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Thailand captivated by sacred white elephant, $200,000 reward

Phetchaburi - An infrared camera appears to have recorded the first image of the albino elephant calf that's being sought since almost a month. Thai people regard a white elephant as sacred, bestowing prosperity and power. Capturing the animal will be rewarded.

In the Media by R. C. Camphausen

Outrage over video of Thai beauty queen giving Ketamine to boy

A Thai beauty queen has been disqualified as a finalist in this year's local Miss Maxim competition after a video showing her giving a young boy what is believed to be the drug Ketamine surfaced.

In the Media by Brett Wilkins - 8 comments

Bangkok and its little known, hidden away fertility shrine Special

Bangkok - Every guidebook on Thailand or Bangkok features all the major sites to see in the city, Buddhist temples, floating markets and open-air restaurants, but hardly ever do you find information on the unique shrine I'm presenting here.

Digital Journal Report by R. C. Camphausen - 3 comments

Thai activist jailed for 11 years for monarchy insults

In the latest case involving Thailand’s strict lese-majeste legislation, a high-profile activist and former magazine editor was sentenced to 11 years in prison, after being convicted for defaming the royal family.

In the Media by Raluca Besliu - 3 comments

Islamist insurgents kill teacher, attack truck carrying students

A teacher was shot and killed by Thai insurgents as he monitored more than 30 students in a school cafeteria on Wednesday.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 4 comments

Rohingya in Thailand might face deportation

On January 1, 2013, Thai authorities intercepted a boat with 73 Rohingya migrants, including around 20 children, near Bon Island in Phuket province.

In the Media by Raluca Besliu - 3 comments

Goalkeeper Neil Etheridge to rejoin Azkals vs Thailand Saturday

Philippine Azkals goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, who is currently playing for English fourth-division club Bristol Rovers from Premier League club Fulham, will rejoin Azkals in their first game against Thailand in the upcoming AFF Suzuki Cup competition.

In the Media by Leo Reyes

Op-Ed: The best anti-smoking ad you'll ever see

Going viral, and rightfully so, is a powerful anti-smoking ad made by Thai Health Promotion Foundation. It shows how smokers care about kids lighting up cigs but don't heed their own advice.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 9 comments

The legendary ruins of the historical city of Ayutthaya, Thailand Special

Ayutthaya - The ancient city of Ayutthaya was the Thai capital for over 400 years and one of the largest and most magnificent cities in Southeast Asia. Impressive ruins of temples and palaces show the remains of this once glorious city ravaged by war.

Digital Journal Report by Igor I. Solar - 13 comments