by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 10, 2024 | Entertainment, Lifestyle, News, Thailand
At least five major global casino giants have expressed interest in investing in Thailand’s entertainment complex project, which is being pushed by the Thai government. The Entertainment Complex Act, if approved, will pave the way for legal casinos in Thailand....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 25, 2024 | Asia, Entertainment, Japan, Lifestyle, News, Philippines, Sports
In a genuine class act, Japanese boxer Keita Kurihara disowned his victory over Filipino Renan Portes last Monday at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. The eight-round boxing match took a bizarre turn after an emotional Kurihara addressed the crowd and boldly said “I didn’t win...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 25, 2024 | News, Bangkok, Culture, Entertainment, Finland, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Bangkok has a new Finnish-owned bar. Mind you, not a regular one. Even the name – Paradise Beach Bar – promises something new and exotic. It doesn’t fail in that regard: the smooth salsa sounds, more than a mouthful of food, and exotic drinks will...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 23, 2024 | ASEAN, Business, Crime, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) are officially banned in the Philippines, according to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. He has instructed the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation to wind down and cease the operations of POGOs by the end of...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 23, 2024 | ASEAN, Culture, Entertainment, Finland, Lifestyle, Vietnam
The Finnish fireworks team Pyro has reclaimed the championship of the 2024 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) after beating its Chinese rival in the final round in Da Nang. The Finnish team used about 10,000 firecrackers, double that of its Chinese...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 6, 2024 | Malaysia, Entertainment, Media, News, Society
Malaysia’s plans to license social media and messaging platforms, subjecting them to greater government oversight, has sparked increasing concern in recent weeks. Special Select Committee on Nation Building, Education and Human Resources Development chairman Saifuddin...
