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Yunnan man’s ‘pork belly’ rock discovery could fetch millions of baht
The ancient hobby of collecting precious gems in China has evolved into a modern treasure hunt, where anyone with a good fortune can find items of value and potentially become overnight millionaires. This was the case for an elderly man from Yunnan province who, while gathering firewood and hunting in the mountains, stumbled upon an unusual rock. Distinctly different from…
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Thai AirAsia CEO urges government to curb rising travel costs
Thai AirAsia‘s chief executive Santisuk Klongchaiya advocates for government intervention to mitigate escalating travel expenses for tourists, alongside the visa-free scheme for Chinese visitors. He justifies this by citing the disproportionate resumption of travel demand compared to the supply side, particularly in the airline industry, in the past year. Thai AirAsia’s capacity to serve China routes has notably reduced. Previously,…
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Tennis tantrum tamed: South Korean player apologises for unsportsmanship behaviour
Petulant South Korean tennis player Kwon Soon-woo apologised to Thai tennis opponent Kasidit “Boom” Samrej and Thai sports fans for his unsportsmanlike, aggressive behaviour during their encounter at the 19th Asian Games in China. Thai tennis player Boom recorded an impressive victory over South Korea’s Kwon in the men’s singles match on Monday, September 25, at the Olympic Tennis Centre in…
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Bride shocked post-wedding by husband’s secret 3cm penis size
An anonymous bride expressed her frustration on the Reddit platform under the thread title: “Husband, 32 years old, told me to wait until we got married to have sex, leaving me, at 27 years old, very confused and surprised to discover his little brother’s small size during our honeymoon.” She had been in a relationship with her boyfriend for six…
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Under the magnifying glass: China Evergrande’s billionaire chairman under police watch
China Evergrande Group‘s billionaire chairman has been placed under police surveillance, sources with knowledge of the situation disclosed. Earlier this month Hui Ka Yan was escorted by Chinese law enforcement and is currently under observation at an undisclosed location. The reasons for the residential surveillance, which is not tantamount to formal detention or arrest, remain unclear. Under China’s Criminal Procedure Law, this…
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Masked mayhem: Philadelphia stores hit by teenage looters in daring heists
Over 100 hooded, masked teenagers stormed various stores across Philadelphia, USA, looting valuable merchandise and filming their exploits without any apparent fear of repercussions. The police have sealed off streets in pursuit of the teenage gang. As per international website reports, the incident may be a response to a recent verdict acquitting a police officer of murder charges. The Philadelphia…
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Man divorces wife over iPhone 15 Pro Max purchase for father
A family feud has been ignited by the latest model of a smartphone, the iPhone 15 Pro Max. A Chinese man’s decision to purchase a new model for his father before his wife led to a marital dispute that culminated in his filing for divorce. The man explained in a social media post that his father is very frugal and…
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Chinese teen damages Lamborghini in hotel car park, owner demands 890,000 baht for repairs
A group of Chinese teenagers recently caused a stir when they trespassed in a hotel car park in Zhejiang’s Shengzhou city, hoping to take photographs with luxury cars to flaunt on social media. The venture turned sour when one of them accidentally damaged a Lamborghini, sparking a costly dispute. On Thursday, September 21, the group wandered into the underground car…
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Iraq fire tragedy: Wedding inferno kills 100 and injures 150 in Nineveh province (video)
A devastating fire at a wedding in the northern region of Iraq led to the tragic loss of at least 100 lives. The Iraq fire tragedy, which left more than 150 individuals injured, occurred in the Al-Hamdaniya district in Iraq’s Nineveh province. The news was reported today, though the cause of the fire remains undisclosed. The local media initially reported…
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THAI’S high-flying ambition: Soaring to new heights in tourist traffic
Thai Airways International (THAI) unveiled an ambitious plan to expand its international flight offerings in the forthcoming high season. The airline’s primary focus is to draw in a higher number of tourists. A notable feature of this expansion is the airline’s decision to recommence flights to Istanbul, Turkey, which is a significant aviation hub for Asia, Europe, and Africa. This…
