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Transgender Miss Universe owner's ‘woman’ speech raises eyebrows on Twitter: 'Come on'

January 16, 2023

Transgender Miss Universe owner's ‘woman’ speech raises eyebrows on Twitter: 'Come on'

The new transgender owner of the Miss Universe pageant delivered a speech celebrating the organization for being run by women, prompting questions from Twitter users.

Recently fired head coach bought one-way ticket to Thailand, turning away teams interested in services: report

January 14, 2023

Recently fired head coach bought one-way ticket to Thailand, turning away teams interested in services: report

Former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury is taking advantage of being fired with five years left on his contract. He bought a one-way ticket to Thailand.

Thai officials admit sunken Navy vessel had too few life vests on board

December 20, 2022

Thai officials admit sunken Navy vessel had too few life vests on board

Thai Navy officials acknowledged that there were not enough live vests aboard the HTMS Sukothai for its 105 sailors when it sank in the Gulf of Thailand on Sunday.

Video shows moments before US-made Thai naval vessel sinks in rough seas, dozens of sailors missing

December 19, 2022

Video shows moments before US-made Thai naval vessel sinks in rough seas, dozens of sailors missing

The Royal Thai Navy has rescued 75 sailors after the HTMS Sukothai sank on Monday, but dozens of sailors are still missing. The ship sank in high waves in the Gulf of Thailand.

Doggie condo? Stray dogs take shelter in makeshift homes on a sandy hill

December 8, 2022

Doggie condo? Stray dogs take shelter in makeshift homes on a sandy hill

A group of stray dogs were spotted digging makeshift burrows in a pile of leftover sand in Thailand — see their creation and how they're seeking shelter in their own "doggie condo."

Thai border patrol kill 15 suspected drug smugglers

December 8, 2022

Thai border patrol kill 15 suspected drug smugglers

Thai border control soldiers killed 15 suspected drug smugglers on Thursday. They saw the group carrying backpacks with crystal meth and ordered them to stop, instead they opened fire.

Thai Buddhist monks in temple test positive for meth: report

November 29, 2022

Thai Buddhist monks in temple test positive for meth: report

Four Buddhist monks in Thailand have been sent to rehab after testing positive for methamphetamine, according to reports.

Trial resumes for 2 Chinese suspects accused of 2015 Bangkok bombing

November 22, 2022

Trial resumes for 2 Chinese suspects accused of 2015 Bangkok bombing

The trial for the two suspects accused of bombing the Erawan shrine in Bangkok is set to resume. The bombing, which occurred in 2015, killed 20 people.

Michael J. Fox and Woody Harrelson once drank a 'snake cocktail' together and it didn't go well

November 22, 2022

Michael J. Fox and Woody Harrelson once drank a 'snake cocktail' together and it didn't go well

Woody Harrelson spoke at great length about his friendship with Michael J. Fox at the Governors Awards. He included a story in his speech about drinking cobra blood with the actor in Thailand.

Baby elephant plays in a spray of water for visitors: See the adorable video

November 17, 2022

Baby elephant plays in a spray of water for visitors: See the adorable video

A baby elephant is seen rolling around and relishing a spray of water as visitors watch at an elephant sanctuary in Thailand — see the adorable and trending video.