A dark cloud hangs over the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) following the arrest of Kannan Morice Rajagopal Jayaram, a 53-year-old inspector facing six counts of corruption. The charges stem from shocking allegations that Kannan leveraged his position to exploit vulnerable individuals seeking short-term visit passes in Singapore.https://coconuts.co/singapore/news/ica-officer-faces-serious-charges-for-allegedly-exploiting-power-for-sexual-favors/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Get ready to scream (and maybe shed a tear or two) because the beloved K-Pop boys, SHINee, are bringing their “SHINee World VI [Perfect Illumination]” tour to our sunny shores on March 2, 2024.https://coconuts.co/singapore/lifestyle/dust-off-your-lightsticks-shawol-fam-shinees-coming-back-to-singapore-in-march-2024/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Siwilai, the multifaceted creative group responsible for sprouting some of Bangkok’s most recognizable hangs, is launching the all-day Siwilai Radical Club in Thonglor. Siwilai Radical Club’s tangerine exterior is hard to miss—and it’s garnered a few curious glances from Thonglor pedestrians.  The orange facade peels back into a spacious restaurant and cozy dining area, the Dining Room.…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/lifestyle/experience-siwilais-latest-venue-an-all-day-lounge-crafted-using-upcycled-plastic/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

You don’t have to be alone to hear Mariah Carey defrost and sing All I Want For Christmas Is You. Lonely hearts can find that special someone in time for the holidays at this speed dating activity this weekend. OMG Matchmaking’s latest speed dating event at Silq Hotel this Saturday brings a festive “Red or…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/lifestyle/dont-be-alone-for-christmas-speed-date-this-weekend-in-the-hopes-of-finding-true-love-by-the-holiday/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

This Christmas Eve, Vagabondo, a restaurant specializing in Greek and Mediterranean flavors located on Petitenget Street, is inviting patrons to celebrate the festive season with a special dinner party titled “A Xmas Family Affair.”https://coconuts.co/bali/food-drink/petitengets-vagabondo-hosts-a-xmas-family-affair-dinner-party-on-christmas-eve/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Re Coffee began as a project between six friends who grew up in Samut Prakan, an hour away from downtown Bangkok. As many folks who live outside of Bangkok will tell you, it can be a pain to get into the city. But things are happening here. https://coconuts.co/bangkok/food-drink/re-coffee-aims-to-uplift-samut-prakan-with-affordable-drinks-and-community-events/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

A Punggol mom’s lunch with her daughter took a turn for the raw-some when she discovered a shockingly undercooked patty lurking inside her Quarter Pounder.https://coconuts.co/singapore/news/hangry-punggol-mom-bites-into-undercooked-mcdonalds-patty-lives-to-tell-the-horrifying-tale/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

A bus crash in southern Thailand killed 14 people and injured 32 others early Tuesday morning, when the double-decker vehicle slammed into a tree and split in half. https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/14-killed-32-injured-as-bus-smashes-tree-and-splits-in-half-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

As Thailand’s tourism industry picks up towards the end of 2023, embarking on your first journey to the Kingdom of Thailand and its capital Bangkok can be both thrilling and overwhelming.  This comprehensive guide aims to equip you, the farang (foreigner), with valuable insights and tips we curated from locals and experienced travelers. It’s part…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/features/so-youve-arrived-in-thailand-for-the-first-time-what-to-do-and-avoid/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

It has almost been a year since Rae Lil Black began her assimilation into Thai life. Now, the Japanese adult star has announced that she is settling down in Bangkok.https://coconuts.co/bangkok/lifestyle/rae-lil-black-aka-raewadee-announces-she-is-settling-down-in-bangkok/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress