An Israeli tourist in Thailand sparked controversy after she was filmed refusing to remove her shoes at a local restaurant, a common custom in many Thai establishments. When asked to follow the rule, she reportedly insulted the staff and said, “My money builds your country,” causing outrage online. The incident quickly spread on social media, with many criticizing the tourist for her disrespectful behavior and lack of cultural sensitivity. The restaurant staff remained calm during the exchange,

Collecting a renewed passport or identity card directly from Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will now take minutes instead of hours. ICA's new Services Centre now features a self-collection kiosk, which eligible customers can use to collect their new documents at anytime within the date of their appointments. Here's how it works. #sgnews #singapore | CNA