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China deportation looms for Uyghurs held in Thailand

UN experts urge Thailand not to deport dozens of Uyghurs to China where they face ‘real risk of torture’

International pressure is mounting on Thailand – including from the new US administration – over the fate of dozens of Uyghur men held in detention for more than a decade, following reports the Thai government planned to deport the group to China.

U.S. News & World Report · 11h

UN Experts Urge Thailand Not to Deport 48 Uyghurs to China

United Nations human rights experts have urged Thailand not to send 48 Uyghurs in its custody back to China, warning they are at risk of torture, ill-treatment and "irreparable harm" if returned. Human rights groups and some Thai lawmakers have raised concerns in the past week that the transfer to China of the Uyghurs,

'Hell on earth': China deportation looms for Uyghurs held in Thailand

The family was detained in Thailand in 2014 after fleeing increasing repression in their hometown in China's Xinjiang province. She and the children were allowed to leave Thailand a year later. But her husband remained in detention,

UN warns Thailand Uygurs face torture if deported to China

Thailand’s government insists there are no immediate plans to deport the 48 detainees, who fled China and were arrested in Thailand in 2014.

Thailand, marriage equality

CNN on MSN · 8h

Hundreds of same-sex couples to marry as Thailand’s landmark marriage bill takes effect

Hundreds of same-sex couples are expected to tie the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality.

Latin Times on MSN · 20h

Thailand Becomes First Country in Southeast Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand is now the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ couples the same human rights as their heterosexual counterparts. The new law, effective this Thursday,

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 16h

Same-sex couples in Thailand speak of happiness before marriage equality law takes effect

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

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Southeast Asia's second largest economy urged to shorten visa-free stay for Chinese tourists

Tourism operators in Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, have called on the government to reduce the visa ...

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Thai prime minister says she was nearly tricked by scam caller posing as another world leader

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she realized it was a scam when the other person tried to pressure her into ...

Thailand tops as dream destination for Southeast Asian travellers

Thailand tops Grab's 2024 report as the leading destination for Southeast Asian tourists, highlighting its strong tourism appeal.

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Thailand's visa waiver for Chinese tourists under fire after string of crimes

Thailand's visa waiver programme for Chinese nationals has come under scrutiny after the high-profile alleged kidnapping of a ...

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A Chinese actor’s kidnapping reignites fears over travelling to Southeast Asia, and renews concerns over scam centers run by criminal gangs

Users on Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu asked if it was safe to travel to Thailand while a Hong Kong singer-actor ...

Thailand's Strategy to Boost Indian Arrivals to Southeast Asia — India Report

While India's position as a source market for ASEAN countries is solid, there is need for reciprocal effort to boost India's ...

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Tilda Swinton, Apichatpong Weerasethakul Join Forces for Chanel’s Asian Cinema Initiatives

In a sweeping move to champion Asian cinema, Chanel’s Culture Fund is making waves across Hong Kong and Thailand, uniting ...

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Thailand revamps long-term resident visa rules: Everything you need to know

Thailand’s revamped LTR Visa program offers easier access for skilled professionals and investors, with updates like removed ...

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