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Thailand is a popular destination for expats due to its affordable lifestyle and excellent healthcare system. However, settling in a new country often brings health concerns. To ensure you’re covered for the most common medical needs, understanding what expat health...
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Singapore’s capital punishment stirs controversy as first female convict faces execution in decades
Singaporean authorities are set to carry out capital punishment on two drug convicts this week, drawing attention to the first female prisoner due for execution in almost two decades. The impending executions have sparked outrage among human rights groups. According to the local rights group Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), the first convict, a 56 year old man found guilty of smuggling…
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Olive branch withers as US ‘undoes’ progress with Beijing trash-talking
A week after extending an olive branch to China, attempting to smooth over the perpetual political tensions between the two economic powerhouses, the United States once again undid any progress with another round of Beijing trash-talking. It seems there is a song, but the US are singing from different song sheets. A week before, US diplomat Henry Kissinger met with…
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Lamborghini’s electrifying road ahead: Supercars to go electric by 2028
Luxury Italian auto manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini revealed its roadmap to electric transformation, aiming to electrify all of its supercar models by the year 2028. This significant shift comes as a strategic response to the global thrust towards mitigating climate change impacts, resulting in Lamborghini’s electrification. The bold Lamborghini electrification transition is underpinned by ongoing research and technological developments at the company,…
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Shanghai subway lewd t-shirt controversy sparks online backlash
A couple from China, their fashion choices stirring controversy on Shanghai’s subway, donned t-shirts filled with expletives and lewd language. The incident that recently occurred on July 17 unleashed a wave of intense criticism online, spotlighting a young woman in an oversized navy t-shirt showcasing an extremely rude kanji phrase, a system of writing Japanese writing using Chinese characters. Accompanying…
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Liver fluke: Chinese woman discovers severe infection due to family’s raw fish habit
A Chinese woman’s seemingly minor illness eventually unravelled significant health threats resulting from the family’s unhygienic culinary practices. Despite not consuming raw fish herself, the woman became infected with parasites due to the lack of separation of cutting utensils for raw and cooked foods, resulting in the unfortunate diagnosis of liver fluke. Fifty-eight-year-old Lu, from a city in China’s Guangxi…
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Net idol’s risqué reveal: Alice Wong spills all on adult film venture
Net idol Alice Wong opened up in a candid TV interview on her recent journey into the world of adult films. The sexy 22 year old’s courage to talk candidly about her tumultuous past in a Hong Kong show, Love Talk, resonated with many. The mixed-race beauty from Hong Kong and Malaysia faced a challenging childhood characterised by domestic violence…
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Fire dance fiasco: Performer’s mishap causes amusement, underlines safety concerns
In an alarming event, an implausible scenario unfolded as an attempted fire dance went awry, both alarming onlookers and causing a fit of laughter. When the well-intended performance did not go as planned, spectators were left both bemused and startled. A Facebook user from the Philippines, Wilson Socaoco Yuson, posted a video on Saturday that captured a group of dancers…
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5-month old baby astonishes by feeding itself, caught on home CCTV (video)
In an unusual household occurrence, a five month old Vietnamese baby surprised its parents by feeding itself with a bottle, an action typically unachievable at such a young age. The extraordinary moment was captured by a residential CCTV camera and subsequently shared on social media networks. In the shared fragments of CCTV footage, the infant is seen waking up at…
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Hilarious hair-rasing mix-up as neighbour reports woman’s wig as a potential murder victim
A hilarious hair-rasing incident occurred in the United States when a woman’s wig was mistaken for a possible murder victim. Toria Townsend, a 30 year old woman, recently shared on her TikTok account @classy_melita that a few days ago, police were called to her home due to a neighbour’s reported sighting of what appeared to be a women’s dead body…
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Love hotel murder mystery: Three family members held by police in Sapporo
Police detained three family members on suspicion of carrying out a murderous attack on a man in a love hotel in the city of Sapporo, on the northern island of Hokkaido, Japan. The three alleged murderers are suspected of decapitating their victim and bringing the head back to their dwelling three weeks ago. The three under suspicion are 29 year…
