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Thailand

awful things Jan. 23, 2018

New Report Says Thailand’s Seafood Is Still Being Caught by SlavesHuman Rights Watch calls government regulations little more than a “theatrical exercise.”

By Clint Rainey
video feed June 7, 2017

Would You Endure This Terrifying Bar Game for a Free Shot?Of course you’d risk fingers to save a couple bucks on booze.

By Clint Rainey
bans Apr. 18, 2017

The World’s Best City for Street Food Just Banned All Its VendorsBangkok says food stalls must go away by year’s end, in the interests of “order and hygiene.”

By Clint Rainey
Progress Feb. 12, 2016

Congress Will Finally Outlaw Seafood Caught by SlavesObama is expected to sign a bill that closes an 85-year-old loophole on forced labor.

By Clint Rainey
Human Trafficking Dec. 14, 2015

News Reports Have Helped Free 2,000 Enslaved FishermenFruits of the AP’s labor in its ongoing exposé.

By Clint Rainey
Lawsuits Aug. 19, 2015

Costco Sued for Selling Slave-Labor ShrimpA California resident’s class-action lawsuit alleges the grocery chain misled consumers.

By Chris Crowley
Awful Things July 27, 2015

13 Major Takeaways From the Times’ Big Story on Fishing SlaveryConditions are apparently getting worse for workers and the Thai government is doing little to curb the abuse.

By Chris Crowley
Horrible Things July 1, 2015

Horrific Details Continue to Emerge About Southeast Asia’s Fishing SlavesLike working 24-hour shifts, sleeping on beds of dead fish, and watching others jump overboard.

By Clint Rainey
Foodies with Benefits Nov. 2, 2011

Night Market Helps Thai Flood Victims100% of happy hour and small plates proceeds will go to international aid efforts.

By Hadley Tomicki
What to Eat July 6, 2011

Scope Next’s Thai Menu, and Get Your Tickets ‘Soon’Grant Achatz just released the full menu for Next.

By Nick Kindelsperger
Openings Nov. 30, 2010

Talesai’s New Night+Market Brings Thai Street Food IndoorsThe adjacent Thai restaurant plans communal tables, craft beer, and pig’s collar.

By Hadley Tomicki
Art Bites Oct. 20, 2010

Singha Beer Brings Retna To Hollywood’s MyStudioThe first in an international series finds the Thai beer company highlighting a phenomenal L.A. artist.

By Hadley Tomicki
Mediavore July 19, 2010

Ronaldo Seduced Local Waitress; Oldest Bottle of Drinkable Champagne FoundA one night stand in L.A. may have lead to a baby for a soccer superstar, while Baltic divers unearth 200 year-old bubbly.
Truckin’ Mar. 24, 2010

Introducing Papas Tapas Truck, Coming SoonA new food truck is coming to L.A. with a name found in other countries.

By Hadley Tomicki
TV Land July 13, 2009

Hot Diggity Dog! Season Six of No Reservations Premieres TonightA preview, plus a look at a new show featuring some Finnish culinary daredevils.

By Daniel Maurer