ASEAN 亚细安

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN was created on 8 August 1967.

东南亚国家联盟或亚细安成立于1967年8月8日。

The initial five countries were Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand when their foreign ministers signed the ASEAN Declaration.

最初的五个国家是印度尼西亚，马来西亚，菲律宾，新加坡和泰国，当时他们的外交部长签署了亚细安宣言。

Its principal aims include accelerating economic growth, social progress, and sociocultural evolution among its members.

其主要目标包括加快经济增长，社会进步和社会文化演变。

The protection of regional stability and the provision of a mechanism for member countries to resolve differences peacefully.

保护区域稳定，并为成员国和平解决分歧提供机制。

ASEAN grew when Brunei became its sixth member on 7 January 1984.

1984年1月7日，文莱成为亚细安第六个成员国。

The old emblem had a design that represented a bundle of rice stalks, coloured brown, with the word 'asean' at the bottom.

旧徽的设计以一捆棕色稻米为代表，并在底部写上“asean”。

Vietnam became ASEAN seventh member on 28 July 1995.

越南于1995年7月28日成为亚细安第七个成员国。

On 23 July 1997, Laos and Myanmar became ASEAN eighth and ninth member.

1997年7月23日，老挝和缅甸成为亚细安第八和第九个成员国。

Cambodia became ASEAN tenth member on 30 April 1999.

1999年4月30日，柬埔寨成为亚细安第十个成员国。

The colours of the new emblem - blue, red, white and yellow - represent the main colours of the state crests of all the ASEAN Member States.

新徽的颜色 - 蓝、红、白和黄 - 代表所有亚细安成员国国家的主要颜色。

The blue represents peace and stability.

蓝色代表和平与稳定。

Red depicts courage and dynamism.

红色描绘了勇气和活力。

White shows purity and yellow symbolises prosperity.

白色表示纯洁及黄色象征繁荣。

Today ASEAN celebrates its 50th anniversary.

今天亚细安庆祝成立五十周年。

Money Money Money 钱、钱、钱

Thailand

泰国

Thailand current hot topic is money.

泰国目前热门话题是金钱。

When traveling to Thailand, beware of Thai Baht.

去泰国旅游时，请注意泰铢。

20,000Baht / 2万泰铢

Some visitors entering Thailand on tourist visas have been asked to show immigration officials that they have 20,000Baht before they are allowed into the country.

有些持泰国旅游签证的游客被移民局官员要求展示身上携带2万泰铢，他们才被允许进入该国。

According to the report, this "increased scrutiny" action on tourist visa holders is to crack down on foreigners who are not genuine tourists but may be working in Thailand illegally.

据报道，此次针对旅游签证持有人“加大力度审查”的行动是为了打击假借游客身份，而在泰国非法工作的外国人。

It is at the personal discretion of individual immigration officers to ask how much baht a tourist has upon entering Thailand.

个别移民官员自行决定是否向进入该国的个别旅客要求展示所携带的泰铢款项。

According to Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website, holders of a tourist visa must have at least 20,000Baht with them, or 40,000Baht per family, when they enter Thailand.

据泰国外交部网站透露，旅游签证持有人入境泰国时至少要有2万泰铢或每户4万泰铢。

Counterfeit Banknotes / 伪钞

A lot of people may think that Thai Baht is too small a value to have counterfeit banknotes.

很多人可能认为泰铢的价值太小，没有伪钞。

The truth is the 1000Baht counterfeit banknotes are already circulating in the market and people are being cheated and suffered losses.

事实却是1000泰铢的伪钞已经流入市面，也有人被骗而蒙受损失。

Below are some tips on how to identify genuine banknotes: (Information provided by Bank of Thailand)

以下是如何辨识真钞的一些提示：（信息由泰国银行提供）

(1) Feel / 触觉

Genuine banknote paper is made of special paper manufactured from cotton fibre which makes it tougher and more durable.

