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The parliamentary vote for prime minister scheduled for tomorrow will be postponed until after Aug. 16, according to House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha. The postponement comes as parliament waits for the Constitutional Court’s verdict on Move Forward Party’s petition opposing the parliamentary resolution to block Pita Limjaroerat’s re-nomination as a prime minister candidate. Additionally,…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/tomorrows-fraught-pm-vote-postponed-house-speaker/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Hey beer buffs, in case you missed it, you’re gonna want to round up your friends for a mega beer festival that’s taking over the city this week. That’s right — if you’re looking for a fun event where you can spend a day (or four, we’re not judging!) trying out craft beers from across…https://coconuts.co/singapore/lifestyle/cheers-to-the-hops-unleash-the-suds-at-singapores-brewnanza-fest/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration warned commuters earlier today to steer clear of the Asoke intersection as a scheduled “car mob” protest takes shape in the area.  BMA spokesperson Lt. Gen. Chirasun Kaewsang announced that the so-called car mob had Wednesday afternoon at the busy Asoke intersection by the Terminal 21 shopping mall. The protest is…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/commuters-advised-to-stay-away-asoke-intersection-as-the-car-mob-kicks-off/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Here comes a crossover you never expected: Marina Bay Sands has signed a multi-year deal with Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 racing team. The announcement was made yesterday, July 31 – months before the Singapore Grand Prix on Sept. 17.  If you think it’s super random, well, the iconic building that dominates our city skyline overlooks…https://coconuts.co/singapore/news/marina-bay-sands-announces-partnership-deal-with-f1-team-scuderia-ferrari/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Following the two executions this week, including one of a woman – the first in 20 years, the state has scheduled another execution for next Thursday.  Reform group Transformative Justice confirmed in a post on social media that a former delivery driver will be hanged next week.  View this post on Instagram A post shared…https://coconuts.co/singapore/news/singapore-to-hang-another-man-for-drug-related-charges-following-this-weeks-executions/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

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Normally, you’ve got to travel to the likes of Nonthaburi for a taste of these sweet, sweet book deals, but this time Bangkok’s biggest, baddest book sale is coming to The Market at Ratchaprasong.  Marketed as Big Bad Wolf in the City this round, it’s a big deal for bibliophiles. The event will feature a…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/lifestyle/bangkoks-big-bad-wolf-book-sale-hits-downtown-next-week/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

There’s an ancient Thai expression that remains as true today as ever: If Lisa Blackpink does it, so will everyone else. A day after Thai K-pop singer Lalisa Manobal posted pictures of herself enjoying a glass of orange juice in Paris, vendors in her northeastern hometown of Buriram reported a boost in sales. While it…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/blackpinks-lisa-drinks-orange-juice-boosts-sales-back-home/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

British band 1975 did not pass the Good Vibes check when frontman Matty Healy’s actions caused a three-day music festival to be shut down and cancelled – on the first night.  The band was the headlining act on Friday night (July 21) but after two measly songs was made to leave the stage. Healy who…https://coconuts.co/singapore/features/bad-vibes-how-1975-matty-healy-ruined-malaysian-music-festival-with-performative-lgbt-activism/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Tired of souffle and ready to poulet? Poulet is a simple, easy lunch that originated in West Africa before gaining popularity in France. Le Poulet Braise Bangkok is a delivery-only shop in Nana serving up braised chicken with fun sauces and baguette sandwiches.  It serves an elegantly simple poulet braise (braised chicken) on a bed…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/food-drink/sample-the-sauce-infused-magic-of-poulet-right-here-in-bkk/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress