A burning desire to spark mental health dialogue gave rise to a community that encourages healthy lifestyle choices through regular physical and social activities.https://coconuts.co/bali/features/balis-shuffle-strides-sets-out-to-stomp-mental-health-taboos-one-step-at-a-time/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Thai Twitter was spellbound when Anntonia Porsild, Thailand’s representative, walked onstage today for the “National Costume” competition in the Miss Universe pageant. Porsild, who was crowned Miss Universe Thailand in August and went on to represent Thailand in the Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador this week, showcased her remarkable “Goddess of Ayutthaya” costume, which…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/miss-universes-thailand-wows-internet-with-goddess-costume/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Over 9 million people who have had their criminal records cleared by the Royal Thai Police (RTP) can now check their status in a new website that was launched today. The initiative aims to rectify issues in the screening process, as many citizens with a criminal history, despite being acquitted by the court or having…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/clean-slate-police-clear-over-9-million-criminal-records/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Famed for its electronic music and booming kinetic dance floor, the original Beam in Thonglor is no stranger to Bangkok’s party scene. The new spot titled Beam Cube (stylized as BEAMCUBE) promises a different nightlife experience for audiophiles.  Instead of a raucous dance floor, the new venue features a music lounge spotlighting electronic beats curated…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/lifestyle/thonglor-beam-nightclub-expands-to-sathorn-with-music-lounge-and-cocktail-bar/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Firefighters have yet to determine if anyone was injured in a large blaze that broke out Tuesday night in Soi Pridi Banomyong 8. A large response team shut down traffic on both lanes in the busy street as they fought to bring the fire under control and evacuate residents around 9pm. “We still don’t know…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/large-fire-response-shuts-down-sukhumvit-71/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Perhaps The Sims 4’s enormous amount of paid downloadable content may turn many off, or you yearn for an actual good Sims game like the classics from eons ago, but the game’s latest (‘tis the fifteenth) major expansion scores bonus points for Southeast Asian representation. In the trailer released earlier this month, The Sims 4’s…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/we-are-still-not-over-the-sims-4s-southeast-asian-inspired-expansion/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Driven by the concept of “hospitality-inspired coworking,” The Great Room is a coworking brand whose coworking spaces are some of the most chic ones we’ve ever encountered. And with two locations in Bangkok, they’re an ideal option for those of us who don’t want to work in our living rooms but also don’t have a…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/lifestyle/5-reasons-why-you-should-check-out-the-great-room-for-your-coworking-needs/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

Four of six policemen involved in a highly publicized extortion of Taiwanese actress Charlene An in January have been sentenced to five years in prison each by the Criminal Court.  Six officers from Huai Khwang police station were detained in February after An accused them of extorting her THB27,000 from her and three of her…https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/cops-jailed-for-5-years-over-taiwanese-actress-extortion/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

If you missed out on the epic Artbox street food festival last year, don’t worry, because it’s coming back to Singapore in 2024 with (hopefully) even more mouth-watering delights. And yes, it will still be in the cool and comfy Singapore Expo, so you can chow down without breaking a sweat.https://coconuts.co/singapore/food-drink/get-ready-to-feast-at-artbox-with-over-100-food-stalls-from-around-the-world-in-2024/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress

In a significant move to acknowledge the profound grief experienced by parents of stillborn infants, Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced the “Stillbirths and Births (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill” to Parliament. The proposed bill, if passed, would enable parents to officially register their stillborn child’s name within a year of delivery.https://coconuts.co/singapore/news/stillborn-children-may-have-their-names-officially-registered-under-proposed-legislation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress