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New Yorker electrocuted in freak accident while visiting girlfriend in Thailand

A New Yorker was killed when he slipped on a wet sidewalk and was electrocuted by a faulty streetlight in Thailand, authorities said Friday.

American fatally electrocuted by street lamp in Thailand

A New Yorker was killed when he slipped on a wet sidewalk and was electrocuted by a faulty streetlight in Thailand, authorities said on Dec. 6. Thura Kyaw, 33, was...

New video shows moment actress is swept to her death by giant wave

“I only found out what had happened from social media," her fiance said.

Actress swept away to her death by a giant wave while meditating on yoga mat on cliffside beauty spot

An aspiring actress was swallowed to death by a giant wave while doing cliffside yoga on her vacation in Thailand, local outlets report. Shocking footage captured Kamilla Belyatskaya, 24, as...

Melania Trump topped the best seller list with memoir on her journey from model to first lady

The No. 1 book on the Times best seller list is “Melania.” Publisher, Skyhorse. Costs $40. The slim 184 pages explains her modeling in Europe to becoming an American citizen...

Thai serial killer dubbed ‘Ms. Cyanide’ smiles as she is handed death sentence

A woman in Thailand dubbed "Ms. Cyanide" smiled as she was sentenced to death for killing her friend with the fast-acting poison — as she faces accusations of fatally poisoning...

Two teens fighting for their lives after drinking cocktails laced with methanol during Thailand vacation

One of the women has been flown to a Bangkok hospital and her family is now by her side.

Avoid these 15 popular travel destinations in 2025, Fodor's experts warn — here's why

If you're planning your new year's vacations already, you might want to reconsider these destination.

Thailand's viral baby hippo Moo Deng thrills fans with bouncy new theme song

Time to shake those hips!

The Moo Deng effect? Thailand named 'destination of the year' by top travel experts

Sounds like a certain little hippo deserves a big raise.

Moo Deng a thriller in adorable 'moonwalk' caught on viral video: watch

The beloved celebricritter can be seen walking backward in the smoothest of styles within her enclosure for several steps, before running forward.

Could Moo Deng be canceled? Leaked video shows famed baby hippo biting zoo worker

She's "choosing violence" — and fans are taking note.

'Very drunk' airline passenger clobbered with baton, restrained by cops at Thai airport

The shocking incident allegedly occurred at the popular holiday destination of Phuket on September 22 when an Australian man was stopped from ordering more drinks at an airport bar.

School bus catches fire outside Bangkok, 25 on board are feared dead: government

A bus carrying young students with their teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok on Tuesday with 25 of those on board feared dead, according to officials and rescuers.

Huge python grabs Thai woman as she's doing dishes, squeezes her for 2 hours

Arom Arunroj, 64, was cleaning up in her kitchen just outside Bangkok on Tuesday night when she felt a sharp pain in her thigh and looked down to see a massive...

World's 50 best hotels for 2024 revealed, including a 'rare oasis' with private pools, personal butler

One night in Bangkok? Check this place out.

I used to be a swimsuit model — then I had a near-fatal allergic reaction that burned my skin

"My entire body was burning and sore. There are no words strong enough to describe how it felt," recalled Sasinan Chuenlosang, 31.

John Deere executives bribed Thai officials with trips to massage parlors: feds

The SEC alleged that Deere & Co. paid out the bribes through its wholly owned subsidiary, Wirtgen Thailand.

Workplace pays employees to go on dates with 'Tinder leave' initiative

A marketing agency has raised eyebrows with a six-month benefit it recently unveiled to staff.