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Not Even COVID Could Stop Southeast Asia’s Booming Drug Trade, Report Says
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says the trade is only going to keep expanding.
The ‘Hunger Games’ Salute Is Now a Solidarity Symbol for US Anti-Vaxxers
The three-finger gesture was first popularized in Asia by pro-democracy protesters.
Volleyball Player Suspended For Racist Gesture During Match Against Thailand
The Serbian national team was also fined more than $20,000.
Weed All About It: A ‘Reporter’ Was Caught Hauling 180 Kilos of Marijuana
The Thai man even had a press pass, and one official said he may have dabbled in local reporting.
Volleyball Player Said She Meant No ‘Disrespect’ With Racist Gesture
This isn’t the first such scandal for the Serbian women’s team.
These Taxi Drivers Use Signs Showing They’ve Been Vaccinated
A Thai company hopes the new strategy brings more customers to the devastated industry and builds trust in vaccines.
We Need To Talk About Asia’s Blackface Problem
The use of blackface remains common in many Asian countries across variety shows, TV dramas, advertisements, and social media.
62 Arrested in Bangkok Orgy for Violating COVID Restrictions
Police raided a crowded sauna as Thailand battles its most serious coronavirus outbreak, believed to have started in parties.
Parties at Nightclubs Spark Most Serious Thailand COVID Outbreak Yet
Buddhist temple complex turned to isolation ward as cases rise.
Police Seized Pedigree Felines in Drug Raid. This Cat Lover Bought Them.
They were purchased in Thailand for thousands of dollars.
Thai Prime Minister Fined for Not Wearing Mask. Did He Pay?
After escaping the worst of the pandemic, Thailand is facing a scary new wave of cases.
Thai Monk Cuts Off His Own Head in Hopes of Reincarnation as Higher Being
The act has shocked the Buddhist community, which said it did not align with teachings.