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#WhatsHappeningInThailand – May 19, 2024
Activist dies on hunger strike, Thai migrant workers killed by Hamas, Israeli ambassador Orna Sagiv calls the UN biased, Udom ‘Nose’ Taephanich faces Section 112 for Netflix joke and more
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#WhatsHappeningInThailand – May 6, 2024
#WhatsHappeningInThailand – A rise in มูเตลู, Paetongtarn wants central bank control, Voice TV goes bust, Pheu Thai government gets reshuffled – Matt Hunt
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Exclusive: Pita Limjaroenrat facing ‘premature death’ – Interview
Matt Hunt, Independent Journalist, interviews Pita Limjaroenrat before a verdict which could see him banned for treason by campaigning to amend Section 112, Thailand’s Lèse-majesté law.
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Short History: Marijuana Criminalization in Thailand
Cannabis, an industry valued at ~30 billion THB, has been ingrained in Thai culture since its use by indigenous tribes. It is now on track to being illegal- again.
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#WhatsHappeningInThailand – April 15, 2024
Myawaddy falls, tons of cadmium waste goes missing, a Digital Wallet Super App, Thai army conscription, Samui cruises, and more
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#WhatsHappeningInThailand – April 6, 2024
Marijuana drama, coup whispers, top cop Surachate arrested, high court to decide fate of the Move Forward Party, parliament grills Srettha Thavisin, and more
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#WhatsHappeningInThailand – March 29, 2024
LGBTQIA+ equality bill passes, Lisa won the World Cup Qualifier, $1300 if a monkey makes you blind in Lopburi, Digital Wallet announcement, and more.
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Thailand’s Deep South: 2023 Snapshot
Thailand’s Deep South—Yala, Narathiwat, and Pattani provinces—has been mired in an ongoing insurgency for almost two decades. A series of documentary photos taken in August 2023 by Matt Hunt.
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Photography Lesson: Tell Any Story in 5 Pictures
A photography lesson about the DAMPS method, a checklist for telling a story of anything, regardless of its level of action, in 5 key photography shots.
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Luang Prabang Dam: A Threat to the Mekong
The Luang Prabang Dam, one of 80 dams on the Mekong, threatens its UNESCO World Heritage Status and endangers the livelihoods of 7.5 million Laos residents.
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Portraits: Srettha Thavisin on the eve of his election
A series of portraits taken of Srettha Thavisin เศรษฐา ทวีสิน on the day before his election as Thailand’s 30th Prime Minister. Photos by Matt Hunt in Bangkok.
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5 years sober + 5 tips for long-term sobriety
A reflection on five years of sobriety from alcohol and five tips for staying sober long-term.
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3 Days on Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR)
A photo journal with a 3-day pass on the Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) connecting Nangang to Khaosiung.
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How To: International Driving Permit in Bangkok
Getting an International Driving Permit (IDP)in Bangkok, Thailand, is a relatively simple process if you first familiarize yourself with the stack of documents required to get it done. Having the IDP is helpful if you’re living in Thailand and want to rent a motor vehicle while traveling in another country.
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Lunar New Year 2023 in Bangkok
Yaowarat Road on the first day of the Chinese New Year 2023 weekend in Bangkok, Thailand. The first Spring Festival with mainland Chinese tourists since China re-opened it’s border.