It's a big week for LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand. On Thursday, they will be able to legally register their marriages, making it only the third place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, where they have such a right.

Donald Trump will be sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as the 47th U.S. president at a ceremony at the Capitol Building. The 78-year-old Trump then delivers his inaugural address. On day one, Trump has pledged to sign a host of executive orders on a raft of matters ranging from border security to oil and gas production.

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Hsieh was reportedly brought to a scam compound in Myanmar, having last contacted his family on the day he flew to Thailand, police said. Based on phone data, Hsieh’s last known location was in Myanmar, police said.

Taiwan’s intelligence bureau says China’s main spy agency is working with criminal gangs, shell companies and other dubious partners to gain intelligence on Taiwan’s defenses, resulting in a major ris

Thailand has joined the growing list of countries cracking down on Polymarket, the crypto-powered prediction platform. Authorities announced plans to ban the platform, accusing it of “facilitating illegal online gambling.

One more Hongkonger has returned home safely after being released from a “scam farm” in Myanmar, with police revealing the man was deceived by an advert seeking agents to bring diamonds from Thailand to Taiwan.

The Executive Yuan’s economic diplomacy task force has approved programs aimed at bolstering the nation’s chip diplomacy with Japan and European nations.

A rise in flight cancellations was attributed to the disappearance of actor Wang Xing in a Thai town. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thailand plans to ban Polymarket, labeling it illegal online gambling. Singapore recently restricted the platform joining the USA and France.

Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law on Sept. 24, after it was endorsed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Huang (黃) was accused of smuggling 24.18 kilograms of heroin bricks in furniture from Thailand to Taiwan in 2007 for NT$500,000 (US$15,200). After the cargo arrived in Keelung, the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau found the drugs during a search ...