UN hails Equal Marriage Bill as model for others
The United Nations has praised Thailand's Equal Marriage Bill as the best example of a non-discrimination policy for other member states to follow, according to Michaela Friberg-Storey, the UN resident coordinator.
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New push to reassure Chinese tourists
The government plans an intensified tourism campaign while also stepping up security measures to restore flagging Chinese confidence in Thailand after a Chinese actor was lured to a lawless area of Myanmar after arriving in the kingdom.
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Thaksin's remarks 'not party's stance'
Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's campaign speeches to assist Pheu Thai Party candidates running in the Feb 1 provincial administration organisation (PAO) chairman elections represents his personal opinions, not necessarily the party's stances, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
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Myanmar duo arrested for smuggling compatriots into central Kanchanaburi
KANCHANABURI: Two Myanmar men were arrested for allegedly smuggling six compatriots who hid in the backseat of their pickup truck in Sangkhla Buri district on Sunday morning.
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Farmers want fish answers
About 150 farmers from 19 provinces gathered in front of Government House on Monday to submit a letter to the government, demanding that it identify those responsible for the spread of blackchin tilapia fish and support affected farmers.
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Killer of ex-Cambodian MP won't reveal mastermind, fears for safety: police
The gunman who killed a former Cambodian opposition MP in inner Bangkok last week refused to reveal the mastermind behind the assassination out of fear for his family's safety, according to police.
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