For decades Bhutan had no television, no traffic lights, and a culture that had barely changed in centuries. Today, bars dot the capital city of Thimphu, set in mist-covered mountains, while teenagers crowd internet cafes to play violent video games, and men smoke and gamble in snooker halls. Here’s a look at the changing life of the city. Pictured, the Buddha Dordenma statue stands in Thimphu, Bhutan. (Photo: Cathal McNaughton/Reuters)
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