真钞的纸是用棉纤维制成的特殊纸张制成的，使其更加坚固耐用。

(2) Look / 观察

a. Watermark - The King's portrait watermark is observed on the right side when the banknote is held against the light.

a. 水印 - 当真钞对着灯光时，右侧能观察到国王的肖像水印。

b. Security Thread (Metallic Colour Thread) - On the left side of each banknote, denomination is vertically printed on a metallic colour thread.

b. 安全线（金属色线）- 每张纸币的左侧，金额垂直印刷在金属色线上。

c. See Through Register - This printing press is able to print colour patterns on both sides of the sheets simultaneously, which can be seen by viewing the design against the light.

c. 透视注册 - 该印刷机能够同时打印纸张的两面上的颜色图案，这设计可以通过对着灯光观察出来。

(3) Tilt / 倾斜

a. Optically Variable Intaglio Ink - Printed with special ink, at the upright corners of 500Baht and 1000Baht banknotes are optically variable when viewing at different angles.

a. 光学可变凹版油墨 - 在500泰铢和1000泰铢钞票的直角处用特殊油墨印刷，在不同角度观看时会产生光学变化。

​​​b. Metallic Hologram Foil stripe - On the front side of 100Baht, 500Baht and 1000Baht denominations, metallic hologram foil stripe is vertically embedded in the left of the note.

b. 金属全息条条纹 - 在100泰铢、500泰铢和1000泰铢金额的前侧，金属全息图条纹垂直嵌入钞票的左侧。

c. Latent Numbers - The hidden Arabic numerals in the elaborate patterned are on the lower left corner of every banknote.

c. 潜藏号码 - 每张钞票的左下角精美图案中隐藏着阿拉伯数字。

(4) Banknote Examination Using Device​ / 使用设备进行钞票验证

a. Magnifying Glass​ - ​​​​​Tiny numerals and letters are fused into designs and printed by both the intaglio and litho printing processes.

a. 放大镜 - 小数字和字母被融进设计中，并通过凹版和光刻工艺印刷。

b. Ultraviolet Lamp - The special luminescent characteristics which appear under ultraviolet light.

b. 紫外线灯 - 紫外光下出现的特殊发光特性。

Gentle reminder: Do not be greedy, go for a reputable money changer.

温馨提醒：别贪小便宜，找有信誉的钱币兑换商。

Nostalgic Taste 古早味

Singapore

新加坡

Recently The Michelin Guide had just announced 2017 Singapore Michelin Star list.

最近米其林指南刚刚宣布2017新加坡米其林星级名单。

Eleven new eateries received their very first one-star accolade.

十一间新餐馆获得了他们第一个一星级的荣誉。

Two restaurants were dropped from the one-star list - Chef Seita Nakahara's Terra and Sam Leong's Forest.

有两家去年上榜的餐厅，今年却落了榜；那就是主厨 Seita Nakahara 的 Terra 和 Sam Leong 的 Forest。

The above mentioned, had nothing to do with this article.

以上所说的，都跟本文毫无关系。

The stalls introduced here are with nostalgic taste. 

这里要介绍的摊位都是颇有古早味的。

This two stalls are located in Jalan Besar area.

这两个摊位刚好都位于惹兰勿沙区。

The first stall to introduce is Sungei Road Laksa.

第一家要介绍的是“结霜桥叻沙”。

Laksa is one of Singaporeans' favourite local hawker foods.

叻沙是新加坡人最喜欢的当地小贩美食之一。

Laksa is a spicy noodle soup in the Peranakan cuisine.

叻沙是娘惹美食里的辛辣面食。

Laksa consists of rice noodles or rice vermicelli with chicken, prawn, cockles and fish cake, served in spicy soup.

叻沙主要是面或米粉加鸡肉、虾、血蚶和鱼饼再淋上辛辣汤组成。

Laksa spicy soup base is rich and spicy curry coconut milk.

叻沙的辛辣汤汤底是由醇厚而辛辣的咖喱椰奶组成。

Sungei Road Laksa, is probably the only stall that still insists in cooking their laksa soup over charcoal fire.

“结霜桥叻沙”可能是唯一仍然坚持用炭火烹饪叻沙汤的摊位。

The laksa here is served with only a spoon, as the thick rice noodles were already cut into smaller strips for easy consumption.

这里的叻沙是用汤匙舀来吃，因为面条已经切成较小条，方便食用。

Location / 地址:

Gourmet Street Coffee Shop / 伙食街咖啡店

Blk 27 Jalan Berseh #01-100
Singapore 200027

Opening Hours / 营业时间:

9.30am - 5pm
(Closed on Wednesday / 星期三休息)

Rating / 评分

Nostalgic taste / 古早味：5/5

Food / 食物：5/5

Price / 价格：4/5 (S$3 per bowl / 每碗新币3元)

P/S: Must prepare for long queue. If you are a big eater, better order 2 bowls.

