Tag: Thai
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Vietnamese refugees in Thailand at risk
BANGKOK: Increased cooperation between Thai and Vietnamese authorities is putting Vietnamese refugees and asylum seekers in Thailand at heightened risk of forcible return to Vietnam, Human Rights Watc … Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/vietnamese-refugees-in-thailand-at-risk-98268.php
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Vietnamese Refugees Face Danger in Thailand
Increased cooperation between Thai and Vietnamese authorities is putting Vietnamese refugees and asylum seekers in Thailand at heightened risk of … Full story: https://www.miragenews.com/vietnamese-refugees-face-danger-in-thailand-1570514/
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Vietnamese Refugees at Risk from Hanoi
Increased cooperation between Thai and Vietnamese authorities is putting Vietnamese refugees and asylum seekers in Thailand at heightened risk of forcible returned to Vietnam. Full story: https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/11/13/thailand-vietnamese-refugees-at-risk-from-hanoi
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‘I waited all my life’: Elderly indigenous people struggle for Thai citizenship
At 93 years, Chungyung Bekaku did not think she would get her Thai citizenship after having lived all her life in the hills of northern Thailand among other ethnic Akha people who are largely regarded … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=690cd9eff2d447e59ac9144f488c99ea&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.reuters.com%2fworld%2fi-waited-all-my-life-elderly-indigenous-people-struggle-thai-citizenship–trfn-2020-11-02%2f&c=10805555383236126544&mkt=en-us
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‘I waited all my life’: Elderly indigenous people struggle for Thai citizenship
At 93 years, Chungyung Bekaku did not think she would get her Thai citizenship after having lived all her life in the hills of northern Thailand among other ethnic Akha people who are largely regarded … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=690d82ae4ce24d02b15c0f0d24a9ee46&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.reuters.com%2fworld%2fi-waited-all-my-life-elderly-indigenous-people-struggle-thai-citizenship–trfn-2020-11-02%2f&c=10805555383236126544&mkt=en-us
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A refugee’s family fled war when he was a baby. 46 years later, he could be deported.
Editor’s note: This story was updated with a statement from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. LANSING, MI – Lue Yang, 47, was born stateless in a Thai refugee camp. As Hmong refugees, Yang’s … Full story: https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/08/a-refugees-family-fled-war-when-he-was-a-baby-46-years-later-he-could-be-deported.html
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Minnesota refugee challenges U.S. for release from ICE custody
The attorney for Tou Pao Lee, who was born in a Thai refugee camp, said his deportation has been in limbo for 20 years since the U.S. has been unable to secure a key document from Laos for his removal … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-refugee-challenges-us-for-release-from-ice-custody/601438191
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Brenda Song Shares the Sweet Way She and Macaulay Culkin Pass Her Asian Heritage on to Their 2 Kids (Exclusive)
Brenda Song is proud of her heritage — and she’s making sure her children are, too. The 37-year-old actress, who is of Thai and Hmong descent, reflects on growing up in a “tight-knit” community where … Full story: https://people.com/how-brenda-song-and-macaulay-culkin-pass-her-asian-heritage-on-to-kids-exclusive-11729431
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Newly-named Impact Director for new Hmong school brings personal experience to the role
He believes this new endeavor will be a beacon for the Hmong community. Dr. Thai Xiong is the first leader of the new Hmong American Immersion School, which will open next fall for 4K-5th grade … Full story: https://www.nbc26.com/appleton/newly-named-impact-director-for-new-hmong-school-brings-personal-experience-to-the-role
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Minnesota Family Gathering Turns Deadly for Rising Thai Pop Star
A rising Thai pop star was shot and killed over the weekend by his cousin during a family gathering in Minnesota. Nichanon Kittikroekphon, 34 — who performs as Tswb Moua — recently moved to the United … Full story: https://www.crimeonline.com/2024/09/27/minnesota-family-gathering-turns-deadly-for-rising-thai-pop-star/
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Steve Cahalan: Tasty Thai restaurant opens in Onalaska’s Center 90 shopping center
Tasty Thai restaurant opens in Onalaska, offering Thai and Hmong cuisine. Owners plan $2.5M improvements to the Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel. Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/business/tasty-thai-restaurant-opens-onalaska/article_39d86996-55a7-11ef-a922-4b60ca67e41f.html
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Owners of Viengchan Oriental Market in Brooklyn Park to reopen Cooper’s Foods site in St. Paul in October
A call to the Brooklyn Park location was not immediately returned. The market’s website advertises Thai, Laotian and Hmong cuisine, though following minor construction updates, it will likely open in … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/06/25/owners-of-viengchan-oriental-market-in-brooklyn-park-to-reopen-coopers-foods-site-in-st-paul-in-october/
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New location for eggrolls, pho and boba opens in downtown Chippewa Falls
At the House of Eggrolls, flavor profiles are Hmong and Thai and the menu is small. Everything on it is made by hand by MaiNhia and that means she rolls hundreds of eggrolls each day. She also makes … Full story: https://chippewa.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/house-eggrolls-chippewa-falls/article_452cf8b4-28cc-11ef-8515-03719f39c434.html
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Taittinger for tea? Call the Four Seasons
Avana Retreat celebrates nature and ethnic roots with new packageThe 36 resort villas were constructed according to local Hmong and Thai building techniques. Heard of quiet luxury? InterContinental … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=65ef68ca39ba48b4ab96eca515151852&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.travelweekly-asia.com%2fLuxury-Travel%2fTaittinger-for-tea-Call-the-Four-Seasons&c=1621544335069391139&mkt=en-us
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Thai Sounders Is Ending His Farewell Tour With a Show in Milwaukee
Thai Thao (aka Thai Sounders) is headed to Milwaukee for the final stop on his farewell tour. The show, which marks the Hmong music legend’s retirement from live performance, is this Saturday, Feb. 10 … Full story: https://www.milwaukeemag.com/thai-sounders-is-ending-his-farewell-tour-with-a-show-in-milwaukee/