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Pedo children’s entertainer sentenced to 30 years for sex crimes against kids in UK, Thailand
A children’s entertainer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his sickening sex crimes against young and underage girls sending shockwaves through those who came into contact with him in Thailand and the UK. Paul McKee, known professionally as Professor Paulos, performed for well known British soap stars and at private parties for legendary Liverpool footballers, reported the…
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Jackpot jubilation: Single UK ticket-holder strikes gold in ‘Must Be Won’ Lotto draw
In the UK, an extraordinary stroke of luck has smiled upon a single ticket-holder, confirming their winning claim for the colossal £11,671,861 (516 million baht) jackpot prize from the Lotto’s ‘Must Be Won’ draw, conducted by Camelot UK Lotteries Limited, the operator of The National Lottery. The identity of the fortunate winner, including their gender and age, remains a mystery…
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Electrifying growth: Sprouting EV projects spark green revolution in Southeast Asia
In a robust move towards a greener future, new Electric Vehicle (EV) projects are sprouting across Southeast Asia, signalling a collaborative endeavour between multiple corporations and academic institutions. The initiatives are set to deliver significant enhancements to EV infrastructure, comprehensive research, and expanded workforces. At the forefront is Evolt Technology, a firm specialising in EV charging services. The company has…
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Vietnamese woman’s TikTok comparison of lavish lifestyle and fisherman father sparks debate
A distinct paradigm of privilege and struggle has emerged, depicted by a Vietnamese woman on TikTok, that not only made her a trending topic online but also stirred a contentious debate. As she uploaded a comparison of her plush lifestyle to her fisherman father‘s minimalistic existence, which ironically funds her very comforts, it conjured empathy as well as condemnation from…
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Wall-crawler wonder: Internet marvels at Chinese girl’s super-TV viewing skills (video)
A video of an eight year old Chinese girl clinging to a tall wall while watching television has sparked an Internet debate over her superhero-like powers, only to be soberly explained later. As previously reported, the girl’s mother unknowingly shared footage of her daughter’s peculiar leisurely habits on a popular social platform. The video was uploaded onto Douyin – a…
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Cat flea fiasco: Innocent bite leads to life-threatening infection and amputation to Texan man
A Texan man, after suffering what seemed similar to flu symptoms following a cat flea bite, was diagnosed with a severe infection leading to organ failure. Doctors battled arduously to save his life by amputating parts of his legs and arms. This unfortunate incident happened to a 35 year old resident of Houston, Texas, USA, last month. Michael Kohlhaof was…
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Extravagant 450,000-baht dog wedding in Indonesia sparks national debate over disparities
In Indonesia, an extravagant wedding ceremony, costing nearly 450,000 baht (US$13,066), was held for two adorable Alaskan Malamutes, a story which has sparked national debate amongst netizens. The lavish event took place in a popular public dog park in the north of Jakarta, masterminded by professional event planners. The dogs were adorned in traditional attire, and the controversy stemmed from…
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Devastating wildfires displace 19,000 in Greece tourist hotspots amidst record heatwave
Corfu Island, a cherished tourist destination in the northwest of Greece, became a tragic scene of devastation yesterday as raging wildfires swept through the region. Swiftly responding to the emergency, local authorities initiated the evacuation of residents from high-risk areas. Meanwhile, Rhodes Island, situated in the eastern Aegean Sea amidst the Dodecanese Islands, faced a similarly alarming situation, prompting authorities to…
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10 dead after school gym roof collapse in China’s Qiqihar City
The roof of a school gymnasium in Qiqihar City, located in northeast China‘s Heilongjiang Province, collapsed yesterday, leading to the death of 10 people. One person remains unaccounted for and trapped in the rubble. The incident, which took place over the weekend, affected 19 people who were in the gym at the time. The rescue unit reported… “Around 160 firefighters,…
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Stabbing spree at Seoul’s Sillim subway station leaves 1 dead, 3 wounded
South Korea’s capital city of Seoul witnessed a chilling incident of violence near the Sillim subway station. A man in his thirties embarked on a perilous stabbing spree inciting widespread terror. The consequences of the attack were fatal, with one man in his twenties losing his life, and three others sustaining injuries. One among the injured is reported to be…
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US woman sues Thai restaurant claiming spicy dish caused irrevocable harm: Is meal too hot to handle?
