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· Bryan Ke
Thailand waives visa requirements to 93 countries
Thailand has expanded its list of visa-free entry countries from 57 to 93 in order to boost tourism. People traveling from the 93 eligible countries can stay in Thailand as tourists or for short-term business purposes for up to 60 days, ministry spokesperson Traisuree…
· Ryan General
Thai activist’s death in custody reignites calls for justice reform in Thailand
The death of a 28-year-old Thai activist in pre-trial detention earlier this month has reignited calls for reform in Thailand’s justice system. Key points:
· Ryan General
2 years after legalization, cannabis to be re-listed as a narcotic in Thailand
Thailand is backtracking on its cannabis legalization policies with a plan to re-list the plant as a narcotic by the end of the year. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Thailand’s wet and wild New Year celebration Songkran sees millions of revelers
Millions of Thais and tourists partook in festivities in Bangkok over the weekend as Thailand kicked off its traditional New Year celebration called Songkran on Saturday. Key points:
· Ryan General
German, Canadian nationals arrested for teaching Shaolin kung fu in Thailand
Two foreign nationals were arrested in Thailand for illegally teaching a Shaolin kung fu course at a local yoga center. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Thailand’s parliament passes bill to legalize same-sex marriage
Thailand’s lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill that legalizes same-sex unions. Key points:
· Ryan General
Thailand to ban recreational marijuana by end of 2024
Thailand, which decriminalized cannabis in 2022, is poised to reverse course and snuff out the recreational market by the end of the year. Key points:
· Ryan General
Philippines, Thailand condemn Singapore’s reported exclusive tour deal with Taylor Swift
The Singapore leg of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” has come under fire for reportedly excluding other countries in the ASEAN region from hosting her performances. Week-long event: On Saturday, Swift kicked off her six-day performance schedule, set to end on March 9, at the National…
· Ryan General
Louisiana woman recounts spontaneous move to Japan, being homeless in Thailand
A woman from Baton Rouge seeking a digital nomad lifestyle in Tokyo recently recounted on social media how she ended up becoming homeless in Thailand. Digital nomad aspirations: In August 2023, 25-year-old Louisiana native Kiawanna Moore booked a one-way flight to Japan to…
· Bryan Ke
Mike Tyson to launch weed brand in Thailand years after nearly being arrested for it
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson is bringing his cannabis brand Tyson 2.0 to Thailand, the same country where he nearly got in trouble with the law for the same recreational drug. Expanding to Asia: The company announced in a press release on Wednesday that it entered a partnership…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thailand to crack down on marijuana use after decriminalization 2 years ago
Thailand will be cracking down on recreational marijuana use due to concerns about youth drug abuse and rising crime. Widespread concerns: Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalize marijuana in 2022, driven by promises of economic benefits, particularly for…
· Carl Samson
Thailand-bound ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 reveals cast members
“The White Lotus” has named six new cast members for its third season set in Thailand. Meet the cast: The new stars of “The White Lotus” include Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey and Tayme Thapthimthong, as per Variety. They will join…
· Ryan General
Thailand on the brink of legalizing same-sex marriages
The bill aims to grant LGBTQ+ couples the same legal rights and benefits as heterosexual couples, including healthcare, inheritance and property ownership
· Michelle De Pacina
Met museum to return 16 ancient artifacts to Cambodia and Thailand
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the return of 16 ancient artifacts to Cambodia and Thailand. Returning the stolen artifacts: In a press release, New York City’s Metropolitan Museum noted that 14 artworks linked to Douglas Latchford, a British antiquities dealer and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thailand a step closer to becoming 1st Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage
Thailand’s Cabinet recently approved a bill to amend the Civil and Commercial Code, redefining marriage as between any two “individuals” and ensuring equal rights for same-sex couples. About the bill: The amendment, which was approved on Nov. 21, aims to recognize the right to…
· Carl Samson
Why ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 moved from Japan to Thailand
The third season of HBO’s “The White Lotus” was originally set in Japan before it was moved to Thailand — a decision reportedly made to save money. Scouting Japan: At the ongoing Tokyo Film Festival, Georgina Pope, a producer with Toho Tombo Pictures, spoke of a “high profile…
· Bryan Ke
Top comment on teen’s Instagram post goes mega viral for Thailand, Muay Thai dare
An American teen recently went viral on Instagram after the top comment in his challenge post, which gave a shout-out to Thailand and Muay Thai, received over 2.5 million likes and attracted many well-known Thais. The context: Seventh-grader Reed Harrington challenged his…
· Carl Samson
Rare electric blue tarantula discovered in Thailand
A group of Thai researchers discovered a new species of tarantula with a distinctive electric blue color. About the species: The tarantula, named Chilobrachys natanicharum, is one of the world’s rarest, according to its discoverers.
· Michelle De Pacina
Thailand takes home Asian Games’ first-ever esports medal
Thailand secured the first-ever esports medal at the Asian Games by winning bronze in a mobile phone game against Vietnam, marking a historic moment in the competition’s history. The gamers: Thai gamers, including Sorawat Boonphrom, Anusak Manpdong, Chayut Suebka, Vatcharanan…
· Bryan Ke
Car collision in Thailand miraculously saves Chinese woman from kidnapper
A miraculous car collision reportedly saved a Chinese woman from a kidnap-ransom scheme in Thailand on Thursday. Key details: The victim, a 27-year-old Chinese woman on a tourist visa, managed to escape her captor following a rear-end car collision on Bangkok’s Si Rat Expressway…