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Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community hopeful as marriage equality bill is set to be discussed in Parliament

Naphat Krutthai and Rasithaya Jindasri have been in a committed relationship for eight years, but only now they can consider getting married

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Japan and ASEAN Unite for Peace, Security Amid Tensions

Japan and ASEAN leaders unite for the 50th anniversary of their official ties, focusing on regional security, economic cooperation, and a rules-respecting ...

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PM faces legal challenges after controversial speech

Opponents of Srettha Thavisin say the prime minister could face serious legal problems after apparently referring to his party MPs' influences on police promotion - problems that could even include removal from the premiership.

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Thai wins 1st runner-up in Miss Universe 2023

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has congratulated Anntonia Porsild, who represented Thailand in the Miss Universe 2023 beauty contest, for being named 1st runner-up.

Bangkok Post

Tech giants to invest B300bn in Thailand

The government has announced it has successfully convinced Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google and Microsoft to invest in Thailand, with a total investment worth about 300 billion baht.

Bangkok Post

Sticker on truck sparks bribe investigation

A collapsed section of road in Bangkok was blamed on an overloaded lorry suspected of making illegal payments to officials because of a sticker on its windscreen.

Bangkok Post

Minimum wage to rise next month

The minimum daily wage will be raised by the end of next month, but the new rate won’t reach the 400 baht promised by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin previously, Labour Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn said on Monday.

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Extended nightlife hours to start Dec 15

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has agreed to extend opening hours for nighttime entertainment venues, including pubs and bars, to 4am in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Phuket from Dec 15.

Bangkok Post

Thai negotiators held talks with Hamas in attempt to free hostages

Two-hour meeting took place in Iran as officials tried to secure release of Thai nationals captive in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Thais face South Korea entry issues

The government will look into the controversial issue of Thai nationals consistently being deported by South Korean immigration, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Israel says 54 Thai nationals being held hostage by Hamas

Bangkok says figure may include those dead and missing, of which Thais make up largest non-Israeli group

The Guardian - UK

Digital money handout to be delayed

The government cannot hand out 10,000 baht in digital money to people on Feb 1 as planned because it will take longer to develop a secure system, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.

Bangkok Post

Netanyahu tells troops ‘next stage is coming’ as Israel prepares Gaza offensive

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians struggled Saturday to flee from areas in Gaza targeted by Israeli bombardments after Israel warned residents in the north to evacuate ahead of an expected ground offensive. Israeli air strikes on Gaza have killed at least 324 people over the past 24 hours, the territory’s…

France 24

Hong Kong eyes stronger economic and trade ties with Thailand to expand its role in Southeast Asia

Hong Kong's leader says the city will seek to strengthen its economic and trade ties with Thailand after a meeting with the country’s prime minister

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Chinese National Killed in Bangkok Mall Shooting

Another citizen of China was wounded in the incident, which left two dead and six injured

Bangkok Post

Nation aims to be upper-income by 2027

The government will turn Thailand into an upper-income country within four years, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

The Independent UK

New Thai prime minister pays friendly visit to neighboring Cambodia's own new leader

Two of Southeast Asia’s newest national leaders have exchanged congratulations on their new posts as Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin paid a one-day official visit to Cambodia for talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet

The Independent UK

Thailand receives the first Chinese visitors under a new visa-free policy to boost tourism

Top Thai officials have welcomed hundreds of Chinese tourists at Bangkok’s international airport on the first day of a new visa-free entry program that officials say will boost tourism

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Govt explains PM's expensive flight

The PM's deputy secretary on Tuesday explained why Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's flight to New York to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly from Sept 18-24 cost 30 million baht.

The Independent UK

Thailand's opposition Move Forward party to pick new leader as its embattled chief steps down

The head of the Move Forward party, which finished first in Thailand’s general election in May but was denied power by Parliament, has announced his resignation as its chief so the party can appoint a new member to serve as Parliament’s opposition leader

Bangkok Post

Srettha disagrees with recreational use of cannabis

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday he did not agree with allowing recreational use of cannabis, though its medical use would remain under his administration.

Bangkok Post

Srettha urged to send Thaksin back to jail

A group of political activists on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to restore public trust by ensuring Thaksin Shinawatra serves more time in prison.

Al Jazeera

Thailand’s Srettha pledges urgent action to tackle ‘sick economy’

New prime minister promises to hand out cash, reduce energy prices and boost tourism to stimulate sluggish economy.

The Independent UK

Thailand's new prime minister tells Parliament his government will urgently tackle economic woes

Thailand’s new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has vowed to act quickly to relieve the country’s economic problems in his inaugural speech to Parliament

The Independent UK

Thailand's new government takes office as Cabinet members take oath in front of king

Thailand’s new government has officially taken office, almost four months after the country’s general election

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