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BANGKOK — Loki and Dr. Strange flirt as a jealous Thor tries to intervene in a scene set to banter from a recent Thai rom-com.

BANGKOK — The purifying rituals and ear-piercing celebrations of the Vegetarian Festival are set to return in full glory this year throughout Thailand.

BANGKOK — When the the Miss Universe pageant comes to Thailand this year, the elephant in the room will be the kingdom’s own representative. The...

KHON KAEN — The first training center to advise and help Thai wives with farang husbands opened Wednesday in Isaan. The Thai Daughter-in-Law, Farang Son-in-Law...

BANGKOK — Awassada Poowadansiri and her husband Teeradon Poowadansiri have a big moment coming and feel unprepared. When it comes to learning about bringing...

BANGKOK — The crown for a top national beauty pageant fell Saturday to Miss Grand Phuket, a 25-year-old of humble origins, to much celebration from her fanclub.

BANGKOK — “Phuket! Phuket! Phuket!” the fans scream and “Phuket! Phuket! Phuket!” read the electric signs they wave as Miss Grand Phuket steps onto the stage in a glittering, transparent gown.

BANGKOK — A fierce woman warrior sits astride a dinosaur. Another is a bowl of tom yum goong, complete with squeezed lime. Then there’s a mermaid, whose costume comes with her own beach backdrop.

RANONG — J’Tae scooped steaming guay tiew noodles into bowls while turning to watch, enraptured, at the news.

Bangkok teems with expats. Japanese manage factories. Americans teach English. But the few dozen Mongolians may be the tip of the spear as direct flights open between the two capitals.