A Thai woman, who called herself “Madame” and who claims to have dated more than 5,000 foreigners, has become the talk of the town especially among Thai women online because she offers a pricey course on how to catch a rich foreigner.

A report that the funeral of the late King Bhumibol Audlyadej is to be held from December 25-30 is a mere rumour and not true, Government Spokesman Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on Wednesday.