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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 - 55m -
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 - 2h -
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 - 6h -
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 - 3h -
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 - 6h -
‘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 - 15h -
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 - 1d -
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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'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 - 2d -
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 -
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 - 5d -
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A Marriage Starts to Unravel on the Honeymoon
The perils (and surprising benefits!) of getting hitched while still seeing other people.The New York Times - 6d -
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 -
It All Started With a Ouija Board
Laura Acker and Evan Menscher met last spring after, she believes, her father’s spirit led her to him.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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Jimmy Carter to Lie in State in Capitol Starting Tuesday
Former President Jimmy Carter, who once banned the playing of “Hail to the Chief,” will lie in state at the Capitol as part of three days of elaborate ceremonies.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
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 -
Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case
The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
The Memecoin Shenanigans Are Just Getting Started
The market for absurdist cryptocurrencies mutated into a hundred-billion-dollar phenomenon in 2024. Yes, things can get even more deranged.Wired - Jan. 6 -
Congestion pricing in NYC starts after years of turmoil
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
New Orleans starts to heal after terrorist attack
The crowds began returning to Bourbon Street in New Orleans and memorials grew as the city processed the deadly truck attack this week that killed 14 people. Omar Villafranca has more.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
When the Husband Stops Scrolling and Starts Posting
A second-person narrative of social media.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Hamilton 'could not be more excited' as Ferrari career starts
Lewis Hamilton says he "could not be more excited" as he embarks on his new career at Ferrari in 2025.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Hoge leads as PGA Tour season starts in Hawaii
Tom Hoge takes a one-stroke lead in the first round as the 2025 PGA Tour season tees off at The Sentry in Hawaii.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation fight
Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Weather warnings remain as flooding clean-up starts
Hundreds of people cannot return home, roads are closed and train services cancelled due to flooding.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
I Audited the Afghan Reconstruction. It Was Doomed From the Start.
Greed and self-delusion kept the money flowing, and hid the truth from the public.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Rams to rest Stafford, start Garoppolo in finale
Matthew Stafford will not play in the regular-season finale against the Seahawks, with coach Sean McVay saying Wednesday that Jimmy Garoppolo will get the start instead.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
Chiefs to start Wentz, rest Mahomes vs. Broncos
The Chiefs will start backup Carson Wentz at quarterback on Sunday in Denver in a game that means nothing to Kansas City but could mean everything to the Broncos.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit (2025)
Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here’s how to set yourself up for success.Wired - Jan. 1