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Sponsored 5 ways retirees in Thailand lose money (and how to stop it)
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Tragic wedding convoy crash in China, seven fatalities (video)
A catastrophic car accident occurred recently that involved a wedding convoy and a large garbage truck, resulting in seven fatalities, including the pregnant bride. The shocking event unfolded near a petrol station in Huanan in the Heilongjiang province, China, and sparked an ongoing police investigation. The accident, which occurred on October 3, involved a seven-seater off-road vehicle suddenly veering into…
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Global stocks take a rollercoaster ride as investors chase ‘oil-usive’ recovery
Global stocks experienced a mixed performance yesterday, as investors sought recovery from the significant drop in the previous session, induced by a sharp dip in oil prices. The 10-year US Treasury note, which reached a 16-year high on Tuesday, experienced a retreat after a disappointing US recruitment report surfaced. Adam Sarhan of 50 Park Investments stated that investors are entering…
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Croc courtship gets ‘snappier’ at Koorana Crocodile Farm as mating season leaps ahead in Queensland, Australia
In a rather ‘snappy’ turn of events, the crocodile mating season at the Koorana Crocodile Farm in Queensland, Australia, has kicked off earlier than its usual schedule this year. The farm’s owner, John Lever, is attributing this unconventional phenomenon to the frequent flyovers of military helicopters. The farm, which plays host to a colossal population of over 3,000 crocodiles, happens…
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Royal revelation: Johor Crown Prince shares harrowing encounter at Siam Paragon shooting
Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the Crown Prince of Johor, a state in southern Malaysia revealed the shooting at the Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok was “the worst experience I have ever gone through.” Tunku Ismail, speaking from a hotel near the crime scene shooting in the Thai capital, was with his family to watch a football match between his team,…
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Malaysian woman dies after refusing to remove charm needles found throughout her body
A shocking medical case in Malaysia recently came to light, involving a severely ill 60 year old woman who was found to have charm needles embedded all over her body, including her eyes, face, neck and chest. The woman, despite medical advice to remove the needles, refused, leading to her unfortunate death. The unusual case was shared by a doctor…
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Late-night hair washing a headache in more ways than one for Hanoi banker
A concerned 40 year old bank employee in Hanoi recently sought medical attention due to blurred vision and headaches. The woman, who often returned home late from work, had a late-night hair washing habit, sometimes as late as 11pm. Late-night hair washing, coupled with her work stress, led to sudden migraines, according to a local health department head. The patient noted…
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Viral video in Vietnam: Father’s tearful farewell to daughter at wedding tugs at heartstrings
A heartrending video has gone viral in Vietnam’s online world, showing a father crying in the corner after giving his daughter away at her wedding. The video was shared on the docnhanh website, bringing tears to the eyes of many viewers. The video depicts a crowded wedding ceremony. The father of the bride is seen sitting quietly in a corner,…
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China SCE Group defaults on dollar bonds, triggers financial turmoil
China SCE Group, a Xiamen-based property developer, announced today that it defaulted on its dollar bonds following a non-payment on a syndicated loan, triggering an event of default. The company joins numerous other Chinese property developers who are undergoing a similar financial crisis, defaulting on their offshore debt and kicking off a restructuring process. In its official filing, SCE stated…
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Colombian woman ends 20-year affair with ghost after she sees his ugly face
A Colombian woman revealed her 20-year love affair with a ghost ended when she finally saw its ugly face. The woman, Paula Flores, shared her supernatural love story on the national TV show Sin Carreta, broadcasted on Canal 1. Flores revealed that her relationship with the ghost began during her childhood and led to romantic nights together for two decades.…
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Brazilian influencer temporarily blinded after freak gym accident
A horrifying incident unfolded in a fitness centre in Brazil, where a gym-goer was temporarily blinded and paralysed after being violently struck in the head by the handle of a chest fly machine. The mishap occurred while 32 year old Abraão Viana was working out at a gym near the city of Fortaleza in the north-eastern state of Ceará. Viana…
