(aseanrecords.world) BreadTalk’s founder George Quek grew up in Hougang, Singapore – a shy boy who excelled at art. After completing his National Service in 1982, Quek headed to Taiwan to further his art education.

(aseanrecords.world) Tourists cannot miss this if they are in Bangkok for a short getaway. With a size of 120 arces, Siam Park is set to be the largest theme and waterpark in Southeast Asia. Known for its ‘Vortex’ in the X zone, it is one of the two largest suspended looping coasters in the world, and the first of its kind in South East Asia.

(aseanrecords.world) Built in 1937, Haw Par Villa is famous for its often gruesome depictions of Chinese folklore’s 10 Courts of Hell.

(aseanrecords.world) The largest reclining Buddha image in the world, Win Sein Taw Ya, is situated about 20 km south of Mawlamyine on the main road to Mudon.

(aseanrecords.world) Nong Nooch tropical garden close to Pattaya is the largest botanical garden in South East Asia. The vast gardens are set in an area of around 600 acres, that originally was to be used as a plantation to grow local fruits. The area was then first turned into a garden for conservation of certain species of plants and flowers, and was later opened to visitors.

(aseanrecords.world) The Basilica de San Martin de Tours, simply known as Taal Basilica, is Asia’s largest church and it was not very difficult to see.

(aseanrecords.world) The world’s most expensive ruby, the Sunrise Ruby, is also the world’s most expensive gemstone other than a diamond. This precious gemstone traces its origin to Myanmar.

(aseanrecords.world) Opened in 1994 and located next to the Singapore Zoo, the Night Safari is the world’s first safari park for nocturnal animals. But it resembles a wildlife park more than an actual safari.

(aseanrecords.world) A fisherman in the Philippines has kept what might be the largest natural pearl ever found hidden in his home for more than 10 years.

(aseanrecords.world) Lorentz National Park is located in Indonesia’s Papua Province, along the ‘Pegunungan Mandala’ range, whose Puncak Cartenz (4884 m asl) is one of the highest peak in Southeast Asia.

(aseanrecords.world) Thailand’s train system connects the four corners of the country and is a scenic, if slow, alternative to buses for the long journey north to Chiang Mai or south to Surat Thani. The train is also ideal for short trips to Ayuthaya and Lopburi from Bangkok, where traffic is a consideration.

(aseanrecords.world)The Wonder Full Light and Water Show is Southeast Asia’s largest light and water show which is held at Event Plaza at the Promenade at Marina Bay.