Yingluck Shinawatra: Thailand's Novice Leader Looks Back One Year Later
Derided by her opponents as just the puppet of her brother, a populist former prime minister living in exile, Shinawatra is still on a mission to be taken seriously. But a year after her surprise election, still being there is already an accomplishment.
Deadly Floods In Thailand Test New Leader, Recall Past Invasions
High waters in the country’s central plains used to protect the Thai people from their attackers. But today, the natural ally has become a scourge, killing more than 330, though poor leadership from new Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra may also be to blame.
Pains And Pleasure Of A Thai Massage, Courtesy Of Chiang Mai Prison Inmates
Getting a massage at this women’s prison in Northern Thailand has become a tourist attraction. One reporter undergoes the not-so-tender treatment – always under the watchful eye of prison guards.
Bangkok Is Sinking: Thai Capital Risks Washing Into The Sea
According to many experts, the capital of Thailand is in danger of being submerged by waters. The Thai government does not seem to realize the urgency of the situation.
The Latest Secret For Great Global Wine? Thailand - Just Follow The Elephants
Thai wine is gathering growing praise from world-renowned wine experts. Many tourists - including some who sign on as grape pickers - now include vineyards on their list of things to see in Thailand.
In Thailand, A Vigorous Crackdown On The King’s Critics
In recent years, authorities in Thailand have increasingly applied an antiquated lèse-majesté law to silence critics of authorities. On Friday, a dual U.S./Thai citizen became the latest person arrested for allegedly insulting the country’s ailing king.