Thailand Airlifts Condoms to Monsoon Victims

Thailand’s unusually severe monsoon floods this year are the worst seen in five decades. More than 230 people have died and at least 2 million have suffered damage to their homes and livelihood. …

Thai Man Marries Corpse: Love Beyond Death

In a bizarre act of love that pulls at heartstrings and simultaneously sends chills up and down spines, Chadil Deffy married 29-year-old Sarinya Kamsook, the deceased love of his life, in a combinatio…

Big Spenders Drop $108,357.80 in 2 Hours at Dubai Club

In approximately two hours, on January 2, an undisclosed person or persons racked up a $108,357.80 bill at Cavalli's Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The receipt for the bill was posted on…

The Yeti Crab: Life Within the Indian Ocean’s Deep Sea Vents

Every day, new species of fish, flora and fauna are discovered that open a tiny window into the grand secrets of our vast and dynamic universe. In the late 1970s, marine biologists discovered the p…

Nepal Holds Elephant Games to Increase Tourism

In a bid to "promote conservation awareness and lure foreign visitors to Nepal," a massive three-day event celebrating, well, elephants was held in a conservation forest near Nepal. The elepha…

Police Officer in Indonesia Fired after Viral Video Fame

A Gorontalo, Indonesia-based police officer's video of him lip synching a popular song to help out a downtrodden colleague has led to his firing, and he simply doesn't care. In fact, he's relieved.…

Five Amazing Asian Castles in the Air and Other Places

History’s secrets are unraveled one magnificent tale at a time through the timeless, breathless, architecture of royal castles. They stand silent and proud, like gilded peacocks, impervious to the r…

Indonesian Sanctuary Boasts Two Blooming ‘Corpse Flowers’

The Rafflesia arnoldi, also known as the Corpse Flower, is the largest, heaviest, rarest and among the foulest smelling blooms in the world. Its moniker derives from the founder of the British …

If the Mountain Won’t Come to the Piano…

In the 1800s, when the great classical composer Beethoven published his Slow Movement 2 from the Pathitique Sonata, it was described as “the closest he ever got to heaven.” For 50-year-old Brit…

Soccer Fans Set Stadium Ticket Booth Afire

The Bung Karno Stadium, in Jakarta, has a seating capacity of 88,000, and is part of a large complex that offers facilities for a wide range of sports. Last week, it was the site of a ticket-bo…

‘Liking’ Something on Facebook Could Land You Behind Bars in Thailand

Thai authorities are apparently cracking down on virtual dissent, making the ubiquitous Facebook "like" a prosecutable offense if you choose to support specific groups. Basically, if you "like…

Oddly Colored Asian Animals: Beyond the Rainbow

Perhaps that famous song about a land somewhere beyond the rainbow had nothing to do with extraordinary colors, but somehow, after seeing these creatures, one might think that should have been a facto…

Fortune Tellers: Taiwan Politicians’ Most Favored Advisors

Taiwanese politicians are known for their passion, as demonstrated in the oft-reported brawls over the slightest disagreement with opponents, going so far as to have earned the title "chair-throwing l…

Indonesian Water Buffalo Racing: Diversion or Madness?

Makepung is an Indonesian tradition featuring water buffalo races, attracting tourists from far and wide to Bali's Jembrana region. Makepung translates into the English word "romp," which doesn…