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'Sacred Skin': An exploration of Thailand's sak yant tattoo culture
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'Sacred Skin': An exploration of Thailand's sak yant tattoo culture

The author of a new book on Thailand's famed spirit tattoos discusses everything from women with superpowers to Culture Ministry crackdowns
Thailand calls for ban on religious tattoos for tourists
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Thailand calls for ban on religious tattoos for tourists

Concerned with the growing number of deities appearing on skin, the Culture Ministry wants Buddha, Jesus and Ganesh declared off limits
Photo gallery: Wild Bangkok street tattoos
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Photo gallery: Wild Bangkok street tattoos

From traditional bamboo sak yant tats to modern-influenced designs, inked up tattoo lovers strip down to show us their art
Video: Thailand's ‘superhuman’ tattoos
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Video: Thailand's ‘superhuman’ tattoos

CNN correspondent Dan Rivers explores Thailand's fascination with sak yant tattoos, including footage of Angelina Jolie's 2004 ink experience
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