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Bones of AIDS patients turned into eerie sculptures in Thailand

The morbid exhibit, entitled 'Art of Bone Resin from AIDS Patients', was a way to dispose of unclaimed bodies at the Wat Phrabat Nam Phu - a temple turned hospice for those afflicted with HIV - in Lopburi province.

Watch this Japanese bondage fan demonstrate the ancient art of Shibari

Footage shows Praeploy Prombutra trussing up a tattooed woman in the middle of a dimly lit studio in Bangkok, Thailand.

Rug maker puts famous faces on his mats

Jack, the owner of Kirov Rugstore, creates the incredible custom masterpieces at his workshop in Bangkok.

Shop sells old surf boards with custom decorations

Hawaii Surf Thailand imports second-hand surfing planks and redecorates them to be sold at more affordable prices on the outskirts of the Thai capital.

Thai woman's face deformed due to rare cancer 'that started as gum disease'

Jidapha Wongkraso, 33, was working as a market vendor in Rayong province, Thailand, in 2021 when she noticed a small swollen wound above her teeth.

Rad Thai! Meet the schoolgirl skater, 12, representing Thailand at Paris 2024 Olympics

Vareeraya Sukasem, 12, who also goes by the nickname 'ST', will be one of the youngest athletes to compete at the Olympic urban sports events at the Place de la Concorde, which will be held on July 28.

Buddhist amulets made from recycled plastic in Thailand

The company, Qualy, which advocates for sustainable design, fashions the revered charms out of waste such as coffee grounds, used fishing nets, old milk cartons, plastic items.

Dentist, 59, has secret hobby performing as a champion pole dancer

Keerathi Tongamphan, also known as Doctor Nui, 59, works as a government dentist for her day job.
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