注：必须准备排长队。如果食量大，最好点两碗。

The second stall to introduce is Beach Road Scissor-Cut Curry Rice.

第二家要介绍的是“美芝律剪刀剪咖喱饭”。

Curry rice is perhaps one of Singaporeans' local iconic foods.

咖喱饭或许是新加坡人当地的标志性食品之一。

The traditional Hainanese curry rice consists of braised pork, pork chop, braised cabbage and of course the rich Hainanese style curry.

传统的海南咖喱饭包括扣肉、猪肉扒、烩白菜以及那浓郁的海南式咖喱。

The Hainanese style curry is not the usual type with strong coconut creaminess and curry powder flavour.

海南式咖喱不像普通的咖喱般具有强烈的椰子奶油和咖喱粉的味道。

Hainanese style curry is usually light, sweeter and only a little bit spicy despite its very similar appearance to other strong curries.

尽管海南式咖喱与其他普通咖喱的外观非常相似，但海南式咖喱通常比较淡、更甜，而只有一点点辣。

Although the entire plate is being flooded by curry sauce and may not appear appetising, it is still undeniably delicious.

虽然整个盘都被咖喱酱淹没，看上去可能不是那么开胃；但它仍然是无可否认的美味。

Location / 地址:

229 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208905

Opening Hours / 营业时间:

11am - 3.30am
(Daily / 每日)

Rating / 评分

Nostalgic taste / 古早味：5/5

Food / 食物：5/5

Price / 价格：4/5

P/S: The cashier (could be the lady boss) very impatient, drinks sold separately at different counter.

注：收银员（可能是女老板）非常没耐性，饮料在不同的柜台分开出售。

River Cruise 游船河

Thailand - Bangkok (The Chao Phraya River)

泰国 － 曼谷（湄南河）

What will most tourists do in Bangkok?

大多数旅客在曼谷会做些什么？

Shopping or Thai massage, would be the norm answer.

血拼或泰式按摩，将是常规答案。

Introduce another attraction of Bangkok and that is river cruise.

介绍曼谷的另一个景点，那就是游船河。

Diners have to board the vessel at River City Shopping Center.

食客必须在河城购物中心登上船只。

Experience a sumptuous dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River.

体验在湄南河沿途畅游的丰盛晚餐。

Enjoy the romantic scene on both sides of the river.

享受河两岸的浪漫情调。

Watch live performance on the 360 degree panoramic deck.

在360度全景甲板上观赏现场表演。

The entire river cruise takes about two hours.

整个航程约需两小时。

Rating / 评分

Ambience / 气氛：4/5

Scenery along river / 沿河景观：5/5

Food / 食物：3/5

*Dinner price only include drinking water, alcoholic beverage and soft drinks charge separately.

*晚餐价格仅包括饮用水，酒类、饮料另计。

Prices of the dinner cruise range from 900Baht to 1,980Baht per pax, depending on the type of vessels.

游船河晚餐的价格从每人900泰铢到1,980泰铢，价差取决于船只的类型。

Verdict: For cruise plus buffet dinner, this price is still worth a try.

结论：游船河加自助晚餐，这样的价格仍然值得尝试。

Average Life Expectancy 平均预期寿命

The World Health Organization (WHO) latest report shows that the average human life expectancy is 71.4 years old (C), 73.8 years for women (F) and 69.1 years for men (M).

According to study, women on average live longer than men in all countries.

Life expectancy is the average number of years a person is expected to live if mortality rates at each age were to remain steady in the future.

The life expectancy is shown separately for males (M) and females (F), as well as a combined figure (C).

Japan took the first spot with the average life expectancy of 83.7 years for both sexes, while the average life expectancy for female is 86.8 years and male is 80.5 years.

Switzerland came in second with 83.4 years (C), 85.3 years (F) and 81.3 years (M).

Singapore in third position with 83.1 years (C), 86.1 years (F) and 80 years (M).

South Korea (11) with 82.3 years (C), 85.5 years (F) and 78.8 years (M).

Brunei (39) with 77.7 years (C), 79.2 years (F) and 76.3 years (M).

