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Surf & Turf Beach Club and Restaurant: The perfect pit stop to (and from) Pattaya
Though the drive from Bangkok to the seaside resort town of Pattaya is just a few hours, anyone who has driven it — or been a passenger — can attest that it feels...
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Beach-loving crocodile proving hard for Phuket authorities to catch
Who knew crocodiles were this tough to catch? Thai officials have now failed multiple times in capturing the prehistoric-looking brute that has been making unwelcome appearances off Phuket’s popular beaches. The reportedly two-meter reptile was first seen near Rawai beach last Wednesday, but has resurfaced in multiple locations near beaches on...
PHOTOS: Fire breaks out in Uluwatu area
A smoking fire broke out in Bali’s Uluwatu area on Monday afternoon. A post shared by INFORMASI DENPASAR dan BALI...
Where to meet, adopt, and play with animals in Yangon
Animal shelters and cafes have popped up across Yangon over the last few years, offering a wide range of options to...
Netizens react to Arroyo being appointed as House Speaker
Plot twist of the year? The Filipino public was certainly “shook’d” even before Philippine...
Lawmaker warns women about city’s worst ‘upskirting’ spots
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong is warning the women of Hong Kong about...
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PHOTOS: Fire breaks out in Uluwatu area
A smoking fire broke out in Bali’s Uluwatu area on Monday afternoon. A post shared by INFORMASI DENPASAR dan BALI...
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Frenchman returns home after 18 years in Indonesian custody for Bali drug smuggling
A Frenchman has made his way to back to his homeland after spending 18 years in Indonesian custody over smuggling drugs into...
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Thai bride goes viral with live video announcing her groom didn’t show at wedding
A would-be Thai bride has gone viral after live-streaming her heartbroken announcement to guests that the groom did not show up...
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PHOTOS: Fire breaks out in Uluwatu area
A smoking fire broke out in Bali’s Uluwatu area on Monday afternoon. A post shared by INFORMASI DENPASAR dan BALI (@infodenpasar) on Jul 22, 2018 at 11:24pm PDT Photos and...
Frenchman returns home after 18 years in Indonesian custody for Bali drug smuggling
A Frenchman has made his way to back to his homeland after spending 18 years in Indonesian custody over smuggling drugs into Bali. Deported from Indonesia, Michael Blanc, 45, flew...
World Bank senior economist drowns in Bali
A World Bank economist reportedly died after drowning in Bali on Saturday. American woman Aakansha Pande had been swimming at Double Six Beach in the Legian area when strong...
Closure of Padang Bai harbor extended
Tourists trying to get to the Gilis via fast boat from Padang Bai are going to have to wait. The Port Authority of Padang Bai has tentatively extended the closure of the pier for...
China working with Balinese Hindus to build temple in Middle Kingdom
Chinese are coming to Bali by the thousands, but now Balinese will leave their impact on the mainland. China is working with Balinese Hindus to build a temple in the country to...
Surf & Turf Beach Club and Restaurant: The perfect pit stop to (and from) Pattaya
Though the drive from Bangkok to the seaside resort town of Pattaya is just a few hours, anyone who has driven it — or been a passenger — can attest that it feels...
Beach-loving crocodile proving hard for Phuket authorities to catch
Who knew crocodiles were this tough to catch? Thai officials have now failed multiple times in capturing the prehistoric-looking brute that has been making unwelcome appearances...
Thai rescuers climb 1,237 steps to help German tourist who fainted
Rescuers in Krabi last night had to climb a 1,237-step staircase to help a German woman who fainted at Tiger Cave Temple, a popular tourist attraction atop a cliff renowned for...
Man walks into a bar, wakes up to find out someone chopped off his penis
A Thai man in Ratchaburi province woke up yesterday morning to the horrific realization that someone had chopped off his penis after a drunken night out at a karaoke bar. Suwit,...
