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Orangutans in kickbox "fight" at Thailand theme park [PHOTO/VIDEO]

14.04.2010
Orangutans in kickbox "fight" at Thailand theme park [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Orangutans kickbox each other as a spectacle for tourists in a show at Safari World, on the outskirts of Bangkok in Thailand. An orangutan pretends to be knocked out of the boxing ring, others, dressed in bikinis are trained as round card girls and bell ringers.

Monkey Police patrolling Southern Thailand roads

An officer's adopted monkey has been recruited by Thai police to improve relations with the community in the southern Thai province of Yala.

Thais find super-human power in magic tattoos

Bangkok has recently celebrated the Wat Bang Phra, an annual festival celebrating the power of Yan tattoos. Devotees of this popular body adornment believe their tattoo gives super-human powers, which they proudly demonstrate at the festival.

Thailand Tops German Record for Speed Dating

Wirraphun Pattaya Daily News 15.02.2010
Thai couples tie the knot in sky-high ceremonies on Valentine's Day

Brave brides and daredevil grooms have taken wedding nerves to a whole new level by getting married suspended high in the air off a cliff in a Valentine's Day "flying" ceremony.

Thailand Tops German Record for Speed Dating

Valentine celebrations saw a new record yesterday [13th February 2010], at the Royal Garden Plaza, Pattaya, when Thailand beat the Germans previous record in speed dating.

Battle of the elephants: Giant warriors re-enact ancient fight in Thailand

With lightning speed and military precision, they lock dusks and dodge the lethal spears carried by the warriors on their backs. These stunning beasts are re-enacting the ancient fighting scenes of their ancestors.

Now that's a slam trunk! Meet Toktak, the elephant who plays basketball

For many basketball players, achieving a slam dunk involves a mighty leap but this giant of the court has no such trouble.

Thailand: Colors of the Day

Brit Leissler Core77 24.12.2009
Thai jumbos raise funds for earthquake survivors

Typically, we find people engaged in helping endangered animals. However, for the past few days, three Thai elephants have proven that the opposite can also be the case: Animals can assist people in need.

Thailand: Colors of the Day

In Thai tradition, there is an astrological rule (which has influence from Hindu mythology) that assigns one particular color to each day of the week. The color assigned is based on the color of the God who protects the day.


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