China (53) 76.1 years (C), 77.6 years (F) and 74.6 years (M).

Vietnam (56) 76 years (C), 80.7 years (F) and 71.3 years (M).

Malaysia (67) 75 years (C), 77.3 years (F) and 72.7 years (M).

Thailand (70) 74.9 years (C), 78 years (F) and 71.9 years (M).

Indonesia (120) 69.1 years (C), 71.2 years (F) and 67.1 years (M).

Cambodia (123) 68.7 years (C), 70.7 years (F) and 66.6 years (M).

Philippines (124) 68.5 years (C), 72 years (F) and 65.3 years (M).

Myanmar (129) 66.6 years (C), 68.5 years (F) and 64.6 years (M).

Laos (137) 65.7 years (C), 67.2 years (F) and 64.1 years (M).

世界卫生组织最新报告显示全球人类平均预期寿命为71.4岁，女性为73.8岁、男性为69.1岁。

根据研究，在所有国家里妇女的平均寿命要比男性长。

预期寿命是以一个人预期生活的平均年数来计算，并假定如果将来每个年龄的死亡率保持稳定。

预期寿命会以男性、女性以及综合这三个组别来显示数据。

日本平均预期寿命为83.7岁、女性为86.8岁、男性为80.5岁，排名第一。

瑞士第二，平均年龄为83.4岁、女性为85.3岁、男性为81.3岁。

新加坡第三，平均年龄为83.1岁、女性86.1岁、男性80岁。

韩国（11）平均年龄为82.3岁、女性85.5岁、男性78.8岁。

文莱（39）平均年龄为77.7岁、女性79.2岁、男性76.3岁。

中国（53）平均年龄为76.1岁、女性77.6岁、男性74.6岁。

越南（56）平均年龄为76岁、女性80.7岁、男性71.3岁。

马来西亚（67）平均年龄为75年、女性77.3年、男性72.7年。

泰国（70）平均年龄为74.9年、女性78年、男性71.9年。

印度尼西亚（120）平均年龄为69.1年、女性71.2年、男性67.1年。

柬埔寨（123）平均年龄为68.7年、女性70.7年、男性66.6年。

菲律宾（124）平均年龄为68.5年、女性72年、男性65.3年。

缅甸（129）平均年龄为66.6年、女性68.5年、男性64.6年。

老挝（137）平均年龄为65.7年、女性67.2年、男性64.1年。

Government Hospital 政府医院

Singapore - Yishun (Khoo Teck Puat Hospital)

新加坡 － 义顺（邱德拔医院）

A pond park.

池塘公园。

A bird sanctuary.

鸟类保护区。

At what price would you pay to recuperate in such environment?

你愿意以什么价格在这样的环境下修养复原？

What is the immediate impression of the general public for a government hospital?

对于政府医院，大众的直接印象是怎么样的？

Harsh environment? Dirty? Messy? Sub-standard?

恶劣环境？脏？杂乱？低水准？

What if I tell you, this is next to a government hospital, will you be surprised?

如果我告诉你，这些就在政府医院旁边，你会惊讶吗？

What if I tell you, citizens can pay as low as S$35 per day on ward fee, will you envy?

如果我告诉你，公民每天可以支付低至35新元的病房费，你会羡慕吗？

The Singapore government has put the surrounding environment of the hospital to a new level.

新加坡政府却把医院的周边环境提升到一个新的水平。

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) is built beside Yishun Pond Park.

邱德拔医院（KTPH）就建在义顺池塘公园的毗邻。

Although Singapore is not a welfare state, but its citizens are well taken care of when they are hospitalised.

虽然新加坡不是一个福利国，但是当人民住院时都会得到很好的照顾。

Citizens can base on their financial ability to choose the ward type.

公民可以根据自身的经济能力来选择病房类型。

No matter what ward type being opt for, proper treatment will be administrated.

无论选择什么等级病房都会得到应有的治疗。

Vesak

Vesākha (Pali; Sanskrit: Vaiśākha), also known as Buddha Purnima and Buddha Day.

It is a holiday observed traditionally by Buddhists on different days in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam and in other places all over the world.

Although in Japan, Vesak Day is not a public holiday, it celebrations include pouring amacha, a sweet tea made from Hydrangea macrophylla, on statues.

Share a video from YouTube, about Sakyamuni Buddha.