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Seven Hostages Released from Gaza: Five Thais, Two Israelis

Seven hostages—five Thai nationals (Thenna Pongsak, Sathian Suwannakham, Sriaoun Watchara, Seathao Bannawat, and Rumnao Surasak) and two Israelis (Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes)—were released from Gaza; one Israeli soldier, Agam Berger, was released earlier. The release of the Israeli hostages was chao...

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San Francisco Museum Repatriates Looted Thai Statues

The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco is returning four ancient bronze statues looted from Thailand in the 1960s, highlighting a growing trend of museums acknowledging and returning artifacts acquired unethically; a new exhibition, "Moving Objects," details this repatriation.

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China Hit by Severe Cold Wave and Snowstorms

A cold wave and snowstorms hit China over the weekend, causing temperatures to plummet more than 10C below average in some northern areas, with 8cm of snow accumulation reported. Simultaneously, Alaska faced extreme storms with 70mph winds and flooding.

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Husband of Woman Found Dead in UK Detained in Thailand

The British husband of Lamduan Armitage, a Thai woman found dead in the Yorkshire Dales in 2004, has been detained in Thailand on Thursday due to visa issues, prompting renewed efforts by UK authorities to question him about her death.

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Thailand Faces Pressure to Halt Deportation of Uyghur Men to China

Facing deportation to China, 48 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for over a decade have sparked international concern over potential human rights abuses; relatives and the UN plead for Thailand to halt the transfer, highlighting the men's health issues and China's human rights record.

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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

On February 26, 2024, Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, with approximately 1,448 couples nationwide, including 311 in Bangkok, registering their unions at district offices and venues like Siam Paragon mall.

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Wang Xing Kidnapping Causes Sharp Drop in Chinese Tourism to Thailand

News of actor Wang Xing's rescue from a Thai human trafficking ring caused a 15.6% drop in Chinese tourist bookings to Thailand from January 13-20, impacting other Southeast Asian countries as well, while boosting tourism to Australia, the UAE, and South Korea.

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Jeju Air Crash Preliminary Report Points to Bird Strike and Localiser Structure

A preliminary report on the December 29th Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash in South Korea, which killed 179 people, points to a potential bird strike and the localiser structure's role as contributing factors, with the investigation ongoing.

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China Arrests Key Suspect in Myanmar-Thailand Human Trafficking Case

Chinese authorities arrested a key suspect, surnamed Yan, in human trafficking linked to online scams near Myanmar and Thailand, following the high-profile case of actor Wang Xing, who was lured to Thailand and forced to work in Myanmar, impacting Thailand's tourism prospects during the Lunar New Ye...

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British Husband Detained in Thailand Over 21-Year-Old Cold Case Murder

David Armitage, 62, the British husband of Lamduan Seekanya, whose body was found in the Yorkshire Dales in 2004, has been detained in Thailand, enabling UK police to finally question him about her death.

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Netherlands Misses Housing Targets Amidst High Drug Seizures

Dutch municipalities fall short of government targets for social rental housing; law enforcement reports significant drug seizures in 2024, primarily cocaine; Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage; a Dutch fugitive is arrested in Kenya.

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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

On Thursday, Thailand's Marriage Equality Act takes effect, making it the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights and responsibilities, and prompting hundreds of couples to register their unions at a Bangkok gala.

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