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Thailand legalises same-sex marriage

The New York Times · 31m

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.

Couples wed in a riot of colour as Thailand legalises same-sex marriage

Across the country, at least 1,448 same-sex couples are expected to be wed by the end of today, LGBTQ activists say, as a tribute to the Change 1448 campaign for marriage equality - 1448 is the clause in the Thai Civil Code covering the definition of marriage.

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Thailand holds its first same-sex weddings, targets record registrations

Thailand on Thursday became the first country in Southeast Asia to hold legal same-sex weddings, with LGBT groups aiming to mark the occasion with more than 1,000 marriage registrations in a single day.

UN, China and 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.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

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,

UN warns Thailand Uygurs face torture if deported to China

Thailand’s government insists there are no immediate plans to deport the 48 detainees, who fled China and were arrested in Thailand in 2014.

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Thai Dec exports rise 8.7% y/y, above forecast

Thailand's customs-cleared exports rose 8.7% in December from a year earlier, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, ...

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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, Singapore & Malaysia rank as top 3 most popular Asian destinations for travellers

Among individuals surveyed in six ASEAN countries, more than half (52%) prefer destinations within Southeast Asia, followed ...

Making the Most of PM Paetongtarn’s Visit to Thailand’s Deep South

Despite its promises, the Pheu Thai government’s approach to the southern question has been depressingly familiar.

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Thailand becomes 1st SE Asian nation to allow same-sex marriage, netizens cheer while bashing USA's ‘anti-LGBTQ+ policy’

Thailand has made history as the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, with over 200 couples wed on the ...

Did the Thai PM promise to rescue Chinese citizens from Myanmar on Beijing’s order?

A video of Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been shared in Chinese-language social media posts that claim ...

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Why Thailand is not a safe place for Asian dissidents

Thailand is growing particularly dangerous for foreigners seeking protection.The recent fatal shooting of a Cambodian ...

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Southeast Asia's second largest economy urged to shorten visa-free stay for Chinese tourists

Tourism operators in Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, have called on the government to reduce the visa ...

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