A woman in the US is suing a Thai restaurant due to an intensely spicy dish, ‘dragon balls,’ which she claims is “unfit for human consumption” and is “dangerous to life.” The incident has sparked global controversy. Neurologist Harjasleen Walia, the woman in question, alleges that she experienced permanent bodily harm after eating at the restaurant on July 15, 2021. She…
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Vietnam food delivery sparks heated online debate on food safety
In an incident that sparked significant debate around food safety and hygiene, a man from Vietnam recently received an unpleasant surprise in his food delivery order. After enjoying his completed dish, he was alarmed to discover a substantial insect lurking within what was left of his meal. This revelation swiftly captured the imagination of netizens, sparking a torrent of reactions,…
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Young man flips girlfriend’s father upside down at wedding in enthusiastic introduction gone wrong
It doesn’t matter who you are, a first impression is a powerful thing, especially when meeting a romantic partner’s family. Despite best intentions, sometimes these encounters can go spectacularly wrong due to a lack of control over one’s behaviour. Regrettably, a recent incident involving a young Vietnamese man‘s overzealous introduction to his girlfriend’s family illustrates such an unfortunate circumstance. The…
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Taiwan mourns as falling air conditioner from high-rise kills university student
In a shocking incident in Taiwan, a 21 year old university student was tragically killed by a falling air conditioning unit, which dropped from the 17th floor of a building. The harrowing events unfolded yesterday afternoon, stunning spectators and raising concerns about the safety of high-rise structures. The episode unfolded near the Xinpu MRT Station in Banqiao district, a bustling…
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Bizarre wall reveals decomposing body in Parisian suburb flat as owner returns from vacation
A chilling discovery was made recently in an apartment in Livry-Gargan, a northeastern suburb of Paris, France. A 1.5-metre long, 40-centimetre wide, and 1-metre high wall mysteriously erected in the middle of the kitchen revealed a decomposed body wrapped in heavily sealed plastic, hidden within its confines. The apartment owner was returning from a six-month holiday in Algeria when she encountered…
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3-day old unwashed face towels could be as germ-laden as lavatory, warns doctor
Unclean face towels are a breeding ground for severe bacteria and within just three days can become as polluted as a lavatory, one doctor warns. This is not directly apparent to the naked eye, nor is it benign. The predicament facing face towel users was highlighted by Huang Xuan, a Chinese doctor specialising in the care of critically ill patients.…
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Four suspects arrested over grand theft of ancient Celtic gold coins in Germany worth over 60 million baht
In a significant operation in Germany that buzzed the archaeological sphere, four suspects tied to the grand theft of ancient Celtic gold coins from a museum in Manching, Bavaria were arrested recently. The treasure trove, a more than 2000 year old cache, consisted of hundreds of coins valued at about 1.6 million euros or over 60 million baht. The audacious…
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Explosion rocks Johannesburg: 41 injured, cars tossed as main road ruptures in suspected gas blast
Johannesburg yesterday was shaken by an explosion, disrupting a central part of the city located in the northern region of South Africa. The blast caused a significant rupture on a main tarmac road, and several vehicles, including a mini-bus, were hurled by the blast’s force. A reported 41 people were injured due to the incident. Emergency services initially suggested that…
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Mother caught having affair with son’s 16 year old classmate
A widely shared online news story from China recently shocked the community when a middle-aged man discovered his wife having an affair with their son’s 16 year old classmate. He walked in on them while they were in bed together, sparking a physical confrontation, with the couple’s son intervening. The incident happened to 42 year old Li, an ordinary office…
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Malaysian barber loses 450,000 baht after cash scattered along highway
A man found himself in an unexpected and unfortunate predicament recently when he inadvertently left nearly half a million baht in cash in the boot of his car, which blew away in the wind. This compelling story was shared on social media by an individual requesting help for the 24 year old man, who lost the money when the boot…
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