Indonesia’s NTT vows to abolish bride ‘kidnapping’ after nationwide public anger
Djemi Amnifu and Nina Loasana The Jakarta Post Wed, July 1, 2020 Women and men attend Women’s March Jakarta last year at the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta. (The […]
Video of ‘kidnap and wed’ practice on Indonesia’s Sumba Island angers minister
Nina Loasana The Jakarta Post Wed, July 1, 2020 Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Bintang Puspayoga (left) holds a flower bouquet with her predecessor Yohanna Yembise in 2019. (Courtesy […]
Indonesia same-sex newlyweds in South Sulawesi arrested for forgery
The Jakarta Post Mon, June 15, 2020 The Soppeng Police have detained the 24-year-old groom, identified only as MTR, and the 21-year-old bride, identified as MT, following a medical check-up and […]
Thai Isaan Exotic Barbecues Get Their Charm at ‘Sanea’
By Tappanai Boonbandit Khaosod English Mon, June 15, 2020 BANGKOK — Hidden in an alley not far from the city’s shopping district, this Isaan eatery is where country style grills […]
Opinion: From American Racism to Thai Chauvinism
By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer Khaosod English Sun, June 7, 2020 “Just being white, and you will win,” a screenshot from a Thai whitening cream ad aired in January […]
Local Designers’ Cloth Masks Spark New Fashion Trend in Myanmar
By Lwin Mar Htun The Irrawaddy Fri, June , 2020 Myanmar fashion labels are creating stylish cloth face masks from local fabrics, and using part of the proceeds to provide […]
Thai Government Floats Idea of a Traditional Songkran Holiday in July
CTN News Chiang Rai Times Tue, June 2, 2020 As the Covid-19 pandemic slowly eases in Thailand, the Government has said it may consider allowing traditional Songkran holiday in July. […]
Thais Mock 158,000 Baht Gucci ‘Granny Wear’ Dress
By Khaosod English Mon, June 1, 2020 Left: Gucci. Right: Vujtigrai Rock / Facebook BANGKOK — Need to make a trip to the temple to make merit, or a walk […]
Malaysian filmmaker records visit to Orang Asli with IKHLAS care pack
Reena Sekaran Free Malaysia Today Sunday, May 31, 2020 Ibtisem Ben Nassib (R) with her sister, Ismahan Khan and the group of Orang Asli they met in the jungles of […]
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