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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 - 6h -
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 - 11h -
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 - 3h -
Who’s up next for the Democrats?
Back in 2021, I wrote that Democrats were stuck with Harris, like it or not. It’s now 2025, and nothing’s changed.The Hill - 8h -
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 - 13h -
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 - 13h -
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 - 17h -
‘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 -
Ichiro Suzuki is set to become Japan’s first Hall of Famer. Here’s who might join him in Cooperstown
Ichiro Suzuki could become the first Japanese player in baseball’s Hall of Fame, and CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner and Carlos Beltrán also could be elected when results of the writers’ voting are ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Meloni, Murdoch, McGregor … Who flew in for Trump’s inauguration – and who got in the room?
A notable international contingent turned up for Trump’s swearing-in as well as galas and parties surrounding the event. Aside from the US tech billionaires and the Maga crowd, Trump’s inauguration ...The Guardian - 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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'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 -
Trump’s inauguration day: a who’s who from Biden to Musk – in pictures
A look at the events and festivities in Washington as Donald Trump and JD Vance are sworn into office. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Continue reading...The Guardian - 3d -
A Who’s Who at Peter Thiel’s Trump Party: Zuckerberg, Adelson and More
The party symbolized the euphoria of the tech industry on the cusp of the Trump presidency. The guest list included Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Miriam Adelson and the vice president-elect, JD Vance.The New York Times - 4d -
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 -
Trump v Bannon, Musk v Farage: who hates who in Magaland
The feuds and rivalries within the US president-elect’s Maga ecosystem – including some British sympathisers. The task of deconstructing the internal manoeuvrings of the leadership of the Soviet ...The Guardian - 6d -
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Luxury’s ‘America first’ moment
Flush stock market investors and newly-minted crypto bros have clearly been busy with festive shoppingFinancial Times - 6d -
Who owns California's water?
False claims over a wealthy California couple owning a vast amount of California's water are surfacing online. CBS News Confirmed's Melissa Mahtani sets the record straight.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Who are the released hostages?
A total of 117 people captured during the 7 October attacks have been released or freed.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
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 -
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 -
Who Owns Jan. 6?
Trump is trying to rewrite history, but history may not comply.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Who gets the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye if the Lions and Vikings tie in Week 18?
It's unlikely, but what if?CBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Week 18 inactives: Who's in and who's out?
AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Who Poisoned Angela Craig?
A mother of six becomes deathly ill with unusual symptoms. Investigators suspect she was murdered with a poison protein shake."48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Who are the coaching candidates for 2025?
Here are 23 names to watch as the carousel starts to spin.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Perry: Predicting who stays and who goes in Patriots' WR room
Will the Patriots make some tough decisions at wide receiver in 2025? Phil Perry breaks down a position group in need of a shakeup.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2