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Energy & Climate May 2, 2026 193 stories in this edition

Learning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer

The New York Times World / Global / 1m ago / Nicholas Yong and Lauren DeCicca
Learning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer

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Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and sparring is optional.

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