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Treasure discovery: Canadian man unearths 14.5 million baht in late music teacher’s home
A Canadian man stumbled upon a treasure trove worth more than 14.5 million baht after purchasing a house from his late music teacher for a little over 300,000 baht. Despite his familiarity with the previous owner, he had never inspected the house before the purchase and was utterly astounded when he discovered an unimaginable wealth inside. The unexpected treasure discovery…
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Stoned students: Cannabis-laced muffins ‘bake’ trouble in South African school
Cannabis-laced muffins sparked the mass hospitalisation of pupils in South Africa which sparked public concern. The incident occurred at Pulamadibogo Primary School in Soshanguve, a city in northern South Africa. The initial investigation identified that the muffins, which were consumed by nearly 100 students aged between 5 and 13 years, were tainted with cannabis, locally known as Dagga. The students,…
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Unseeded Thai triumphs, but sportsmanship takes a dive in Asian Games tennis showdown
A recent Asian Games tennis match delivered an enthralling contest between an unheralded Thai player and a highly-ranked South Korean opponent but ultimately concluded with a display of poor sportsmanship. Thai tennis player, Boom Kasidit, emerged as the surprising victor, causing an upset given that Kwon Soon-woo is 112th in the world and was favourite for overall victory. The 25…
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Florida’s jaws-dropping discovery: Alligator spotted with human body in its jaws
A shocking incident unfolded in Florida, USA, when a large 4-metre alligator was spotted carrying what appeared to be a human corpse in its mouth. The victim has been identified as a 41 year old homeless woman. The incident was reported in Largo, Tampa Bay when a local man noticed the massive alligator near a pond, close to the road,…
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Hidden camera in Malaysian Airbnb sparks outrage and tightens homestay regulations
A startling discovery of a hidden camera in an Airbnb room in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, alarmed a newlywed Chinese couple. The couple’s shocking claim, which went viral on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu in mid-September, sparked widespread online discussions. The Chinese couple reported their unsettling find to the local police on September 7. Kota Kinabalu police Chief Zaidi…
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FDA confirms Japanese seafood imports safe from Fukushima radioactivity
Seafood imported from Japan is free of harmful radioactivity levels, as confirmed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This comes in response to global worries about the potential contamination of marine life following the discharge of wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant that was devastated by a tsunami. Lertchai Lertvut, the FDA’s deputy secretary-general, detailed yesterday that rigorous…
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Rare Dumbo octopus flaps into livestream recording in North Pacific expedition (video)
An elusive Dumbo octopus, a rare marine creature with side flippers resembling the ears of the Walt Disney character Dumbo, was accidentally discovered during a livestream by the research vessel EVNautilus in the deep waters of the North Pacific Ocean. The sighting was made at a depth of 2,665 meters by a remotely operated vehicle controlled by the Ocean Exploration…
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92 year old granny’s electric rice cooker mishap: A side-splitting dinner delight
A humorous incident recently unfolded in a Chinese household, involving a 92 year old grandmother’s attempt to cook rice using a modern electric rice cooker. The result: a burnt cooker with the rice still uncooked left the entire family in fits of laughter, making for an unusual culinary experience. The incident was documented and shared on a TikTok account. The…
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Ugly frog figure on Antiques Roadshow revealed as valuable 18th century Scottish pottery
A peculiar three-legged frog figure, initially deemed unattractive by a couple, turned out to be a valuable 18th-century piece of Scottish pottery in a recent episode of the popular BBC TV show, Antiques Roadshow. The episode, which featured the historical Brodie Castle in Morayshire, Scotland, left viewers astonished as the true value of the ugly frog was uncovered. The couple presented…
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Motorist’s spontaneous act of back-scratching at traffic light sparks laughter online
