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Cramped booths bar access at polling stations
News, Published on 09/02/2026
» NONTHABURI: A social worker has raised concerns over persistent accessibility problems at polling stations, saying cramped voting booths continue to hinder wheelchair users and voters with disabilities despite improvements by the Election Commission (EC).
Minister's 'stress' theory misses the point
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/02/2026
» Malaysia's Minister for Religious Affairs, Datuk Zulkifli Hasan, has grabbed global media headlines with his remarks on the LGBTQ+ community. The minister was quoted as saying the sexual orientation of LGBTQ+ individuals is caused by a lifestyle of excessive work-related stress, social pressure, sexual experiences and insufficient religious observance.
Social media ban for kids?
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/01/2026
» Australia notched up a world first last December when it imposed a nationwide social media ban on users under 16 through the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill. The law prohibits them from holding accounts on major platforms including TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Threads.
Justice system tested
News, Editorial, Published on 30/12/2025
» The latest accusation involving Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn is causing considerable harm to the image of justice and the law enforcement system in Thailand.
Now, who to take to the coalition ball?
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 29/12/2025
» Thailand formally entered election mode in earnest over the past weekend, as candidates from all parties flocked to registration venues nationwide to submit their candidacies for the Feb 8 general election.
Young teens trafficked to sex bar in Myanmar
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/10/2025
» A 59-year-old man has been arrested in Tak province for alleged involvement in the trafficking of two young girls to serve Chinese customers at a karaoke bar in Myanmar.
Drug-fuelled party raided at Khon Kaen karaoke bar
News, Online Reporters, Published on 30/08/2025
» Police raided a karaoke bar in central Khon Kaen early Saturday and found 23 patrons who tested positive for drugs during a suspected narcotics party. Authorities are now preparing charges against the owner of the venue.
Gender-sensitive protocols urged for LGBTQ+ arrests
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has recommended gender-sensitive protocols for law enforcement following complaints of police misconduct during the arrest of LGBTQ+ individuals.
41 Myanmar nationals test positive for drugs at illegal bar
News, Online Reporters, Published on 16/08/2025
» Forty-one Myanmar nationals tested positive for drugs when police raided an illegal karaoke bar in Bangkok, where they had gathered for a birthday party.
SEA Games ban mooted
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/07/2025
» Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said a decision to bar Cambodia from the in Bangkok rests with the 11 SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) member nations.