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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…
- China News
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…
- Thailand News
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…
- China News
Woman’s online job interview gaffe sparks laughter and sympathy
A Chinese woman shared her mortifying experience during an online job interview. While she was dressed appropriately from the waist up, her lower half was not. She was left feeling extremely embarrassed when she forgot herself and stood up to turn on a light, letting her interviewers see her state of undress. The woman shared her story on the Xiaohongshu…
- China News
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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Eight year old girl receives diamond necklace from classmate in Valentine’s surprise
An eight year old girl was gifted a diamond necklace for Valentine’s Day by a classmate, leaving her mother shocked at both the extravagant gift and the subsequent refusal by the boy’s parents to reclaim it. The incident occurred in Yiyang City, Hunan Province, China. The local media reported that on February 14 this year, the young girl returned from…
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Teacher suicide in China prompts investigation into school pressures
A tragic suicide incident involving a 23 year old primary school teacher in China has caught the attention of many. The young woman, known as Lu, jumped from a six-story building ending her life, leaving behind a heart-wrenching note found by her sister on her mobile phone. The school is currently under scrutiny for denying access to the security camera…
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Wedding meal mix-up: Boxed lunch sparks online feast of fury
A couple’s decision to serve boxed meals at their lavish wedding in a hotel in Wuhan, China, sparked a heated online debate. Each guest received only one box, containing a simple lunch worth 50 yuan (240 baht), leaving many relatives and friends in shock. Weddings are considered a once-in-a-lifetime event, where most couples meticulously plan the choice of restaurant, food,…
- China News
Mystery of giant box on train sparks online speculation and warning over high repair costs
A baffling giant box spotted on a train sparked curiosity among hundreds of social media users, warning against touching it due to potential high repair costs. The discovery of an unusually shaped plastic box on a train, which was then shared online, led to speculation about the box’s contents. One social media user posted a photo of the box in…
- China News
Chinese wedding apron ritual sparks social media backlash
A lavish Chinese wedding ceremony in Wanpu, Guangdong province, China, on October 19, was disrupted when the groom’s aunt abruptly threw an apron over the bride’s elaborate wedding gown. This sudden act confused the bride and caused laughter among the guests. However, the incident sparked severe criticism online, as viewers construed the act as a symbolic gesture, suggesting that the…
- Thailand News
Chinese woman cycles 4,000 kilometres to Thailand from China to train Muay Thai
A Chinese woman went viral on the Chinese social media platform Weibo when she embarked on a journey of cycling 4,000 kilometres from China to Thailand to train with famous Muay Thai boxer Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek. Muay Thai has captured the imagination of others outside of Thailand recently, as highlighted in the case of a teenager in the United States.…
- China News
Chinese young woman designs luxurious penthouse in Fujian
A Chinese young woman bought and decorated a top-floor apartment transforming it into a luxurious penthouse with a stunning sea view despite concerns from her family. The 97 square metre apartment, located in a small seaside town in Fujian province, China, became a haven for the woman, 26 year old Tia Chao, offering serenity and solitude that contrasted with the…
- China News
Chinese widow haunted by strange noises at night: Altercation with neighbour
A Chinese widow reported hearing strange noises after moving to a new apartment following the loss of her husband. Every night between 1am to 2am, she heard sounds such as door knocking and that of a baby carriage. These sounds caused the woman to shiver in fear and unable to sleep. Li’s husband fell ill and passed away following the…
- Thailand News
Money in the air after gold necklace sold by heartbroken Chinese man
A Chinese man surprised shoppers in Huizhou, Guangdong province, China, when he tossed cash in the air upon leaving a jewellery store after the sale of a gold necklace he had bought for his girlfriend. He then nonchalantly walked away without a second glance, leaving passersby astounded. The owner of the gold jewellery store, Wu, reported that the customer had…
- World News
Brewing trouble: Chinese beer worker caught ‘taking the piss’ into tank (video)
The saying “It tastes like piss” has been a light-hearted retort echoed countless times across the globe on a lads’ night out in response to the question, “How’s your beer?” Yet, in the peculiar case of one Chinese brew, this expression took on a whole new meaning when a Tsingtao factory worker was, quite literally, caught “brewing” mischief by urinating…
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Chinese antiques show reveals husband’s 300,000 baht Tang Dynasty painting
China’s vibrant 5,000 year old culture is teeming with historical artefacts, ranging from blue porcelain and famous paintings to the invention of scripts. However, as time has passed, many of these items have been lost, making preservation increasingly difficult. The rarity of these artefacts has given rise to a bustling trade in Chinese antiques, with some willing to pay astronomical…
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Chinese village’s extravagant wedding welcome party baffles groom
The groom and his family were left temporarily bewildered when they arrived at the bride’s village gate to be met by an unusually extravagant wedding welcoming party. The sight was so stunning that the groom hesitated to step out of the car, momentarily suspecting they were at the wrong destination. The extravagant wedding event unfolded in a village in Weifang,…
