Pandemic Brought Welcome Respite to Thai ‘Sea Gypsies’
Coronavirus has wrought havoc across the world, but for Thailand’s “sea gypsies” it has brought welcome respite from the threat of mass tourism.
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LGBTQ Support Lends ‘New Taste’ to Thai Politics
It takes Siraphob Attohi three hours to transform from a harried student into his drag queen persona Masala Bold — a wisecracking MC, who raises calls for gender equality during Thailand’s protests for democratic reforms.
Thailand’s ‘Bad Students’ Get an Education From the Streets
A mild-mannered teenage girl with owl glasses, a bob haircut and daisies painted on her fingernails is not your typical school troublemaker.
Thailand to Allow Tourists to Stay for 60-Days Visa-Free
Thailand’s economy heavily relies on tourism – a sector that has been greatly affected by the pandemic. But now, the country is ready to welcome tourists again and has even introduced longer visa-free stays for mid and low-risk countries.
Flipping the Bird: Rubber Ducks Become the Symbol of Thai’s Protests
On top of a giant yellow inflatable duck, a rebel Buddhist monk in saffron robes displayed a defiant three finger salute at a pro-democracy protest in central Bangkok.
Rappers and Protesters Take Aim at Thai Monarchy
Thai pro-democracy protesters scaled a Bangkok monument Saturday night to unfurl a giant banner scribbled with anti-government slogans, and a Thai hip hop group took aim at the monarchy with their new song.
China’s ‘Singles Day’ Lifts Sales for Thai Cosmetic Surgery
A Thai cosmetic surgery clinic saw patients snap up nose jobs and eyelid operations for its first-ever “Singles’ Day” sale Wednesday — capitalising on the world’s largest shopping bonanza to boost business hit by the coronavirus epidemic.
Thai Women and Pride Activists March for Democracy and Equality
Thai feminists and LGBTQ activists marched to one of Bangkok’s nightlife districts on Saturday, insisting the fight for equality goes hand-in-hand with a broader push for greater democracy.
Call for Shell Donations as Thailand’s Hermit Crabs Face Housing Crisis
Hermit crab numbers in southern Thailand have boomed as foreign tourists have stayed away — so much so that the national park authority appealed on Friday for the public to donate extra shells for them to live in.
Thailand’s First Transgender MP Dismissed from Parliament
Thailand’s parliament lost its first transgender MP Wednesday after the constitutional court revoked her seat in what critics called a political move against supporters of the kingdom’s pro-democracy movement.
Bangkok’s Motorcycle Taxi Drivers Become Rebel Alliance with Thai Democracy Protestors
Orange-vested drivers of motorbike taxis have become allies to Thailand’s pro-democracy protesters gathering across traffic-snarled Bangkok, offering lifts and keeping an eye out for trouble.
Dubbed as ‘The CIA’, Thai Street Food First on Scene to Feed Protesters
With an intelligence network so good they have been compared to the CIA, Thai street vendors are often first on the scene at “guerilla” democracy protests in Bangkok, where they hawk sour pork and fishballs to a democracy-hungry crowd.
Young and Restless: Protest Parallels in Thailand and Hong Kong
Hong Kong and Thailand have both seen their streets filled with protesters daring to take on an entrenched political elite, and to discuss once-taboo subjects in their push for greater freedoms.
Celebrities Break Silence as Thailand Protests Escalates to Unprecedented Level
A K-pop superstar, beauty queens and TV personalities are among a growing wave of celebrities backing Thailand’s pro-democracy movement, sending out messages of support to millions of followers on social media.
Thai Police Use Water Cannons against Bangkok Protesters
Thai police used water cannons against protesters Friday night in central Bangkok, as the pro-democracy activists defied an emergency decree banning gatherings for a second night running.
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The Story behind Thailand’s ‘Hunger Games’ Protest Salute
The three-fingered salute from "The Hunger Games" movies flashed by Thai protesters at the royal motorcade this week has become the primary symbol of resistance in the kingdom in recent years.
