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Sponsored Top 10 reasons for expats to get a comprehensive health insurance in Thailand
Moving to Thailand offers a prospect full of excitement and adventure, but in the same vein, if any injuries were to occur (and god forbid it does), the local healthcare system can be confusing at first glance for many expats...
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Parisian plea: A grandmother’s heartfelt cry amid suburb’s turmoil (video)
Amid heart-wrenching tragedy, a grieving grandmother’s heartfelt plea for an end to violence echoes across a Parisian suburb engulfed in turmoil. Following the fatal shooting of 17 year old Nahel Merzouk by a police officer, protests have spiralled into a sixth night of rioting. As tensions escalate, French authorities brace for the eruption of another wave of unrest Merzouk’s grandmother…
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Record-breaking 24-hour marriage: Aussie bride’s refusal to have sex on wedding night prompts divorce
The briefest marriage on record belongs to a couple from Australia, where the pair underwent divorce proceedings less than 24 hours after their wedding. The sudden decision was taken when the husband became angry over his wife’s refusal to have sex. A radio presenter brought up the topic of “shortest-lasting relationships” on a Hit Network programme called Hot Nights With Abbie…
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American man enjoys VIP flight after 18-hour delay leaves him as lone passenger (video)
Receiving an upgraded travel experience to VIP, a top-tier operational manager for a property firm, shared his unique story after his American Airlines flight was delayed for a lengthy 18 hours. His video post on TikTok explaining his exclusive trip quickly went viral, gaining over 54 million views and more than 10 million likes. @phil.stringer♬ Makeba The young American, Phil…
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Chaos unleashed: France rattled by riots after fatal police shooting rocks major cities (video)
Chaos continues to grip France as violent riots erupt across the nation’s major cities, fuelled by outrage over the fatal police shooting of a teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent during a routine traffic stop. The nation faces a wave of unrest, with arrests surging and curfews imposed in response to intelligence warnings of widespread urban violence in the coming…
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Father mistakenly reports son to police for motorbike theft in a surprise twist of events
In a bizarre incident of theft occurring in China‘s Kaoyan City, Jiangsu province, a middle-aged man reported the loss of his motorbike only to discover his son was the culprit. The unidentified man’s unexpected discovery spread via online Chinese social media platforms two days ago. The victim notified the local police about his missing motorbike, suspecting it had been stolen.…
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Young boy narrowly escapes tragedy after falling from zip line in Mexico
A heart-stopping moment was captured when a six year old boy fell from a 13-metre high zip line at an amusement park in Mexico. However, thanks to quick assistance from a kindhearted bystander, the boy was rescued, narrowly averting a potential tragedy. The shocking incident involving six year old Caesar Moreno, occurred when he was on a zip line stationed…
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Turbulent twist: Elderly woman threatens to vomit on, assault young flyer over pre-booked seat (video)
An unusual incident occurred aboard an aeroplane recently, as an elderly woman passenger threatened to vomit on a young woman in an attempt to force her from her pre-booked window seat. The elderly passenger claimed to suffer from a grave disease, but when her coercion attempt failed, she and her husband resorted to threats of physical violence. The peculiar episode…
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Titan submarine investigation: US coast guard finds presumed human remains
The US Coast Guard provided an update on the investigation into the sinking of the submarine Titan by OceanGate Expeditions. It was reported earlier that the submarine disappeared with its five visitors during an excursion to the Titanic shipwreck in the North Atlantic. An implosion occurred, thought to be induced by massive underwater pressure, causing the vessel to explode from the…
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Scat-astrophic sensation: OnlyFans model’s quirky act with horse poop breaks the Internet (video)
An OnlyFans model attempting to appear sexy by rolling in horse poop at a Texan festival may have made some people sick but pictures and videos of the scat girl became a viral hit. The ‘Mayhem’ event in Austin, Texas, United States, was aptly named as chaos ensued with people brawling in the streets. Amid law enforcement’s intervention, numerous horses…
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Mother-in-law discovers she helped deliver daughter-in-law 20 years ago
