Outrage over Thai hotel’s “appropriation of Cambodian culture”
Khmer Times Fri, October 2, 2020 Facebook Social media was ablaze today with criticism of a Thai Hotel which seems to be appropriating Khmer culture and landmarks – such as […]
Thailand farmers hope to grow and export cannabis by next year
By Caitlin Ashworth THE THAIGER Wed, September 30, 2020 BANGKOK – Under a proposed law, Thailand farmers would be allowed to grow cannabis and hemp for export without going through […]
Google Doodle celebrates Vietnamese folk opera
Nhat Minh The Hanoi Times Mon, September 28, 2020 Google’s logo is the image of cai luong folk opera performance. HANOI – Google has changed its logo to the image […]
Dragon Dance Festival to return to Hanoi next month
Anh Kiet THE HANOI TIMES Sun, September 27, 2020 Photo for illustration. Source: Hanoimoi HANOI – The festival has become a traditional cultural event in Hanoi and typically attracts thousands […]
Indonesian parody of Bollywood video ‘Bole Chudiyan’ goes viral in replicating detailed choreography
BY ANNE GRACE SAVITHA Malay Mail Fri, Sep 18, 2020 An Indonesian group has won the hearts of many with accurate dance steps and facial expressions from ‘Bole Chudiyan.’ — […]
Indonesian fashion house highlights batik at Milan Fashion Week
The Jakarta Post Sun, September 27, 2020 Maquinn Couture’s collection is presented at Milan Fashion Week (Instagram/maquinnofficial/File) Fashion house Maquinn Couture presented its latest collection at Milan Fashion Week 2020 on […]
Myanmar Sea Festival to be postponed
Taing Rinith Khmer Times Sat, September 26, 2020 Revellers pose for a picture at last year’s Sea Festival in Koh Kong. Khmer Times The annual Sea Festival, the 9th of […]
Thai Beauty, ‘Samina’ Was Bullied for Her Skin, So She Embraces It and Runs for A Beauty Pageant
By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich KHAOSOD ENGLISH Fri, September 25, 2020 Sirilux “Samina” Somsri in her dorm. Samina, right, at a swimsuit photoshoot for Miss Universe Thailand 2020 on Sept. 23, 2020. […]
Vientiane To See Scaled-Down Boat Racing Festival This Year
By Phayboune Thanabouasy THE LAOTIAN TIMES Fri, September 25, 2020 VIENTIANE, Laos – The Boat Racing Festival held in Vientiane will feature a smaller fleet than previous years as part […]
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