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LGBT pride flag also known as rainbow flag

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January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Historic Moment: Same-Sex Marriage Registration Begins Across Thailand

Thailand’s Marriage Equality Act officially comes into effect today, January 23, 2025, allowing authorities to issue marriage certificates to same-sex couples. This landmark legislation represents a significant step forward for the LGBTQ community, promoting equality and reducing discrimination nationwide. Thailand’s Marriage Equality Law Takes Effect January 22 Starting today, the government will open registration for […]

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Royal Thai Police headquarters, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok

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January 22, 2025

Royal Thai Police Denies Deporting Uyghurs to China

The Royal Thai Police have refuted allegations that Thailand has deported Uyghur individuals back to China, following mounting concerns from human rights organizations and international observers. The statement, issued on January 22, 2025, aims to address claims that Uyghurs detained in Thailand were forcibly returned to face persecution. China Reports Arrests of Uyghurs, Han Chinese […]

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President-elect of the United States Donald Trump speaking with attendees at the 2024 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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January 20, 2025

Donald Trump is sworn in as 47th president of the US

Donald Trump returns to the White House as president of the United States after four years.

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Thai Tourist Police Toyota Camry in Pattaya.

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January 20, 2025

Thai Police Praised for Assisting Foreign Nationals

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has been commended by Chinese and Japanese authorities for their efforts in assisting foreign nationals, including high-profile individuals, to safely return to their home countries. Among those assisted were Chinese actor Wang Xing and model Yang Zheqi, both of whom expressed gratitude for the support and coordination provided by Thai […]

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Royal Thai Police, Metropolitan Police Bureau, Toyota Hilux Revo prisoner transporter.

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January 20, 2025

Thailand extradites Chinese fugitive in $15million loan scam

A Chinese man wanted for public fraud has been extradited from Thailand to China in a case involving more than 112 million yuan (US$5.3 million). Four Chinese arrested in Bangkok scam Yan Tianxi was handed over to Shanghai economic police at Suvarnabhumi airport and put on a flight to China last Thursday, Jan 16, Thitiwadee […]

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Electric Daisy Carnival in Phuket, Thailand.

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January 19, 2025

American and Canadian Tourists Die at Electric Daisy Carnival in Phuket

Tragedy struck the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) in Phuket over the weekend as an American and a Canadian tourist were pronounced dead after reportedly collapsing during the event. The incident, which has left festival-goers shocked, is currently under investigation by local authorities. Two Die After Alleged Drug Overdose at Asia’s Biggest Music Festival in Goa […]

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January 19, 2025January 19, 2025

Fresh crackdown on ‘vaped’ ketamine in Thai nightclubs

The government is stepping up suppression of a new form of narcotic drugs called “pod k”, a mixture of vape juice and ketamine now popular among clubbers, deputy government spokesman Anukool Pruksanusak said on Sunday. Police Raid Pattaya Nightclub, Arrest 17 Partygoers and Seize Narcotics As ketamine is a stimulant classified as a Type 2 […]

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January 19, 2025

Virtual StudioLab, a Virtual Science Classroom Designed by Chula Doctorate Student, Wins a Global Award

A Chula Ph.D. student has developed Virtual StudioLab, an innovative virtual science classroom that earned her a gold medal in South Korea, sparking scientific creativity and training Thai children to learn reflectively and participate in the real world.

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