A viral online incident that amused netizens features an unexpected act of kindness. A woman chose to step down from her motorcycle, parked at a red light, to lend a helping hand to another female motorist in front. In a recent article published on the website Baomoi, a peculiar yet heartwarming incident was narrated. A lady, whilst waiting in traffic,…
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Art Deco hairclip shocks owner with 880,000 baht valuation on Antiques Roadshow
A vintage hairclip, nearly discarded multiple times, stunned its owner when it was valued at a whopping 20,000 pounds on the popular TV show Antiques Roadshow. The show, which is aired by the BBC, features experts travelling across the United Kingdom to examine and appraise antiques brought by locals. Antiques Roadshow, which began operations in 1979, has evaluated millions of…
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Malaysian ‘Godfather’ of wildlife trafficking jailed in US over rhino horns
A Malaysian wildlife trafficker has been confined to prison for a period of 18 months in the United States. The charge against the trafficker, Teo Boon Ching known infamously as the Godfather, is the planned trafficking of hundreds of kilogrammes of rhinoceros horns. The horns, a result of the illicit poaching of rhinoceroses, are valued at millions of dollars. The…
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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…
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Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher ‘Lives Forever’ with Thai fans after adopting stray dog from Thailand (video)
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher will “Live Forever” in the eyes of a legion of Thai fans after they learned the charismatic singer adopted a five month old stray dog from Thailand. Irishman Niall Harbison took to Twitter to share the heartwarming news of Gallagher and his dog, Buttons. Harbison who lives in Koh Samui in the southern province of…
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Online infatuation leads to embezzlement: Chinese man’s web of trouble
A Chinese man’s infatuation with an Internet idol escalated to the point where he resorted to online embezzlement from his workplace to bestow lavish gifts upon the captivating young woman, ultimately ending up in prison. As reported by Chinese media, Liu, a university graduate and married father, was employed as an accountant at a company, earning a monthly salary of…
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Nannygate: Chinese wife unveils husband’s secret affair
A Chinese woman was left in dismay after finding her husband in bed with their nanny, exposing a long-term clandestine affair. The story, shared on the Sohu website, has since caught public attention. The wife, named Lin, initially met her husband through a matchmaking service. The husband, a prosperous businessman, possessed a handsome demeanour and was of the same age,…
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Coin-operated dreams come true: Malaysian man buys iPhone 14 after 7-year savings journey
A 30 year old Malaysian man recently bought an iPhone 14 using coins he had been saving for seven years. The story of Muhammad Hafiz Abdul Hamid’s long quest to buy the iPhone was revealed in a video posted on TikTok on September 1. The video, posted by @bifoty_camper, showed Hamid pouring coins out of a 19-litre water jug that…
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China’s unusual belly button sticker trend creates illusion of longer legs
A rising beauty trend in China is causing a stir online as women flock to purchase temporary tattoo stickers designed to resemble belly buttons. This unusual belly button sticker trend aims to create an illusion of a shorter torso and longer legs, with an increasing number of women reported to be adopting this practice. The beauty trend, which has taken…
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Lost love: Roadside reunion with sex doll ‘ex’ leaves Taiwan buzzing
An intriguing incident recently created a stir on Taiwanese social media, following the discovery of an abandoned ex-girlfriend on a roadside. This ex-girlfriend, a heavily used worn-out sex doll, was wrapped in a white cloth and left on the roadside grass, sparking sympathy and astonishment among netizens. The peculiar event was shared on the public Facebook group, the Taiwanese public…
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Flaming love: Pre-wedding photoshoot sparks wildfire, shuts down Indonesian park (video)
A pre-wedding photoshoot gone awry in Indonesia’s Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park caused a substantial wildfire, forcing the temporary closure of the popular tourist site. The fire, which spread over 312 acres, was sparked by a flare used in the photoshoot. National park officials revealed that the fire was ignited by a flare shot during a pre-wedding photoshoot of a…
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