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Muay Thai's Global Reach Boosts Rural Economy

BANGKOK — Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand, and for tourists no trip to the kingdom would be complete without a night spent at either Rajadamnern or Lumpinee, the iconic Bangkok stadiums where the best fighters go head to head.

Buddhists Protest Mosque Construction in Northern Thailand

NAN — More than 1,000 Buddhists gathered by a temple in northern Thailand yesterday to protest a plan to construct a mosque in Nan province.
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Watch Millennia of Khmer Fashion in 4 Minutes

PHNOM PENH — The creator of a video offering a rare look at Khmer fashion through the ages said she wants to call attention to the underappreciated beauty of her nation’s history.

Kumamon to Visit Thai Fans This Weekend at Iconsiam

BANGKOK — One of Japan’s most beloved mascots, Kumamon, is coming to wiggle wackily while promoting his prefecture’s produce this weekend at Iconsiam.

Black Humor of Joan Cornella Gets a Room at Hotel Art Fair

BANGKOK — Revisit a world of weird where men warm themselves by an immolating monk or take selfies in front of flaming air disasters, all to reflect real life somehow.

HM King Visits Royal Farm Project in First Trip Outside Hospital

BANGKOK — His Majesty the King visited a royal agriculture project inside his palace in Bangkok today in his first trip outside the hospital since he was checked in last October.

Meet the Woman Who Wants to be 1st Female Air Force Pilot



BANGKOK — For the first time since it was founded just over a century ago, the Royal Thai Air Force has opened the cockpit to female pilots.

‘Indiana Jones’ to Premiere at Cannes With Tribute to Ford

Indiana Jones is swinging into the French Riviera. "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," the fifth film in the Harrison Ford adventure series, will...

From Vinyl to Canvas Spins ‘Story’ of Thailand and Music

BANGKOK — Dueling loves for Thai music and vinyl drove one artist to canvas to reflect their charm and cultural context.

Uzbek Family Restaurant ‘Caravan’ Will Complete Your Pattaya Trip

PATTAYA — Buttery, steaming lamb pilaf, juicy manti dumplings, springy lagman noodles, all washed down with sweet berry kompot – all are delicious and palatable, even to tongues unfamiliar to Central Asian cuisine.

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