Off the beaten path in rural Thailand, tractors are more than just farming buddies – they're racing machines. Unknown to many locals themselves, there is a hidden subculture of thrill-seeking farmers and mechanics who modify their vehicles to race each other in muddy rice fields. Traditionally, rice fields were plowed by buffalos, but today, many farmers have made the switch to "Iron Buffalos" or locally crafted tractors that streamline their work. One of the key players in this racing community is Sumaitre ‘Jim’ Fahwan, a mechanic, who started his team nearly two decades ago. VICE joins Jim's crew as they gear up for their next race, delving deep into the need for speed in the world of Thai farming. In Thailand, agriculture isn't just work; it's of utmost importance to the nation, employing about a third of the workforce and underpinning the Thai economy. And tractors are the beating heart of this profession. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to VICE Asia: https://bit.ly/2LhqAR9 Connect with VICE Asia: Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/2P3Y0pv Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com/en_asia More videos from the VICE network: https://fb.com/viceasia/videos/ Like VICE Asia on Facebook: http://fb.com/viceasia Follow VICE Asia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/viceasia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viceasia/

Prinn Panitchpakdi, the now-former Democrat deputy leader has been accused of sexual harrasement by at least 16 women thus far. This happened after an 18-year-old student lodged a complaint against him for sexually harassing her during their meeting the night before at a Bangkok Hotel on April 12, 2022. Following this complaint, many survivors are now stepping forward with their stories. This incident is triggering what many are calling - the country’s highest profile #MeToo case. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to VICE Asia: https://bit.ly/2LhqAR9 Connect with VICE Asia: Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/2P3Y0pv Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com/en_asia More videos from the VICE network: https://fb.com/viceasia/videos/ Like VICE Asia on Facebook: http://fb.com/viceasia Follow VICE Asia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/viceasia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viceasia/

June 9 was a historic day for stoners all over Thailand, as cannabis became officially decriminalized in the kingdom. The entirety of the plant is legal, but extracts containing more than 0.2% and smoking in public is still prohibited. People can now grow, possess and sell cannabis—though the government insists that it should be intended for “medical purposes only,” interpretations seem to vary. Since the decriminalization, scores of cannabis dispensaries quickly popped up across the country. However, without clear regulations or guidelines, the industry experienced several weeks of a legal free-for-all—much to the disdain of critics. Since then, some regulations have been put forth. For example, vendors must now obtain permits to sell cannabis. As of publishing, however, the legal framework around the production, use, and sale of cannabis still remains largely unclear. One of the key players in the country’s budding cannabis industry is the advocacy group, Highland. What started as a Facebook page 10 years ago has now grown to the biggest 4/20 festival Thailand has ever seen. Meet Arun "Max" Avery, and Rattapon "Guide" Sanrak, and Chaiwat “Wat” Banjai, co-founders of Highland Café. It's one of the country's most famous legal dispensaries that now also sells buds, much to the delight of the hundreds of customers lined up outside their doors. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to VICE Asia: https://bit.ly/2LhqAR9 Connect with VICE Asia: Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/2P3Y0pv Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com/en_asia More videos from the VICE network: https://fb.com/viceasia/videos/ Like VICE Asia on Facebook: http://fb.com/viceasia Follow VICE Asia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/viceasia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viceasia/