Today (23 January 2025), Mr. Maris Sengiampong, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke about the effective date of the Marriage Equality Act today, stating that on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we are very pleased that the Marriage Equality Act has come into effect today to provide rights, opportunities and paths to building a family and d
Court temporarily releases "Somrak" in sexual abuse case, bail 300,000 baht
Today (23 January 2025) the Khon Kaen Provincial Court ruled in the case of Mr. Somrak Khamsing, the first defendant in the case of abusing a 17-year-old girl. The court sentenced him to a total of 4 years and 8 months in prison, but since the defendant provided useful information, the sentence was reduced by 1/3 to 2 years, 13 months, and 10 days
Reached the Land Department: Order to revoke "Alpine land" and return it to the temple land
As for the tendency to issue a law to transfer temple land to compensate the victims instead of paying compensation, Mr. Phonpoj explained that it had been done before in the past two governments. It was an observation of the Council of State. According to the Sangha Act of 1962, it could be issued according to Section 34 (the transfer of temple la
OHCHR welcomes Thailand's enforcement of marriage equality law
The new law, which comes into effect on January 23, 2025, ensures that all couples, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, have access to marriage and legal recognition, as well as benefits including equal treatment in the context of medical care, property, inheritance, taxation and adoption, among other things. credit : ????
"Fat kids are not perfect kids": a misconception that needs to be changed
In Thailand, the problem of childhood obesity has a tendency to increase continuously. According to data from the Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, in 2024, it was found that 17.1 percent of Thai school-age children (6-14 years) were overweight and obese, which is an increase from the previous year. The main causes are the behavior o