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Thaksin’s parole rights ‘still intact’
News, Published on 26/03/2026
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's parole rights remain intact, with his eligibility set for May 11 as a review continues, says Justice Minister Rutthaphon Naowarat.
Police ban on recruits living with HIV challenged
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/03/2026
» Civil society groups are urging the Royal Thai Police to repeal a regulation barring people living with HIV from joining the force.
Senate split over Constitution Drafting Assembly plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Senate has found itself divided over a proposal to establish a 200-member Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) to draft a new charter, with senators expressing both support and opposition during the latest parliamentary session.
Land-use rights, bomb shelters boosted in Sa Kaeo
News, Post reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Burapha Task Force is working to survey and verify land-use rights for villagers in Ban Nong Chan, Sa Kaeo, following recent Thai-Cambodian border clashes.
Ireland ready to lead EU amid global challenges
News, Patrick Bourne, Published on 17/03/2026
» In a world as fast-moving and unpredictable as the one we are navigating right now, it is good to know there are reliable lighthouses on the horizon and at least a few certainties upon which we can depend. One of those is that St Patrick's Day, every March 17, is an occasion that Irish people, and people of Irish heritage, and friends of Ireland, will be keen to celebrate all over the world, including here in Thailand. And for our small island, from which so many people emigrated throughout our history, this really is a global celebration of our history, culture, connections and shared values.
Thailand to face Spain, UK in vote
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thailand is competing with the United Kingdom and Spain to host WorldPride 2030, which if successful could make it the first Asian country to stage the global LGBTQ+ event.
Calls grow for gender recognition law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/03/2026
» A recent seminar discussed ways to end discrimination, gender-based violence and hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people, while also raising concerns over honorific titles being debated by the People's Party.
Anti-torture law falling short, seminar told
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/03/2026
» Three years after Thailand enacted landmark legislation to combat torture and enforced disappearance, rights advocates and legal experts contend the law still faces serious gaps in enforcement.
Stepping up against discrimination
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 14/03/2026
» Amidst the global turmoil happening today, it is easy to yield to a sense of despair and despondency. Yet, there are positive changes at the national-local level which seem incremental at first glance, but which are, in reality, monumental; they act as a gentle palliative projecting hope. On this front, Thailand experienced a sense of elation a year ago, when the possibility of same-sex marriage became the norm in the country due to reform of the Thai Civil Code.
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).