By Chris Barrett It would become the first country in south-east Asia to legalise same-sex marriage and only the third place in Asia to do so, following Taiwan and Nepal. Source: A so-called queer paradise, Thailand close to marriage equality Category: World / Asia
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Thailand is working with Jordan, Egypt, and Malaysia to secure the release of its citizens who were taken hostage during the unrest in Israel. Over 1,000 Thai migrant workers caught in the conflict are also looking to return home. A dozen Thai nationals were killed, nine wounded, and 11 kidnapped during the violence. . Source: […]
By Bloomberg More than 22,000 mainland visitors entered Thailand in the first two days of a new holiday period visa exemption programme, which runs to the end of February, set up as part of efforts to prevent the nation from slipping into recession. Source: Thailand revenue up US$4 billion from China tourism after visa waivers […]