Tag: Thailand
Migrant workers in Thailand in line for a raise -- if they can prove they're legal
Thailand's work force is comprised of a large number of migrant workers, some of whom are in the country illegally. But for those who can prove they're in the country legally, they're set to get a raise, as well as access to government benefits....
Hmong immersion program in Sacramento aims to educate, preserve
The Hmong culture has been a resilient one for centuries, enduring wars, genocide and mass migration. But the culture is under threat in the United States. A new elementary school immersion program in California aims to preserve it, and make it real to the children of immigrants....
In Bangkok, a neighborhood's flood protection intentionally breached
A dispute between neighbors led to one of Bangkok's last line of defense from vicious spring floods being torn down, inundating new areas with flood waters....
VIDEO: Thailand's flooding leaves thousands of pets stranded in Bangkok
Bangkok's flooding has displaced thousands of Thais, and it's also left many of their pets without a place to go. Fortunately, volunteers are trying to help....
VIDEO: Bangkok residents worry whether worst of flooding is over
As residents of Bangkok, Thailand, try to make sense of the intense flooding gripping their neighborhoods, government officials say the worst has passed. Not everyone is so sure....
VIDEO: Bangkok residents worry floodwaters will innundate city this weekend
As the tides rise in Thailand, flooding is getting worse in parts of Bangkok. There are fears that with even higher tides forecast for this weekend, flooding could inundate parts of the city that have so far remained dry....
VIDEO: Bangkok residents evacuate as Thailand suffers from continued flooding
The worst flood in Thailand in 50 years has killed hundreds in the central and northern parts of the country, but now the water is rushing toward the capital city, endangering millions of lives and valuable property....
VIDEO: Flooding inundates Thailand, threatens Bangkok
Thousands have been hurt by rising flood waters in Thailand as one of the worst monsoons in years hits the country. Bangkok is next in line....
Increase in C-Sections worldwide troubles health experts
From the U.S. to the third world, C-sections are on the rise. But health experts caution the procedure has unaccounted risks....
Thai election may bring political and economic stability
Yingluck Shinawatra is Thailand's president-elect, and the country's first female prime minister. ...
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