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For centuries, Thai soldiers have covered their bodies in protective tattoos called Sak Yant. Today, people from around the globe are flocking to master artists to be inked with designs that some believe can protect them from bullets and rid them of vices.

The military-led government in Myanmar has driven the country's economy and infrastructure into the ground. Many of its people cross the border to get better wages and basic health care.

Germany thrashed Brazil 7-1 this week. Author Kevin Roose says Ernest Thayer's classic poem on failure, "Casey at the Bat," might cheer the Brazilian soccer team up.

Counting Down The 10 Best Films Of 2013 And More

Here to look back at some of the trends of 2013 as well as some of the best and worst is KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando.

The mother of a 12-year-old boy says the 10-year-old neighbor suspected of fatally stabbing her son is not a monster.

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Israel plans to replace Asian cooks in Japanese, Chinese and Thai restaurants to cut back on foreign workers. Now the workers are staging selective strikes, refusing to serve popular food.

Airs Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at 9 p.m. & Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Thailand's political unrest is hurting its tourism industry. After protesters seized the country's two main airports, tourists started canceling their holiday plans. The airports are open, but Thailand's image has been tarnished.