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Seven who were adopted from overseas get their citizenship papers tomorrow

November 17, 2011 By Admin

On Nov. 18, the Seattle Field Office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) will observe National Adoption Month by presenting citizenship certificates to seven people, including four children, all […]

Floods threaten Bangkok just as north starts to rebuild

November 10, 2011 By Admin

By Pailin Wedel The Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Floodwaters from Thailand’s flood-ravaged central heartland pushed farther into Bangkok on Monday, Nov. 7, as residents of long-submerged provinces north […]

EDITORIAL: Thailand flood victims needs help, but it isn’t getting enough — why?

November 10, 2011 By Admin

Imagine the City of Seattle being completely flooded with water. People would have to abandon their homes, personal belongings, and maybe even pets. Having access to food would become a […]

Thai Association of Washington asks for donations to help victims of Thailand flood

October 21, 2011 By Admin

Flooding in Thailand since July has resulted in the death of more than 300 people and has caused billions of dollars worth of damage. About 61 of the country’s 77 […]

U.S. farmers have high hopes for breaking into China’s rice market

October 15, 2011 By Admin

By Nomaan Merchant The Associated Press ALICIA, Ark. (AP) — After years of effort, U.S. farmers believe they are close to getting permission to sell rice in China, a potentially […]

Filipino maid wins landmark Hong Kong ruling on residency

October 9, 2011 By Admin

HONG KONG (AP) — A Filipino maid in Hong Kong won the opening legal battle in her fight for permanent residency after a court ruled Friday, Sept. 30, that an […]

Thai court to military: transsexuals not ill

September 24, 2011 By Admin

By Thanyarat Doksone The Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand ordered the military last week to stop labeling transgender people as being mentally ill in a decision […]

Danielle Kang is U.S. Women’s Amateur champ

August 20, 2011 By Admin

BARRINGTON, R.I. (AP) — Danielle Kang became the first player in 15 years to successfully defend the U.S. Women’s Amateur title, beating Thailand’s Moriya Jutanugarn 6 and 5 last Sunday, […]

Defining Thai America — Locals connect with Thai culture

July 21, 2011 By Admin

By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly Every Sunday, Supakit (Duke) Bhuphaibool goes to Thai temple for Thai language classes. There is only one non-Thai person in attendance. But, few Thai […]

Myanmar deports Michelle Yeoh over Suu Kyi movie

June 30, 2011 By Admin

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — The military-backed government of Myanmar has deported Hollywood actress Michelle Yeoh, who stars as pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in an upcoming movie, officials said […]