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Hundreds wed as Thai same-sex marriage law takes effect
Published on 23/01/2025
» Same-sex couples across Thailand tied the knot at district offices and shopping malls amid smiles, tears and celebrations as the long-awaited Marriage Equality Act officially took effect on Thursday.
Climate action must rise above political fray
News, Published on 18/11/2024
» This year's United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku is taking place against a tumultuous geopolitical backdrop. In addition to shifting strategic alliances, trade tensions, and violent conflict, the "year of elections" has ushered in a period of heated political rhetoric and led to changes of government.
Govt initiative uses fly larvae as novel solution to mounting prison waste
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2024
» The Department of Corrections (DoC) has partnered with the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) to implement the "Green Prison" initiative, which involves the use of black soldier fly larvae to dispose of organic waste in jail.
COP29: Justice for Global South?
Oped, Published on 12/11/2024
» The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), which is scheduled to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov 11 to 22, is a pivotal opportunity to accelerate climate action. With record-high global temperatures affecting the developing countries of the Global South and extreme weather events impacting communities worldwide, COP29 will bring together leaders from governments, businesses, and civil society to advance concrete solutions to the defining crisis of our time.
Siblings divided by law
Life, Published on 09/09/2024
» The recent passage of the Marriage Equality bill in Thailand marks a historic shift towards greater inclusivity. Yet, for many same-sex couples, the journey towards full legal recognition remains incomplete.
Prayutian Language
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/08/2019
» You can always count on dear Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for unique phraseology that stimulates our brains in search of what the heck he truly means. Most recently, what he said spurred speculation that he may step down as prime minister for failing to complete an oath-taking, which his critics said could nullify the entire Prayut 2.0 Cabinet.
(8) "No have, No can, No good" เคยใช้ผิดกันบ้างไหม?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/06/2016
» Making negative statements is another area where English is a bit more complicated than Thai. “ไม่มี, ไม่ได้, ไม่ดี” might be translated as “I don’t have any. I can’t. That’s not good.”
Suthep: Govt falls by Sunday
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/11/2013
» Protest leader Suthep Thuagsuban called for what must be described as a people's coup, telling people to take over virtually all government ministries, police headquarters and key govt businesses.
Quick ways to relax
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/06/2013
» Deep breathing, meditation on repetitive activity, hot tea, music & self-massage, five quick ways to relieve stress in your life.