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Civil Rights
Thailand a step closer to becoming 1st Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage
Thailand’s Cabinet recently approved a bill to amend the Civil and Commercial Code, redefining marriage as between any two “individual...
Michelle De Pacina
Entertainment
Why ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 moved from Japan to Thailand
The third season of HBO’s “The White Lotus” was originally set in Japan before it was moved to Thailand — a decision reportedly made t...
Carl Samson
Environmental
Rare electric blue tarantula discovered in Thailand
A group of Thai researchers discovered a new species of tarantula with a distinctive electric blue color. About the species: The tarantula, ...
Events
Thailand takes home Asian Games’ first-ever esports medal
Thailand secured the first-ever esports medal at the Asian Games by winning bronze in a mobile phone game against Vietnam, marking a histori...
News
Thai man wrongfully arrested after friend used his ID to evade jail
A Thai man was wrongfully arrested after his friend borrowed his identity to avoid prison. What started it all: The friend, only identified ...
Bryan Ke
Food
Thai bus conductor faints after smelling durian brought on board by passenger
A Thai bus conductor fainted after reportedly experiencing an allergic reaction to the smell of durian while on the job in Bangkok. What hap...
Editorial Staff
‘Once Upon a Star’ trailer: Upcoming Netflix movie is an homage to 1960s Thai cinema
Netflix recently released the official trailer for “Once Upon a Star,” a film that pays homage to Thai cinema in the 1960s. About the traile...
Isa Peralta
Crime
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 ...
Ryan General
Thai security guard successfully fends off python, proceeds to win $85K lottery after
A lucky Thai factory security guard won the lottery after successfully fighting off a python that attacked him in his sleep. What happened: ...
‘The White Lotus’ composer teases Season 3 opening is inspired by cat videos
Cristobal Tapia de Veer, the composer of hit HBO series “The White Lotus,” recently teased that the theme song for the show’s third season w...
American tourist apologizes after blasting Phuket street with weed-laced fog machine
An American tourist from California was made to apologize after blasting a fog machine laced with marijuana on a busy street in Phuket, Thai...
Uniqlo drops first-ever collaboration with Studio Ghibli
Uniqlo and Studio Ghibli recently dropped a special collection featuring several fan favorites. About the collaboration: The new collection,...
Beauty
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...
Social Media
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 de...
Thai father warms netizens’ hearts by dressing as woman for child’s Mother’s Day school event
A single father in Thailand has tugged on several netizens’ heartstrings after dressing up as a woman for a Mother’s Day event at his daught...
Controversial livestreamer confronted by enraged Japanese-speaking woman in Bangkok
A controversial Kick livestreamer was recently confronted by an enraged Japanese-speaking woman while livestreaming in Bangkok. Key details:...
Study
The best and worst Asian countries to live and work in, according to expat survey
A recently released report has revealed the Asian destinations that expatriates consider the best and worst places to live and work in. Abou...
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, Bu...
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 ...
Woman loses leg after it gets stuck in moving walkway at Bangkok airport
A Thai woman’s leg was amputated after it got caught in a travelator at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. What happened: The 57-year-...
TikToker’s provocative videos on Thai public bus sparks controversy
Her TikTok account has since been removed from the popular video-sharing platform following backlash from Thai social media users ...
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 tw...
US man rescued from Thai sewer after 7 hours of being trapped
An American tourist has been rescued after being trapped for hours in a filthy sewer in Pattaya, Thailand, this week. Jonathan Ioane Vaimaon...
Henry Golding and Liv Lo announce second child
Malaysian British actor Henry Golding and his wife, Liv Lo, are expecting their second child, the celebrity couple announced on Instagram. I...
Bangkok restaurant’s 50-year-old soup goes viral
A video of a Bangkok restaurant has gone viral on Instagram for its special soup that has been continuously simmering for almost 50 years. U...
Iris Jung
‘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-dr...
Thai man goes viral for traveling with his 11 cats in a sidecar motorcycle
Choowong Thepkoh, a 65-year-old man from Thailand, recently embarked on a nearly five-hour journey with his 11 cats using a sidecar motorcyc...
Ines Shin
Asia
5 Southeast Asian countries unite to nominate kebaya for UNESCO Intangible Heritage List
The kebaya, a traditional Southeast Asian garment, is being nominated by Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore for 2023’s UNES...
Video: Thai woman accused of fatal hit-and-run of Michigan student extradited back to US
The Thai woman who fled to Thailand after being accused of hitting a Michigan State University student with her car and leaving him for dead...
Thai man accuses son of drugging him, killing his wife to steal nearly $2 million
A Thai millionaire has accused his son and daughter-in-law of drugging him and killing his wife to steal his nearly $2 million in assets. On...
Man embarks on 750-mile journey on foot to propose to girlfriend he met on TikTok
A man in Thailand has embarked on a journey of love and commitment with the aim of winning his girlfriend’s hand in marriage. Suthep Promjit...
Thai man sacrifices own life to save mother from pet pit bull attack
A former jockey in Thailand was killed by his pet pit bull while trying to save his mother from the animal’s attack. The victim, ident...
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 fle...
Culture
Thai cadets perform record-breaking Muay Thai ‘wai khru’ ceremony
On Monday, 3,660 Thai army cadets, university students and volunteers set the world record for the largest Muay Thai ceremony, shattering th...
Nongshim ramen products face scrutiny after recall over cancer-causing chemical
South Korean food company Nongshim is facing scrutiny from consumer groups in Korea following the recall of its Shin Ramyun Black Tofu Kimch...
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...