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May 27, 2013

Police are investigating an apparent bomb explosion at Ramkhamhaeng (รามคำแหง) Soi 43/1 in Bangkok that left seven people injured. The blast was initially reported to be caused by a power transformer which blew up, but evidence accumulated and it emerged that the explosion was in fact the first bombing in Bangkok for several years.

Surveillance video of the moment of the bombing taken from near Bangkok Bank.

Watch *กล้องวงจรปิดจับภาพนาทีระเบิดปากซอยรามคำแหง 43/1** 26/05/2013

Read more (Bomb suspected in Ramkhamhaeng blast)

Other videos taken by the public:
เกิดเหตุระเบิดที่รามคำแหง
ระเบิดหน้ามหาวิทยาลัยรามคำแหง ปากซอย43/1

of ramkhamhaeng bangkok bomb blast

Jun 18, 2012

A contestant on "Thailand's Got Talent" removed her shirt and bra before pouring tins of coloured paint on her breasts, which she rubbed on the canvas. See the video below.

of topless painter causes stir on thailand's got talent show (nsfw video)

May 25, 2012

Shortly after her private jet arrived on Wednesday night Lady Gaga posted this tweet

I just landed in Bangkok baby! Ready for 50,000 screaming Thai monsters. I wanna get lost in a lady market and buy fake Rolex.

of lady gaga hits cabaret amid rolex tweet fury

Jan 22, 2012

Chadil Deffy, 28, married his deceased girlfriend Sarinya Kamsook, 29. The couple were together for 10 years but Sarinya was killed in a car accident before their wedding.

of thai man marries dead girlfriend

Dec 22, 2011

Home grown book retailer Page One will close its Vivocity store on Feb 19. Its regional book stores in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand are unaffected.

Page One bookstore at VivoCity to close in February

Page One (葉壹堂) began in 1983 and is founded in Mark Tan (陳家強). The interior of the stores are designed by Mark's brother, architect Kay Ngee Tan.

of page one bookstore at vivocity to close in february

Dec 17, 2011

23-year-old South African Nolubabalo "Babsi" Nobanda was caught at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport by Thai authorities for trying to smuggle 1.5 kg of cocaine, valued at $150000, matted in her hair.

Nobanda Nolubabalo was caught smuggling cocaine in her dreadlocks [photo via Arbroath]

Watch Thai drug bust

Read more (SA ‘drug mule’ paraded on Thai TV)

South African woman caught smuggling drugs in her dreadlocks

of south african caught at thai airport with 1.5kg cocaine in her hair

Oct 30, 2011

Hang in there - you can win a car!: The 10th MediaCorp's Subaru Impreza Challenge kicked off on Saturday at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. The oldest female contestant this year is 67-year-old Vivien (Vivian) Tan, a repeat participant.

This year 400 contestants from Cambodia and Macau, Singapore, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam battle it out for the Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5 MT Hatchback grand prize.

32-year-old Singaporean Adam Kamis, a freelance graphic designer who has only one arm.

What are you wearing?

Rain or Shine

See more photos of the MediaCorp Subaru Impreza WRX Challenge 2011: The Asian Face-off at Today

Singaporean George Lee, who won the 2008 competition, holds the record of 81 hours 32 minutes.

Hall of Fame
Year, Total Time, Winners
2010, 75 hours 17 mins, Aloysius Lim
2009, 77 hours 43 mins, Mohd Anuar
2008, 81 hours 32 mins, George Lee
2007, 77 hours 13 mins, Sandra Yeow[Female Champion], 73 hours 55 mins, Kevin Lee[Male Winner]
2006, 73 hours 56 mins, Alex koh
2005, 64 hours 31 mins, Koh Meng Khoon & Lung Wen Jie (Team Challenge)
2004, 74 hours 59 mins, Ian Lee
2003, 66 hours 52 mins, David Gerard Felix

of the mediacorp subaru impreza challenge 2011: the asian face-off (photos)

Oct 26, 2011

16-year-old Jasmine Tan and 23-year-old Maressa Zahirah, winners of the Singapore tvN K-POP Star Hunt, will represent Singapore to compete with contestants from Thailand, Hongkong, Philippines and Taiwan.

The Singapore contest was judged by Mr. Park Jaehyun (CUBE Entertainment), Ms. Irene Ang (FLY Entertainment) and Mr. Eddy Tan (Star World, FX, Channel [V], tvN, Nat Geo Music and FOX international Channels).

Maressa Zahirah
Maressa Zahirah Facebook
Maressa Zahirah YouTube
Maressa Zahirah Twitter

Watch Maressa Zahirah at tvN's K-Pop Star Hunt: CUBE Audition

Jasmine Tan
Jasmine3095 Facebook
Jasmine3095 YouTube

Watch Jasmine Tan at tvN's K-Pop Star Hunt: CUBE Audition

Jasmine and Maressa has posted videos at their YouTube. (Jasmine3095 YouTube and Maressa Zahirah YouTube).

