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British Ambassador on same-sex marriage in the UK and gender equality in Thailand
By Nad Bunnag, Thai PBS World

 

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The British Ambassador to Thailand, Mark Gooding, and his husband, Dr. Christopher McCormick.


As the Thai parliament passed the second and third readings of the marriage equality bill on March 27th, the tenth anniversary of legalised same-sex marriage in the UK was reached.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323437-british-ambassador-on-same-sex-marriage-in-the-uk-and-gender-equality-in-thailand/

 

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Quick action: Bangkok police recover 70,000 baht for Chinese man
by Petch Petpailin 

 

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Photo via Facebook/ ทับหลัง

 

Bangkok police officers demonstrated integrity by successfully recovering 70,000 baht in cash for a Chinese man who had lost his wallet on March 25, highlighting that not all Thai cops are corrupt.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323440-quick-action-bangkok-police-recover-70000-baht-for-chinese-man/

 

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Thai state personnel to receive Chinese language training
by Mitch Connor 

 

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Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the King Prajadhipok’s Institute (KPI), the Thai-Chinese Cultural Relationship Council (TCCRC), and the Beijing Chinese Language and Culture College (BLCC). The agreement, centred on Thai-Sino cooperation, aims to provide Chinese language training for Thai state personnel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323450-thai-state-personnel-to-receive-chinese-language-training/

 

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Fraudulent calls and messages surge by 18% in Thailand in 2023
by Mitch Connor

 

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Picture courtesy of Lindsey LaMont, Unsplash

 

Whoscall, the caller identification application, has reported that fraudulent calls and messages plagued Thailand’s communication channels in 2023, with Thai citizens receiving an alarming 79 million dishonest messages and calls.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323457-fraudulent-calls-and-messages-surge-by-18-in-thailand-in-2023/

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Rising risk of influenza and dengue amid Covid-19 warns DDC
by Mitch Connor 

 

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Picture courtesy of Fusion Medical Animation, Unsplash

 

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued an alert about the escalating risk of influenza and dengue fever this year, amidst the persisting threat of Covid-19. The department’s recent communicable diseases report highlights the significance of these health risks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323464-rising-risk-of-influenza-and-dengue-amid-covid-19-warns-ddc/

 

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Bitcoin forecast to break US$80,000 barrier by year-end due to market trends

by Alex Morgan

 

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Picture courtesy of Kanchanara, Unsplash

 

Cryptocurrency prices, particularly Bitcoin, have experienced an unexpected surge this year. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance’s chief executive, Richard Teng, previously predicted Bitcoin would conclude 2024 at approximately US$80,000. However, current market trends indicate that Bitcoin could surpass that figure before the year ends.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323470-bitcoin-forecast-to-break-us80000-barrier-by-year-end-due-to-market-trends/

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45th Bangkok International Motor Show held in Thailand
Source: Xinhua | Editor: huaxia

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A visitor looks at a BYD e-Platform 3.0 during the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 27, 2024. The 45th Bangkok International Motor Show kicked off here on Wednesday and will last until April 7. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323474-45th-bangkok-international-motor-show-held-in-thailand/

 

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Gay couple arrested in Bangkok for drug and extortion operations
by Petch Petpailin

 

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Photo via Facebook/ สืบนครบาล IDMB

 

Police yesterday arrested a gay couple at a condominium in Nonthaburi province for drug sales and money extortion operations, targeting medical workers and high-flyers in the educational field.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323478-gay-couple-arrested-in-bangkok-for-drug-and-extortion-operations/

 

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Bangkok scorched at 38°C with thunderstorms looming
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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Picture courtesy of lifeforstock, Freepik

 

Bangkok and its surrounding regions are experiencing scorching temperatures today, with highs reaching a blistering 38 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, thunderstorms are predicted in some areas of the northeastern and eastern provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323482-bangkok-scorched-at-38°c-with-thunderstorms-looming/

 

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