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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 6

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 4

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 5

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 2

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 3

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Helena Cazaute (R) of France competes during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Iman Ndiaye of France serves during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Iman Ndiaye of France serves during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Iman Ndiaye (L) of France competes during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Iman Ndiaye (1st R) of France competes during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

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Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Players of France celebrate after winning the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Eva Elouga (L) and Amandine Giardino of France celebrate for scoring during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

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Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Iman Ndiaye (2nd L) and Fatoumata Fanguedou (2nd R) of France compete during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

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Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Amandha Sylves (L) of France celebrates with teammate Nina Stojiljkovic after the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Players of France celebrate during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

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Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The video shows the aftermath left by the typhoon in Cigu District, Tainan.

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Thailand: Heavy Rainfall in Chiang Mai Sparks Flood Warnings and Park Closure

Overnight rainfall hit Chiang Mai from Saturday night, May 25, through Sunday morning, May 26, triggering flooding and the closure of at least one national park. A yellow-level warning was issued for Mae Rim district after the area recorded 103 mm of rainfall within 12 hours. Authorities have urged residents and tourists to exercise caution.

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Thailand: Fire Breaks Out at Five Star Hotel in Chiang Mai

A fire broke out at the five star Dhara Dhevi Hotel in Chiang Mai in the early hours of Wednesday April 23, destroying the former wooden spa complex building. The flame was put under control in two hours. There are no reports of casualties.

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Thailand: Annual Yi Peng Festival – Hundreds Of Lanterns Illuminate Full Moon Night Sky 4

The Yi Peng Festival, also known as Khom Loi, Thailand's traditional lantern festival, took place in Chiang Mai on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16. Hundreds of lanterns illuminated the night sky under November's Beaver Full Moon.

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Thailand: Annual Yi Peng Festival – Hundreds Of Lanterns Illuminate Full Moon Night 3

The Yi Peng Festival, also known as Khom Loi, Thailand's traditional lantern festival, took place in Chiang Mai on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16. Hundreds of lanterns illuminated the night sky under November's Beaver Full Moon.

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Thailand: Annual Yi Peng Festival – Hundreds Of Lanterns Illuminate Full Moon Night

The Yi Peng Festival, also known as Khom Loi, Thailand's traditional lantern festival, took place in Chiang Mai on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16. Hundreds of lanterns illuminated the night sky under November's Beaver Full Moon.

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Thailand: Annual Yi Peng Festival – Hundreds Of Lanterns Illuminate Full Moon Night 2

The Yi Peng Festival, also known as Khom Loi, Thailand's traditional lantern festival, took place in Chiang Mai on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16. Hundreds of lanterns illuminated the night sky under November's Beaver Full Moon.

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RECAP – Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai, Thailand

Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground, and evacuation efforts were underway for more than 100 elephants and other animals at the Elephant Nature Park.

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Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate 12

Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground, and evacuation efforts were underway for more than 100 elephants and other animals at the Elephant Nature Park.

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Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate 11

Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground, and evacuation efforts were underway for more than 100 elephants and other animals at the Elephant Nature Park.

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Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate 10

Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground, and evacuation efforts were underway for more than 100 elephants and other animals at the Elephant Nature Park.

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Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate 8

Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground, and evacuation efforts were underway for more than 100 elephants and other animals at the Elephant Nature Park.

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Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate 9

Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground, and evacuation efforts were underway for more than 100 elephants and other animals at the Elephant Nature Park.

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Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate 5

Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground, and evacuation efforts were underway for more than 100 elephants and other animals at the Elephant Nature Park.

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Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate 6

Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground, and evacuation efforts were underway for more than 100 elephants and other animals at the Elephant Nature Park.

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Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate 7

Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground, and evacuation efforts were underway for more than 100 elephants and other animals at the Elephant Nature Park.

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Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate 4

Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground, and evacuation efforts were underway for more than 100 elephants and other animals at the Elephant Nature Park.

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Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate

Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground, and evacuation efforts were underway for more than 100 elephants and other animals at the Elephant Nature Park.

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Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate 3

Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground, and evacuation efforts were underway for more than 100 elephants and other animals at the Elephant Nature Park.

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Thailand: Major Flooding Hits Chiang Mai Forcing Residents And Animals To Evacuate 2

Heavy rainfall swept through northern Thailand on Friday, October 4, causing the second major flood within a week. Residents of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas were forced to evacuate to higher ground, and evacuation efforts were underway for more than 100 elephants and other animals at the Elephant Nature Park.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 2

As the rainy season approached, the water level of the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25. It also left damage to infrastructure, with reports of small vehicles unable to pass a section of the road. Local shops and vendors were closed as well.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season

As the rainy season approached, the water level of the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25. It also left damage to infrastructure, with reports of small vehicles unable to pass a section of the road. Local shops and vendors were closed as well.

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows the Chiang Mai garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO (CN)

(240425) -- CHENGDU, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 22, 2024 shows the Chiang Mai garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The expo will run from April 26 to Oct. 28, during which time more than 2,000 events and cultural activities will be held. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

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Thailand: Nation Celebrates 2024 Songkran

These airport security staff at the Chiang Mai International Airport playfully shoot water using water guns at passing vehicles during Thailand's Songkran festival. Songkran is the Thai New Year celebrated annually on April 13 with the holiday period extending to April 15.

