Equal Marriage Day Set to Mark New Era for LGBTQ+ Couples in Thailand
Thailand is set to make history as the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, with the Marriage Equality Act coming into effect on Thursday To support this milestone, Continue Reading
Major Crackdown Planned on Drugs, Call Scams, Human Trafficking
The government is putting together a six-month campaign tackling drug problems, call center gangs, and human trafficking, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Monday. Mr Phumtham said a meeting Continue Reading
Hong Kong, Thai Officials in Talks to Combat Southeast Asian Scammers
A Hong Kong task force met Thai police and tourism officials in Bangkok on Tuesday as part of efforts to recover a dozen city residents lured into working at scam Continue Reading
A Chinese Actor was Abducted from Thailand. His Swift Return has Sparked Hopes – and Fears – Back Home
Hong Kong/BangkokCNN — For three days, Wang Xing lived in fear. His head had been shaved. He couldn’t sleep and was in a strange place where his captors forced him to type Continue Reading
Thailand's Marriage Equality Bill to Take Effect on 22 January 2025
This landmark legislation makes Thailand the third country in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage, using gender-neutral language and granting same-sex couples rights to adoption and inheritance, following Taiwan and Nepal. Continue Reading
Thai and Chinese Authorities Meet to Combat Transnational Crime
Bilateral meeting focuses on use of Thailand as route to deceive foreigners into working for call-centre gangs Thai authorities have held a high-level meeting with their Chinese counterparts to strengthen Continue Reading
Foreign Ministry Warns Thais of Scams in Europe and Exploitation in the Middle East
Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues alerts on fraudulent embassy schemes in Europe and deceptive job offers in the Middle East, urging citizens to verify employment opportunities before traveling. The Continue Reading
Actor Wang Xing Found Safe After Being Lured to Myanmar
Chinese actor Wang Xing safely returned to Thailand after going missing near the Thai-Myanmar border last week. Thai authorities believe he may have been a victim of human trafficking. On Continue Reading
Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Chaired a Preparatory Meeting on Thailand’s Membership in the Human Rights Council 2025 - 2027.
On 3 January 2025, Mr. Paisan Rupanichkij, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, chaired a preparatory meeting on Thailand’s Membership in the Human Rights Council 2025 – 2027. The meeting Continue Reading
Thailand Urges Regional Anti-Scam Effort
Thailand aims to secure a commitment from Asean member countries to more effectively combat online scams at the Asean Digital Ministers’ Meeting this month, says Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong. Continue Reading