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Australian Embassy hosts LGBTQ+ event
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Australian Embassy in Bangkok recently co-hosted a reception to mark the first anniversary of marriage equality in Thailand, reaffirming its support for LGBTQ+ rights.
Russia scholarships on offer
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Russian government will open applications for its scholarship programme in October, offering Thai citizens the opportunity to study at over 450 universities across the country, says the Russian Embassy in Bangkok.
Unesco registers 3 Thai ‘Memory of the World’ items
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/04/2025
» Three Thai documentary heritage items have been inscribed on Unesco’s Memory of the World Register, as part of a new group of 74 entries from around the world announced earlier this year.
Historic new LGBTQ+ rights laws fight old bias
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/02/2025
» Following the enactment of the Marriage Equality Law, experts say authorities must ensure the effectiveness of the legislation and support the LGBTQ+ community in Thailand.
Ministry rule paves way for gender-agnostic marriages
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/01/2025
» The Ministry of Interior's new regulation on family registration was announced in the Royal Gazette on Monday to align with the equal marriage bill that will take effect on Thursday.
UN hails Equal Marriage Bill as model for others
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/01/2025
» The United Nations has praised Thailand's Equal Marriage Bill as the best example of a non-discrimination policy for other member states to follow, according to Michaela Friberg-Storey, the UN resident coordinator.
Fair chance for special needs children
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/12/2024
» The case of Thanakorn Kanthee, a social media influencer who died after downing a 350-millilitre bottle of whisky for 30,000 baht on a dare at a party in Chanthaburi on Wednesday, has sparked outrage over rights violations against people living with intellectual disabilities.
Govt gears up for new law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/12/2024
» The state and civil sectors are gearing up to implement the Marriage Equality Bill, which is set to become law next month.
Siam Cement chief calls for unified push toward green economy
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/09/2024
» Collaboration between the business and government sectors is crucial to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon society, said Thammasak Sethaudom, president and CEO of Siam Cement Group (SCG).
Mass same-sex weddings in Jan 2025
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/09/2024
» More than 1,000 same-sex couples will marry on Jan 22 next year, the day the Marriage Equality Bill will officially be written into law, following 120 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette.