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Feb 19, 2014 1 min read

German guy weds Thai boyfriend with 1 million baht dowry

Just one day before Valentine’s day, Enno Konec, a 53-year-old meat exporter from Hanover, Germany, wed his 26-year-old boyfriend, Prasert Akra, in his hometown in Chanthaburi province. The…

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Thailand
Feb 12, 2014 2 min read

Naked & Quiet Life In Northern Thailand

Uncle Loi never wears a piece of clothing, and he might be the only nudist living in Thailand. The 62-year-old man lives by himself in a small village…

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Thailand
Feb 7, 2014 2 min read

First Thai woman to enter space

Fifty-four years after Yuri Gagarin became the first human to enter space, Pirada Techawijit will go where no Thai has gone before. The three winners of the Axe’s…

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Thailand
Feb 6, 2014 5 min read

Cobra Village in Khon Kaen

It’s difficult to feel at ease when walking around Ban Kok Sa-Nga, in Thailand's northeast province of Khon Kaen. Despite appearances, this quiet little village is the stuff…

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Thailand
Feb 5, 2014 1 min read

Little Italy in Thailand

Ever wondered how you could get out of Thailand while being in Thailand? Look no further than the Tuscan-village-themed attraction, Palio Khao Yai, located near Khao Yai National…

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Thailand
Feb 4, 2014 3 min read

Chinese Influence in Thailand

Did you know that Thailand is home to the largest, oldest, most well integrated and prominent overseas Chinese community in the world? With a population of approximately 9.4…

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Thailand
Jan 23, 2014 3 min read

9 Disney Princesses Dressed in Traditional Thai Costumes

How would your favourite Disney Princess look like if she was born in Thailand? These amazing sketches by “BoonShoes ShoesBoon,” illustrate the beauty of the graceful Thai costume…

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Thailand
Jan 22, 2014 2 min read

Hello Kitty Punishment for Bad Cops

The Thai police seems rather intent on cleaning up its force. In addition to fat camp for overweight cops, there's, well Hello Kitty. Misbehaving police officers are emasculated…

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Thailand
Jan 20, 2014 2 min read

First And Only Elephant Hospital In The World

Thailand is famous for its travel and holiday attractions, but only a few people know that it's also the only place in the world that has an elephant…

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