January 2016 | Terra Thailand

The Privileged World of Thailand’s Supernatural Dolls

March 17, 2016January 29, 2016

A craze for eerily lifelike supernatural dolls has swept Thailand in recent months.

Tiger punched at Thailand temple in video seen by millions

June 18, 2017January 26, 2016

‘I saw some of the tigers being dragged by the tail and one of the tigers being punched in the face,’ witness says.

Thai authorities arrest four activists over attempted protest

March 17, 2016January 22, 2016

The junta, known as the National Council for Peace and Order, has defended the need to curb criticism at a politically sensitive time for the country.

Sister of murdered British tourist Hannah Witheridge attacks ‘bungling’ Thai police

March 17, 2016January 13, 2016

“Many Thais hate Westerners and they have little to no regard for human life. I don’t say this lightly, or without reason.”

Doomsday ahead: Alien-obsessed doctor summons Martians to Bangkok

July 23, 2022January 12, 2016

NASA takes note: Thailand has just summoned Martians.

Hackers took over several police websites in Thailand, claiming ‘Failed Law’

March 17, 2016January 5, 2016

The international hacking group Anonymous said on its Facebook page that 14 Thai police websites had been attacked.

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