An upcoming project at the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) integrated resort will feature bigger suites and more premium offerings in a bid to court affluent travellers seeking unique experiences. The project, which will add a fourth tower to what is now a recognisable part of Singapore's skyline, held its groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday (Jul 15). “(We want to) create a brand-new development that is separate and distinct, that has amenities that we don't have today to offer tourists coming into Singapore,” said Mr Patrick Dumont, president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands, which owns MBS. Read more: https://cna.asia/4lo6o1z Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Thailand's Buddhist monastic order has been rocked by a sex scandal involving several high-ranking monks and millions of dollars in embezzled temple donations. The police have arrested a 35-year-old woman, who allegedly developed sexual relationships with senior monks only to blackmail them after. According to local media, as many as 15 monks could be implicated over several years. Investigators said US$11.8 million circulated through the woman's bank accounts, with only US$250 left. The woman also has several children, allegedly with some former monks. Saksith Saiyasombut reports.

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