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Ancient human remains discovered in Nakhon Ratchasima
Villagers in Nakhon Ratchasima stumbled upon human skulls and bone fragments believed to be centuries old, alongside broken pottery shards. Police have been notified and archaeological experts are being consulted. The discovery occurred near the Sap Pradu Reservoir in Sikhiu district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, when 60 year old local Somkhuan Phangkaewkam, was tending to his cattle. He noticed what initially…
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New plant species Curcuma diversicolor discovered in Thailand
Researchers at Kasetsart University announced the discovery of a new plant species, Curcuma diversicolor, locally known as Krajiew Sappasi, in Thailand. This unique species, distinguished by its vibrant bracts, is found exclusively in the community forest of Phra Thad Pha Daeng district in Tak province. The discovery has been published online in the international scientific journal Annales Botanici Fennici. The…
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Gaur carcass found in Thai pineapple plantation, foul play suspected
An almost 1-tonne female gaur carcass was discovered in a pineapple plantation in Kui Buri, suspected to have been fatally injured by a male gaur. The incident occurred in a military safety zone, approximately 5 kilometres outside Kui Buri National Park. Somjet Jantana, the Director of the Phetchaburi Office of Conservation Area 3, reported that a local farmer found the…
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Diamond ring recovered after 30-hour search in Nakhon Phanom landfill (video)
A diamond ring lost in a rubbish pit in Nakhon Phanom sparked significant social media interest after its owner spent 30 hours searching for it. The incident was documented on TikTok, capturing the extensive efforts to recover the ring. The story began when the owner removed the diamond ring while washing hands, only to have it accidentally fall into the…
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Found fortune: Udon Thani man proves cash can’t buy character
A young man working at the VT Naem Nueang restaurant in Udon Thani has become a local hero after discovering a whopping 100,000 baht in cash lying on the street. Instead of pocketing the cash, he bravely handed it over to the police, hoping to reunite the money with its rightful owner, though he confessed he was seriously tempted to…
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Couple in Nonthaburi finds rare Melo pearl worth 500,000 baht
A couple in Nonthaburi, Thailand, were thrilled to discover a rare Melo pearl in a cockle shell, valued at half a million baht. The pearl, weighing 1.91 carats, was verified as genuine and came with a certification. Adisak Sidao, a 29 year old foreman, and Sawitri Sangjan, a 27 year old company employee, shared their excitement after stumbling upon this…
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Golden manuscript discovered in Phayao captivates historians
A remarkable discovery in Phayao has captivated locals and historians alike. An ancient manuscript, over 500 years old, written entirely in Lanna script with pure gold leaf, has been unearthed. This manuscript, known as a pabsa, is preserved at the Wiang Phayao Museum within Wat Li. Today, reporters revealed the discovery of this golden manuscript, which shines with a radiant…
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Basal tyrannosauroid teeth found in Kalasin, Thailand
Kasetsart University researcher Wongwech Chowchuvech uncovered the fossilised teeth of a Basal Tyrannosauroid in Phu Noi, Kalasin province, marking a significant palaeontological find in Southeast Asia. The discovery, which emerged under the guidance of Assistant Professor Chatchalerm Ketwetsuriya, Mahasarakham University researcher Sita Manitkoon, and Sirindhorn Museum director Phornphen Chanthasit, sheds light on the region’s prehistoric biodiversity. Analysis of the teeth…
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Rayong fisherman nets suspected ambergris worth millions of baht
A fishing expedition near Hua Hin beach in Rayong province recently turned up an unexpected catch for a local fisherman, who netted what appeared to be a lump of ambergris, a valuable substance used in the production of perfume. The discovery has sparked excitement among residents, and experts are being called upon to confirm the authenticity of the find. The…
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Retired teacher’s remains found a year later in Nonthaburi home
A shocking discovery was made in a suburb of Nonthaburi when the skeletal remains of a retired teacher were found in her home, which had seemingly been untouched for a year. The late Panthip, a 76 year old former teacher of a prestigious girls’ school, had retired and was living a reclusive life until this grim finding. Her 71 year…
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Mysterious hand discovered in Samut Prakan canal sparks comedy
A suspected human hand floating in a canal caused quite a stir in Samut Prakan province but upon closer inspection, it turned out to be just a discarded rubber glove, much to the amusement and relief of the onlookers and authorities involved. Yesterday, at 5.30pm, the local police of Samut Prakan province were alerted to a suspicious object resembling a…
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Three distinct prehistoric animal fossils unearthed in Khon Kaen
A new discovery has surfaced in the Tambon Muang Wan region of Nam Phong district, Khon Kaen, as fossils of three different prehistoric animals have been unearthed. This comes as an addition to the previous findings in the same area. The analysis of the collected fossils is being undertaken by a team led by Sasa-On Khansubha, a palaeontologist affiliated with…
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Woman finds dead gecko in sticky rice in bamboo inspired by Korean stars
A shocking discovery was made by a Facebook user who purchased sticky rice in bamboo, hoping to emulate popular Korean personalities, Jung and Callan. The user was taken aback when she found a large dead gecko inside the bamboo tube. In a post shared in the consumer group We Are Consumers, a user shared her unnerving experience. She had bought sticky…