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Chinese fisherman’s 72kg marine treasure sells for 15 million baht
A Chinese fisherman named Ha, living in a small fishing village in Fujian, China, experienced a dramatic turn in fortunes. Once a social pariah due to his impoverished state, Ha became an overnight millionaire after catching a giant 72kg marine treasure fish, which was auctioned off for 15 million baht. Ha, who lived alone after his wife left him for…
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DNA tests reveal Chinese woman’s daughter’s boyfriend as her long-lost son
A startling revelation unfolded in the life of 45 year old Chen, a resident of Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China when her daughter’s boyfriend bore an uncanny resemblance to her late husband. The situation took a twist as DNA tests confirmed the boyfriend as her long-lost son. Chen met her husband when they were children, and they grew up together before…
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Chinese woman divorces despite DNA test proving son’s legitimacy after family suspicions
A Chinese woman, known as Ho, found herself in a tense family situation after her four year old son, Tiewpao, made an innocent comment over lunch. Tiewpao innocently mentioned that his mother often brought home a male visitor during the day. This sparked suspicion and hostility within the family, leading to Ho’s husband taking Tiewpao for a DNA test. The…
- World News
Hong Kong man praised for compassionate act during public altercation with naked woman
Panic swept through the streets as a woman was spotted running naked, eventually engaging in an altercation with a man. Amid the chaos, one man took compassionate action, earning praise from onlookers. Recently, a video clip circulated in Hong Kong’s WhatsApp groups showed a naked woman running wildly on the street before engaging in an altercation with a man. The…
- Crime News
Chinese couple’s 20-year routine leads to 15 million baht gold theft
A gold shop owner couple who have been transporting 30 kilogrammes of gold back and forth from their home for over 20 years woke up to a shocking gold theft reality – a thief had stolen their gold worth over 15 million baht. The couple, based in the city of Shuangyashan, Heilongjiang province, China, were under the impression that keeping…
- China News
Unusual cohabitation: Ex marks the spot as Chinese woman shares house with husband’s former wife
A woman in China has shared an unusual tale of marital cohabitation. After marrying a divorced man, she discovered that her husband’s ex-wife continues to live in the same house, a situation they have managed to navigate peacefully. The unusual family arrangement, however, raises eyebrows and sparks widespread discussion. The woman, from Suzhou in Jiangsu province, China, discovered her husband’s…
- Thailand News
Safety concerns for tourists spur diplomatic talks: Thailand-China relations under spotlight
Amid concerns for the safety of foreign residents and tourists in Bangkok following a recent shooting incident at Siam Paragon mall, ensuring a positive international relationship between Thailand and China has become a key focus of discussions between Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and China President Xi Jinping. PM Srettha also offered his sympathy regarding the tragedy which saw one…
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Chinese toddler critical after brutal rottweiler attack: A call for responsible pet ownership
A two year old Chinese toddler in Chengdu, China, suffered severe injuries following an unprovoked attack by a rottweiler. Despite her mother’s best efforts to shield her from the dog, the young girl sustained a ruptured kidney, multiple fractured ribs and lacerations all over her body. The incident, which occurred yesterday, lasted a mere 40 seconds but resulted in the…
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Fruitful feast: Six friends juice things up with 111-bottle drinking marathon
Six friends in China’s Sichuan province shocked a popular buffet restaurant by consuming a staggering 111 bottles of fruit juice. The young men, known for their love of value-for-money meals, decided to forgo the typical meat dishes commonly associated with buffet dining, instead, they opted to maximise their investment by ordering mass amounts of sour plum juice. The incident took…
- Business News
Chinese investment in Thailand gains speed amidst economic slowdown
Chinese firms have significantly increased their investment in Thailand this year, despite China’s economic slowdown, providing a much-needed boost for the Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin. The increase in investment comes as a welcome relief amid concerns about the impacts of the world’s second-largest economy’s sluggish recovery on global growth. However, Thailand continues to appeal as a crucial investment hub…
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Heartbreaking divorce: Man discovers wife’s shocking secret after six years
A shocking divorce tale has emerged from Siyang in Hubei province, China, where a man discovered his wife’s shocking secret: their child was fathered by another man. The man, known as Wang, was a poor rural worker who quit school after primary education to work on the farm. A lack of romantic prospects concerned his mother. Eventually, he was introduced…
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Irresponsible tenants’ vanishing act leaves landlord with blood-soaked bed
A landlord was left in utter shock when some irresponsible tenants, who had rented her property for five days, disappeared without any prior notice in Liaocheng, located in the Shandong Province of China. The unfortunate aftermath of their irresponsible tenancy included a foul stench in the home and the bed soaked in blood. The landlord shared the incident online, revealing…
- Economy News
FTI urges new regulatory body to curb cheap Chinese imports
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) urged the Industry Ministry to establish a novel regulatory body to supervise product standards. The move is intended to curb the influx of inexpensive Chinese imports, which the FTI claims are flooding the Thai market. The FTI did not clarify whether the proposed regulatory body would be governed by the state or the business…
