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- Thailand News
Thailand police fine parents in illegal racing crackdown
Police officials launched a strict crackdown on illegal street racing, specifically targeting the parents of minors involved in such activities. Following a recent incident in the Prasamutchedi district of Samut Prakan Province, police investigations led to legal actions against numerous individuals. The National Police Office’s Assistant Commissioner-General, Saram Nualma, announced that 22 people had been prosecuted following illegal road racing…
- Thailand News
Narcotics Control warns parents: Beware of lethal ‘party lollipops’ sweeping through social media
The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has issued a stern warning to parents as a new threat emerges in the form of seemingly harmless lollipops. Dubbed “party lollipops” or “drunk lollipops,” these dangerous candies have skyrocketed in popularity among the younger generation and partygoers, posing a grave risk to unsuspecting individuals. Police Lieuteant-General Phanurat Lakboon, the Secretary-General of…
- Thailand News
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 News
Prachin Buri school reports parent for alleged 12,500 baht fee fraud
A prestigious private school in Prachin Buri reported a case of school fee payment fraud to the police. A parent allegedly used a counterfeit bank transfer slip to feign a payment of 12,500 baht for school fees, when only 1 baht was transferred. Despite not settling the outstanding payment, the parent continues to send her child to school. The parent…
- World News
Heartbreak as woman receives one-word response to breakup text
A Chinese woman experienced a heartbreaking end to her four-year relationship, as she was forced to break up with her boyfriend due to her parents’ disapproval. The woman, Xiao Su, spent an hour composing a nearly 300-word message to end the relationship, only to receive a one-word response: Agreed. Love is regarded as one of the most beautiful emotions in life,…
- Thailand News
Uthlum case: The Thai legal concept preventing children from suing parents
Thai law and cultural norms often intersect, as the longstanding legal concept of Uthlum demonstrates. This term, which translates to forbidden cases, refers to the prohibition against a child bringing a lawsuit against a parent or guardian. Despite the complexities and potential controversies surrounding this unique legal concept, it’s an integral part of Thai culture and law that demands a…
- World News
Texas couple becomes siblings post-marriage due to parents’ subsequent union
A peculiar story has emerged from Texas, USA, where a couple finds themselves in an unexpected situation as they have become siblings post their own marriage due to their parents’ subsequent marriage. The tale, shared by a woman named Lindsey on TikTok, has sparked a heated debate online. Lindsey started dating a man named Ked when they were both just…
- Phuket News
Phuket paves way for new visa for parents of international school students
Phuket officials are paving the way for a new visa category, aimed specifically at parents of children studying in international schools. However, this new visa provision is not without its safeguarding measures. The approval process will include a thorough criminal background check, an effort to keep individuals with a criminal past from residing in Phuket under the guise of their…
- China News
Chinese parents face backlash for expensive winter coat purchase
A wealthy Chinese family sparked controversy after spending 9,000 yuan (44,800 baht) on a winter coat for their daughter. The parents, both CEOs of multinational companies, faced criticism from the local school’s parent association for potentially causing envy among other students. As the cold season approached, the mother purchased a pricey winter coat to shield her daughter from the winter…
- Thailand News
Grandparents’ indulgence leads to child’s secret pile of sweets
The mother of a nine year old girl discovered her daughter had hidden a pile of sweets under her bed after she returned home from her grandparents’ house. The young girl had been staying with her father’s parents during a school holiday while her parents were working abroad for a month. Upon her return, her mother noticed a significant change…
- Thailand News
Wealthy Thai heiress discovers she’s biologically unrelated to parents after DNA test
A privileged young woman, born to a wealthy family, has discovered she is not biologically related to her parents. Despite growing up in a loving household, she was often told by friends and neighbours that she bore no resemblance to her parents. This eventually led her to undertake a DNA test, which confirmed that she was not their biological child.…
- Thailand News
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…
- World News
Japanese parents use ‘Boss’ t-shirts to humorously challenge daughter’s suitor
A viral image making its rounds among Japanese Internet users showcases a couple clad in dark t-shirts adorned with unique phrases. When translated from Japanese, these phrases read “Final Boss” and “Mid-Level Boss,” exuding a strong presence. The story behind this image is truly heartwarming. The individual who shared this image revealed that the couple in the photograph is, in…
- Thailand News
Should you name your baby Hitler? Nazi? The N-word?
Naming a child is an important decision that parents-to-be spend days or weeks pouring over. But a trend in Thailand is drawing harsh condemnation and has critics imploring Thai people to reconsider the names they choose for their offspring. The contentious trend of giving children names like Nong Hitler, Nong Nazi, and Nong Ni**a, ignited an intense debate. The crazy…
- China News
Hospitalised Chinese boy gives up bed to resting parents, causing social media outrage
A gripping story has emerged on social media in China, as a picture of a young ill boy in the hospital went viral. Photographs strikingly capture the child sitting alone on a chair after giving up his bed to his parents who are seen lying huddled together. The act, apparently done in exchange for permission to use his mobile phone,…