Watch Maressa covering Miss A's Goodbye Baby. (Miss A (미스애이) - Goodbye Baby (굿바이 베비))

Watch Jasmine covering Hyuna's Bubble Pop. (Hyuna - Bubble Pop! (Dance Cover))

Contestants of the tvN K-POP Star Hunt [via Go K-Pop]

The tvN K-POP Star Hunt is organized by tvN and CUBE Entertainment. In Seoul, the ten contestants will star in a reality series which will be aired on 31 Dec on tvN (Starhub Cn 824) where the next KPOP Star will be crowned.

Watch the videos of all the contestants here.

[via Go K-Pop]

of jasmine tan and maressa zahirah, winners of tvn kpop star hunt

Oct 16, 2011

The Greatest Awesome Gamer In Thailand

of the greatest awesome gamer in thailand

Sep 18, 2011

Breast-Slapping Beauty

Khemmikka Na Songkhla's government-approved alternative beauty techniques include "breast-slapping"to enhance breast size and "buttock-slapping" to firm up the rear. After almost two decades of dishing out slaps in the name of image improvement, the techniques of the 44-year-old beautician better known "Khunying Tobnom" are as popular as ever. Video by Jetjaras Na Ranong

of thai breast-slapping beauty technique to enhance breast size

Dec 12, 2010

Top Singapore officials trash the neighbours : WikiLeaks has leaked cables to The Sunday Age detailing contents of meetings between senior US officials and Singapore's foreign affairs chiefs Peter Ho, Bilahari Kausikan and Tommy Goh.

The cables covered conversations of meetings:
- March 2008, between Mr Peter Ho and an unnamed US official about Mahathir Mohamad and Abdullah Badawi.
- September 2008, between Mr Kausikan and US Deputy Secretary of Defence for East Asia David Sedney. In this meeting Mr Kausikan talked about Malaysia and Dato' Sri Najib Razak. He also talked about Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra and the Thai Crown Prince. Other issues he talked about covered: Burma and its neighbours (China and India). The Nuclear-capable North Korea. Russia and its economy.
- September 2009, Professor Tommy Goh and US senior officials about Japan, China and India.

According to one cable detailing a meeting in September 2008, Mr Kausikan told US Deputy Secretary of Defence for East Asia David Sedney that ”the situation in neighbouring Malaysia is confused and dangerous”, fuelled by a ”distinct possibility of racial conflict” that could see ethnic Chinese ”flee” Malaysia and ”overwhelm” Singapore.

”A lack of competent leadership is a real problem for Malaysia,” Mr Kausikan said, citing the need for Najib Razak – now Malaysia’s Prime Minister – to ”prevail politically in order to avoid prosecution” in connection with a 2006 murder investigation linked to one of Mr Razak’s aides.

”Najib Razak has his neck on the line in connection with a high-profile murder case,” Mr Kausikan said.

Mr Ho’s March 2008 assessment of Malaysia, given to another US official, is also unflattering, and includes claims that former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been ”throwing stones” at his replacement, Abdullah Badawi.

”The political knives will be out for Abdullah’s son-in-law, United Malays National Organisation politician Khairy Jamaluddin, whom nobody likes because he got where he is through family ties,” the cable records Mr Ho saying. ”As for … Najib Razak, he is an opportunist. Although he has not been critical of Singapore, he will not hesitate to go in that direction if it is expedient for him to do so. Najib’s political fortunes continue to be haunted by the … murder scandal.”

In his September 2008 meeting with Mr Sedney, Mr Kausikan savages Thailand’s political elite, labelling Thaksin Shinawatra as ”corrupt” along with ”everyone else, including the opposition”.

Mr Kausikan is also critical of Thaksin’s relationship with the Thai crown prince, stating that Thaksin ”made a mistake in pursuing a relationship with the crown prince by paying off the crown prince’s gambling debts”.

”Kausikan said the crown prince was ‘very erratic, and easily subject to influence’,” the cable states, while also saying that Mr Kausikan warned of continued instability in Thailand.

In a September 2009 meeting with US officials, senior Singaporean foreign affairs official Tommy Koh savages Japan and India in relation to the impact on both countries of China’s increasing regional might.

”Koh described Japan as ‘the big fat loser’ in the context of improving ties between China and ASEAN. He attributed the relative decline of Japan’s stature in the region to Japan’s ‘stupidity, bad leadership, and lack of vision’,” the cable says.

”He was equally merciless towards India, describing his ‘stupid Indian friends’ as ‘half in, half out’ of ASEAN.”

