Local woman wins unprecedented civil case that tested federal statute prohibiting child sex tourism
A jury found Panyia Vang was entitled to $950,000 in damages after she was raped in Laos by Thiawachu Prataya when the Hmong-American man was visiting the country in 2006, …
Organization kicks off program for free cap-and-gowns
(WEAU) –It’s time to pick up your cap and gowns as you prepare to walk across the stage to collect your diploma. The Eau Claire Hmong Mutual Assistance Association created …
Cash and chemicals – for Laos, Chinese banana boom a blessing and curse | Reuters
Nearly all of the fruit is sent to China.For ethnic Lao like Kongkaew, Chinese planters paid them more for the land than they could earn from farming it.For impoverished, hill-dwelling …
Twin Cities woman awarded $1 million civil case on child sex tourism
A jury found Panyia Vang was entitled to $950,000 in damages. She said she was raped in Laos by Thiawachu Prataya when the Hmong-American man was visiting the country in …
Ed Byrne attempts Muay Thai Boxing, tonight on RTÉ One
As they head towards the north of Thailand, Dara and Ed take in some tourist activities including a Thai massage and a visit to the Hmong hill tribe who have …
Minnesota woman awarded almost $1 million in child sex tourism case
A jury found Panyia Vang was entitled to $950,000 in damages. She said she was raped in Laos by Thiawachu Prataya when the Hmong-American man was visiting the country in …
Local woman wins unprecedented civil case on child sex tourism
A jury found Panyia Vang was entitled to $950,000 in damages. She said she was raped in Laos by Thiawachu Prataya when the Hmong-American man was visiting the country in …
Sex tourism case yields unprecedented judgment for Twin Cities woman
My prospects for marriage, my family’s reputation ruined. How could this happen?” She soon found herself pregnant and bound to Prataya through a traditional Hmong marriage. She gave birth to …
Raped and pregnant at 14, she sued and won $1M in child-sex tourism case
A jury found Panyia Vang was entitled to $950,000 in damages. She said she was raped in Laos by Thiawachu Prataya when the Hmong-American man was visiting the country in …
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Cash and chemicals: for Laos, Chinese banana boom a blessing and curse
For impoverished, hill-dwelling minorities such as the Hmong or Khmu, the banana rush meant better wages. At harvest time, they can earn the equivalent of at least $10 a day …
Sex tourism victim wins unprecedented civil judgment of nearly $1M
My prospects for marriage, my family’s reputation ruined. How could this happen?” She soon found herself pregnant and bound to Prataya through a traditional Hmong marriage. She gave birth to …
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Edmond Historical Society Board to meet May 16
June 15 – Downtown Edmond Business Association dinner and meeting in the gallery at 5:30 G. June 16 – “Cloth as Community – Hmong Textiles in America” exhibit opens in …
At Fitchburg library, pole stands tall with message of peace
On it, the 7-foot pole has the words “May Peace Prevail On Earth” translated into the languages of immigrants who have settled in Fitchburg over the years — English, Spanish, …
Top Things To Do In Chiang Khong, Thailand
Aside from a view of Mekong River, you will also be able to see the Hmong village of Kiu Khan from the viewpoint. You may also get a glimpse of …
Hiking in Sapa: Things to Know & What to Expect
For almost every tourist, there was also one Hmong lady in a colourful traditional dress. They quickly attached themselves to one trekker each and started making cheery conversation in a …
Mental Health Awareness Month events planned throughout Butte County
Police Community Advisory Board discussion on mental health and law enforcement: 5:30-7 p.m. May 17 at the old city hall, 441 Main St. • “A Story A-Hmong Us”: 6-7:30 p.m …
