Time Out has released its annual — and fully subjective — list of the 20 best cities for food, naming Lima, Peru, as the global culinary capital this year. But, perhaps more importantly, New York City returned to the list at No. 15 after being conspicuously absent from last year’s rankings. Of course, the placement … Read more
Think you know the wine world? It’s time to redraw the map. For centuries, Burgundy and Tuscany have set the standard, their names synonymous with quality and prestige. But a wave of smaller, surprising regions is producing award-winning bottles that rarely cross borders, making travel to high-altitude vineyards in Yunnan, China — and even a … Read more
Along a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 90 feet (27 meters) long browsed on the treetops without much fear of predators due to its sheer size. This was Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, the largest-known dinosaur from Southeast Asia. Researchers have unearthed … Read more
A couple have sparked outrage among locals after they were filmed having sex on a remote beach in Thailand. French tourists Halan, 24, and Nadia, 24, were arrested after footage of the pair naked on the sand in Phuket went viral over the weekend. In the footage, the pair can be seen fully stripped down … Read more
A woman has been charged after her alleged “erratic” and abusive behavior led to an international flight en route to Thailand being diverted. Federal police were alerted by airline staff to an incident on board Jetstar flight JQ17, which was travelling from Melbourne to Phuket, Thailand, on Sunday. The 37-year-old woman was allegedly acting in … Read more
Thailand has no time for e-cigs and no mercy for tourists who break the country’s vape ban. Two English holidaymakers were vaping on a bucolic beach in the popular destination when authorities approached to tell them their habit was not just bad for their health and ‘uncool ‘by teenage standards, but illegal. “‘It was a … Read more
A rescue puppy’s story started with tragedy — but he’s not letting a ruff start get him down. The tiny dog named Stormzy was hit by a car and left with brain damage. He could barely move, had swelling in his brain and had little control over his own body. But when a veterinarian suggested … Read more
As tensions increase between Thailand and Cambodia, the United States government is warning Americans about traveling to the border area of the two countries. The U.S. Embassy in Thailand issued a security alert to American tourists Dec. 16, warning of an “escalation of armed conflict” at the popular Asian destination. “U.S. citizens should avoid all travel within 50 … Read more
The all-inclusive pendulum is starting to swing. For years, rum-soaked, buffet-laden resorts were rightfully associated with high volume and low quality. Fortunately, several hospitality brands are refining the model and upping their game without jacking up the price. So, how do you spot an all-inclusive that doesn’t suck? Frequent traveler, father of two and financial … Read more
Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is expected to remain hospitalized for at least another week after her brutal fall from the Miss Universe stage in Thailand on Wednesday “Gabby isn’t doing as well as we would have hoped, but the hospital continues to treat her accordingly,” her concerned sister told the Miss Universe Jamaica organization on … Read more
Fátima Bosch, who was berated by a beauty contest executive and led a walkout of supermodels, was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday. The 25-year-old Miss Mexico was named the 74th winner of the prestigious pageant, beating out first runner-up Miss Thailand Praveenar Singh. Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali, Ahtisa Manalo of the Philippines and the Ivory … Read more
Shocking footage captured Miss Jamaica plummeting off the stage during the Miss Universe preliminary evening gown round in Thailand. Dr. Gabrielle Henry was strutting down the Bangkok stage in a glamorous orange gown when she suddenly stepped off the edge of the dark runway and seemingly faceplanted, according to footage posted to social media. Members of the … Read more
Former Miss USA Noelia Voight reprimanded the Miss Universe Organization executive who called one beauty queen a “dummy” during a fiery exchange, forcing several contestants to walk out of the event. “I stand in full solidarity with Fátima Bosch, Viktoria Kjær Theilvig, and all of the incredible women who walked out yesterday in protest of … Read more
Miss Universe contestants barged out of a pre-pageant event as they protested an executive who called one contender a “dummy” and ordered her removal during a heated exchange caught on camera. Nawat Itsaragrisil, an executive director of Miss Universe Organization, berated Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, in front of her fellow beauty queens after she didn’t … Read more
A 10-year-old Thai boy has been left traumatized after classmates cruelly tattooed the word “p—y” across his forehead using a makeshift tattoo gun. The child, named Kao, from Kanchanaburi province in western Thailand, was reportedly bullied by his so-called friends, who also marked his arms and legs with crude designs. Photos of the boy’s injuries … Read more
This daft driver crashed in real life, then burned on social media. A reality TV star has been ripped on social media after filming the aftermath of a violent motorbike crash that left her with multiple wounds. The footage shows Chanse Corbi, 24, who appeared on Season 4 of the British reality dating show spinoff … Read more
A bizarre new beauty trend is taking hold in Asia, with one business in Thailand saying they’ve received over 500 requests a day for the treatment. Tik Ka Au shop in Bangkok has been bombarded with inquiries after offering a popular new cosmetic treatment that involves tattooing a bright pink circle on a client’s kneecaps. … Read more
Buying the bit. Parker Posey’s connection to the Southern accent she adopted for her role in “The White Lotus” Season 3 ran so deep that she found herself slipping into character even after filming wrapped in Thailand. The “Best in Show” star, 56, was overheard using her Durham, North Carolina, drawl while shopping at the … Read more
A Chinese couple has been arrested after having intercourse in the middle of a Thai street. Oh Zhihang, 67, and his partner Lin Tingting, 35, set up a tripod before stripping and recording themselves doing the deed on the pavement in Pattaya, Thailand on Wednesday. Shocked onlookers watched as the holidaymakers went to town in … Read more
Skinny guests have less “dough” to burn at this diabolical diner. A restaurant in Thailand is being accused of “fat shaming” after offering diners discounts if they can fit their bodies through spaces of varying widths, as detailed in an Instagram post with nearly 8 million views. Amina @amonthego and Alex @alexwandersyt stumbled upon the … Read more