Buddhism in Thailand can take unexpected forms, embracing animist superstition, magical practices — and the entrepreneurial spirit of many senior monks.

August 8, 2008 is not only the chosen date of the opening ceremony for the Beijing Olympics; it has also been circled in red by many couples.

At least 19 albinos, whose condition is believed to be linked to magical powers, have been killed and mutilated in the past year, victims of a growing criminal trade in albino body parts.

At least 19 albinos, whose condition is believed to be linked to magical powers, have been killed and mutilated in the past year, victims a growing criminal trade in albino body parts.

Persistent rumors and tall tales by some Chinese bloggers are proving nettlesome to the authorities as they grapple with China?s most calamitous disaster in a generation.

Persistent rumors and tall tales by some Chinese bloggers are proving nettlesome to the authorities as they grapple with China?s most calamitous disaster in a generation.