Tag: Bangkok
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Thai Police Pursue Negligence Charges After School Bus Fire Claims 23 Lives
In a tragic incident in Thailand, 23 individuals, including 21 schoolchildren, perished in a devastating school bus fire. Thai authorities are now seeking negligence charges against those responsible for the tragedy. The fire, which has shocked the nation, highlights serious concerns regarding vehicle safety and regulations within the country’s school transportation system. France 24 is…
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Thai Constitutional Court Dissolves Move Forward Party, Bans Leader Pita Limjaroenrat
The Constitutional Court of Thailand has issued a verdict leading to the dissolution of the Move Forward Party, previously the largest opposition party in the Thai Parliament, and banned its popular leader, Pita Limjaroenrat. This decision has sparked concerns over reigniting a power struggle between influential conservatives and popular elected parties. The court’s ruling was…
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Thailand Becomes First Nation in Southeast Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand has made a historic stride in LGBTQ+ rights by becoming the first nation in Southeast Asia, and the third across Asia, to legalize same-sex marriage. A significant majority of the Thai senate voted in favor of the bill, which amends the nation’s civil code to use gender-neutral terms, thereby allowing same-sex couples to marry.…