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Ancient artefacts over 600 years old discovered in Phayao province
The Department of Fine Arts began inspecting a historical site and ancient artefacts over 600 years old, discovered by locals in Phayao province. The villagers had unearthed coins and ancient Buddha statues while renovating a sacred site. The discovery occurred today in Ban Hua Khua, Chun District, Phayao Province. Villagers revealed the discovery of a large number of ancient artefacts following…
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Vampire child unearthed: 17th-century discovery by Polish archaeologists
Polish archaeologists have unearthed the skeletal remains of a young boy, believed to be between six and seven years old, at a 17th-century cemetery. The body of the vampire child was buried face-down, with iron chains wrapped around his legs, a practice believed to prevent resurrection. Dariusz Polinski, a scholar specialising in Middle Ages burial culture at the Nicolaus Copernicus…
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100 year old Buddha statue unearthed from mango tree in Chon Buri
In a surprise discovery, a Buddha statue believed to be over 100 years old was unearthed from a mango tree at a renowned temple in Chon Buri. This finding came about during the temple’s preparation for the Kathina ceremony scheduled for November 5 when the temple monks were asked by the abbot to cut down the mango tree. In the…
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Egg-stonishing discovery: Thai woman finds unusual ‘rock’ in boiled egg in eastern Thailand
A 55 year old Thai woman encountered an unusual incident while eating her boiled egg in Rayong, eastern Thailand. Patcharin Jaisuk bit into a hard substance which, upon extraction, turned out to be a peculiar stone nestled within the egg yolk. Believing it to be an auspicious sign, Patcharin, who has been selling boiled rice for more than 30 years,…
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Farmer’s pickling stone revealed as rare jade worth over 24 million baht
A farmer’s luck takes a surprising turn when a ‘stone’ used for pickling vegetables is valued at a staggering 5 million yuan (over 24 million baht) on a Chinese television show. The farmer, known as Li, brought the peculiar black stone to the show, where experts were astounded by its true worth. China has a history spanning more than 5,000…
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Calvatia Gigantea: Farmer discovers rare mushroom in South Korea
A 73 year old South Korean farmer stumbled upon a strange, large, white object weighing about 2 kilogrammes while cutting grass on a mountain in Hongseong, South Chungcheong Province. Initially thought to be an enormous egg, experts later identified the object as a rare type of mushroom known as Calvatia gigantea or giant puffball. The discovery of the giant egg…
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Panda stone discovery could fetch 490 million baht
A stroll along the beach led Lin, a resident of Shandong, China, to an unusual stone, which turned out to be a remarkable find worth over 490 million baht (£11.2 million). The intriguing panda stone had a peculiar shape and a distinct surface pattern. The resident said… “At first, I thought it was just an ordinary black stone, but on…
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Lost and pound: Forgotten banknotes surface during house renovation revelation
A treasure trove of old banknotes, forgotten by their 90 year old owner, was discovered in a myriad of plastic bags during a house renovation. The elderly woman, Kang, had been living alone in her dilapidated home when her grandchildren began preparations to replace it with a sturdier three-storey structure, leading to this unprecedented banknote discovery. Kang’s 89 year old…
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Taiwanese man’s spider egg sac photo stirs horror and humour online
A Taiwanese man’s post on social media has drawn attention and caused concern after he shared images of a spider holding what he thought was a mint candy, along with other insects on his window. The man jokingly suggested that the arachnid’s mysterious object was a minty trick to help the spider stay cool. However, Internet commenters were quick to…
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Nearly extinct Eastern Sarus Crane eggs discovered in rice field
In a significant win for wildlife conservation, eggs of the Eastern Sarus Crane – also known as Thai Cranes – were found in a rice field adjacent to the Huai Talat Reservoir Non-Hunting Area in the Mueang district of Buriram, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). The cranes were believed to be mostly extinct…
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Centuries-old Chinese heritage bowl fetches 9.8 million baht at UK auction
An English woman chanced upon a highly valuable “heritage bowl” while cleaning her house. The dish, which had been sitting on a mantelpiece for many years, turned out to be a heritage piece from the last Chinese dynasty, sparking a riot among bidders and fetching a shocking sum of money. The woman, while cleaning her house, come across the ornately…
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Fossil discovery: Ugandan scientists unearth 20 million year old anthracothere fossil, sparking debates
An extraordinary fossil discovery has been reported by a team of Ugandan scientists who’ve unearthed a large femur bone fossil. With an estimated age of approximately 19 to 20 million years, the bone is believed to belong to an anthracothere, an animal akin to a hippopotamus but significantly larger in height and length. The fascinating fossil discovery came from the…
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Italian discovery of Ancient Roman gold coins worth millions found in Cressoni Theatre
In an unexpected find, labourers sent to repair the basement of the Cressoni Theatre in Como, Italy, stumbled across an ancient pot laden with hundreds of gold coins. The Italian discovery put a halt to the repair work as crews set out to uncover further historical treasure. The workers who initially embarked on repairing the basement floor of Como’s Cressoni…
