Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
Dhanin Chearavanont, senior chairman of the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, leads the list of Thailand’s richest people on on the Forbes magazine World’s Billionaires 2025 list, with a net worth of US$5.2 billion. Dhanin Chearavanont (Thai: ธนินท์ เจียรวนนท์; RTGS: Thanin Chiarawanon; born 19 April 1939), known in Chinese as Xie Guomin, or Chia Kok Min, is a Chinese-Thai billionaire businessman, based in Bangkok. He is the senior chairman of Charoen Pokphand, Thailand's largest private company. Dhanin is head of the Chearavanont family, which was ranked by Forbes Asia in 2017 as Asia's fourth-wealthiest family with a net worth of US$36.6...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Hnin Ei Khin
For nearly as long as the moviegoing public has been aware of Vin Diesel, he’s had a special woman by his side. The Fast & Furious star, who’s remained with the franchise playing Dominic Toretto, patriarch of the unofficial “family,” since the 2001 debut film, has been romantically linked with Paloma Jiménez since 2007. But through almost two decades together, they've decided to keep things very low-key by Hollywood terms. Yes, they make the occasional red carpet appearance. And unlike Post Malone’s fiancée, we know her actual name. We also know that she once worked as a model. Still, the two tend to keep their private life just that....
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
After being spotted by a Russian photographer in Bangkok, a young street sweeper became an overnight sensation in her native country and landed various modelling gigs with established brands. The movie-worthy rags-to-riches story of Noppajit “Meen” Somboonsate began last month when the 28-year-old single mother of two was noticed on the streets of Bangkok by Russian photographer Semyon Rezchikov. Meen was out doing her job as a street sweeper and didn’t even notice when Rezchikov, mesmerized by her natural beauty, took a photo of her from a distance. He later approached her to show her the photo and commend her on her beauty. He filmed the whole encounter with his...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen, 62, and his 44-year-old wife Cissy Wang share a sweet marriage marked by love and surprises. The couple, who have been together for 22 years, often share moments from their relationship on social media during holidays and anniversaries. On March 23, Yen surprised Wang by cheering her on as she performed a song at a party with friends. The special moment, where Yen presented Wang with flowers and kissed her, quickly captured the attention of fans. Over the years, Yen and Wang have opened up about their relationship. In an interview with Cosmo Bride, Yen shared that he loves surprising his wife with creative and uniquegifts, ensuring that each one is...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
Started in 2021, a China-aided poverty alleviation project has transformed a formerly isolated and tranquil Tanorn village in Cambodia’s remote area into a modern one. Situated in Takeo province’s Bati district, approximately 60 km south of the capital, Phnom Penh, Tanorn village spans a total area of 72 hectares and is home to more than 130 households, comprising over 600 people. The tiny village, with limited access to roads, no clean water, no electricity, no school, and no health center, underwent a significant transformation when the China Foundation for Peace and Development funded a poverty alleviation project carried out by Cambodia’s Civil Society Alliance...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
Ben Caballero, the No. 1-ranked real estate agent in the US for ten consecutive years by RealTrends and a three-time Guinness World Record title holder, smashed his own world record for both the number of annual home sales and the annual transaction volume last year. According to Multiple Listing Service data, in 2023, Caballero individually sold an unprecedented 7,012 homes totaling $3.638 billion. (Ben Caballero, the No. 1-ranked real estate agent in the US for ten consecutive year, just crushed the World Record for annual US home sales.) (Ben Caballero, the No. 1-ranked real estate agent in the US for ten consecutive years, is a Guinness Worlds Record...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action and nothing illustrates this point better than the inspiring journey of Karsanbhai Patel. Many people become as big as their dreams and rise to fame. Coming from nowhere, overcoming all odds through dedication, patience, and hard work, and setting an unimaginable benchmark, they are some legends in their own right. Who is Karsanbhai Patel? The story of Karsanbhai Patel a man who used to sell detergents door to door on his bicycle now, a founder of the famous Nirma Detergent Brand has been an inspiration for many to chase their dreams and make it big. As per a Times Now report, Patel's net worth is...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
India will engage closely with Myanmar in rebuilding infrastructure and cultural landmarks devastated by the massive earthquake that left over 3,000 dead, India's envoy to the country said. India's Ambassador to Myanmar Abhay Thakur told PTI Videos on Thursday that iconic sites such as the Mahamuni Pagoda in Rakhine State, the Mandalay Palace, the U Bein Bridge in Mandalay on the Irrawaddy River, the National Museum and state buildings in Naypyidaw have suffered significant damage. "Myanmar will be looking for support and developmental assistance from India, and we will discuss and assess their needs. But I can certainly say that we will be very closely engaged with Myanmar in both the...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
CRITICISING THE demolition of some houses by local authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj in 2021 as “inhuman and illegal”, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said the “high-handed” manner in which this was done “shocks our conscience”. It directed the Prayagraj Development Authority to pay Rs 10 lakh each to those affected within six weeks. The bench of Justices A S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing an appeal against the Allahabad High Court’s decision, on March 8, 2021, to dismiss a clutch of petitions against the demolitions carried out the previous day. The petitioners included a professor, a lawyer and three others. Saying that the...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
Mashhad's Screaming Forest, known for its eerie sounds echoing through dense trees, intrigues visitors with its haunting atmosphere and mysterious allure.Known as one of the most terrifying forests in Iran, the Mashhad Screaming Forest is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. According to local legends, the forest is cursed and inhabited by jinn and demons. However, research suggests that the eerie screams heard at night are actually caused by local cicadas (known as chez or zanjira).Despite its terrifying reputation, the forest is a beautiful place filled with tall trees and diverse plants. History of Mashhad Screaming ForestThe Mashhad Screaming Forest, or "Jangal-e-Jigh ," has a unique and...