough, especially with the threat of bullying. As guardians, we must equip our children with effective strategies to handle these situations. This article provides tactics to help your child combat bullying in school. Ranging from appreciating the need for transparent communication to identifying the requirement of professional assistance, we will traverse diverse measures you…

  • Thailand NewsThailand to revise Child Protection Act

    Thailand to revise Child Protection Act

    The Social Development and Human Security Ministry, under the leadership of Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, is set to propose an amendment to Thailand’s Child Protection Act within the month for Cabinet approval. The updated act will emphasise the significant role of families and local communities in ensuring the safety of children. Following the National Child Protection Committee meeting yesterday, Varawut unveiled…

  • Thailand NewsWoman sentenced for abducting child as future bride in China

    Woman sentenced for abducting child as future bride in China

    A shocking scheme in Liupanshui, Guizhou Province, in China, where a woman named Yang abducted an 11 year old girl to groom her as a future bride for her eldest son, has led to prison sentences for both mother and son. The unusual case, which has sparked a furore on Chinese social media, underscores the enduring issue of child brides…

  • Thailand NewsThai community in shock as teacher faces molestation allegations

    Thai community in shock as teacher faces molestation allegations

    Shock reverberated throughout a local community as allegations surfaced against a schoolteacher accused of attempting to molest a 10 year old student in her own home, not once but twice. The child’s grandmother caught the perpetrator in the act, leading to a confession and subsequent police report. However, the case shows no progress, raising concerns about justice being served. In…

  • Thailand NewsChild swipes phone in swift snatch at Bangkok eatery (video)

    Child swipes phone in swift snatch at Bangkok eatery (video)

    Popular Bangkok restaurant Red Panda Yakiniku took to social media to share CCTV footage of a child sprinting into their establishment, stealing a mobile phone from the cashier’s counter, and fleeing. The post is an appeal to the child’s guardians to return the stolen item. The Facebook post featured a clip showing a child dashing into the Red Panda Yakiniku…

  • Thailand NewsVietnamese mum sparks online debate over child’s mathematics test

    Vietnamese mum sparks online debate over child’s mathematics test

    A Vietnamese mother sparked a debate online after she questioned the marking of her child’s primary school mathematics test. Her child had answered 5 + 0 = 5 and 6 + 0 = 6, both of which she believed to be correct. However, to her surprise, they were marked as incorrect by the teacher. The mother shared her concerns and…

  • Thailand NewsThai man’s 200,000 baht luxury watch gift for child’s teacher sparks online debate

    Thai man’s 200,000 baht luxury watch gift for child’s teacher sparks online debate

    A woman’s post on Pantip, an online Thai community, ignited a fiery debate after she expressed concerns about her partner buying a luxury watch worth over 200,000 baht (US$5,633) for their child’s attractive teacher. However, the post was met with stark criticism as some netizens urged her to face the truth, hinting at a hidden reality. The woman, in her…

  • Thailand NewsUN urges Thailand to bolster multi-sector approach to child rights protection

    UN urges Thailand to bolster multi-sector approach to child rights protection

    Thailand has been urged to broaden its efforts in child rights protection, with the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, Najat Maalla M’jid, calling for a more comprehensive, multi-ministerial approach. Maalla M’jid emphasised that safeguarding children should not be the sole responsibility of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security but rather a shared…

  • China NewsToddler home alone stirs debate after preparing own milk in China

    Toddler home alone stirs debate after preparing own milk in China

    A three and a half year old boy has stirred up emotions online after being caught on camera preparing his own powdered milk and putting himself to sleep while home alone. The incident took place in Hefei, Anhui province, China, and was reported by Jiupai News on December 12. The video footage reveals the boy sitting at a dining table,…

  • Thailand NewsTaiwanese child Internet sensation Ming Ming grows up

    Taiwanese child Internet sensation Ming Ming grows up

    Ming Ming, the famed Taiwanese child who once caused a global Internet sensation with her faceless ghost costume from the animation Spirited Away, has grown significantly in the seven years since that event. Now nine years old, Ming Ming is in her third year of primary school and consistently ranks within the top five of her class. Ming Ming originally…

  • China NewsChild safety: Brave 4 year old Chinese boy rescues baby sister from suffocation

    Child safety: Brave 4 year old Chinese boy rescues baby sister from suffocation

    In an astonishing act of bravery, a four year old Chinese boy was responsible for saving his five month old sister from potential suffocation. The incident, captured clearly on CCTV, unfolded in their home in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China on October 14. The young boy ran to the aid of his sister who was lying alone, rapidly removing a suffocating…

  • Thailand NewsThai dad’s wall-knocking bedtime method becomes hit among parents

    Thai dad’s wall-knocking bedtime method becomes hit among parents

    For new parents, getting their child to sleep can be a challenging task as each child is unique and requires different care, including their own unique bedtime routine. Recently, a young father shared his unorthodox method of lulling his child to sleep, which didn’t involve singing lullabies or rocking the child around the room. Instead, he would stand, sway, and…

