Kim Phuc Phan Thai, Girl in Iconic Vietnam Photo, Spreads Message of Hope

Ground Report 2 months ago Region: Viet Nam

Kim Phuc Phan Thai is known internationally for her feature in the iconic 1972 photo of a naked Vietnamese girl suffering from Napalm burns. Kim Phuc Phan Thai, also known as Phan Thị Kim Phúc, now 46,spoke toda... more

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Politics in Thailand: Life Since the Coup

Lers Thisayakorn 9 months ago Region: Thailand

I have lived through many coups in Thailand since 1950. Some were bloody and some were bloodless. Some took a few hours and some lasted for days. A few were of necessity but most were more of mere power struggle.  But... more

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Thailand Sends Hmong Back Home to Laos

Finding Dulcinea a year ago Region: Thailand

Posted by findingDulcinea Staff Human rights groups are criticizing the Thai government for repatriating 800 Hmong refugees back to Laos, where they may face persecution. On June 20, about 5,000 ethnic Hmong refugees lef... more

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Thailand Highschool Will Have Transgender Bathrooms

Can Tran a year ago Region: Thailand

Recently, a high school in northern Thailand called Kampang had launched what could be a start of an initiative to extend courtesy and consideration towards the country’s transgender community. Mainly, this one high ... more

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Sun, Sand and Self-defense: New things to do on your vacations

Helloworldbea a year ago Region: United States

With the equality of the sexes more evident that ever before in the spheres of politics, economics, and in the workplace, it seems to be a great time to be a woman. Women of today enjoy more freedom and privileges compared... more

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Tip to home cook authentic Thai food

Lers Thisayakorn a year ago Region: Thailand

Tip to home cook authentic Thai food What makes food authentic to its origin is generally not the material we use, but the ingredients. Whether the Sashimi we have in New York tastes real Japanese is probably not the type... more

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How Thai Should Vote in the Next Election

Lers Thisayakorn a year ago Region: Thailand

How Thai Should Vote in the Next Election If you had asked me this question a few years ago, I would have probably told you “To be able”. This does not mean I do not think being good is important. In fact, it ... more

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Review of Tony Jaa's The Protector

Can Tran 2 years ago Region: United States

Tom-Yum-Goong or the Americanized title "The Protector" by far brings the martial arts genre of movies to a whole new level. Tom-Yum-Goong stars international martial arts superstar Tony Jaa as Kham a country boy from the ... more

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