Malaysian batik is also famous for its geometrical designs, such as spirals. Malaysian batik fabrics do have an international edge because they have brighter hues and more versatile patterns than the illustrations of animals and humans which are common in the more mystic-influenced Indonesian batik. Why is batik important? Batik can strengthen nationalism among Indonesians. […]

Thailand itself is a newly industrialized country, with a GDP of 16.316 trillion baht (US$505 billion) in 2018, the 8th largest economy of Asia, according to the World Bank.Economy of Thailand. Country group Developing/Emerging Upper-middle income economy Statistics Population 69,428,524 (2018) Is Thailand a poor country? With the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, Thailand is […]

You need to mandatorily book all the Hotels, Vehicle (for throughout your trip) and Tour Guide through them as they mandatorily need to furnish those details while filling up your form online. Which documents is required to enter Bhutan? Indian travellers wishing to visit Bhutan need to carry either their passport, having a validity of […]

The tactics of search and destroy and defoliation were very ineffective in the Vietnam War. There was some element of success to the US tactics, but not enough for them to win the war overall.They usually resulted in American and Vietnamese casualties, so it was ineffective. Why did the US strategy of search and destroy […]

An Indian male passenger is allowed to bring duty free jewellery worth Rs. 50,000 and in case of female passenger the limit is Rs. 1 lakh. The passenger has to reside abroad for a period of more than a year. How much gold can I bring to India from Bhutan? There are restrictions on number […]

While the national language is Dhivehi, most Maldivians can speak English with no problems. In fact, many staff at various Maldives resorts can speak French, German, Mandarin, and other international languages. Can you speak English in Maldives? English is widely spoken by the locals of Maldives. Are the Maldives safe? Luckily, when it comes to […]

Collaborationist Kingdom of Kampuchea The aim was to revive the flagging support of local populations for Tokyo’s war effort by encouraging indigenous rulers to proclaim independence. Why did Japan invade Cambodia? On March 9, 1945, Japanese forces in Indochina, including those in Cambodia, overthrew the French colonial administration; and, in a bid to revive the […]

Many nepali women are dressing more and more ‘western’ style (European/American style) and only sometime wear traditional nepali clothings. But still no knees and shoulders in public! Whether you are male or female, you should avoid shorts above the knee if planning to visit Buddhist temples. Can females wear shorts in Nepal? Shorts, Jeans, and […]

While Taiwan is relatively homogeneous, with over 90% of the population tracing their ancestry to China, there is also a sizable indigenous minority.Another group in Taiwan that is not fully accepted are the hundreds of thousands of workers from Southeast Asia. Is Taiwan a homogeneous country? One reason behind these attitudes is that Taiwan is […]

The three main types of meat eaten in Japan are beef, pork, and chicken, with chicken being consumed the most. How popular is chicken in Japan? anPoultry meat demand per person in Japan 2012-2020 In 2020, the consumption volume of poultry meat in Japan was estimated at almost 14 kilograms per person, an increase from […]

As for the local Vietnamese stuff, there was “Ba Moui Ba” – Biere “33”, which came in a bottle about the size of a US 12 oz., and tasted OK, most of the time. The other local beer was called “Tiger Beer”, but was actually named Biere Larue, and usually came in a one liter […]

In fact, they are a protected species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna or Flora (CITES). This is why they are not allowed to be kept as pets in Singapore.It is illegal to keep a wild Indian Star Tortoise as a pet. Is it legal to own a star […]

In recent years, Taiwanese officials have initiated large-scale purchases of new anti-ship, land-attack and anti-air missiles. The porcupine’s spines. Many hundreds of them. Does Taiwan have anti-ship missiles? TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s Cabinet on Thursday (Sept 16) approved a military weapons procurement plan that allows for the mass production of an extended-range variant of […]

The Kingdom of Bhutan, nestled between China and India, is a deeply traditional nation, and has been slow to adopt modern development.Today, some aspects of the 21st century, like mobile phones, are becoming prevalent, and the Bhutanese are adopting and adapting. Is Bhutan a modern country? This country is Bhutan, “Land Of The Thunder Dragon.” […]