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THAILAND-CHIANG MAI-GIANT PANDA-DEATH-MOURNING

(230428) -- CHIANG MAI, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor mourns giant panda "Lin Hui" at Chiang Mai Zoo in Chiang Mai, Thailand, April 26, 2023. China and Thailand would summarize the giant panda cooperation program in the past two decades and discuss further cooperation, Chinese Consul General in Chiang Mai Wu Zhiwu said at a memorial event of giant panda "Lin Hui" in the northern Thai city. The 21-year-old female giant panda exhibited unusual symptoms on April 18. The zoo immediately consulted Chinese experts and conducted medical checkup for her. Despite their efforts, "Lin Hui" died on the next morning, according to the zoo. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHIANG MAI-GIANT PANDA-DEATH-MOURNING

(230428) -- CHIANG MAI, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at photos of giant panda "Lin Hui" at Chiang Mai Zoo in Chiang Mai, Thailand, April 26, 2023. China and Thailand would summarize the giant panda cooperation program in the past two decades and discuss further cooperation, Chinese Consul General in Chiang Mai Wu Zhiwu said at a memorial event of giant panda "Lin Hui" in the northern Thai city. The 21-year-old female giant panda exhibited unusual symptoms on April 18. The zoo immediately consulted Chinese experts and conducted medical checkup for her. Despite their efforts, "Lin Hui" died on the next morning, according to the zoo. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHIANG MAI-GIANT PANDA-DEATH-MOURNING

(230428) -- CHIANG MAI, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2023 shows a memorial event of giant panda "Lin Hui" at Chiang Mai Zoo in Chiang Mai, Thailand. China and Thailand would summarize the giant panda cooperation program in the past two decades and discuss further cooperation, Chinese Consul General in Chiang Mai Wu Zhiwu said at a memorial event of giant panda "Lin Hui" in the northern Thai city. The 21-year-old female giant panda exhibited unusual symptoms on April 18. The zoo immediately consulted Chinese experts and conducted medical checkup for her. Despite their efforts, "Lin Hui" died on the next morning, according to the zoo. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHIANG MAI-GIANT PANDA-DEATH-MOURNING

(230428) -- CHIANG MAI, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child leaves a note in memory of giant panda "Lin Hui" at Chiang Mai Zoo in Chiang Mai, Thailand, April 26, 2023. China and Thailand would summarize the giant panda cooperation program in the past two decades and discuss further cooperation, Chinese Consul General in Chiang Mai Wu Zhiwu said at a memorial event of giant panda "Lin Hui" in the northern Thai city. The 21-year-old female giant panda exhibited unusual symptoms on April 18. The zoo immediately consulted Chinese experts and conducted medical checkup for her. Despite their efforts, "Lin Hui" died on the next morning, according to the zoo. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHIANG MAI-GIANT PANDA-DEATH-MOURNING

(230428) -- CHIANG MAI, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the panda house at Chiang Mai Zoo in Chiang Mai, Thailand, April 26, 2023. China and Thailand would summarize the giant panda cooperation program in the past two decades and discuss further cooperation, Chinese Consul General in Chiang Mai Wu Zhiwu said at a memorial event of giant panda "Lin Hui" in the northern Thai city. The 21-year-old female giant panda exhibited unusual symptoms on April 18. The zoo immediately consulted Chinese experts and conducted medical checkup for her. Despite their efforts, "Lin Hui" died on the next morning, according to the zoo. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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Beyond Our Bodies

Waree in the room where she teaches massage, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2017. She ran away from home and studied successfully to become an accountant. She is now a Thai massage teacher in Chiang Mai. 'I always felt alone in my life since I was born. Because my mother left me and gave me to my auntie, as she had no daughter and my mother had many so she took me. Once I was in her house I was a slave, nobody cared what I ate or what I did, I was slowly educated. Education of Thai people is just to work like a slave. I could not communicate to anybody. I had to survive alone and work very hard. Now my daughter is 14 years old, my son 16 today. These kids were born in a comfortable life, full of abundance. If the wind blows in her eyelashes, she cries. She’s gonna be fucked up in the future. The kids born in a comfortable life never have to face any struggle. Their parents take care for their kids not to know the struggle side of life, and I think it makes them too fragile. From now on I want to educate my kids in ano

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Beyond Our Bodies

Monica, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2017 Actually I don’t identify so much with a group of people or with a gender. I can be very masculine sometimes. It’s really about what the system tells you what you should be or not, it’s also about how hormones work for you at that time of your life, it’s really chemical and we have a lot of this going on. To be free is not easy sometimes, the system tells you that a woman has to be this way, a man that way, now it’s a little bit more mixed up and open minded that it used to be. But there is still jugement and the way people look at stereotypes is still strong. Beauty types for example… A lot of artists are trying to push on the other way but it's hard to break the structure." Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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THAILAND-CHIANG MAI-GIANT PANDA-DEATH-MOURNING

(230428) -- CHIANG MAI, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at photos of giant panda "Lin Hui" at Chiang Mai Zoo in Chiang Mai, Thailand, April 26, 2023. China and Thailand would summarize the giant panda cooperation program in the past two decades and discuss further cooperation, Chinese Consul General in Chiang Mai Wu Zhiwu said at a memorial event of giant panda "Lin Hui" in the northern Thai city. The 21-year-old female giant panda exhibited unusual symptoms on April 18. The zoo immediately consulted Chinese experts and conducted medical checkup for her. Despite their efforts, "Lin Hui" died on the next morning, according to the zoo. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)