In the history of Phuket, for centuries, it remained largely uninhabited, serving primarily as a stopover for pirates and ships replenishing supplies. Change was slow, but the island’s population gradually increased over time. This is the story of how two…
The History of Penang and the Founding of Georgetown is a story of betrayal, double-dealing and lost friendship between Francis Light and the Sultan of Kedah. The island of Penang virtually uninhabited at the time belonged to Kedah, itself a…
History of Dim Sum begins on the Silk Road and in the teahouses of Ancient China. Merchants and travellers journeyed along this notoriously tough trade route to travel, they sought refreshment whenever they could get it. With the tea served…