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Wedding day drama: Bride’s hidden career as porn star leaves groom in a reel shocker
A 32 year old Japanese woman suffered a shocking revelation on her wedding day when a close friend exposed her past as a porn star, a secret she had never divulged to her husband. The surprising disclosure left her husband taken aback during their wedding celebrations. The alleged former porn star, known by the pseudonym, Mizuki, met her boyfriend and…
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Saw X film editor’s realistic horror sounds draw police to his home
In an unexpected turn of events, a film editor working on the horror movie franchise Saw X found himself the subject of a police visit after neighbours mistook the realistic sound effects for actual torture. The unconventional incident, involving Steve Forn, occurred as he was designing the chilling sound effects for a particularly gruesome scene in the upcoming 2023 sequel.…
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Evergrande chairman in troubled waters: Offshore asset investigation makes waves
China Evergrande Group‘s Chairman is currently under investigation, suspected of moving assets offshore amidst the property developer’s ongoing struggle to complete unfinished projects, according to The Wall Street Journal’s report on Monday. Evergrande, burdened with liabilities exceeding US$300 billion (11 trillion baht), has been endeavouring to secure approval from creditors to restructure its offshore debt. However, the situation became more…
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Nightclub fire in Murcia claims 13 lives, many still missing (video)
A devastating nightclub fire in the city of Murcia, Spain, resulted in at least 13 fatalities, four people suffering smoke inhalation injuries, and 15 individuals reported missing. The blaze, which erupted in a building housing two entertainment venues – Teatre Disco and Fonda Milagros Disco, has left investigators searching for the cause. The incident took place over the past weekend.…
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China’s rise as global superpower lauded by Thai-Chinese Cultural Council president
Pinit Jarusombat, the president of the Thai-Chinese Cultural and Relationship Council (TCCRC), has acknowledged China’s ascension to the ranks of global superpower in terms of technology and economic might. The statement was made in light of the upcoming National Day of China, marking the 74th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China’s establishment. Pinit appraised China’s development, pointing out the significant…
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Vietnamese model Ngoc Trinh’s motorcycle stunt sparks safety concerns on social media (video)
Vietnamese model and entrepreneur, Ngoc Trinh, stirred controversy on social media with a video clip of her doing a motorcycle stunt. Despite riding in a sparsely populated area, the model faces criticism for her hazardous manoeuvres, including lifting both hands off the handlebars and posing for the camera. Ngoc Trinh, a well-known figure in Vietnam’s entertainment industry, has faced several…
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Reddit user’s video sparks debate over mysterious 514 scribbled by food delivery rider
A recent video posted on Reddit by a user named @yellowenthusiastt sparked a heated debate, revolving around the puzzling number 514 written by a food delivery rider outside her house. The woman, who had ordered food online, was left bewildered by this random act, which led to a flurry of speculation among netizens. The video shows the food delivery rider,…
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Mooncake hilarity ensues as gift circles back to original buyer in Changjiang
As the Mooncake Festival approached, a man from Changjiang district in Guangdong province, China, found himself in a humorous situation. After purchasing a five-bean mooncake as a gift, he unknowingly received the same mooncake back within half a month, passed around by several hands. According to a Chinese media report, the man shared a brief video saying, “This mooncake box…
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Airline employee accused of molesting teen at Suvarnabhumi Airport
A male airline employee from a famous airline tricked a 15 year old boy into a bathroom at Suvarnabhumi International Airport before the victim’s mother learned of the incident and filed a complaint. The police are urgently pursuing the suspect to take legal action. At 12.30pm today, a reporter was informed about an incident involving a male employee from a…
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Chiang Mai airport’s 24/7 operation boosts hopes for tourism rebound
The tourism sector is gearing up for an influx of foreign visitors as Chiang Mai Airport prepares to operate round-the-clock from November. This move is expected to open up the northern region to more international tourists arriving on direct flights. Sittipong Wongsomboon, general manager of Northern Smile Travel, stated that the average hotel occupancy rate for September had dipped to…
