From Thailand legalising same-sex marriage to a forgotten war in Myanmar, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent Asia reporting We have selected seven stories from the SCMP's coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues.
Today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers a viral Bangkok video leading to a motorcyclist’s arrest, a reckless Phuket driver escaping disaster, and a Thai-Irish couple filing a complaint against a Swiss man.
SINGAPORE: Thailand’s immigration is set to begin enforcing a digital arrival card for all visitors to the kingdom with foreign passports from May 1.
Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as fears over human trafficking reverberate across the country.
Singapore and Thailand celebrate the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year. A logo was unveiled to honour this milestone.
A woman travelling from Singapore to Bangkok, Thailand, was caught openly vaping in the plane cabin, despite e-cigarettes being illegal in both countries. The incident occurred on Jetstar flight 3K515 on Jan 10,
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that escalating tensions between the two countries could lead to catastrophic global consequences.
Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. DW looks at LGBTQ+ rights across the region.
Weddings took place across the country, including at a Bangkok mall, as same-sex marriage became legal. Thailand is one of the few places in Asia where it’s allowed.
Among individuals surveyed in six ASEAN countries, more than half (52%) prefer destinations within Southeast Asia, followed by East Asia (44%), including China, Japan, and South Korea.
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.
The 22-year-old is excited at what he can achieve after completing full-time national service. Read more at straitstimes.com.