More than destiny, a viral story of an unexpected reunion is circulating the internet revealing a woman’s shocking realisation that the daughter-in-law she loves once crossed paths with her in an unexpected circumstance two decades ago. As reported by international websites, Mary Ann West, who used to serve as a nurse in the Lakeview Hospital, Wyoming, USA, stunningly discovered that…
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20-year Taiwanese fraud case resurfaces in Thailand as suspect couple arrested
A high-profile fraud case from Taiwan was reignited in Thailand after the main culprits were arrested. The couple, alleged to have escaped from Taiwan over 20 years ago, were found operating fraudulent activities under new identities. The scandal originally unfolded in early 2000, resulting in a loss of approximately 4 billion baht for over 4,000 investors. The investigation into the…
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Sleeping beauty blunders: Vietnamese makeup artist’s drunk bride challenge
A bridal makeup artist from Vietnam experienced a bizarre situation at a recent wedding — the bride was too drunk to be roused and she had to apply her makeup while she lay asleep on her bed. The imperative role of a skilled makeup artist for would-be brides aspiring to stand out on their special day is undeniable. Typically an…
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Buzzing Back: Malaria makes surprise comeback in US after 20-year hiatus
US health officials announced malaria has returned to America for the first time in 20 years after five cases were brought to their attention this week. These victims were found in Florida and Texas, prompting close scrutiny by US health officials. The five patients were discovered over the past two months. Four of them were in Florida’s Sarasota County, with…
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Unexpected trigger: Pregnant Ohio mother shot by 2 year old son
A 31 year old pregnant mother from Ohio, USA, called the police, informing them that her two year old son had accidentally shot her. The police swiftly responded to the call on Friday, June 16 and transported the injured woman to the hospital. Tragically, her unborn child died and the mother succumbed to her injuries within a few hours of…
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US hit repeatedly by lethal tornadoes and thunderstorms, leaving death and destruction
The devastating impact of tornadoes and thunderstorms in the US continued, with fatal incidents occurring in the Midwestern and Southern regions in recent days. There have been at least three casualties reported in Indiana and Arkansas, while dozens of homes sustained significant damage. According to Cameron Wolf, who manages emergencies in Martin County, located in Indiana, one fatality was confirmed…
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Lottery luck turns sour: Australian man’s jackpot leads to jailhouse jackpot
Winning the lottery is a prospect that most people dream about but for one Australian man, it caused his life to spiral out of control to such an extent that he ended up in prison after scooping a lottery windfall. In 2017, Joshua John Winslet, then a 20 year old man, won approximately 350 million baht (US$9,950,000) after buying a…
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Thailand’s real estate sector eyes foreign investment boost
With an eye on boosting the economy, real estate developers and consultants are urging Thailand‘s new government to implement policies that promote foreign investment. They believe such measures will stimulate a more positive environment for overseas buyers in the property market, suggesting promotional efforts to increase awareness among foreign investors. Artitaya Kasemlawan, head of residential sales projects at CBRE Thailand,…
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Rock ‘n’ roll cuisine: Stir-fried pebbles cause a stir among daring foodies in China (video)
The latest culinary craze sweeping mainland China is proving a bit difficult for foodies to get their teeth into. Gastronomists in Hubei province have taken their palates to a whole new level with a dish that will leave foodies chewing on…pebbles. That’s right, stir-fried stones have become the talk of the town and a bizarre culinary craze. The taste buds…
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Phone theft in Ho Chi Minh City takes a twist as dog bites victim
A serious incident emerged in the area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where a phone theft escalated unpredictably, concluding with a dog attack. Authorities have been informed and are actively tracking down the offenders using CCTV footage. The series of events transpired at around 8pm on June 17. A 40 year old woman accompanied by her 20 year old…
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Royal reversal: Prince William’s ambitious anti-homelessness project sparks cries of ‘hypocrite’
Prince William has been labelled a “hypocrite” after his royal highness announced an ambitious, some say “unrealistic,” five-year project to end homelessness. The 41 year old billionaire prince, whose wealth is topped up by tax paying UK citizens, rightly stated that homelessness should not exist in a “modern and progressive society” and added that the Prince of Wales’s charitable foundation…
