New Species of Tarantula That Lives in Bamboo is Discovered by Wildlife YouTuber

A young Thai wildlife enthusiast with 2.5 million YouYube subscribers, discovered the world's only known genus of tarantula to live in bamboo

By Blake Isbell

24 January 31 Views

Obama Quietly Signs Ban on Products Made by Children and Slaves

Thanks to a new trade bill, imported goods will no longer reach the US if they are produced through the exploitation of forced or child labor.

By Tiffani Spengler

16 March 39 Views

Good Karma Can Save Your Life

A Thailand television commercial tells a moving story about a shopkeeper who gives to others without hope of return. But his good deed is returned after years and saves the man's life.

By Jeanne Goddard

24 September 35 Views

Elephants Raise Funds for Haiti and Thailand Red Cross

Mingling good-naturedly among camera-toting tourists in Bangkok, three elephants carried around white baskets painted with red crosses soliciting donations for Haiti earthquake victims. The threesome raised 700,000 baht -- more than $21,000 (US).

By Jeanne Goddard

23 February 35 Views

Chipotle Gives $100K to Mom's Medical Bills After Refugee's Powerful Essay on Hunger

This refugee student's essay was so moving, Chipotle not only gave him a $20,000 scholarship, they donated thousands more for his mother's cancer treatment.

By Jim Stout

16 June 45 Views

Secret Tiger Breeding Ground Equals Hope For Nearly-Extinct Species

This exciting new video footage has proven what conservationists have only dreamed of: the Indochinese tiger is secretly breeding in Thailand.

By Tiffani Spengler

30 March 31 Views

Watch This Policeman Calm a Knife-wielding Assailant With a Hug

Instead of wrestling to the ground an anonymous attacker last Saturday, this compassionate policeman talked him down, and gave him a big hug.

By Tiffani Spengler

01 July 34 Views

In Recounting Cave Rescue, Thai Boys Say They Now Want to Be Navy Seals When They Grow Up

Devotion to their adult heroes has spurred several of the soccer players and their coach to announce their new dream of becoming Navy Seals.

By Tiffani Spengler

19 July 39 Views

Celebrations Erupt After Dramatic Rescue of 12 Boys From Submerged Cave 2 Miles Deep

Over the course of the last 18 days, the world has been holding its breath over this rescue mission – but as of today, there is finally a happy ending.

By Tiffani Spengler

10 July 39 Views

Oil Rig Workers Come to the Rescue of Exhausted Dog Found Swimming 135 Miles From Shore

This exhausted pup was miraculously saved after oil rig workers spotted her paddling in the ocean 135 miles from the shore.

By Tiffani Spengler

17 April 45 Views

Supermarket Praised for Replacing Plastic Produce Packaging With Banana Leaves

Rather than using wasteful single-use plastic, this supermarket branch has started packaging up their produce with handsome banana leaves.

By Tiffani Spengler

29 March 43 Views

When Marathon Runner Spots Abandoned Puppy on the Road, She Carries Him 19 Miles to the Finish Line

It was not easy to carry a puppy for 19 miles of a marathon, but this woman said she could not bear to leave him on the road.

By Tiffani Spengler

31 January 38 Views

It's Grrrreat: Wild Tiger Populations On the Rise in Thailand

The number of Indochinese tigers in Thailand have nearly tripled, a bright spot for the endangered species. Here's why.

By Jim Stout

20 February 45 Views

Foster Father of 50,000 Gives Back After Growing Up in Poverty

From sleeping in the streets and being recruited as a child soldier, Dr. Amporn rose from the dust to become the foster father of 50,000 Thai children.

By Jeanne Goddard

04 April 46 Views

Herd of Elephants Work Together to Protect Calf in River

In Thailand, a herd of elephants get innovative to protect a calf from strong currents in the river. This YouTube video shows the animals in the Elephant Nature Park working together.

By Roy Baker

28 July 46 Views