Thailand has taken a monumental leap forward in the quest for marriage equality, with the House of Representatives approving a same-sex marriage bill on its final reading.

 

Thailand house of representatives approves same-sex marriage bill
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal | Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

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Same-sex marriage law passed by lower house. Next comes a law to legalise prostitution in Thailand
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

On Wednesday afternoon, Mr Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit (centre) issued a warm and effusive statement applauding the passage of a gay marriage law by the House of Representatives. In addition to congratulating lawmakers for their bi-partisan cooperation, he also praised the public. At the same time, key committee members who guided the measure through parliament gathered in high spirits to address the media (inset left). However, the Move Forward Party is now expected to table a law to legalise prostitution in Thailand (inset right), which has the support of the Prime Minister.

House of Representatives passes a Gay Marriage law. Legislators next will tackle legalising Prostitution. 

 

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

 

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.

 

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Jakrapob Coming Back After 15 Years In Self-Exile
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Former minister Jakrapob Penkair. Photo: BBC

 

JAKRAPOB PENKAIR, former minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, is coming back tomorrow (Mar. 28) after 15 years in self-exile abroad.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323438-jakrapob-coming-back-after-15-years-in-self-exile/

 

“Blue sky after the storm”: Senator Porntip

 

 

Senator Khunying Porntip Rojanasunan has criticised the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), after the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases cleared her and nine former colleagues at the Justice Ministry’s Central Institute of Forensic Science on Tuesday of corruption charges, related to the procurement of six GT-200 bomb detectors 14 years ago, which turned out to be fake.

 

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

 

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/

 

Buriram celebrates BLACKPINK Lisa’s 27th birthday
by Samantha Rose 

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

Buriram celebrated BLACKPINK Lisa’s 27th birthday with a feast of meatball consumption and the unveiling of themed pants.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323441-buriram-celebrates-blackpink-lisa’s-27th-birthday/

 

Pattaya halts national ID card issuance due to card shortage
by Top Top

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Pattaya City Registration Office has been forced to slam the brakes on issuing national ID cards to Thai citizens due to a shortage of blank cards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323442-pattaya-halts-national-id-card-issuance-due-to-card-shortage/

Thai and Chinese People Fight Over Woman in Pattaya in Dramatic Car Chase
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: Siamrath

Pattaya — A group of Thai people and another group of Chinese tourists reportedly fought over a woman in front of a nightclub in Pattaya on Tuesday night, March 26th.

 

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Pattaya’s Wind Turbine Project on Koh Larn Fizzles Out After Failing to Deliver Power
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: Siamrath

Pattaya — The wind turbine project to generate renewable power on Koh Larn in Pattaya has reportedly become a waste of resources after critics alleged that the turbines have broken down for a long time and the city lacked enough funding to repair them.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323444-pattaya’s-wind-turbine-project-on-koh-larn-fizzles-out-after-failing-to-deliver-power/

 

Pattaya Officials Investigate Naklua Canal Pollution After Resident Complaints
By Aim Tanakorn

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Pattaya — Pattaya City officials are investigating sources of pollution in the Naklua canal following complaints from residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323445-pattaya-officials-investigate-naklua-canal-pollution-after-resident-complaints/

 

Good news about digital wallet scheme in April : Srettha
 

PM Srettha Thavisin

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said today that there will be good news about the digital wallet scheme announced on April 10.

 

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Luxury vans intentionally crash in Pattaya pub drama
by Top Top

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Local police in Pattaya are unravelling a startling incident involving luxury vans carrying Chinese tourists intentionally crashing into each other outside a secretive pub early yesterday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323447-luxury-vans-intentionally-crash-in-pattaya-pub-drama/

 

TJA receives no dirty money from online gambling network
 

File photo : Lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd holds a press conference on Tuesday.

The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) has concluded an internal investigation into an allegation, made by a high-profile lawyer, claiming that a journalists’ association, or its members, had received bribes from an online gambling network.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323448-tja-receives-no-dirty-money-from-online-gambling-network/

 

Thai state personnel to receive Chinese language training
by Mitch Connor 

 

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/

 

Phetchabun: Cannabis-induced hallucination triggers police chase
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 23 year old man experienced a hallucinatory episode after consuming cannabis, leading to a high-speed chase and subsequent arrest by local police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323451-phetchabun-cannabis-induced-hallucination-triggers-police-chase/

Viral photo: Power pole piercing through sewer in Sisaket

by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

A snapshot showing a power pole piercing a drainage pipe beside Highway 226 in Sisaket’s Uthumphon Phisai district has taken social media by storm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323452-viral-photo-power-pole-piercing-through-sewer-in-sisaket/

 

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

 

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/

Thai tourism federation calls for urgent supply development
by Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of Apichart Jinakul

 

The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) has revealed its intention to present an urgent demand for supply development to the government. The appeal is due to a rising demand that is overburdening the existing infrastructure. This was disclosed by Fetta’s secretary-general, Adith Chairattananon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323459-thai-tourism-federation-calls-for-urgent-supply-development/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 28 March 2024

 

 

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Thai government explores funding for digital wallet giveaway
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Thai government is currently exploring funding avenues for its digital wallet giveaway initiative, with final decisions on the funding source set to be determined next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323461-thai-government-explores-funding-for-digital-wallet-giveaway/

 

Thai police forms special unit to tackle aggressive monkey menace

by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Tha Hin police station

 

In the central plains province of Lop Buri, Thailand, a special police unit has been established to apprehend aggressive macaque monkeys causing havoc for the local populace.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323462-thai-police-forms-special-unit-to-tackle-aggressive-monkey-menace/

Thailand Eyes UNESCO Nod for Cultural Icons
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved the nomination of Thai traditional dress and Muay Thai for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, seeking to globally recognize these fundamental aspects of Thai culture. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323463-thailand-eyes-unesco-nod-for-cultural-icons/

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

 

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/

 

Thailand and the Philippines to sign tourism MoU
By TTR WEEKLY 

 

 

MANILA, 28 March 2024: The Philippines and Thailand should sign the “two-country, one-destination” initiative as early as this June, according to a report by the Philippines News Agency that quoted a reliable diplomatic source.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323467-thailand-and-the-philippines-to-sign-tourism-mou/

 

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

by Alex Morgan

 

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/

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

  

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/

 

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

 

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/

 

PM Urged To Take Action Against Police Chief Over Alleged Money-Extortion, Laundering Scams
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd, right, and Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukvimol, left. Photo: Matichon

 

PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin was yesterday (Mar. 27) encouraged to promptly take legal action against suspended Police Chief Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukvimol suspected of involvement in money-extortion, laundering scams.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1323481-pm-urged-to-take-action-against-police-chief-over-alleged-money-extortion-laundering-scams/

 

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

 

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/