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Piercings, incense, drumming: Malaysia marks Thaipusam festival
AFP, Published on 21/01/2019
» BATU CAVES, Malaysia: Hundreds of thousands of Malaysian Hindus, some piercing their skin with hooks and skewers to show their devotion, gathered in temples across the country on Monday to mark Thaipusam.
Piercings and prayer: Malaysian Hindus celebrate Thaipusam
Published on 05/02/2023
» Ethnic Indian Malaysians massed in Hindu temples across the country Sunday to celebrate the annual Thaipusam festival, months after the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions that had barred large crowds.
Ritual piercings mark annual Taoist festival in Phuket
Reuters, Published on 04/10/2022
» PHUKET: Worshippers in this island resort province have celebrated a nine-day Taoist festival, with many piercing their faces with metal spikes and walking on hot coals to show devotion to deities.
Coronavirus reaches isolated Yanomami people in remote Amazon
AFP, Published on 09/04/2020
» BRASíLIA: Brazil said on Wednesday a first case of the new coronavirus had been detected among the Yanomami people, an Amazon indigenous group known for its remoteness and its vulnerability to foreign diseases.
New push to solve slaying of Japanese actress in Thailand
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/06/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is ramping up efforts to solve the 2007 murder of Japanese stage actress Tomoko Kawashita at Wat Saphan Hin in Sukhothai province, before the statute of limitations expires in 2027.
Illegal mining surges on Amazon indigenous land - report
AFP, Published on 25/03/2021
» RIO DE JANEIRO: Illegal mining, a leading cause of environmental destruction in the Amazon rainforest, expanded 30% last year on protected Yanomami indigenous lands, devastating the equivalent of 500 football pitches, according to a report released on Thursday.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 31/03/2018
» 1. World-famous pop star Bruno Mars will be visiting Thailand next month as part of his 24K Magic World Tour. With tickets on sale since November last year, it's probably no surprise that the show is already sold out. However, for those still looking for tickets, Pepsi has got your back. Until April 23, you can send in codes from 7-Eleven receipts for a chance to win two tickets to the concert. The receipt must include a purchase of Pepsi Max Taste, and must also be worth at least 99 baht. You can send the message MAX followed by the 10-digit receipt code to the number 4642666 for a chance to win. There are 50 prizes in all (two tickets each), with the winners announced on April 26.
Fatal Attraction: Man wearing 9kg metal necklace pulled into MRI machine
Online Reporters, Published on 21/07/2025
» A 61-year-old American died after he was pulled into an MRI machine by its powerful magnets, drawn by the heavy metal necklace he was wearing.
Danish sub killer arrested after failed prison escape
AFP, Published on 20/10/2020
» COPENHAGEN: The Danish man sentenced to life in jail for the murder of journalist Kim Wall aboard his homemade submarine was arrested on Tuesday after a failed prison escape bid led to a standoff with police.
Extreme piercing cleanses souls at Phuket vegetarian festival
AFP, Published on 27/09/2022
» Taoist devotees had body parts pierced with objects ranging from skewers and swords to a model ship on Tuesday as Phuket's Vegetarian Festival returned from a two-year Covid-19 pandemic hiatus.