Life & Love

Thailand’s Pattaya, often dubbed the sex capital of the world, has received 12.69 million tourists in the first half of this year, up 27% against pre-pandemic levels. The figure increased by 9.32% from the same period last year, TAT Pattaya office director Urai Mukpradabtong said, as cited by Bangkok Post. …

Hong Kong actress Josie Ho, 50, daughter of the late casino mogul Stanley Ho, recently revealed that she received only a modest portion of her father’s inheritance. Hong Kong actress Josie Ho at the New York Asian Film Festival in July 2024. Photo from Josie’s Instagram Sinchew reported that during …

Asia-Pacific destinations are the top choices for Vietnamese tourists in the coming National Day holiday which marks the last long holiday in the domestic tourism season this year. The Dutch-based booking platform Booking.com has released a list of 10 international destinations most favored by Vietnamese tourists during the four-day holiday …

Tourists have voiced their anger at dog owners in Da Lat for mistreating their pets when the animals don’t cooperate during photo sessions with visitors, leading to calls for a boycott of the practice. Visitors paying to take photos with dogs has been a curious but popular phenomenon for many …

Actress Zhao Lusi successfully shed 16.5 kg by adhering to three key diet rules: eating a nutritious breakfast, consuming fiber-rich foods, and skipping dinner. Chinese actress Zhao Lusi. Photo from Zhao’s Instagram Sina reported that when she first joined the entertainment industry in 2017, Zhao was noticeably chubbier with a …

The world’s oldest person, Spain’s Maria Branyas Morera, who was born in the U.S. and lived through two world wars, died Tuesday at the age of 117, her family said. Maria Branyas Morera, recognized as the world’s oldest person by Guinness World Records. Photo from Guinness World Records’s Instagram Guinness …

For three years Hoang Minh Trong and his wife had a happy marriage until an illness led to the exposure of a secret bank account with VND1 billion (US$40,000). The 42-year-old Hanoian was advised surgery by doctors but had a poor prognosis. So, before the operation, he told his brother-in-law …

After six years in HCMC Joe, 29, has adapted to the local lifestyle but remains surprised by some dating norms like his girlfriend’s parents’ 9 p.m. curfew for her. “My girlfriend explained that people believe girls who stay out late are considered promiscuous and may be judged by their neighbors,” …

Social media photos capture Hong Kong actress Karena Ng and her husband, businessman Brian Sze, reveling in their London honeymoon following their nuptials in Italy. Hong Kong actress Karena Ng (R) and her husband, businessman Brian Sze. Photo from Ng’s Weibo According to Sohu, the couple was reportedly seen sharing …

I usually have breakfast after 9 a.m., but many people say we should have breakfast as early as possible. Is this true? (Lien, 35, Hanoi) Answer: Breakfast is crucial because after a night of fasting for eight to ten hours, our stomachs are empty and contain a lot of gastric …