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Thailand legalises same-sex marriage

Hundreds of LGBT couples say ‘I do’ as Thailand legalises same-sex marriage

Welcome to our live coverage as same-sex marriage becomes legal in Thailand. It's a huge day for the country, which is one of very few places in Asia to recognise marriage equality. It's just past 0800 in Bangkok, where LGBTQ+ couples have been queuing at district offices and other venues to get married.

Associated Press · 1h

LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages on the first day of law giving them equal status

Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand are expected to make their wedded status legal on the first day a law takes effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples.

CNN on MSN · 19h

Hundreds of same-sex couples to marry as Thailand’s landmark marriage bill takes effect

Hundreds of same-sex couples are expected to tie the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality.

China deportation looms for Uyghurs held in Thailand

UN experts urge Thailand not to deport dozens of Uyghurs to China where they face ‘real risk of torture’

International pressure is mounting on Thailand – including from the new US administration – over the fate of dozens of Uyghur men held in detention for more than a decade, following reports the Thai government planned to deport the group to China.

The New York Times · 3d

Fearing Deportation, Uyghurs Held in Thailand Go on Hunger Strike

Dozens of men from the ethnic minority sought escape from repression in China a decade ago, but have been detained in Thailand ever since.

U.S. News & World Report · 22h

UN Experts Urge Thailand Not to Deport 48 Uyghurs to China

United Nations human rights experts have urged Thailand not to send 48 Uyghurs in its custody back to China, warning they are at risk of torture, ill-treatment and "irreparable harm" if returned. Human rights groups and some Thai lawmakers have raised concerns in the past week that the transfer to China of the Uyghurs,

Channel NewsAsia Singapore4h

With highest household debt in Southeast Asia, can Thailand break the ‘vicious cycle’?

Thailand’s high household debt is a result of sluggish economics, generous lending and “coincidence”. But fixing the problem ...

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Thailand assures Hongkongers over safety amid forced labour scams

Authorities in Thailand have assured Hongkongers that the country remains a safe destination following a spate of ...

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Music Industry Moves: Sony Music Publishing Starts Up in Thailand, Tatchara Longprasert Named General Manager

Sony Music Publishing opens in Thailand with Tatchara Longprasert as GM; Justin McIntosh launches JTMC Entertainment with ...

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Movie Tourism: How The Film Industry Impacts Travel

Explore how Movie Tourism drives travel trends, from James Bond's Alps to White Lotus' Hawaii, and its impact on destinations ...

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When does season 3 of ‘The White Lotus’ premiere?

Season 3 of “The White Lotus” premieres on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 9 p.m. EST and consists of eight episodes. The finale will air ...

The National Law Review2h

Thailand Eases Regulations for Solar Rooftop Installations

On December 27, 2024, the Thai Cabinet relaxed regulations on solar rooftop installations with the introduction of the ...

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Marriage registration is customarily done at district offices, but on Thursday, around 300 couples are expected to complete ...

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Couple Thought Their Beach Proposal Was Perfect—Then They Watch the Video

A woman's engagement video didn't turn out as she expected it to when a stranger unsuspectingly entered the frame.

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