For over a decade, Jam has been one of the city’s most beloved dive bars. Now, the local district office has prohibited the venue from hosting live performances, according to a Facebook post from the venue’s owners on Wednesday. BK Magazine was able to contact Jam for clarification Friday morning, but (at the time this…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/dive-bar-jam-banned-from-hosting-live-events/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Emerging from a temporary closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, Night Rooster has rekindled its vibrant presence in the heart of Ubud. https://coconuts.co/bali/food-drink/ubuds-night-rooster-cocktail-bar-makes-post-pandemic-return/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

A primary school teacher in Klang is facing public outrage and police investigation after allegedly slapping a 7-year-old student so hard that his cheek swelled up. The incident was exposed by the victim’s cousin, who shared a post on the social media platform “X” along with photos of the boy’s injured face. had to unprivate…https://coconuts.co/kl/news/teacher-slaps-7-year-old-student-in-malaysian-school-causes-cheek-to-swell/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

The Bali Police announced yesterday that they have apprehended AAM, a British citizen, on Tuesday evening in Canggu after a clip went viral depicting him pushing a police officer as he and his female companion were stopped for violating traffic regulations. https://coconuts.co/bali/news/briton-arrested-for-pushing-a-police-officer-following-traffic-violation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

These days, Bangkok is bursting with microbreweries full of locally made craft beers to gulp down, and now the city now has another one: Burbrit. Opening earlier this month, the venue’s name is a portmanteau of “Burmese” and “British,” which are the nationalities of the four founders. As you might guess it specializes in craft…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/food-drink/try-burmese-beers-on-tap-at-burbrit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

A seemingly innocuous Facebook advertisement promoting a loan application in Singapore has plunged a Malaysian family into a nightmarish ordeal, with their home in Pahang, Malaysia targeted in two arson attacks this month.  The perpetrators, allegedly hired by ruthless loan sharks, demanded RM17,189 (S$5,000) in fees from the family, who were thrust into a harrowing…https://coconuts.co/kl/news/malaysian-family-endures-arson-attacks-after-falling-victim-to-singaporean-loan-shark-scam/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Wonderfruit’s long-awaited weekend passes are now live for purchase—and they’re going to cost quite a bit. If Wonderers are raring to go to Wonderfruit but can’t make it across all five days you can now purchase the weekend pass for THB7,500, which will get you access from Saturday to Monday (Dec. 16-18). Similar to the…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/lifestyle/wonderfruit-2023-weekend-passes-now-live/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

A video capturing a tense encounter between a foreign male and a police officer during a traffic stop at the Sunset Road Police Post in Badung, Bali, has circulated widely on social media platforms.https://coconuts.co/bali/news/muscular-tattooed-bro-pushes-bali-cop-at-traffic-stop-in-viral-clip/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

A foreign male has been apprehended by the police after CCTV footage of him engaging in a sexual act with an Indonesian woman in the front yard of a house in Seminyak went viral last week.https://coconuts.co/bali/news/italian-man-apprehended-in-seminyak-front-yard-sex-scandal/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Smooth-coated otters are no strangers to the bustling urban landscape of Singapore.  Their adaptability is evident as they navigate through unexpected settings, including schools and hospitals, to reach their destination.  In a heartwarming scene captured on Sunday (Sep. 17), a video showcased a remarkable family of around 10 otters as they braved the hectic Orchard…https://coconuts.co/singapore/news/police-officer-steps-in-to-save-otters-crossing-orchard-road-video/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress