In a landmark move that explicitly showcases the evolution towards inclusivity, Thailand’s government officials have approved a crucial draft legislation, pushing the boundaries for marriage equality. The Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, announced this monumental move on the 21st of November – a potential watershed moment for Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community. Typically recognized for its dynamic LGBTQ+ scene, Thailand seeks, through this legislation, to bridge the chasm between rapid societal transformations and the traditional norms still prevalent, which often mete out discrimination towards the LGBTQ+ community. There’s a widespread sentiment among activists that the Thai legal system has been slow at catching up with changing attitudes towards same-sex couples and the LGBTQ+ community. On the anticipation of receiving Parliamentary approval and royal consent, the legislation would grant Thailand the distinction of being the third Asian country acknowledging same-sex marriage. The accolade is currently held by Taiwan and Nepal. This exceptional move serves…
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For the stalwart hoteliers and resort proprietors nestled in the inviting landscape of Thailand’s Chiang Mai province, the last couple of months have been anything but calm. A worrying surge in petty thefts in the region, leaving locals puzzled and tourists exasperated, has sparked calls for heightened police action. This unruly crimewave has crossed an unexpected threshold, venturing decidedly below the belt, or rather the foot, targeting guest’s shoes. According to a hostel owner who operates at Soi Saha Si Phum Place off the cosy Manee Nopparat Road, unimpressive acts of delinquency have created quite an uproar. Surveillance footage, shared across various social media platforms, reveals the audacious actions of slipper thieves and their lightweight loot. The footage has also shed light on their modus operandi – they work either solo or in duos, boldly snatching up brand new or pricey footwear under the watchful eyes of security cameras. But…
The elite dragon troupe enroute to a much-anticipated performance in Khon Kaen, suffered an unfortunate tyre failure on their transport, turning what was expected to be a lively cultural event into a tragic catastrophe. This dreadful event took place on the historic Mittraphap Road, a mere 70 kilometres away from their final destination, turning the road almost instantaneously into a distressing tableau of chaos. Captain Peerachat, from the Superintendent’s Department of Phon Police Station, along with his diligent team, promptly responded to distress signals about a capsized pickup truck. The particular vehicle, emblazoned with the evidence of its origin from Bangkok – a registration number of 1ป5406, was heartbreakingly discovered lying prostrate in the center of the bustling roadway. The site was a woeful sight to behold with the sad demise of three individuals – the 34-year-old Thawatchai, the 31-year-old Khomkrit, and a young child of just 12 years going…
At the heart of Thai politics is a storm brewing passionately, throwing Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, who is 61 and hails from Bangkok, into the eye of the controversy. The allegations of favouritism have emerged surrounding his handling of police colonel assignments, making waves throughout the country and manifesting in an enormous, fiery backlash on social platforms and Parliament alike. During a November 21st gathering of Pheu Thai MPs, the Thai Premier made a statement of certain magnitude. He acknowledged that some MPs had specific interests in certain officers being promoted to police colonels. This intra-party confluence amid discussions about national debt raised many eyebrows. To address the debt, Srettha suggested a dialogue between district chiefs and police colonels or superintendents from all police stations on November 28. However, it was his candid, albeit problematic note on the recent police colonel appointments that sent ripples of concern through the…
In the bustling city of Chaiyaphum, tucked away in the heart of Thailand, our protagonist none other than a 47-year-old Thai man, Bancha found love in the most modern of ways, via a dating app. Everything seemed to be going smoothly with his new flame, Pantiwa, a lively 33-year-old woman. For two beguiling weeks, Bancha was on cloud nine, totally smitten by Pantiwa. A curveball was thrown into their budding relationship when Bancha’s 800,000 baht pickup truck went missing, with none other than Pantiwa under suspicion. Bancha found himself bewitched by the charms of Pantiwa. She was more than just a pretty face, she was ambitious, proposing plans of them staying together, even before marriage. Enthralled as he was, Bancha sacrificed his job as a security guard, heeding her siren call of starting a business together. This venture required a new vehicle. Together, they visited the showroom, their hearts set…
