Look deeper beyond the usual designs found in mainstream boutiques and you will discover a treasure trove of South-East Asia’s fashion. The most magnificent handwoven fabrics, Cambodia’s ikat, Thailand’s mudmee, Indonesia’s songket, Malaysia’s tenun and much more, are not only rich in heritage but visually arresting too. A fashion showcase was recently held in Kuala Lumpur … [Read more...] about South-East Asian fabrics should be treasured, which include Malaysia’s tenun
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Cannabis and currency may help lure travellers back to Thailand; govt also assures all famous nightlife will now be back on track
BANGKOK, June 25 (Bloomberg): A weaker currency and the recent legalization of cannabis may help attract more tourists back to Thailand as it ends most pandemic-induced curbs, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said. "A surge in oil prices makes traveling costs higher everywhere, but the weak Thai baht and a not-that-high cost of living will make us stand … [Read more...] about Cannabis and currency may help lure travellers back to Thailand; govt also assures all famous nightlife will now be back on track
Man caught on CCTV casually stealing durian from Jurong East stall
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg A man in Singapore has found himself in spikey circumstances after he was caught on CCTV stealing a durian. Jurong East durian vendor HoJiak Durian and Fruits took to Facebook with a video of the incident which appears to have taken place on Jun. 22 at 5:12am. A middle-aged-looking man can … [Read more...] about Man caught on CCTV casually stealing durian from Jurong East stall
Biden signs bipartisan gun safety bill into law
U.S. President Joe Biden signs S. 2938: Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law from the Roosevelt Room at the White House as first lady Jill Biden stands next to him in Washington, U.S., June 25, 2022. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a bipartisan gun safety bill into law, the first major federal gun reform in three … [Read more...] about Biden signs bipartisan gun safety bill into law
Thai PM bans cannabis and hemp use on military premises
Thai officials are continuing to clamp down on the ‘happy plant’ in various institutions across the country. PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has now ordered a ban against all uses of cannabis and hemp on military premises. So if any soldiers out there were hoping for any chance of bonding with their pals over a joint, those dreams have now been dashed. Prayut has now ordered all units … [Read more...] about Thai PM bans cannabis and hemp use on military premises