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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on Thursday, becoming the first Southeast Asian and third Asian country to do so, following Nepal and Taiwan; the law is expected to result in hundreds of marriage registrations on its first day.

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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for LGBT rights in Asia, following a long campaign by activists and shifting societal perceptions, particularly aided by the popularity of Boy Love dramas.

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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand's new law, effective January 23, 2024, legalizes same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights, following years of advocacy and government support, with over 300 couples planning to register on the first day.

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Moo Deng: Thailand's Viral Hippo Fuels Tourism But Raises Welfare Concerns

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo born in July 2023 at Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo, has become a massive commercial success, generating substantial revenue through merchandise and boosting tourism, but raising animal welfare concerns due to constant public exposure.

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Confession in Killing of Cambodian Opposition Figure

A Thai national confessed to the premeditated murder of Lim Kimya, a former Cambodian opposition MP, in Bangkok on January 11th; a Cambodian accomplice is also being sought, amid accusations against former leader Hun Sen, while the French government condemned the killing of its citizen.

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Chinese Actor Rescued from Human Trafficking Ring in Thailand

Chinese actor Wang Xing, who went missing on January 3rd near the Thai-Myanmar border, was rescued by Thai police after falling victim to a telecom scam; this incident, along with 174 other cases, highlights the urgent need for stronger regional cooperation to combat human trafficking linked to tele...

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Thailand Faces Pressure to Halt Deportation of Uyghur Men

Forty-eight Uyghur men, detained in Thailand since 2014 after fleeing China, are facing deportation despite international pressure and a hunger strike protest; their potential return to China raises serious human rights concerns.

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UN Urges Thailand to Protect 48 Uyghurs from Deportation to China

The UN is urging Thailand to not deport 48 Uyghurs to China due to fears of torture and other human rights abuses, despite Thai authorities denying any such plans; this follows a 2015 deportation that drew international condemnation and was followed by a deadly bombing in Bangkok.

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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Boosting Tourism

Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on January 23, 2024, granting equal rights to same-sex couples and prompting a mass wedding event in Bangkok aiming for over 1000 couples, with the tourism authority planning to leverage this for international LGBTQI+ tourism.

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Unusually Cold Snap Hits Bangkok

Bangkok experienced its coldest January day in years on Monday, with temperatures plummeting to 15.2 degrees Celsius due to a high-pressure system from China; the unusual cold snap is expected to last until mid-February.

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Chinese Actor Rescued After Human Trafficking in Thailand

Chinese actor Wang Xing was rescued in Myanmar after being trafficked through Thailand on January 3, prompting an investigation and reassurance from Thai authorities regarding tourism safety, despite several similar reported cases.

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Cambodian Opposition MP Assassinated in Bangkok

A former Cambodian opposition MP and French citizen, Lim Kimya, was shot dead in Bangkok on Tuesday, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the assassination and raising concerns about political repression in Cambodia.

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