Wat Bang Phra, a temple in central Thailand, is renowned as a center for sak yant, a style of tattoo art believed by some to convey protective powers.
Tag: Southeast Asia
China’s Vaccine Diplomacy Stumbles in Southeast Asia
Several Southeast Asian nations are raising doubts about the efficacy of China’s vaccines. The Biden administration has recently offered to provide shots, “no strings attached.”
Indonesia Extends Restrictions During Eid al-Adha
The country surpassed India and Brazil with the largest number of daily cases in the world, establishing it as an epicenter of the virus.
Taiwan Orders Some Tech Workers to Stay Indoors to Tackle an Outbreak
Activists say that the measures discriminate against migrant laborers, an essential pillar of the island’s high-tech industries.
Indonesia Submarine Crew Sang a Farewell Song, Weeks Before Sinking
A video of the sailors singing went viral on social media, prompting many to infer a hidden meaning in the pop song’s lyrics.
W.H.O. and Critics Look at What’s Next to Investigate Virus Origins
A scientific mission to China proposed further study for a number of topics. Critics and the director of the W.H.O. have weighed in as well.
Thailand Legalizes Early-Term Abortions but Keeps Other Restrictions
Women who end a pregnancy after 12 weeks could still face prison or fines. Abortion rights advocates say more change is needed.
For Young Rohingya Brides, Marriage Means a Perilous, Deadly Crossing
Girls and young women from refugee camps in Bangladesh, promised to men they have never met, are undertaking the dangerous journey to Malaysia to join them.
Eating Thai Fruit Demands Serious Effort but Delivers Sublime Reward
Many delicious species in Thailand, “the Great Power nation of fruit,” require laborious peeling and careful chewing. Then there’s the sticky fingers and occasional disappointment.
‘None of Us Have a Fear of Corona’: The Faithful at an Outbreak’s Center
A gathering of 16,000 at a Malaysian mosque became the pandemic’s largest known vector in Southeast Asia, spreading the coronavirus to half a dozen countries.