Al Jazeera English17d
Jubilation as Thailand’s marriage equality law comes into effect
Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia, and only the third in Asia, to legalise same-sex marriage. Thai actors Apiwat 'Porsch' Apiwatsayree, right, and Sappanyoo 'Arm' Panatkool ...
Al Jazeera English26d
What is ‘waste colonialism’ and why has Thailand banned imports of plastic?
Thailand has become the latest country to take on the global plastic waste crisis by banning imports of plastic waste. For years, the country had served as a key destination for plastic waste from ...
The New York Times25d
Chinese Celebrities and Tourists Think Twice About Thailand
The brief abduction of a Chinese actor who was trafficked into Myanmar to work in a scam camp has rattled travelers from a country that Thailand relies on for tourism. By Tiffany May Muktita ...
Eater10d
The Best Thai Restaurants in NYC
Thai restaurants are one of the fastest-growing dining segments in New York City. And with more places specializing in regional cuisines, the Thai scene has never been more exciting. Today, it’s ...
The New York Times17d
Thailand Celebrates New Same-Sex Marriage Law With Mass Wedding
Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the few places in Asia to legalize same-sex unions. transcript Hundreds of people were married ...
Bloomberg L.P.27d
Chinese Travelers Shun Thailand After Actor’s Abduction
The recent high-profile kidnapping of a Chinese actor in Thailand has dented the country’s appeal among tourists just weeks before China’s biggest annual holiday. Some Chinese travelers are ...
CNN18d
Hundreds of same-sex couples wed as Thailand’s landmark marriage bill takes effect
Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality. The landmark bill marks a momentous ...
BBC17d
'A long fight full of tears': Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples
Thailand is famously open to and accepting of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people "It has been a long fight full of tears for us." That is how Ann "Waaddao" Chumaporn describes the years that ...
CNN26d
59 degrees Fahrenheit might not sound that chilly. In Thailand’s capital, it’s a shock to the system
Thailand’s northern mountainous region, known as the Thai highlands, often experiences cooler temperatures than the capital, dipping to an average low of 59 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees ...
BBC17d
Couples wed in a riot of colour as Thailand legalises same-sex marriage
More than a thousand LGBTQ couples across Thailand will marry as same-sex unions become legal One of today's biggest events is happening at a luxury mall in central Bangkok, where more than 100 ...
Bangkok Post26d
Chinese cancel Thai trips amid safety fears
Last week, Eason Chan, a singer and actor from Hong Kong, cancelled his planned concert in Thailand, citing safety concerns over Chinese fans visiting the country, while Hong Kong's Security ...