Malaysia – This Sarawak village has kept its Gawai tradition alive for over 50 years
Kampung Taee has organised its annual ‘birarak’, or parade, without interruption for the past 56 years. (TVS Entertainment pic) In Kampung Taee, generations of Bidayuh families continue to march together […]
70 NGOs Urge Release of Mother Nature Activists After Cambodia Appeal Court Postpones Hearing
By Cambodianess Teng Yalirozy June 1, 2026 Mother Nature activist Ly Chandaravuth leaving the Supreme Court on February 23 after his trial on an application for release. Photo: […]
Thai Princess Sirivannavari opens landmark royal dress exhibition in Paris
By Khaosod English 26 May 2026 PARIS, France — Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana presided over the opening of a landmark exhibition celebrating the history and global influence of Thai royal dress […]
Thailand’s govt pushes for ‘Chud Thai’ UNESCO status, new World Heritage listing
by Thai PBS World Sat, May 23, 2026 Thailand is pushing hard to have ‘Chud Thai’, the knowledge, craftsmanship and practices of Thai national costume, recognised as a global cultural […]
Indonesia – Bangka Island’s Hidden Gem: Glamping and Grape Picking
Silvy Riana PutriTEMPO.CO May 17, 2026 BANGKA ISLAND – Bangka Island offers more than just beaches. A new destination has emerged in the Pesona Bay area of Tanjung Pesona Beach, Sungailiat. […]
Cambodia – Young Bunong Woman Uses Her Voice to Preserve Culture and Empower Girls
By Rin Ousa Cambodianess May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM Sam At Rachana, a member of the Bunong Indigenous community. (Moeurn Makthong / ThmeyThmey Digital Media) PHNOM PENH – Sam At […]
A Cambodian Teen Takes the Diplomatic Stage for a Day as German Ambassador
By Rin Ousa Cambodianess Fri, May 8, 2026 Norakvattey is a 19-year-old law student who took on the role of the German Ambassador to Cambodia for a day. Photo: Moeurn […]
Thailand – No free lunch for Senators
by Thai PBS World Mon, April 27, 2026 BANGKOK – Thai senators were buying their own lunches in Senate canteen today on the first day of the ‘no free lunch’ […]
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