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· Ryan General
Karen people flee to Thailand as Myanmar’s junta carry on with attacks
Civilians continue to get caught in the crossfire between the Myanmar military and ethnic Karen forces as fighting rages on. Temporary haven: Between Dec. 16 and Dec. 21, 4,216 villagers fled from a territory occupied by the ethnic Karen minority in Myanmar to enter Thailand,…
· Ryan General
An award-winning photo of an elephant swimming has reignited a fierce debate on animal welfare in Thailand
An image of a young elephant performing for an audience while submerged in a tank in Thailand has reignited conversations on the issue of animal welfare. Award-winning photo: Taken at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Australian photojournalist Adam Oswell’s winning entry for the Natural…
· Carl Samson
Over a quarter-million people demand marriage equality in Thailand after ‘homophobic’ court ruling
More than 275,000 people have signed a petition demanding marriage equality in Thailand, one of the few countries in Asia that boasts being a warm safe haven for the LGBTQ plus community. Driving the news: The petition came in response to a Nov. 17 ruling by the Thai…
· Bryan Ke
Visitors flock to ‘penis park’ in Thailand for selfies and to make wishes for well-endowed partners
A park in Thailand, where visitors are encouraged to hug massive penis statues and pray to them to find a well-endowed partner, has gained much attention online. Wish-granting penises: The park, called Traitep Dream Forest, is located in the city of Khon Kaen and features penis…
· Maina Chen
Thailand now officially recognizes esports as a professional sport
Thailand joined the big leagues when it was announced that esports would be considered a professional sport on Tuesday. Ready up: The official notice was published through the Royal Thai Government Gazette and was reposted on the Thai E-Sports Federation (TESF)’s Facebook page.
· Khier Casino
Transgender cosmetics entrepreneur wanted in Malaysia for wearing feminine clothing is arrested in Thailand
Transgender cosmetics entrepreneur Nur Sajat Kamaruzzaman has been arrested after an eight-month search, Malaysian authorities confirmed on Monday. The arrest: Nur Sajat, 36, was detained by Thai immigration authorities at a luxury condominium in Bangkok along with a man and a…
· Bryan Ke
FIVB Suspends Serbian Volleyball Player Who Pulled Slant-Eye Gesture During Match With Thailand
Serbian volleyball player Sanja Djurdjevic is now facing disciplinary action for the slant-eye gesture she made during a professional match against Thailand. The details: In an announcement on Tuesday, the Disciplinary Panel Sub-Committee of the Fédération Internationale de…
· Bryan Ke
Adorable Husky Guard Dog Sleeps Through Staged Armed Robbery in a Jewelry Store in Thailand
An adorable female husky has gone viral on Thai social media after his owner posted CCTV footage of the dog sleeping as the local police department conducted an “armed robbery” training exercise in his jewelry store last week. Worawut Lomwanawong told Bored Panda his city’s…
· Ryan General
Woman Rescues Terrified Dog Trapped in Molten Rubber in Thailand
Editor’s Note: A previous headline for this article stated it was a man who saved the dog when it was a woman who first spotted it. The headline has been corrected. A stray dog stuck in a pool of molten rubber was saved from certain death after a group of do-gooders stepped in…
· Ryan General
30 Miss Thailand Pageant Contestants Fall Into a Pond as Bridge Collapses
A video showing beauty pageant contestants falling into a pond all at once in Thailand has been making the rounds on social media.
· Bryan Ke
Baby Elephant Caught Eating Sugarcane Tries to Hide Behind Pole in Thailand
A baby elephant from Chiang Mai in north Thailand went viral after hiding behind a utility pole when farmers caught it eating sugarcane. The picture, posted on Facebook on Sunday, shows the baby elephant hiding behind a pole as farmers shine their light on the culprit, according…
· Bryan Ke
Thailand Decriminalized Cocaine and Opium for Science
The government in Thailand has passed a new Public Health Ministry regulation to decriminalize the sale and possession of category II narcotics. Of the “102 ordinary narcotics,” cocaine, opium and morphine fall within the category.
· Bryan Ke
Thailand Sparks Outrage after Pornhub Ban
Thai people took to social media to express their outrage after Thailand’s government banned PornHub and 190 other gambling and adult websites. New cybercrime laws: The news came on Tuesday when Digital Minister Puttipong Punnakanta announced the government is now blocking…
· Ryan General
Students Protesting in Thailand Defy Government Warnings for 6th Day
A protest movement started by students in Thailand in July has escalated in recent weeks, igniting a national call for a new constitution that reached a fever pitch over the weekend.
· Ryan General
English Teacher in Thailand Faces 2 Years in Jail Over Negative Reviews of Resort
Thailand’s strict defamation laws may land an American man in prison for posting derogatory online reviews against a local resort. The case: Wesley Barnes, an English teacher in Thailand, wrote on different platforms to criticize the owner and staff members of the Sea View…
· Bryan Ke
Thailand Will Ship Garbage Left By Tourists Back to Their Homes
Khao Yai National Park near Bangkok, Thailand has announced its plan to send trash left by visiting tourists back to their homes. As part of their new rule, those who visit the park have to register their personal details first, including names and addresses, according to BBC…
· Bryan Ke
Snake Bites Teen’s Penis While Using the Toilet in Thailand
A teen from Nonthaburi, a city outside of Bangkok, Thailand, escaped having his genitals completely mutilated after his penis was bitten by a python while using the toilet. The incident happened on September 8 when university student Siraphop Masukar went to use the toilet in…
· Carl Samson
Pro-Democracy Activists in HK, Taiwan and Thailand Boycott ‘Mulan’ in a ‘Milk Tea Alliance’
Pro-democracy activists in parts of Asia have rekindled calls to boycott “Mulan” as it streams on Disney Plus and opens in some theaters. The fresh wave of protest includes dissenting voices from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and more recently, Thailand, identifying themselves as members…
· Ryan General
Thailand Protests: Thai Rappers, Activists Arrested by Authorities For Sedition
A pair of pro-democracy rappers and a lawyer were among the nine activists recently arrested in Thailand for their participation in the spate of anti-government protests.
· Ryan General
Thailand is Implementing STRICT COVID-19 Protocols in Their Schools [PHOTOS]
When schools started reopening in Thailand a month ago, strict protocols were implemented to protect students from the risk of COVID-19 infection. Learning inside the box: Before classes were allowed to reopen in July, Thai authorities recommended preventative measures including…