Passion and pride: See you next Games
Its not the medals, nor the victories that were the highlights but the feeling of togetherness after two years of staying separated that made this year’s SEA Games special.
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SEA Games: Khiew Hoe Yean wins gold in 200m freestyle swimming
Singapore's Quah Zheng Wen, already a five-gold medallist in Hanoi so far, was beaten to second place by the Malaysian swimmer.
Citrus city seeks sweet title based on local legend
The folktale about tachibana orange trees in Kainan city is based on descriptions in the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) and Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan).
Chiang Mai temples to put on spectacular lighting display
From May 27 to 29, people will be able to view the LED lights display installed across seven temples, while also visiting the temple fair free of charge.
Cyclone Asani weakens, moves towards Indian coast
All fishing boats and trawlers in the Bay of Bengal and deep sea have still been advised to stay close to the coast and proceed with caution until the weather improves.
What does giant salamander taste like?
A dish that recreates the taste of the giant amphibian, “Hanzaki”, is a symbol for longevity and is currently being sold in the Hiruzen district of Maniwa.
Why Thailand’s tourism sandbox programmes failed
The government’s tardiness in distributing vaccines to tourism provinces has been a factor.