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· Ryan General
Popular TikToker who teaches English in Thailand arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor
Rockwell reportedly told the victim she had to keep their relationship a secret until she turned 18
· Bryan Ke
Thai Danish model Anntonia Porsild wins Miss Universe Thailand 2023
Thai Danish model Anntonia Porsild was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2023 on Sunday. About her win: Representing Nakhon Ratchasima province, the 26-year-old Porsild won this year’s Miss Universe Thailand pageant at MCC Hall in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
· Editorial Staff
Thailand’s ‘most beautiful’ road sweeper becomes TikTok star
A street cleaner in Bangkok is quickly gaining popularity online for being the “most beautiful road sweeper” in Thailand. Key details: Pattaramon Thocharoen, 27, became a beloved TikToker with over 300,000 followers after posting several entertaining clips of her at work with…
· Michelle De Pacina
Rice markets could face global crisis due to India’s export ban, Thailand’s low rainfall
Rice markets could face a global crisis as India bans rice exports and Thailand experiences a spate of low rainfall. India’s export ban: Last month, the Indian government banned exports of non-basmati white rice in efforts to save the nation’s rising domestic markets and ensure…
· Michelle De Pacina
Burger King Thailand introduces ‘real cheeseburger’ with 20 cheese slices, no meat
Fast-food chain Burger King has added a burger with 20 slices of cheese and no meat to its menu in Thailand. About the burger: On Sunday, Burger King Thailand introduced its new menu item “The Real Cheeseburger.” The sandwich notably features 20 sheets of American cheese.
· Bryan Ke
Ailing elephant in Sri Lanka returned to Thailand aboard $530,000 flight
An elephant gifted to Sri Lanka by Thailand more than 20 years ago was safely returned to Thailand for medical treatment and rehabilitation following accusations of mistreatment. Safe return: The male elephant, known in Sri Lanka as Muthu Raja (Pearly King) and Sak Surin (Mighty…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian gets slammed online for criticizing Thailand’s celebration of Pride Month
Several Twitter users slammed a Malaysian man for his online comments targeting Pride Month celebrations in Thailand. What happened: In a tweet on Saturday, Twitter user Faisal Rahim criticized Thailand for how it celebrated Pride Month by turning malls into “drag queen shows…
· Iris Jung
Australian influencer cries over triggering ‘monkey show’ in Thailand in viral TikTok
An Australian influencer has gone viral on TikTok for sharing a tearful video describing her horrifying experience at a monkey show in Phuket, Thailand. Rory Eliza (@roryeliza), an influencer with over 6.8 million followers on TikTok, uploaded her video on Friday. “Trigger…
· Daniel Anderson
Newly discovered endangered flower species in Thailand named after Blackpink’s Lisa
A rare flower species in Thailand has been named after Blackpink’s Lisa. Researchers at Chiang Mai University in Thailand have recognized the Friesodielsia lalisae as a newly discovered species of Friesodielsia Steenis, a fragrant flower.
· Editorial Staff
‘The White Lotus’ is heading to Thailand for Season 3
After months of rumors and speculation, it has finally been confirmed that “The White Lotus” Season 3 will be set in Asia. The HBO comedy-drama is heading for Thailand, reported Variety. While Seasons 1 and 2 of the hit show took place in Hawaii and Italy, respectively, it is…
· Carl Samson
‘She panicked’: Woman arraigned after extradition from Thailand for Michigan hit-and-run
Tubtim “Sue” Howson, the 57-year-old woman who fled to Thailand after allegedly killing a university student in a Michigan hit-and-run, has been charged with one count of failure to stop at the scene of a fatal crash. The felony charge carries a maximum prison sentence of five…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thailand’s ‘most beautiful transgender woman’ and husband wear $580K in attire at extravagant wedding
Thai transgender model Poyd Treechada Petcharat, who is colloquially known as Thailand’s “most beautiful transgender woman,” has tied the knot with her businessman beau in an extravagant Peranakan wedding. Poyd, 36, and Oak Phakwa Hongyok were married in a traditional Peranakan…
· Carl Samson
Woman accused in fatal hit-and-run of Michigan student flees to Thailand
The woman accused of hitting a university student with her car and leaving him for dead in Michigan’s Oakland Township on New Year’s Day fled to Thailand days after the incident, according to a criminal complaint. The suspect, identified as Tubtim “Sue” Howson, purchased a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Vietnamese tourist in Thailand reunited with his lost $194,000 Richard Mille watch
A Vietnamese tourist was able to retrieve his 6.5 million baht (approximately $194,000) Richard Mille watch after losing it in Thailand. The tourist reportedly took a taxi from the riverfront of Asiatique back to his hotel in Lumpini, Bangkok, on Wednesday night, reported The…
· Bryan Ke
Muay Thai or Kun Khmer? Cambodia, Thailand spar over sport’s name ahead of 2023 SEA Games
Thailand has threatened a boycott of the upcoming 2023 Southeast Asian Games after Cambodia announced that the games will use the name “Kun Khmer” instead of “Muay Thai.” Vath Chamroeun, secretary-general of the Cambodian SEA Games Organising Committee (CAMSOC) and the National…
· Isa Peralta
KFC Thailand draws backlash over fried chicken incense sticks for Lunar New Year
KFC Thailand recently stirred controversy after posting on social media about its fried chicken incense sticks for Lunar New Year. Last week, KFC Thailand reportedly shared a video about the product on Instagram. The incense sticks, which come in a box of 11, have been designed…
· Editorial Staff
Miss Universe Thailand wears gown made of soda can pull tabs in tribute to her garbage collector parents
Before you read: Woman dubbed ‘Miss Garbage’ wins Miss Universe Thailand 2022
· Michelle De Pacina
Jack Ma spotted in Thailand just before Ant Group announced he would give up control
Before you read: Founder Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group Jack Ma resigns from influential China business group months after moving to Japan Chinese billionaire Jack Ma was spotted in Thailand shortly before Ant Group, the financial tech giant he founded,…
· Chandler Treon
Twitter users criticize list of top food destinations for ranking US over China, Thailand
Before you read: Gordon Ramsay names Laos and Vietnam as world’s top food destinations In food travel guide TasteAtlas’ most recent ranking of the world’s best cuisines, 16 Asian countries made the Top 50.
· Michelle De Pacina
Tourist dies while taking a selfie on Thailand’s ‘death railway’
An Irish tourist who was born in New Zealand died while trying to take a selfie on Thailand’s “death railway.” Patrick Ward, 45, fell to his death from a moving train in Kanchanaburi province in western Thailand on Tuesday.