  • Thailand NewsEscalator accident: Young boy loses finger, sparking safety concerns in Thailand

    Escalator accident: Young boy loses finger, sparking safety concerns in Thailand

    A heart-wrenching incident occurred involving a young child who tragically lost a finger due to an accident on an escalator in a shopping mall. The mother of the child shared the unfortunate event in the News to the Rangsit Residents group, seeking any evidence or witness accounts from the day of the accident. The unfortunate escalator accident happened on October…

  • World NewsSweet solution: Honey rushed to rescue as child swallows button battery

    Sweet solution: Honey rushed to rescue as child swallows button battery

    Parents have been warned to be alert after a seven year old child accidentally swallowed a button battery, prompting doctors to advise a dose of honey on the way to the hospital to save his life. Children are naturally curious and often put objects in their mouths, leading to accidental ingestion of hazardous items like button batteries. Fortunately, timely surgical…

  • China NewsCaw machine caper: Doll quest lands child locked in prsion, sparks daring rescue mission

    Caw machine caper: Doll quest lands child locked in prsion, sparks daring rescue mission

    Toys have an irresistible allure for children, and their determination to acquire them can lead to unexpected escapades. In a recent incident, believed to have unfolded in China, a young child’s desire to claim a doll from a claw machine took an unexpected turn. The child ingeniously managed to get inside the machine but overlooked the critical exit plan, prompting…

  • World NewsChinese man charged for abandoning his son on Jeju Island

    Chinese man charged for abandoning his son on Jeju Island

    A shocking child abandonment incident in South Korea has led to a Chinese man in his 30s being charged with violating the nation’s Child Welfare Act. The man was arrested for allegedly abandoning his nine year old son on the popular tourist destination of Jeju Island in August. The Korea Times reported that the boy was left to fend for…

  • Thailand NewsCanine controversy: Dog’s ‘ruff’ day sparks fur-ious debate on social media

    Canine controversy: Dog’s ‘ruff’ day sparks fur-ious debate on social media

    A distressing incident occurred where a dog was savagely beaten after it reportedly bit a child who was playing near the house. The dog owner voiced outrage, questioning why the child wasn’t supervised and suggesting that the dog could have been kept at the back of the house to avoid such incidents. The dog beating incident, which happened on Sunday,…

  • Thailand NewsChild creativity: Thai kid’s mosquito coil art mesmerizes netizens

    Child creativity: Thai kid’s mosquito coil art mesmerizes netizens

    An unusual creative spark in a child, using mosquito coils as a plaything, found its way onto social media, showcasing the child’s impressive potpourri of art creations. Netizens were stumped by the child’s ingenuity while advising parents to encourage such creativity rather than stifling it. Social media yesterday was abuzz with several photos posted on a Facebook group. The caption…

  • Thailand NewsFacebook user shares sole-ful scare as child’s shoe gets trapped in escalator incident in Thailand

    Facebook user shares sole-ful scare as child’s shoe gets trapped in escalator incident in Thailand

    A Facebook user, operating under the moniker of Tuk Tuk, shared a heart-stopping experience involving their child’s shoe becoming stuck in an escalator incident. Unbeknownst to the parents, the child made several failed attempts to retrieve the shoe before the kid managed to detach his foot at the last moment, marking a tense and alarming episode of the escalator accident.…

  • Thailand NewsChild neglect: Third-grader left locked in classroom after falling ill

    Child neglect: Third-grader left locked in classroom after falling ill

    A Thai father shared a distressing child neglect situation from yesterday involving his sick son who studies in third grade in a school located in Pakham District, Buriram Province. The boy fell ill at school and after consuming medication, dozed off on his classroom desk. The puzzling incident happened around 4pm on the previous day when his father, 30 year…

  • World NewsAlmaty fire rescue: Thai woman throws child from fifth floor of burning flat (video)

    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…

  • World NewsMalaysian man’s short paternity leave ends in wife’s tragic death, leading to labour rights scrutiny

    Malaysian man’s short paternity leave ends in wife’s tragic death, leading to labour rights scrutiny

    A Malaysian man faced heartbreak when his employer granted only two days of paternity leave for the birth of his child, resulting in his return home to discover his wife dead, and his newborn desperately crying. Public outcry surrounds the employer’s decision, resulting in calls for labour rights scrutiny. This incident happened in Malaysia. According to reports, the man works…

  • Hot NewsThai man lauded after saving drowning child in Germany

    Thai man lauded after saving drowning child in Germany

    A Thai man, who works in Germany, committed an act of bravery after jumping into the water to save a drowning child. According to Thai Residents, the child accidentally fell into the water, with the Thai man jumping in after. A video that was shared on Tik Tok, showed the man and child getting out of the water after they…