Ai Khai ‘s miraculous power has worked magic for this southern province ‘s economy battered by prolonged Covid-19 crisis. While most other parts of Thailand are still in the economic doldrums, tourists flock into this province hoping to be blessed with the boy monk’s gold-plated statue. For weeks, flights into the province and hotels were overbooked. Last weekend’s long weekend …

A community organization (ormas) called Kandang Wesi Tunggul Rahayu in the city of Garut, West Java, was caught changing the national emblem of Indonesia and printing its own money. Head of National Unity, Politics, and Community Protection Agency (Kesbangpolinmas) Garut, Wahyudidjaya, confirmed the existence of a community organization with issue of national emblem and money in his area. Wahyu explained …

The Indonesian government said it would delay the planning of a new capital city development plan in East Kalimantan. Minister of National Development Planning/Head of the Indonesian National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa said the postponement of the development plan was carried out because the government was still focused on solving the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, North Penajam Paser Regency …

In a time when the cinema trade is searching for good news, the Disney Period drama Mulan has provided some cheer by squeaking past the one million dollar mark in its opening weekend at the Singapore box office. Mulan’s tale combines themes from the 1998 film and the inspiring ancient Chinese text, The Ballad of Mulan. The 2020 film follows …

According to the Government Pharmaceuticals Organization, initial research showed patients, including those with cancer, had benefited from cannabis extract treatment and it may inhibit cancer cell growth. GPO specialist Nanthakan Suwanpidokkul said studies were being carried out on Monday after GPO began distributing medical cannabis products to public and private hospitals last August. She said the Prasat Neurological Institute and …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has been working 24 hours a day to repatriate Thai nationals and foreigners stranded back into the kingdom by the coronavirus. Chatri Archjananun, Department of Consular Affairs Director-General, sat down to share the inside story of the race against time to get them home. In an interview with the Bangkok Post, Mr Chatri recalled …

MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is eyeing to cut jobs across the board in an effort to stay afloat amid the on-going Coronavirus pandemic that has impacted the company. According to the airliner, they are looking for a more drastic downsizing to reduce cost as demand in air treavel remains weak due to travel restrictions being imposed in …

METRO MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday has granted an absolute pardon to US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Pemberton for the killing of transgender Filipino woman Jennifer Laude in 2014 because “he was not treated fairly”. Duterte said that the government failed to keep a record of Pemberton’s jail time and has not treated him fairly. He also said …

KOTA KINABALU – CM Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd Shafie Apdal Sabah, said the Sabah government has the confidence to stand on its own without relying entirely on the Federal government. Shafie reminded that Penang is currently being ruled by the opposition for 10 years and Kelantan for 40 years. He said that Sabah can survive without working with the Federal …

TAWAU: The police have denied viral claims circulating on social media that they have imposed a travel ban on Tawau and Lahad Datu following the discovery of new covid-19 clusters in the two districts. Sabah police commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali denied that the information being circulated were true and that the police never received orders on the alleged travel ban. …