Cambodian Government Accused of Creating “AIDS Colony”

The uniqueness of leper colonies will soon be called into question with the accusation by human rights groups of the Cambodian Government herding HIV and AIDS-infected individuals and families into a …

World’s Biggest Cave Discovered in Vietnam

Caves are cavernous and scary places, filled with bats, bottomless pits, and other natural mysteries. In Vietnam, some brave explorers have discovered and mapped the world’s biggest cave. The Son…

Who’s Up for a Game of Poker?

We don't normally post about things that happen with the Weird Asia News crew, but thought we would share two cool things with you. 1. We have 3 new writers who have been writing over the last mont…

Safe Sex Poster: No Laughing Matter

Is sex safer in Taiwan or can it be? The alarming increase of STDs and abortions is forcing the Taipei city government Department of Health to take significant action by appealing to teenagers to use …

Malaysian Whistle Blowers Stop Litterbugs

The mayor of a small town in Malaysia tried everything he could think of to stop his constituents from littering the town’s sidewalks. Since all else short of house arrest has failed, Khazali Din of…

3 Legged Elephant Gets Prosthetic Leg

Mocha, a three-legged elephant, is walking without limping today after being fitted with a prosthetic leg. Mocha lost her right front leg three years ago when she stepped on a landmine at the T…

Panda-Painted Elephants Grab Attention

Pandas are black and white furry bears, and elephants are huge, grey, thick-skinned mammals. The two species aren't much alike, but they were combined for visitors when elephants at the Thai Royal Ele…

The World’s Smallest Whale Shark

The town of Donsol in the waters off Pilar in the eastern Philippines was the site of a recent remarkable discovery when a local whale shark “interaction officer” representing the international co…

Olive in Your Cocktail? Try a Toad Instead

Despite the name, no one’s ever found a filet mignon in a bottle of Beefeater gin. Likewise, you can swig Wild Turkey all day and never run the risk of choking on a wishbone. In fact, it’s fair to…

Was This the Last Appetizer of Its Kind?

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: A guy walks into a restaurant in the Philippines and orders roast fowl. “How would you like it?” asks the waiter. “Rare,” he says... Well, they don’t g…

Vietnam Plans to Outlaw Dancing in Karaoke Clubs

Busting a move in a karaoke club may soon get you busted in Vietnam. Government officials are currently pushing for a ban on dancing in the country’s increasingly popular singing establishments. …

Taiwan’s Dragon Stadium Turns Sunshine into Power

Dragons show up everywhere in traditional Chinese culture. There are dragon robes and dragon boats; fengshui practitioners tell of dragons that nestle in the earth and influence the flow of energy. Th…

Singapore Woman Bites Off Boss’ Penis…

But Not on Purpose… Singapore is known for its cultural centers, Esplanade, and beautiful skyline. But it’s certainly not known for its oral circumcisions… that is – until now. A 30 year…

A Sign of Progress for Thai “Ladyboys”

Picture trying to wedge a 51st star into the American flag, and you’ll get an idea of the task that may soon face sign makers worldwide, thanks to a new policy at a rural high school in Thailand. …