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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 18 June 2025
Equality Concerns Persist Despite Thai Pride Progress, Says Srettha Srettha Thavisin. File photo Thailand's recent stride in legalising same-sex marriage is just the beginning, according to former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363968-equality-concerns-persist-despite-thai-pride-progress-says-srettha/ -
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Opinion Equality Concerns Persist Despite Thai Pride Progress, Says Srettha
Srettha Thavisin. File photo Thailand's recent stride in legalising same-sex marriage is just the beginning, according to former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. In a candid discussion with the media for Pride Month, Srettha urged for perpetual commitment to genuine inclusivity, beyond one-month celebrations. He stressed that daily recognition of equality through robust laws and societal acceptance is imperative. Srettha, whose administration catapulted Thailand to the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights in Southeast Asia, underscored that true equality transcends mere symbolic gestures. As the pioneer of the Marriage Equality Law in the region, he envisions a Thailand where acceptance is embedded in daily life and all identities are safeguarded under the law. He emphasised that seasonal initiatives like Pride Month can inadvertently marginalise rather than integrate. During his tenure, the legalisation of same-sex marriage marked a historic landmark, heralding a new era for LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand. However, Srettha asserts that the journey towards all-encompassing equality is far from over. The former PM cited the need for urgent legislative reform to address ongoing challenges, pressing for the Gender Recognition Bill and legal reforms affecting sex workers. He highlighted the discrimination faced by transgender individuals due to discrepancies in the legal recognition of their identities. In his vision, adopting inclusive policies would elevate Thailand to a global exemplar of diversity and fairness. However, Srettha points out that tangible change hinges on parliamentary action. He suggests that political inaction will inevitably result in electoral accountability. A broader call to action extends beyond LGBTQ+ rights; the fight against inequality spans education, healthcare, and economic sectors. Srettha linked ongoing inequality to Thailand's falling birth rates, suggesting that societal barriers drive citizens to seek opportunities abroad. This situation aggravates both a population decline and brain drain, threatening future national growth. Education remains another facet of inequality. Srettha criticised international schools benefiting from tax exemptions, urging them to offer scholarships to less-privileged students. He pointed out that disparities in educational access compromise the nation's socio-economic mobility and opportunities for underprivileged students. On sustainability, Srettha believes that comprehensive taxation is key to fostering rural development and improving public services. Rejecting misconceptions that taxation necessarily breeds corruption, he argued that efficient redistribution of wealth could secure universal improvements, such as clean water and healthcare, ultimately strengthening national resilience. He also highlighted the importance of adding value to Thailand's agricultural outputs, suggesting innovative ideas like turning Thai rice into high-quality liquor, a potential catalyst for rural economic growth. Through embedding equality into everyday life and economic policy, Srettha envisions a Thailand where citizens are empowered to invest in their future, feeling secure and appreciated. In essence, he aligns national stability with the everyday lived reality of genuine equality for all. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-18 -
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Israeli forces kill 51 Palestinians waiting for flour at Gaza aid site
So did Doctors without borders. Are they Hamas too? The Gaza humanitarian foundation GHF is backed by the US and Israel and distributes humanitarian aid in Gaza. From the first day of the GHF operations in May 2025 hundreds of Palestinians, most of them women and children, have been killed by Israeli gunfire when they approached the distribution sites. Survivors of the repeated mass killings perpetrated at the distribution sites have begun to refer to the Israeli-backed operation as traps or death traps rather than aid (the Guardian) Doctors without borders called it a "massacre" and stated that "along with displacement orders and bombing campaigns that kill civilians, weaponising aid constitutes crimes against humanity". After Israel has been killing more than 50.000 people in Gaza mostly with weapons received from the US and now in the last three weeks almost 400 starving people, who were hoping to get some food have been murdered by the IDF next to the distribution sites of a US - Israeli backed organization and some people are seriously blaming Iran or Hamas for that? How low can Israel go and how stupid can it`s supporters become, still condoning these atrocities? To cite Bonhoeffer: Real stupidity is a willful surrender of independent thought. When people stop thinking for themselves and uncritically follow a group ideology this is more dangerous than outright evil because evil can be confronted while stupidity doesn't even recognize itself. Stupidity is not merely a lack of intelligence, but rather a failure to think critically and morally. It arises when individuals prioritize their own comfort or established beliefs over objective truth and reason Normally intelligent and reasonable people become "stupid" when they avoid facing uncomfortable truths or anxieties, and that this state is not necessarily an intellectual defect but a moral one. They refuse critical thinking making them defend ideas they would normally reject. People in this state feel completely justified in their actions even when committing or condoning atrocities. -
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Finance Foreign Nationals Face Account Bans in Bangkok Bank Crackdown
I have had accounts with Bangkok Bank for 20 yrs odd, but I have been out of the country for a while. I am currently abroad, and locked out of my accounts. Luckily, it seems the direct debits are going through, as I get a text message when the payment is made, but I can't access the account in any way to pay other bills. They (Bangkok Bank) insist I have to go in to the branch for a photo verification. I proposed that I could go in to the London Branch in person for the photo, but was told it was not an option, as it is a commercial branch only. However, to make transactions, the London Branch accepts a certified copy of a passport (https://www.bangkokbank.com/-/media/files/personal/other-services/transferrring-intothailand/identityverification.pdf). I proposed this option, but it was also denied. I don't see why this is ok as a verification for the London Branch, but not for Thailand. So, basically, it seems that not only do I have to wait till I get back to Thailand to reactivate the account, but, as I understand from a YT video, I will also have to have a long-term visa. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZq4c0J5miE) before they will activate it. -
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Accident Drunk Driver Runs Red Light and Crashes into SUV in Pattaya, Injuring Six
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 23-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and crashing her pickup truck into an SUV at a traffic light junction in Pattaya, causing it to overturn and injuring six people, including a South Korean tourist. The incident occurred at around 04:05 on 17 June at the Nong Phong traffic light intersection on Second Road, Jomtien, Chonburi Province. Police and rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found a Mitsubishi Pajero SUV registered in Bangkok flipped upside down. Six individuals were injured in the collision, the 51-year-old driver, Mr. Watcharapong, one South Korean male tourist and four Thai women. All were extracted from the wreckage and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The other vehicle involved, a Toyota Revo pickup truck, fled the scene. However, parts of the vehicle, including the front bumper and a Bangkok-registered licence plate, were left behind at the crash site. With the help of witnesses and CCTV footage, police located the suspect at a hotel approximately 500 metres from the scene. The driver, identified as Ms. Thanchanok appeared intoxicated and was arrested on the spot. A preliminary breathalyser test revealed a blood alcohol concentration well over the legal limit. Mr. Watcharapong, the Pajero driver, also tested positive for alcohol but at a lower level. Ms. Thanchanok claimed she was returning to her accommodation with a foreign companion and had been talking while driving when the crash occurred. She admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the evening and said she had intended to brake but failed to do so in time. Eyewitnesses reported that the Pajero was heading towards Jomtien Beach when the pickup truck ran a red light and slammed into it. Following the collision, the pickup driver did not stop but fled the scene. CCTV footage captured the moment of impact, which police have since collected as evidence. Investigators are now proceeding with legal action against Ms. Thanchanok. Charges may include driving under the influence, reckless driving causing injury and leaving the scene of a crash. Police have stated that the case will be handled fairly for both parties involved. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-18 -
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60 day Visa Exemption questions
Careful getting that acronym wrong.. DTAC is a phone service provider TDAC is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card and there is no app. It's a website https://tdac.immigration.go.th/
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