Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalising
Thailand will work towards legislating marijuana for medical use, a deputy prime minister said Tuesday, signalling a U-turn on plans to re-criminalise the plant and…
Is traditional marriage doomed for millennials and Gen Z? | Religion
We delve into the declining marriage rates, focusing on East and Southeast Asia, and analyse the contributing factors to this trend.As marriage and birth rates…
Six people found dead at Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel in Bangkok | Tourism News
Authorities in Thailand have said the six people are all foreigners. Investigations into their deaths are ongoing.Six people have been found dead at an upmarket…
The UK beach so beautiful it was once mistaken for Thailand in mix-up
The beach is so stunning that the Thai Government once used pictures of it to promote one of their own beaches, not realising they were…
Cannabis advocates in Thailand protest a proposal to ban again its general use
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressSam HarshbargerPublished Jul 08, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for…
As same-sex marriage nears, Thailand’s businesses chase the ‘pink baht’ | LGBTQ
Bangkok, Thailand – For three decades, Dujruedee Thaithumnus has presided over symbolic weddings between same-sex couples on the white sand beaches of Thailand’s Samui island.…
'Most surprising' European hidden gem that boasts dreamy coastlines like Thailand
Travel guru 'Jordynn' claimed she couldn't quite believe how more people didn't know about this hidden gem which boasts gorgeous beaches, stunning mountains and unforgettable…
Both and Newyear announce engagement after Thailand passes marriage equality bill
Cue the wedding bells, Thai actors Both Nattapong and Newyear Kitiwhut are officially engaged. On 18 June, Thailand took a monumental step forward for LGBTQIA+…
Thailand to become first Southeast Asia nation to legalise same-sex marriage
Photo: X/Twitter [@Thavisin] In a “monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights”, Thailand is set to make history as the first nation in Southeast Asia to…
Thaksin bailed as Thai courts embark on series of politically charged cases | News
Indictment of former PM, hearings against progressive parties, seen driven by rivalry with the conservative establishment. A Thai court has bailed former Prime Minister Thaksin…
Thailand has tried for years to solve its pollution problem. But ‘haze season’ always comes back
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Huizhong WuPublished Jun 17, 2024 • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering…
Thailand’s complex Senate election at risk as court decision looms | Politics News
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s nearly one-month-long Senate selection process kicked off last week, amid accusations that the system is skewed in favour of the conservative…
Why four court cases could unleash a new crisis in Thai politics | Courts News
EXPLAINERCourts due to hear cases on Tuesday on Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the Move Forward party, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the Senate elections.…
Rare twin elephants in Thailand receive monks’ blessings a week after their tumultuous birth
In short: Buddhist monks in Thailand blessed a pair of twin baby elephants a week after their rare birth came close to being a tragedy.An…
Thailand to Hold Rate Again as Government Piles Pressure to Ease
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThailand’s central bank is poised to maintain its benchmark interest rate at a decade high on Wednesday as spending and inflation gather…
Unbelievable Thailand home you can rent for the 'average' British price – with gigantic pool
This year, renting an average English home costs a record-breaking £1,293 per month. But one Brit abroad claims we're missing a trick, as he showcases…
Best new Las Vegas restaurants and bars on the Strip and beyond
The Las Vegas dining scene has a spicy relationship with stereotypes. It creates them, embraces them, defies them, reinvents them. Which tropes we hold closest…
Former Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra to go on trial for royal insult | Politics News
The case relates to an interview the billionaire politician gave to South Korean media while in self-imposed exile in 2015. Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin…
Thai court to hear ethics case calling for removal of PM | Politics News
Judges accept petition seeking Srettha Thavisin’s removal over cabinet appointment of lawyer who did jail time. Thailand’s Constitutional Court will examine a plea seeking to…
Shaken passengers from turbulence-hit flight arrive in Singapore | Aviation News
One person died and dozens are being treated in hospital in Bangkok after their original flight struck ‘sudden extreme’ turbulence. More than 140 passengers and…