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Shower shock: Taiwanese woman’s viral exposé unveils boyfriend’s steamy secrets
A Taiwanese woman’s revelation that her boyfriend peed and masturbated in the shower while they were bathing together has gone viral in the online community. She took to social media to announce that her boyfriend inappropriately relieved himself while they showered leading to intense debate about personal boundaries within relationships. The issue was brought to light by a woman who…
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Selfie with unconscious victim sparks outrage across social media
In a chilling incident, a female tourist sparked outrage when she took a smiling selfie with an unconscious person in China. The incident which occurred at Chunshenjian, a public park at Xihuyuan in Uxie City, Jiangsu province, China, sparked widespread criticism online as the woman blatantly disrespected the person’s distressing situation. The woman was casually walking through the park when she…
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Kasikornbank branches out into Vietnam aiming at top 20 by 2027
Breaking new ground in its expansion strategy, Kasikorn Business-Technology Group (KBTG), a subsidiary of Thailand’s Kasikornbank, has laid the foundation stone for KBTG Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City. With an aim to serve the surging regional digital expansion of its parent conglomerate and to attain a spot amongst the top 20 banks in Vietnam by 2027, this development is…
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Daughter’s divorce celebration with cake and fireworks in China
In an unusual event that sparked widespread interest, a family in China held a divorce celebration for their daughter with fireworks and a cake cutting, signalling a departure from traditional norms surrounding marriage breakdowns. The changing attitudes of the modern era have lessened the stigma attached to divorce, making it now less of a daunting prospect than in the past.…
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US Coast Guard confirms fatal explosion of OceanGate’s submarine Titan, with search for five passengers ongoing
The US Coast Guard announced the detonation of the submarine Titan undersea, resulting in five fatalities. An ongoing search operation is currently underway, aiming for clarity and resolution, but there is no certainty in the recovery of the bodies following this tragic incident. The lost submarine Titan was part of the OceanGate Expeditions and disappeared alongside its five passengers during…
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Explosion at Yinchuan barbecue restaurant kills 31, as liquefied petroleum gas leak identified (video)
A violent explosion at a busy Yinchuan barbecue restaurant in northwestern China last night claimed the lives of at least 31 people and left several injured. A leak of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was identified as the cause of the incident, and police are accelerating their investigations. The explosion took place at Fuyang Barbecue Restaurant in Yinchuan’s downtown residential area.…
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Search for missing Titan submarine en route to Titanic wreck intensifies
International teams are intensifying efforts to locate OceanGate‘s missing Titan submarine, which lost contact on June 18 while transporting five tourists to visit the Titanic shipwreck in the North Atlantic. Amid concerns over dwindling oxygen supplies thought to last only 96 hours, search teams are focusing on distant areas of the Atlantic where underwater sounds have been detected intermittently. In…
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Explosion at Paris fashion school injures 37, cause under investigation
An explosion and subsequent fire occurred in central Paris’ 5th district at a building housing the Paris American Academy, a private fashion school, resulting in at least 37 people injured, with four in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the possibility of a gas leak as the cause of the explosion and are searching for at least two missing people. The…
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Multinational search races to find missing Titan submarine with just 40 hours of oxygen left for passengers
With just 40 hours of oxygen left, a multinational search effort is underway for the missing Titan submarine, which vanished mysteriously while taking tourists to view the Titanic wreckage. Today, news reports indicated that US and Canadian rescue teams are racing against time to locate and save the five people aboard the vessel, which has been out of contact since…
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Woman’s public plea to remarry ex-husband backfires as truth unfolds
A woman‘s attempt to persuade her ex-husband to remarry her has gained attention online, sparking criticism and ridicule from netizens. The incident occurred on June 12 in Shandong, China. However, the ex-husband revealed a different side to the story, saying it was not him but her who had initiated the divorce. The woman held a large sign in front of…
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