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· Ryan General
Why Thailand’s King is So Beloved By His People
The passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Thursday night has sparked a deep sense of loss among the people of Thailand. The 88-year-old royal has been known to be a champion of the poor and a stabilizing influence within the country. The world’s longest-reigning monarch is…
· Ryan General
Man Absolutely Murders Dragon Ball Z Opening Theme on ‘The Voice Thailand’
An anime enthusiast delivered an impressive cover of the Dragon Ball Z opening theme during his blind audition for the fifth season of “The Voice Thailand” on Sunday. Ditthawat Chaikaewruchikorn’s electrifying rendition of the song “Cha-La Head-Cha-La” got an enthusiastic…
· Editorial Staff
Nudist Resorts in Thailand Are Opening Up Left and Right
A Danish couple is bringing nude hotels to Asia. Asian cultures are typically known to be conservative, but a small minority of people don’t quite fit the mold. That is why Gregers Moller and his wife are seeking to fill that demand by setting up nudist resorts throughout…
· Ryan General
Missing Chinese Tourist Found Casually Washing Clothes in a River in Thailand
A Chinese woman who was reported missing after she disappeared during a group tour at the Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Thailand was finally found by local police, but she didn’t seem too happy about her rescue. According to Sanook (via Coconuts Bangkok), the ‘lost’ tourist, identified…
· Ryan General
Monk Becomes Instant Millionaire in Thailand After Winning the Lottery
A Buddhist monk from Thailand has become an instant millionaire after winning the top prize at the local lottery in Bangkok. Phra Prawit Techapalo, of Cheepakhao Temple in Samut Sakhon was featured on major local newspapers when he made the announcement about his lucky break on…
· Ryan General
4 Dead, 21 Injured As Multiple Bombs Targeting Tourists Rock Thailand
A series of bomb explosions rocked several tourist locations in Thailand, leaving at least four people dead and 21 more injured. Phuket island and the town of Hua Hin, both top tourist destinations in the country, were hit with multiple blasts within a 24-hour period beginning…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Tourists Buy Cheap Trip to Thailand, Get Abandoned By Their Tour Guides Halfway Through
Traveling via a guided tour in a foreign country can be quite disastrous if your tour guide bails. That, unfortunately, is what happened to 38 Chinese tourists during a trip to abroad. According to The Global Times, the group of travelers reportedly purchased a four day trip to…
· Ryan General
Thailand is Now Making Durian-Flavored Condoms
An unnamed Bangkok-based condom manufacturer plans to sell durian-flavored condoms for fans of the odorous, spiky fruit. While fruit-flavored condoms have been the norm for decades now, a durian-inspired version may not be exactly for everyone. The durian, which hails from…
· Laura Dang
Fake Leather Store in Thailand Pulls the Most Shocking Anti-Animal Cruelty Stunt Yet
A creative new anti-animal cruelty campaign has a shocking way of getting their message across. It would have been a day like any other for shoppers at the CentralWorld mall, but a pop-up store called The Leather Works had a horrific surprise for their consumers. Men and women…
· Editorial Staff
Video of Starving Chinese Tourists Ravaging a Seafood Buffet in Thailand Goes Viral
People have taken to Chinese social media to express serious disapproval of how some of their own are behaving abroad. An incident involving Chinese tourists at a hotel buffet in Chiang Mai, Thailand has gained a whirlwind of criticism after a video surfaced showing the diners…
· Editorial Staff
Thailand’s Princess Needs a $40,000 Air-Conditioned Toilet Built for Her 3-Day Visit to Cambodia
On Monday, Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visited Cambodia, but before she arrived, she requested that they build a $40,000 air-conditioned outhouse with a lake view that only she can use. The princess, who is the second daughter of Thailand’s current King Bhumibol…
· Laura Dang
Elephant Kills Driver in Thailand, Runs off into Jungle with Family Still on Its Back
The latest accident in Thailand’s elephant tourism industry resulted in the death of an elephant keeper and a rude awakening for tourists. During a jungle tour in Chiang Mai on Wednesday, an elephant reportedly “went berserk” killing its driver and running off into the jungle…
· Sebastian Dillon
How Getting Pulled Over in Thailand Inspired One Entrepreneur to Revolutionize Men’s Shirts
There’s a new company on Kickstarter that could change the way you wear your shirts forever.
· Carl Samson
Video Shows Young Elephant Rushing to Save Her Favorite Human From ‘Drowning’
A clip of one little elephant saving her favorite human has warmed hearts around the internet. Meet Kham Lha, one of the youngest residents at Thailand’s Elephant Nature Park. She is one of the 19 elephants rescued by the park last year, The Dodo said.
· Ryan General
Thai Netizens Express Their Grief for King’s Death on Social Media
The passing of Thailand’s beloved king on Thursday night has left the entire country in grief. In mourning of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s death, many Thai netizens turned their social media accounts black and expressed the pain of their loss via photos and messages. His Majesty,…
· Ryan General
South Korean Show Aims to Give Thai Girls The Makeover of Their Lives With Plastic Surgery
The Thai version of the hit Korean surgery makeover television show “Let Me In Thailand” is now running its second season, giving some Thai women who are willing to go under the knife an opportunity to improve their looks. The opening of the current season saw two Thai women, a…
· Laura Dang
Photographer Uncovers The Side of Vietnam You Never Knew Existed
Many people don’t know that Vietnam is a country made up of over 50 multi-ethnic groups that are rich in different cultures and traditions. While 54 of those groups are recognized by the Vietnamese government, a number of them are not.
· Ryan General
Sex Toy Causes Terrorism Scare at Thai Airport After Being Mistaken For Bomb
A domestic flight in Thailand was temporarily disrupted with a terror scare after a vibrating sex toy inside a passenger’s baggage was mistaken for a bomb. The loud humming sound from the vibrator caused a momentary panic among passengers and flight crew, causing the delay of an…
· Ryan General
Mom Forces Teen Daughter to Have Sex With Elderly Man For Money
A Thai mother was charged with human trafficking and procuring an underage girl for prostitution after forcing her own underage daughter to sleep with a much older man in exchange for money. According to local authorities, the victim was 13 years old when the crime was initiated…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Tourists Always Bring One Thing With Them When They Travel
While there’s plenty of food to try when traveling abroad, many Chinese tourists can’t go anywhere without their instant noodles. A recent study by Alitrip, Alibaba’s travel-booking arm, and wacai.com, a personal finance app, has revealed that 31.29% of Chinese tourists will…