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‘I’m lovin’ it: Couple’s McWedding fast-food feast goes viral (video)
A wedding reception featuring fast food as the main course stirred an online debate, with the bride quickly explaining the reason behind this unconventional choice. The video of the event, featuring 27 year old groom Thomas and 25 year old bride Ophelia serving McDonald’s to their guests, has garnered over 2.3 million views on TikTok. The video shows Ophelia picking…
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Beggar’s sordid secret: Elderly pervert exposed in online scandal
A 70 year old professional beggar in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, became a hot topic in the Chinese online world after he was exposed as a pervert. The deviant appeared in the top searches on social media following a woman’s expose of his indecent photography of women. Residents explained that the man, regardless of whether he is unable to work due…
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Teen’s heartrending showdown: Schoolgirl stabbed in heroic act (video)
A 15 year old British schoolgirl was tragically stabbed as she tried to intervene in a fight between a friend and her ex-boyfriend on the way to school on Wednesday. Eliyanna, a student at the Old Palace of John Whitgift School in Croydon, met with a devastating fate as she was fatally stabbed on her way to school in a…
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Plastic fantastic: UK scientists serve up world’s first ice cream from plastic waste
Scientists in the UK have innovated the world’s first food made from plastic waste, specifically vanilla ice cream, to highlight global environmental issues and raise awareness about the potential future of food and overflowing plastic waste. The so-called ice cream is actually an art installation named Guilty Flavours by 27 year old Elena Ortolani, aimed at prompting the public to…
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Shocking road spectacle: Electric bicycle takes a lorry for a spin
An unusual accident occurred on a regular road when an electric bicycle rider was suddenly thrown off by a passing lorry. The lorry, in turn, ended up hanging from a roadside lamppost, with the bicycle suspended from an overhead cable. The incident happened swiftly and caught everyone off guard. Social media users circulated a video of the extraordinary accident. The…
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TikTok user uncovers valuable antiques in hidden fireplace safe in new home
A TikTok user discovered a hidden safe in her newly purchased house, a revelation that has received almost 100 million views. On her first day of moving in, the TikToker, @fireplacesafe, noticed something concealed behind the fireplace. According to the New York Post, before receiving the house keys, the woman had an intuition that there was something behind the wooden plank…
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Huawei cybersecurity: Largest centre opens to boost 5G trust
Huawei’s cybersecurity and privacy protection transparency centres are designed to address growing concerns and complexity in the sector, especially the uncertainties surrounding the company’s 5G network technology amid the US-China tech conflict. The Chinese tech company inaugurated its largest centre in Dongguan, China, in June 2021. The company states that the centre serves as a platform for stakeholders in the…
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April Opal: Bullied UK child transforms into OnlyFans model
A model from England, 19 year old April Opal, has transformed from a timid and bullied child to a confident young woman making a staggering £30,000 (approximately 1.3 million baht) per month from the adult platform, OnlyFans. As a child, April Opal was often the target of school bullies due to her shy nature and awkward appearance. Looking back at…
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Barren love life: Man’s 15 year sex drought confession goes viral
A man’s startling admission about his love life caused a bigger stir online than in his own trousers. He revealed that his wife has denied him sex for 15 years, leading netizens to urge him to consider a divorce. The issue underscores that a healthy relationship involves more than just sex, including mutual understanding, care, and respect. However, physical closeness…
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Batwoman’s viral revelation: 20 new bat coronaviruses raise alarm bells
A groundbreaking study spearheaded by Batwoman recently brought to light over 20 new strains of coronaviruses harboured by bats, all of which embody a high risk of transmission to humans. This is no blood-sucking joke. The discovery has sparked global apprehension regarding the looming threat of subsequent outbreaks. Dr Shi Zhengli, director of the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases at…
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