UPDATE: Phuket Swiss Expat in Viral Alleged Kicking Incident Bailed But Banned from Working...
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A Swiss Expat in Phuket at the center of a viral alleged kicking incident has been bailed but he is being banned from working and leaving Thailand.
Our previous stories:
A doctor was allegedly kicked...
Thailand Set to Become First Southeast Asian Country to Pass Marriage Equality Bill on...
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On June 16th, 2024, Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced the upcoming parliamentary deliberation of the Marriage Equality Bill on June 18th.
Following parliamentary approval, the bill...
Move Forward Party of Thailand to Push for Equal Marriage Act
Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has pledged to advocate for the enactment of an equal marriage law in Thailand before the country hosts the prestigious WorldPride event in 2028, as part of...
Phuket Beach Entrance Reopened After Local Protests
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Public access to Phuket’s Laem Nga Beach has been restored after a resolution was reached between provincial authorities and Cape Nga Development Co. The previously closed public road leading to the beach was...
Public Health Minister Discusses Cannabis Reclassification Amidst Strong Public Support
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On June 26th, 2024, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin discussed the potential reclassification of cannabis as a type 5 narcotic after opening the proposal for public consultation from June 11th to 25th.
This follows...
No Plans to Stop Allowing Migrant Workers, Says Thai Government
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Thailand will still hire migrant workers, Mrs. Kanchana Phatrachok, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in response to previous false reports that the country would stop allowing Cambodian and Laotian workers...
Thai Parliament Passes Marriage Equality Act by a Landslide, Paving Way for Legal Same...
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Thailand's parliament has overwhelmingly passed legislation that legalizes same-sex marriage.
On Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, the House of Representatives voted 399 to 10 in favor of the "Marriage Equality Bill," with two abstentions and...
Phuket Promotes LGBTQ+ Equality with MOU Signing
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On Tuesday, July 9th, an important milestone was reached in Phuket, Thailand. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for "Pride & Equality Phuket" was signed at the Seabed Grand Hotel.
The signatories included Phuket Governor...
Expat Insider 2023 Survey Reveals: The Best & Worst Destinations for Living and Working...
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InterNations, the world’s largest expat community with more than 4.8 million members, has published the latest results of its annual Expat Insider survey. This year also marks the survey’s 10th anniversary. With more than...
Phuket Governor Addresses Rumors in Swiss Expat Alleged Assault Case; Affirms Judicial Transparency
PHUKET-In a recent development concerning the high-profile assault case involving a local doctor and a Swiss Expat, Phuket Governor Mr. Sophon Suwannarat has issued a clarifying statement. The update comes amid circulating rumors that...