Thailand approves medical marijuana in New Year's 'gift', Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand approved marijuana for medical use and research on Tuesday (Dec 25), the first legalisation of the drug in a region with some of the world's strictest drug laws. The junta-appointed parliament
Food sellers running out of packaging supplies, Singapore News,As takeaway and delivery orders shot up after the circuit breaker period kicked in last month, a chicken rice seller drove around frantically in search of disposable food containers. As several suppliers had run of stock, Mr Daniel Tan,
Elon Musk says he's in Thailand with mini-sub for cave rescue, Asia News,American space entrepreneur Elon Musk tweeted that he was in Thailand on Tuesday with a prototype mini-sub, at the flooded cave where five members of a youth football team remained trapped. \”Just returned from Cave 3,\” Mus
2 smuggled Sumatran orangutans flown home from Thailand, Asia News,BANGKOK – Two critically endangered orangutans smuggled into Thailand three years ago were returned to Indonesia on Thursday (Dec 17), where they will undergo rehabilitation before being released into the wild. Ung Aing and Natalee,
6 new Singapore hotels for your next staycation, Lifestyle News,Singapore families love to travel, but they love their staycations just as much. No flights to worry about, plus home is close enough in case of emergencies. These new hotels in Singapore are sure to capture your imagination, whether yo
Twitter launches 'Milk Tea Alliance' emoji as movement grows, Digital News,BANGKOK – Social media giant Twitter on Thursday launched an emoji for the Milk Tea Alliance, a global online pro-democracy movement that has united anti-Beijing campaigners in Hong Kong and Taiwan with protesters i
'I was worried I wouldn't have a girlfriend or a business': Ex-SIA steward says setting up lok lok stall with his girlfriend actually brought them closer together, Lifestyle News,With the number of lok lok stalls and JB-inspired establishments popping up across our little red dot, it&
Places to pick up aesthetic planters to add pop and pizzazz to your space, Lifestyle News,Yes, even houseplants need to dress up. Aesthetic planters make all the difference when it comes to upping one’s home gardening game, and a change of pots can easily refresh the look of your cosy space when ins
9 great online stores to get your Christmas shopping sorted, Lifestyle News,It might be over a month before Christmas but it’s probably about time to get started with Christmas shopping. To save yourself the panic (and the likelihood of succumbing to gift cards), we’ve rounded up some of the best pl
15 Singaporeans slightly hurt in Thailand road accident, Asia News,BANGKOK – Fifteen Singaporeans were slightly hurt last Friday (Dec 20) in north-eastern Thailand when their passenger truck veered off the road to avoid a collision. Most of them suffered bruises, while three were given stitches at S
Thai deputy PM proposes calling of snap election in November, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand could call an election in November after it completes its hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, a deputy prime minister said on Tuesday (March 15), the first indication of polls befor