Thai bride goes viral with live video announcing her groom didn’t show at wedding
A would-be Thai bride has gone viral after live-streaming her heartbroken announcement to guests that the groom did not show up to their wedding yesterday. Jutathip Nimnual, a...
Woman lucky to escape injury after glass from skyscraper rains down on street
A street in North Point had to be cordoned off temporarily this afternoon after shards of glass from a building rained down on the street below, with fragments reportedly hitting...
Taxi driver nabbed by undercover cops for overcharging by HK$330
Undercover cops posing as passengers arrested a 33-year-old taxi driver for overcharging yesterday. The officers were picked up by the driver, surnamed Cheng, at around 5:30pm...
Man leaves toddler and baby in unattended car in the middle of the road for 20 minutes, tells police he had to poop
It was a shit excuse. A 60-year-old driver caused a stir in Kwun Tong yesterday evening after leaving a baby and toddler unattended in a car parked in the middle of the road....
Hong Kong-bound Cathay Pacific flight delayed for 50 hours due to technical problems
A Cathay Pacific flight from Manchester finally arrived in Hong Kong this morning after two days of delays which saw passengers wait about 50 hours to depart. Flight CX216 was...
Lawmaker warns women about city’s worst ‘upskirting’ spots
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong is warning the women of Hong Kong about “upskirting” at popular sites around the city. In a press...
Gov. Anies doubles down on curtaining over smelly canal, says ‘solution’ may be expanded to others if successful
Maybe they should change the name of it from "Kali Item" to "De Nile"
Tommy Suharto says corruption has become worse in Indonesia since it became a democracy
It's quite a statement to make, considering his father was once ranked "the most corrupt dictator of all time". But then again, Indonesia obviously still has major corruption...
Surveys show most Indonesian political parties won’t meet parliamentary threshold, PDI-P clear winner in 2019
Indonesians are spoilt for choice when when it comes to the number of political parties they can vote for (not that they’re always good choices).
V. Governor Sandiaga Uno says citizens share blame for Kalijodo Park falling into disrepair
Kalijodo was once one of Jakarta’s most infamous neighborhoods, the strip of land alongside the Angke river known primarily as a hotspot for prostitution and gambling. The red...
Raid reveals convicts buying ‘luxury’ cells (complete with private keys) at Indonesian prison: KPK
Some of the cells were said to look like those of a 5-star hotel.
Umno leader Hamidi implicated in fleecing Nepali workers with visa fees
Investigative journalists from Nepal have implicated former deputy prime minister and home minister, and current Umno leader, Zahid Hamidi in a scandal that saw a firm he was...
Former Umno chief tweets ‘one less slanderer’ after death of political foe
The tragic death of DAP assemblyman Eddie Ng early this morning as he drove from Kuala Lumpur to Kajang saw many condolences expressed from both sides of the political arena....
Limited tickets left for Anderson .Paak in KL: Here’s why you should go
Malaysians, KLites, and those with some spare change and desire for a night of incredible music — you need to know this: Anderson .Paak is coming to KL next week. And, we...
Malaysian Embassy and IGP deny knowledge of Low’s arrest
Tempering expectations of an eminent a Jho Low arrest in after rumors swirled that he had been apprehended, the Malaysian Embassy in Beijing has stated that they have not been...
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#SONAlokona: A roundup of the most notable SONA tweets
The hashtag #SONAlokona (literally: “So things have gone crazy”) trended on Twitter today, which rounded up some of the most notable comments and memes on President...
Netizens react to Arroyo being appointed as House Speaker
Plot twist of the year? The Filipino public was certainly “shook’d” even before Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his third State of the Nation...
UPDATED: Former PH President Arroyo becomes new House Speaker
It was a movie-worthy twist. Former president of the Philippines and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has become the new Speaker of the House of...
VIRAL: Larrañaga’s friend asks public to sign petition to review Chiong murder case
A man named Jourdan Sebastian posted an appeal to the public on Saturday asking them to sign an online petition that aims to re-open the 1997 Chiong murder-rape case. Sebastian...
