By Anna Medaris Miller, Insider, and published by MSN New The athlete and podcaster Rich Roll sleeps in a tent outside, while his wife sleeps in their bed inside. He said the setup supported his sleep, connected him to nature, and didn’t affect his marriage. Other couples are embracing unconventional sleeping styles that
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Satun residents catching clams to eat instead of pork, chicken
WITH prices of pork, chicken and eggs having risen, people in southern Satun province have turned to catching clams to eat using makeshift gear such as foam boxes and unused fan covers to sift through the mud in canals to do so, Amarin TV this evening. Residents of Khlong Khut sub-district, Mueang district, are
Read moreWoman seeking good luck trampled to death by elephant
A WOMAN was trampled to death by an elephant in Chiang Mai today (Jan. 15) after trying to pass under the jumbo’s belly for good luck without asking for permission to do so from the mahout, Sanook.com said. Police rushed to investigate after hearing about an elephant killing a woman at the Chiang Mai
Read moreNightmare On Elm Street ‘haunted house’ sold for nearly US$3 million
By CNN and published by Channel NewsAsia HORROR fans might recognise this charming Los Angeles home that was just sold as being from the 1984 classic, A Nightmare On Elm Street. The three-bedroom and 4.5-bathroom Dutch Colonial house was where vengeful spirit of a serial killer, Freddy Krueger (played by Robert Englund), tried to kill
Read moreWith pork prices rising, Nakhon Pathom residents turn to eating crocodile meat
AS pork prices have risen in Thailand recently with authorities this week confirming one case of African swine fever at a slaughterhouse in Nakhon Pathom province, some residents here have turned to eating crocodile meat instead as the price is attractively lower, Amarin TV said today (Jan. 13). Mrs. Uthaipornrung Thaweechai, 64, the owner of
Read moreKhao Yai hotel threatens to sue guest over below par review
A THAI woman who gave a low rating to a hotel in Khao Yai at a booking app was threatened by the management to pay 3 million baht in compensation within 15 days and publish an apology in five newspapers for seven days or face a lawsuit, Sanook.com said today (Jan. 7). Mr. Sittra
Read moreA book about a soldier’s mysterious disappearance children will love
The Sad and Sorry Saga of Sir Jeffrey Hillpig-Smythe By Steve Rhodes 28 pages, in Thai and English, colour illustrations Reviewed by Reg Comstock MANY children’s books are a blend of fact and fiction, as is this imaginative tale of a mysterious British soldier in World War II with the improbable name of Sir
Read moreFamily’s holiday ruined after being given mouldy tent to sleep in
GOING viral on Thai social media is the experience of a family who ran into trouble at a tented accomodation in Nan province where the tent they had booked turned out to be mouldy and a staff member angrily told them either they stay there or take their money back and leave, Sanook.com said today
Read moreNetizens wonder if photos of barely attended New Year event are for real
BEING widely discussed in the Thai online world today (Jan. 2) are photos of a countdown event in Phuket showing Gam Wichayanee singing but most of the chairs unoccupied as they wonder whether this actually happened or were they shots of a sound test prior to the show, Sanook.com said. Most netizens commented that it
Read moreNew K-pop supergroup Girls On Top debuts on Jan. 1
By Channel NewsAsia REMEMBER the K-pop supergroup boyband Super M a couple of years ago? Well, SM Entertainment has done it again: It’s announced the creation of another one, this time with top female idols on its roster. The company announced on Sunday (Dec. 26) its sixth project group called Girls On Top, which comprises
Read moreBuriram holding ‘Kite Flying Countdown New Year 2022’ festival
NORTHEASTERN Buriram province is inviting locals and tourists to join its unique “Kite Flying Countdown New Year 2022” festival being held from December 24 to January 2, 2022, Matichon newspaper said today (Dec. 13). This festival is taking place at Chang Arena Stadium where there will be an “aek” kite flying contest. These are
Read moreSteven Spielberg’s West Side Story falls flat at US box office
By Reuters Staff and published by Channel NewsAsia AUDIENCES didn’t open their wallets to see the infamous rivalry between the Sharks and the Jets play out on the big screen. West Side Story, Steven Spielberg’s remake of the classic musical, fell flat in its North American box office debut, collecting a paltry US$10.5 million (S$14.3
Read moreThe Pantone colour of the year for 2022 is Very Peri, a blue to symbolise big change
By Ellen Scott, published by Metro, distributed by MSN.com ACROSS the worlds of fashion and interiors, the Pantone colour of the year is a very big deal. The colour they select is supposed to sum up the mood of the year, and trickles down through trends in everything from nail polish to wall paint. For
Read moreVendor clad in revealing T-shirt an overnight sensation in Chiang Mai
PEOPLE IN Chiang Mai are flocking to buy Khanom Tokyo snack from a young woman who is only wearing a cleavage and midriff showing T-shirt and ripped jeans with the whole country agog at her revealing attire, Sanook.com said today (Nov. 24). Ms. Aranya Apiso, or Nong Olive, 23, said sales have skyrocketed at
Read moreLively but orderly concert at Jomtien beach
THE second week Pattaya’s music festival kicked off last night (Nov. 12) with a large number of people flocking to the stage at Jomtien beach but tight control ensured orderliness amid bustling fun within the demarcated zones, Matichon newspaper said. Tourists sat and waited from evening onwards for the concert by their favourite musicians and
Read moreGovt urged to give Russell Crowe a plaque or medal
A FORMER Democrat Party MP said in a Facebook post that the government should honour megastar Russell Crowe by giving him a plaque or a medal for sharing photos and videos of Bangkok and Phuket as mounting this sort of a publicity would have cost 200 million baht, Sanook.com said today (Oct. 23). Mr.
Read morePM thanks Zac Efron for positive portrayal of Thailand
AFTER popular Hollywood star Zac Efron shared a photo of himself in Phuket on Instagram to mark his birthday with a message saying how happy he was in Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s spokesman came out to thank him for doing so, Amarin TV said today (Oct. 21). The star is here for
Read moreMEA gives an explanation over Russell Crowe’s photo of cables
HOLLYWOOD megastar Russell Crowe’s photo of a mass of overhead cables with the caption “Bangkok dreaming…” led to a storm of criticism in Thai social media and this in turn prompted Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) to explain that these were communication and not electric wires, Sanook.com said today (Oct. 16). In Bangkok for the
Read moreRussell Crowe in Bangkok, shares photos and videos on Twitter
HOLLYWOOD megastar Russell Crowe is currently in Bangkok for the filming of the movie “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” and last night posted several photos taken in the city on Twitter, Sanook.com said today (Oct. 15). The “Gladiator” star arrived in Phuket in September and took photos of the island during Sept. 18- 23
Read moreHow corporates are using Squid Game to reflect on their business lives
By Melissa Stewart, Channel NewsAsia It turns out that there are several business lessons one can glean from the Korean thriller series, and LinkedIn can’t stop talking about it. BY NOW, you’ve likely finished binge-watching Squid Game. The Netflix hit series is the talk of the town, with rising conversation on social media platforms such
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