Thailand's industries have made major strides in recent years to position themselves as hubs for auto manufacturing, agriculture and tourism. But coin production? Why not, says Tassanee Ponglamai ...

A 25-year-old sea turtle in Thailand who swallowed nearly ... passed," said Dr. Nantarika Chansue, who removed 5 kilograms (11 pounds) of coins from the turtle's stomach in an hours-long operation ...