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Google Map of Flooding in Thailand

Severe flooding occurred during the 2011 monsoon season in Thailand, most significantly in the Chao Phraya but also in the Mekong River basin. Beginning in late July and continuing for over two months there have been 270 reported deaths, over two million people affected, and damages estimated to be fifty billion baht (1.6 billion USD) as of 11 October.

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Thai Life Insurance Commercials

Award-winning, tear-jerking commercials. From the Thai Life Insurance Company.

Silence of Love, Father and Son, Cry, Melody of Life, Que Sera Sera,
Marry Me
, My Girl, Grandma and Grandpa Chew

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Modern Day Shrimping in Thailand

Shrimp Farming in Thailand

Shrimp Farming in Thailand

“Several years ago, Thai shrimp farms were criticized in a report for allowing labor practices such as forced labor for refugees from Myanamar, and for employing children. Experts close to the Thai industry say the charges were exaggerated, involved a small number of shrimp plants, occurred mostly where work was outsourced, and were dealt with immediately when they were discovered. ” Also, there is widespread mangrove destruction.
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