Other notable comments about regional affairs made by Mr Kausikan in September 2008 include his reported claims that:

■ Burma’s neighbours, including China and India, are ”more concerned with stability than justice” and they feared the Burmese junta’s demise could produce ”an Asian reprise of the breakup of Yugoslavia”.

■ He would be ”more comfortable with a nuclear-capable North Korea, than a nuclear-capable Iran”.

■ Russia’s economy is ”Third World”, its health system a shambles and its demographic challenges almost insurmountable.

Mr Koh is recorded praising China’s ”investment and intelligent diplomacy in the region”.

”I don’t fear China. I don’t fear being assimilated by China,” the cable states that Mr Koh said, while he pointed to China’s decision to invest in Africa ”without lecturing them about human rights and democracy as the West does”.

See similar leaks by Wikileaks to The Sun-Herald ("Big fat red faces for Singapore leaders")

In a September 2009 meeting, Mr Koh savaged Japan and India, describing Japan as ”the big fat loser” in the context of improving ties between China and ASEAN, a cable says, adding: “He was equally merciless towards India, describing his ‘stupid Indian friends’ as ‘half in, half out’ of ASEAN.” – Sydney Morning Herald.

of top singapore officials trash the neighbours (wikileaks)

Dec 10, 2010

The Amazing Race Asia Season 4 Winners: Richard Hardin and Richard Herrera from the Philippines, emerged the winners of The Amazing Race Asia Season 4. They beat Singapore's Claire Goh and Michelle S. Ng, and the Indonesian father and daughter team of Hussein Baron and Natasha Sutadisastra.

In a highly anticipated televised finale of The Amazing Race Asia (TARA) season 4, the duo of Richard Hardin and Richard Herrera emerged winners. Representing the Philippines, they finished ahead of Singapore's Claire Goh and Michelle S. Ng, and the Indonesian father and daughter team of Hussein Baron and Natasha Sutadisastra.

The three finalists began the final leg of the race in Korea, where they had to make their way to Singapore, the final destination. Once there, they had to extract crab meat at a popular seafood restaurant, perform a escape act on stage, walk a tight-rope across two buildings 55 storeys high and, finally answer questions about the race.

Claire and Michelle who had to catch a later flight out of Korea lost a lot of time but made up for it with sheer determination. Hussein faltered at the tight-rope task because of his fear of heights, and allowed the Singapore and Philippine duos to surge ahead. To their credit, they did not give up.

It was a tight dash to the finish line, where host Allan Wu and the other contestants waited anxiously for the winners. Television viewers were made to believe that Claire and Michelle were ahead, but in the end it was the two Richards who emerged at the finish line, to the applause of their fellow competitors.

The winners, Richard and Richard took home $100,000. All the contestants were winners in their own way. Many overcame their fears, forged stronger friendships, and gathered special memories along their journey. For the record, the other teams were - Sunaina Gulia and Dimple Inamdar, Sahil Banga and Manas Katyal, Nadine Zamira Sjarief and Hilyani Hidranto (Yani), Ivan Evetovics and Tengku Hilda, Lim Kok Hon (Ethan) and Mohd Khairi, Alan Luk and Wendy Lee.

Good job to all the teams, especially to our Singapore girls.

Our girls. Michelle S. Ng (22, Actress) and Claire Goh (21, Musician)
Photos via Reality Fan Forum, AsiaOne and AXN.

of the amazing race asia season 4 winners

Oct 8, 2009

!!BUNGEE JUMPER SURVIVES NIGHTMARE FALL!!: A vacationer in Thailand slips out of a bungee rope during a 165-foot plunge.

[via Bits and Pieces]

of thailand bungee jump gone wrong

Sep 14, 2009

Cable on Fire during T Music Festival 12 September 2009: Joshua Ong witnessed a fire incident at T Music Festival. He films the whole episode when the electric cable on the stage catches fire.

Click on image to watch the video

The T Music Festival is a 5-hour long marathon concert which features some of the most promising singers in the region of Asia. From Hong Kong, there are Joey Yung, Justin, Kay Tse, Khalil Fong, Soler and Kenny Kwan; Taiwanese singers include David Tao, Power Station and Sam Lee; Jade Liu and Ocean are representatives from China. On top of that, fans shall also expect James and Chin from Thailand; Kelvin Tan from Singapore. Last but not least, there are local singers such as Z-Chen, Eric Lim, Kay, Manhand, Andrew Tan and Rickman.

[photo via Joshua]

of t music festival concert catches fire

Aug 24, 2009

Miss Universe Drops the Ball ... and the Crown: Last year's Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza, dropped the crown while crowning the new Miss Universe, Stefania Fernandez.

Also see the video here.

of miss universe 2009 drops her crown (video)

Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez crowned Miss Universe 2009: Miss Venezuela wins Miss Universe for the second year in a row. Miss Dominican Republic, Ada Aimee De La Cruz, was named first runner-up.

