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Thai farmers urge authorities to address invasive fish damage, restore ecosystems
Citizens rallied in Bangkok this month demanding accountability and action from the government and private corporations following an outbreak of invasive fish that has ravaged Thailand’s freshwater …
Thailand Celebrates New Same-Sex Marriage Law With Mass Wedding
Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the few places in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.
Music Industry Moves: Sony Music Publishing Starts Up in Thailand, Tatchara Longprasert Named General Manager
Sony Music Publishing has launched its new flagship office in Thailand with Tatchara Longprasert joining as general manager, effective immediately. Based in Bangkok, Longprasert reports to Carol Ng, president,
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.
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 …
‘A long fight full of tears’: Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples
“It has been a long fight full of tears for us.” That is how Ann “Waaddao” Chumaporn describes the years that led to this moment – on Thursday, when same-sex marriage becomes legal in Thailand, and …
The ‘mystery holiday’ that could take you to the Maldives for £99
Seven nights in the Maldives, Barbados, Thailand or Mexico could cost you just £99 with what seems like an extraordinary deal, too good to be true. The deal, run by discount website Wowcher, includes …
Thailand gears up for a celebration as a long-awaited marriage equality law takes effect
It is a big day many in Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community have long been waiting for, as couples celebrate a law giving them the same legal rights as married heterosexuals.
Forecasting 2.4% growth for Thailand despite U.S. tariff concerns: Kasikornbank CEO
Kattiya Indaravijaya, CEO of Kasikornbank discusses the impact of U.S. tariff policies on the Thai Economy, and potential financial risks.