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Thailand Starts Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage
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 New York Times - 10h -
Boxer who was Thailand's first Olympic gold medalist is jailed for sexual assault of a minor
The boxer who became Thailand’s first Olympic gold medalist has been convicted of sexual assault charges involving a minor and sentenced to just over three years in prisonABC News - 15h -
Same-sex weddings legal across Thailand
Same-sex weddings are now legal in Thailand after a years-long effort by advocates. Gregory B. Poling, an expert with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with more.CBS News - 7h -
Thailand same-sex marriage law takes effect: "Every love is the same"
Hundreds of LGBTQ couples in Thailand get married as the country's landmark marriage equality law comes into effect.CBS News - 17h -
Celebration and a mass wedding in Thailand as same-sex marriage law takes effect
Hundreds of couples participated in a mass wedding in Bangkok on Thursday as Thailand’s law recognizing same-sex marriage came into effect.NBC News - 17h -
Couples wed in a riot of colour as Thailand legalises same-sex marriage
LGBT couples now have the same rights as any other couple - the culmination of a decades-long campaign.BBC News - 21h -
‘I am so proud’: Joy as Thailand’s same-sex couples can at last get married
Thailand’s marriage equality laws come into force on Thursday, with hundreds of couples set to tie the knot in mass weddings in Bangkok. Tawach Chaweewong gets goosebumps just thinking about his ...The Guardian - 1d -
U.N. experts urge Thailand not to deport 48 Uyghurs to China
United Nations experts urged Thailand not to send 48 Uyghurs in its custody back to China, warning they are at risk of torture and ill treatment if returned.NBC News - 1d -
'A long fight full of tears': Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples
Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage - one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier?BBC News - 2d -
Same-sex marriages will soon become legal in Thailand after historic law
Thailand will soon be the third place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, to legalize same-sex marriage.NBC News - 2d -
Same-sex marriages will soon become legal in Thailand after historic law
It is a big day many in Thailand's LGBTQ+ community have long been waiting for, as couples celebrate a law giving them the same legal rights as married heterosexualsABC News - 2d -
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Trump, first lady share first dance at Commander in Chief ball
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump shared a first dance during the Commander in Chief Ball in honor of Trump's inauguration. They were later joined by Vice President Vance and second lady ...NBC News - 3d -
'Hell on earth': China deportation looms for Uyghurs held in Thailand
Forty eight men detained since they fled China years ago risk being deported, rights groups say.BBC News - 3d -
First Lady Fashion at Inaugurations, in Photos
From Eleanor Roosevelt to Jill Biden, first ladies have often made statements through what they wore on Inauguration Day and to the inaugural balls.The New York Times - 3d -
First lady fashion on Inauguration Day
Robin Givhan, senior critic-at-large for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss some of the fashion choices by first ladies from past inauguration ceremonies.CBS News - 3d -
Fearing Deportation, Uyghurs Held in Thailand Go on Hunger Strike
Dozens of men from the ethnic minority sought escape from repression in China a decade ago, but have been detained in Thailand ever since.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump launches first official cryptocurrency
President-elect Trump launched his first official cryptocurrency, which shot up in value quickly to kick off his inauguration weekend. “My NEW Official Trump Meme is HERE! It’s time to celebrate ...The Hill - 5d -
Thailand Prime Minster receives scam call using the voice of another world leader
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she was nearly tricked by a scam caller posing as another world leader.NBC News - 6d -
Luxury’s ‘America first’ moment
Flush stock market investors and newly-minted crypto bros have clearly been busy with festive shoppingFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Tropical Thailand takes a break from the heat as it experiences a run of cool weather
Tropical Thailand is experiencing an unusually cool stretch of weather that forecasters say could last until mid-February, leading many residents to dig out their sweaters and cardigansABC News - Jan. 16 -
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.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Hun Sen Adviser Wanted in Thailand Over Lim Kimya Killing
The Thai authorities accused an adviser to Hun Sen of hiring the gunman who killed a former Cambodian opposition figure in Bangkok last week.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
A group of Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists who say the men are at risk of abuse and ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Trump Is First President to Be Sentenced as a Felon
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s New York criminal case culminated with him avoiding jail, but he is set to become the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Thailand trips, relationships and Jayden Daniels: How Kliff Kingsbury got his swagger back in D.C.
The Commanders' first-year offensive coordinator has rediscovered the joy of playcalling and building relationships.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
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Mahout charged after elephant kills tourist in Thailand
Theerayut Inthaphudkij, 38, has been charged with negligence causing death, authorities say.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution
Campaigners welcome move but say success depends on enforcement and global agreement on a treaty. Thailand has banned plastic waste imports over concerns about toxic pollution, as experts warn that ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
The 'new China' in Thailand: ‘if you want hope, you have to leave’ – video
After 30 years of relentless growth and capitalism, a new trend has emerged in China. The search for a simpler, calmer life is leading some Chinese people to seek a life abroad. The trend is so ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Mike Johnson clinches Speakership in stunning first ballot
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was reelected to the top post in the House in a stunning floor vote on the opening day of Congress on Friday, securing the gavel on the first ballot. But the vote did ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot
Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.Politico - Jan. 3 -
Here’s what Congress’s first day will look like
The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees are ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Tesla sales declined for first time in a decade
Tesla sales for 2024 declined for the first time in 10 years despite enticing financing offers and low-priced leases. CBS MoneyWarch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the alarming trend. ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Tesla reports first annual decline in deliveries
Elon Musk's Tesla, which saw its stock surge after Trump's election, reported its first-ever annual decline in deliveries.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade
Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Aurora shines across the UK in first display of 2025
The Northern Lights were visible across many parts of the UK on Wednesday eveningBBC News - Jan. 2 -
Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub
The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.Wired - Jan. 2 -
Blue plaque marks first football 'away' match
A blue plaque is unveiled marking the first football 'away' game between Sheffield FC and NottinghamshireBBC News - Jan. 2
