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A newly drafted marriage-equality law was approved by the cabinet this afternoon.  The new bill, which will go into consideration by the parliament this Thursday, will, hopefully, give LGBTQ couples the same rights enjoyed by heterosexual couples in an effort to allow diversity in Thailand, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Remember that civil union…https://ouo.io/nHA9g1r

Queues will be cut short and departing to other countries made easier now that foreigners can use the automatic channels at Suvarnabhumi Airport’s immigration checkpoint. On Friday, the upgrade for automatic channels for foreigners was set forth by Prime Minsiter Srettha Thavisin in an effort to speed up lines and help boost tourism. “Passengers –…https://ouo.io/kSXxYXj

The Metropolitan Police arrested 14 suspects today connected to a fatal shooting that killed a teacher and a student last month. Police conducted search operations targeting 14 individuals in the areas of Bangkok, Pathum Thani, and Nonthaburi yesterday evening. One of the 14 suspects, Chananchit  AKA “Pepsi,” was taken for questioning at the Metropolitan Police…https://ouo.io/hn0oQ4

A popular market fair is ordered to close down after a fire had completely destroyed over 120 shops. The Huai Khwang district office has ordered the shutdown of the Jodd Fairs market behind Central Plaza Rama IX until renovations are completed when a fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon. Investigators are still trying to find…https://ouo.io/Z8AyP4

Three mouthwatering Thai culinary dishes have landed onto the top 10 of online food guide TasteAtlas’ prestigious annual Best Dishes in the World. Local favorite phat kaphrao, with the fiery dish’s mix of stir-fry minced pork or chicken with holy basil, ranked at number 3, just below Brazil’s picanha beef cut at number 1 and…https://ouo.io/LopqPl

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Some people struggle to stay awake until the clock strikes 12, others can’t be put to bed for love nor money. Well, it’s good news for the latter as the authorities have announced that venues will be permitted to stay open until 6am on Jan 1.  The Interior Ministry announced earlier this week that venues…https://ouo.io/GlKWyq6

Siwilai, the multifaceted creative group responsible for sprouting some of Bangkok’s most recognizable hangs, is launching the all-day Siwilai Radical Club in Thonglor. Siwilai Radical Club’s tangerine exterior is hard to miss—and it’s garnered a few curious glances from Thonglor pedestrians.  The orange facade peels back into a spacious restaurant and cozy dining area, the Dining Room.…https://ouo.io/oc2UqBu

That’s not fog, but a persistent poisonous air full of PM2.5 dust particles engulfing several areas in Bangkok this morning. The Pollution Control Department issued a concerning update on the PM2.5 situation in metropolitan Bangkok and surrounding areas, revealing alarming particle concentrations exceeding the safe standard. During the past 24 hours, readings ranged from 31.5…https://ouo.io/BWyxMk

Thai Airways is investigating an incident involving a hot coffee spill that injured a passenger on a recent flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The airline has issued a statement expressing its sincere regret for the incident and promising compensation for the affected passenger.https://ouo.io/df1OXnG