Motorist drives through wet cement during heavy traffic, angers netizens
Some motorists just don’t have the patience to go through Manila’s traffic anymore. Facebook user Edjun Magdayao Ramas shared a photo on Friday of a pickup truck that...
These are some of the most gorgeous displays from this year’s Singapore Garden Festival
We’ve had to wait two years for the return of Singapore Garden Festival — our very own biennial extravaganza that regularly attracts international horticulturalists, floral...
Straws are going away, but Singapore’s hidden beaches remain decimated by plastic waste
While we’ve been applauding the environmental efforts of KFC Singapore and Starbucks, one conservationist is reminding us all that the coasts and shores of our country remain...
Sideways: Wood-fired meats, vegetables, and homemade breads at new Mediterranean spot in Little India
At new Mediterranean restaurant Sideways, tapas-style small plates encourage you to bring a dining partner along to share the love (and the calories). Taking up a shop house space...
Isaac Toast opens at Plaza Singapura; crowds queue up for popular Korean chain’s sandwiches
There have always been plenty of food options in the basement food court of Plaza Singapura, but recently, crowds of customers have been flocking to the Orchard mall for a taste...
Burst pipe shoots out massive geyser of water at construction site along Gambas Avenue
In a (kinda) dramatic clip uploaded on Facebook earlier this afternoon, a towering water geyser — estimated to be seven floors high — was seen shooting out from the ground of...
Baby snake fossil in Kachin amber sheds light on snake evolution
The oldest and possibly first fossilized baby snake known to science is the subject of a new paleontological study published last week that offers new insights into the...
Yangon elephant sculpture sets Guinness World Record
A papier-mâché elephant sculpture commissioned by local wildlife conservation groups to raise awareness for Myanmar’s shrinking wild elephant population has been recognized by...
Where to meet, adopt, and play with animals in Yangon
Animal shelters and cafes have popped up across Yangon over the last few years, offering a wide range of options to humans who want to schedule a fluffy playdate, adopt a new...
Key member resigns from Myanmar advisory panel on Rohingya crisis
A key member of an international advisory panel on Myanmar’s crisis-hit Rakhine state has resigned, telling AFP on Saturday that the Aung San Suu Kyi-appointed board risks...
World Cup fever still raging in Rohingya refugee camps
The World Cup may be over but passion for the game burns bright in the world’s largest refugee camp, where Brazil and Argentina flags still flutter alongside the red and...
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Sideways: Wood-fired meats, vegetables, and homemade breads at new Mediterranean spot in Little India
At new Mediterranean restaurant Sideways, tapas-style small plates encourage you to bring a dining partner along to share the love (and the calories). Taking up a shop house space...
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These are some of the most gorgeous displays from this year’s Singapore Garden Festival
We’ve had to wait two years for the return of Singapore Garden Festival — our very own biennial extravaganza that regularly attracts international horticulturalists, floral...
Where to meet, adopt, and play with animals in Yangon
Animal shelters and cafes have popped up across Yangon over the last few years, offering a wide range of options to humans who want to schedule a fluffy playdate, adopt a new...
Manila’s ‘Golden Gays’ sing for their supper
Al Enriquez sheds his threadbare street vendor clothes like dead skin and develops a voguish, winking air once he slips into a gauzy gown and wig of tight blond curls. He’s...
WATCH: The Fab Five from Queer Eye give their fabulous blessings for Pink Dot
On the day that annual gay pride rally Pink Dot is celebrating its 10th anniversary, the local LGBTQ community and its allies got a great gift: blessings and well wishes from the...
Viral: Check out the home of the biggest Doraemon fan in Indonesia (possibly the world)
Doraemon is easily one of the most popular and iconic cartoon characters in Japan but comic books and TV shows featuring the adventures of the blue robotic cat and his pal Nobita...
15 weird and wondrous things you didn’t know about Southeast Asia
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