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Thailand has announced that it will be opening its borders to just about all foreign tourists, regardless of the COVID-19 situation in their country of origin. The country's tourism sector has taken a massive nose dive as a result of border restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the more relaxed travel regulations, foreign tourists can visit Thailand under its Special Tourist Visa (STV). IMAGE: AFP / Bangkok PostPeople […]

If you've ever owned an Apple product - be it a MacBook, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch – you might have wondered why the tech behemoth never released a factory-stock matte black variant. Sure, there's Space Gray. But we all know that isn't truly black, no matter how much you want to reassure the dark abyss of your soul that it is. But a new patent filed by Apple reveals […]

It's a nice, sunny day. You're sick and tired of spending your time indoors, so you decide to go for a leisurely hike and soak in some of that fresh air. Then BOOM – out comes a huge ass crocodile that gives fuck all about your plans. That's precisely what happened to Singaporean Facebook user Fang Fang Lo, who came across a saltwater crocodile while hiking. In a series of […]

Snakes are often feared by those who don't know just how gentle and docile they can be. Worse, snakes are also widely smuggled and sold in the world's black markets for huge sums of money, depending on their species and rarity. But a Buddhist monk in Yangon, Myanmar wants to give vulnerable, threatened snakes a new chance at life. IMAGE: Reuters69-year-old Buddhist monk Wilatha has created a safe haven for […]

When you're stuck in COVID-19 quarantine, only being able to see your loved ones through a digital screen can be mentally taxing. After all, as human beings, we crave physical touch with people that mean a lot to us. This had always been the case for 97-year-old French woman Colette Dupas, who could only interact with her loved ones via video call and through a window in her care home […]

Back in July 2020, IKEA Japan announced that it would be releasing a special line of apparel, dubbed 'EFTERTRÄDA', a first for the Swedish furniture maker. The new apparel and accessories line was the result of a collaboration between IKEA Sweden and their Japanese counterparts. The initial release was set to take place in the IKEA's Harajuku and Shibuya branches in Tokyo, Japan. But it seems IKEA Singapore will be […]

Elephants are perhaps the most majestic land-dwelling creatures on earth. Their size, sheer strength, intelligence, and sense of compassion are truly what make them one-of-a-kind. Kaavan, an Asian elephant who spent 35 years in Pakistan's Islamabad Zoo, was once dubbed the 'worlds' loneliest elephant'. IMAGE: The HinduDuring his time at the Islamabad Zoo, he became the only Asian elephant in all of Pakistan after his female companion, Saheli, passed away […]

Traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic can be a real hassle, and often requires a lot of pre-departure planning. Once you land at your destination, you're more than likely ordered to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine as a safety measure. YouTube user Jason Ng had to stay in a hotel for 14 days as part of his quarantine upon arrival in Singapore. But instead of merely waiting it out (14 days […]

2020 has been one hell of a rollercoaster ride. And at this point in the last quarter of the year, it doesn't seem like things will be getting any better, if at all. Forgive me for being a pessimist. With COVID-19 cases on the rise in places that once enjoyed 'success' in tackling the virus, it's not surprising that you may be losing hope at this time. And with all […]