The 18-year-old was crowned by another Venezuelan, Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008, marking the first time that two contestants from the same country have won the title in consecutive years.

As Miss Universe, Fernandez will have the use of a New York City apartment for the year of her reign, and will receive living expenses. Other prizes include a two-year scholarship at the New York Film Academy; a vacation for two in the Bahamas; and a wardrobe, including evening wear, swimsuits and jewelry.

The competition involves swimsuit, evening gown and interview phases, which a 12-member panel judged.

Miss Dominican Republic, Ada Aimee De La Cruz, was named first runner-up and would assume Fernandez's duties if she couldn't complete her term.

See photos here.

Read more here.

Miss Photogenic Universe™ Award: Miss Thailand, Chutima Durongdej.

Miss Thailand, Chutima Durongdej. [photo via]

Miss Congeniality Universe™ Award: Miss China, Wang Jingyao.

Miss China, Wang Jingyao. [photo via]

of miss venezuelan stefania fernandez crowned miss universe 2009

Aug 4, 2009

Pilot killed in Thai plane crash: Bangkok Airways Flight PG266, carrying 72 people, crashed into a control tower due to bad weather. The pilot was killed. The plane had taken off from the southern Thai town of Krabi, Koh Samui.

The Bangkok Airways flight, carrying 72 people, hit an old and unmanned control tower amid reports of heavy rain. The plane had taken off from the southern Thai town of Krabi, another popular tourist destination. Officials said many of the injured were tourists. At least two Britons were among them, their travel agency said.
The nationalities of the others were not immediately known, but none were said to be seriously hurt.

Other links:
- Thai plane crashes on Koh Samui, 1 dead
- 37 Die in Thailand Plane Crash

of bangkok airways flight crashed into koh samui control tower. pilot killed.

Jun 5, 2009

David Carradine Dies in Bangkok: The 72-year-old "Kung Fu" and "Kill Bill" star was found dead in a hotel room in Bangkok, Thailand.

David Carradine believed he delivered "some of my best work" in Kill Bill [photo via BBC]

Legendary actor David Carradine was found dead in a hotel room in Bangkok, Thailand this morning.

According to Carradine's agent, the 72-year-old "Kung Fu" and "Kill Bill" star was in Thailand for a movie.

David's agent told WABC that he believes the actor died of natural causes.

TMZ last encountered Carradine back in March, when the guy -- who was always in a playful mood when we ran into him -- jokingly told our camera
guy, "I could take you f"**kin' out man!"

R.I.P. Grasshopper.

TMZ has more updates. It also reports that David Carradine had suicidal thoughts before. It says,

In a 2004 interview dug up by the Telegraph Newspaper, the 72-year-old actor revealed that he once considered shooting himself, saying: "Look, there was a period in my life when I had a single action Colt 45, loaded, in my desk drawer.

And every night I'd take it out and think about blowing my head off, and then decide not to and go on with my life. Put it back in the drawer and open up the laptop and continue writing my autobiography or whatever. But it was just to see."

However, a rep for Mr Carradine claimed that the actor's death was not suicidal but BBC reported that the actor was found "naked in a wardrobe with a cord around his neck and other parts of his body. "

of actor david carradine found dead in thai hotel

May 20, 2009

Supermodelme.tv: Supermodeme.tv is an online model search contest. 10 models from Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines and India, compete to become Asia's next big modeling sensation. The contest will be hosted by Charmaine Harn. Photographer Geoff Ang, fashion designer Frederick Lee and celebrity hairstylist David Gan are judges.

Set to debut on 16 June 2009, SUPERMODELME.tv is a twice weekly, 20-episode online model search that will showcase the ups and downs encountered by ten aspiring models from Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines and even India, as they compete for the Grand Prize of S$10,000 and for the chance of becoming the next prominent Asian face to grace runways and fashion magazines.

Hosted by Singapore’s first supermodel, Charmaine Harn, the road to success for the triumphant model will not be easy as they must deal with the pressures of living together under one roof. Above all else to avoid weekly elimination, they must impress a panel of resident judges, made up of established fashion industry veterans, including prolific fashion photographer Geoff Ang and guest judges such as fashion designer Frederick Lee and celebrity hairstylist, David Gan, through a series of specially designed challenges.

Click here for the Supermodel Me website.

of supermodelme.tv

May 17, 2009

Sorrawee Nattee, Miss Tiffany's Universe 2009: Sorrawee Nattee wept tears of joy after being crowned Thailand's most beautiful transsexual at a unique pageant.

Sorrawee took the top prize at Miss Tiffany's Universe 2009 in the beach resort of Pattaya. She beat 29 other transsexuals and won a small Honda car and $3850 in cash. In a nation obsessed with beauty pageants and famous for its sexual tolerance, this elaborate contest is taken every bit as seriously as more traditional beauty competitions.