The Thailand-based entity Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) has yet again flagged an alert for the citizens, calling attention to potential flash floods and forest runoff in the southern regions of the country. This directive has stemmed from the anticipation of escalated rainfall as a northeastern monsoon is set to inhibit the Gulf of Thailand and southern parts of the territory. ONWR’s Deputy Secretary-General, Samroeng Sangphuwong, revealed this advisory. Marking its fifth issuance for the current year, the warning spans across five days – from November 25th to 30th. The notice brings to light the threat of sudden floods and forest runoff, particularly in distinctive districts within the provinces of Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. In addition to this, ONWR has recommended the continuous monitoring of intermediate and mini reservoirs, particularly those with water levels spiking to over 80%. These waterbodies are distributed within the confines of Surat…
In a disquieting disclosure by the United Nations (UN), a recent study has laid bare an alarming upswing in the murders of women and girls on a global scale, reaching a frightful new record with approximately 89,000 lives abruptly ended last year. This distressing statistic is tantamount to the most elevated annual death toll witnessed in the last two decades, sending palpable ripples of alarm throughout the world community. This worrying development, revealed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in conjunction with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), underscores an increasing pattern of deliberate murder of females—a phenomenon also known as femicide. What’s more striking is the fact that this has been increasing even in the backdrop of a general decrease in overall murder rates globally. An astounding 55% of these deliberate female homicides, the report discloses, were…
In our modern digital landscape, one must adopt a sense of caution as cyber crooks evolve in their craft. Just as technology advances, so do scamming techniques, as demonstrated by the latest, chillingly sophisticated fraud method that has taken the stage. A TikTok user, @tawanviewsomboons, has blown the lid off a captivating yet haunting tale of malicious imposters turning personal finances topsy-turvy. Taking to the ever-popular social platform, @tawanviewsomboons narrated a chilling anecdote of deceit and duplicity via a didactic video aimed at enlightening the unsuspecting public. Speaking with conviction, he narrated the unnerving tale of a contemporary of his who found themselves ensnared in the well-woven web of these cunning offenders. The plot thickens as these villains, disguised as bank representatives, initiate a conversation with the victim. They successfully convince the victim that their mobile banking applications are frozen, adorning the digital facades of two apps with a disconcerting…
Setting the gold standard in Southeast Asia’s property technology space, PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU) recently unveiled the winners and finalists of the 18th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards. Proudly presented by Mitsubishi Elevator (Thailand) and upheld by the gold sponsorship of JLL, the Awards highlighted a dazzling array of Thailand’s finest real estate developers across a staggering 63 categories. A black-tie gala dinner marked the celebration of these groundbreaking innovators, with prestigious development firms from Greater Bangkok, Phuket, the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin, Khao Yai, and other regions earning accolades for their exceptional contributions to Thailand’s real estate landscape. The highlight of the evening was the coveted Best Developer award, snatched for the first time by Sena Development in the Awards’ 18-year history. Meanwhile, Habitat Group Co., Ltd. claimed the lion’s share of accolades, clinching the Best Lifestyle Developer award, the much-anticipated Best Condo Development (Thailand) award for its Wyndham Grand…
In a reel of legal engagements unfurling in the past week, six non-native individuals hailing from diverse locations – four from Pakistan, one from Italy, and another one from Russia – found themselves tangled in the law enforcement net. Among those arrested were individuals who were part of a visa forgery gang. Their misadventures were narrated by Pol Maj Gen Pantana Nuchanart, the Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, who engaged the press at a conference that transpired on Thursday. The saga began when law enforcement authorities apprehended four Pakistani individuals who found themselves at the receiving end of the law – Ammad Hussain, Muhammade Yaseen, Shakeel Liaqat, and Irfan Hussain. These men, ranging from 28 to 49 years old, called an apartment in the Khlong Chan region of Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district their haven. Their operation was laid bare following a report which revealed that this group was allegedly…