Thailand gears up for a celebration

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.
Same-sex couples in Thailand speak of happiness before marriage equality law takes effect
Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law on Sept. 24, after it was endorsed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Thailand Becomes First Country in Southeast Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand is now the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ couples the same human rights as their heterosexual counterparts. The new law, effective this Thursday, marks a historic milestone for equality in the region.
Same-sex marriages will soon become legal in Thailand after historic law
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
Historic Thai Law Recognises Same-Sex Marriages - but Not All Families Are Equal
American businessman Jacob Holder met his Thai husband Surapong Koonpaew in 2021, got married in the United States two years later and then returned to Thailand, where they live and work. This week, their union will be recognised under Thai law,
Love And Rights: Thailand's Same-sex Marriage Milestone
Hundreds of LGBTQ couples are set to marry in Thailand on Thursday, as the kingdom becomes the biggest nation in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage.
'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 ...
'Hell on earth': China deportation looms for Uyghurs held in Thailand
The family was detained in Thailand in 2014 after fleeing increasing repression in their hometown in China's Xinjiang ...
59 degrees Fahrenheit might not sound that chilly. In Thailand’s capital, it’s a shock to the system
Tropical beaches, cold drinks by the pool and extreme heat are some of the things one might associate with Thailand. Yet, a ...
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Bangkok Crowned The World's Most Visited City For 2024
Bangkok has done it – they have been officially crowned the world’s most visited city in 2024 with a jaw-dropping 32.4 ...
Thai prime minister says she was nearly tricked by scam caller posing as another world leader
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she realized it was a scam when the other person tried to pressure her into ...
Hong Kong sends team to Bangkok to help victim of Southeast Asian scam farm
Hong Kong’s security authorities have dispatched another team of officials to assist a local man who was said to be trapped ...
China-Thailand economic and trade cooperation forum kicks off in Bangkok, focusing on ever-closer partnership
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, and deepen economic and trade ...
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AP first to report on detained Uyghurs in Thailand who face deportation and persecution in China
The AP’s vast network of sources and collaborative reporting led to the first report on detained Uyghurs in Thailand who face ...
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 ...
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$7 ALL YOU CAN EAT - Butter Buffet & Street Noodles in Bangkok Thailand
This is a very interesting buffet called the butter grill where diners grill meat and seafood over charcoal stoves.