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THAILAND

Wheelchair user blocks bus in Bangkok to demand right to ride

Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026

» A wheelchair user was forced to wheel himself in front of a moving bus to stop it from passing after three consecutive buses refused to pick him up, an incident that has reignited debate over accessibility on Bangkok's public transport network.

WORLD

Vietnam police probe prominent journalist over ‘anti-state’ acts

Bloomberg News, Published on 13/03/2026

» HANOI — Vietnam’s police launched criminal proceedings into prominent journalist and blogger Le Anh Hung for alleged anti-state activities in a country where authorities maintain a tightly controlled media environment.

BUSINESS

Foreign holdings of Thai stocks peak

News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2026

» Foreign investor holdings in Thai stocks reached a new record high of 6.11 trillion baht in January, representing 37.1% of the total market capitalisation and reflecting growing overseas interest in the equities market, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

THAILAND

Title changes for LGBTQ+ a thorny issue

News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 13/03/2026

» Government officials have responded to renewed calls from LGBTQ+ groups to allow transgender people to amend honorific titles on official documents so they better reflect their gender identity, as debate over gender recognition legislation continues.

THAILAND

People’s Party apologises for breach of members’ data

Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026

» The People’s Party has apologised for a data breach after it collected members’ laser ID codes, exposing them to identity theft and scam risks from misuse of personal data.

THAILAND

Bangkok among finalists vying to host WorldPride 2030

Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026

» Thailand is closer to becoming the first country in Asia to host WorldPride as it has officially entered the race, competing against Spain and the United Kingdom to organise the event in 2030.

WORLD

Russia jails 15 for life over 2024 concert hall attack

AFP, Published on 12/03/2026

» MOSCOW - A Russian court on Thursday sentenced 15 men — including four gunmen — to life in prison over the Crocus concert hall attack which left 150 people dead, the deadliest onslaught in Russia in more than two decades.

WORLD

China to approve 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups

AFP, Published on 12/03/2026

» BEIJING - China was set to approve Thursday what it called an "ethnic unity" law, which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups like the Uyghurs.

THAILAND

Suphachai Unites Leading Thai Business Leaders on New GCNT Board

Published on 12/03/2026

» The Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT) has announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors, with Suphachai Chearavanont unanimously re-elected as Chairperson for another term by the Board of Directors. The Board brings together senior executives from Thailand’s leading private sector organisations across key industries, reinforcing the role of the private sector in advancing Thailand’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) amid increasingly complex global risks.

WORLD

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations

AFP, Published on 12/03/2026

» DAKAR - Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community.