The Thai Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is launching a campaign to discourage the public from giving cash to beggars, in response to a national increase in beggar numbers. The initiative, starting at the Bangkok Art and Culture Center, aims to educate the public on the complexities of the beggar issue, including risks…
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Thailand is one step closer to marriage equality. Let’s look at how far we’ve come.
Thailand is poised to become the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, following a significant vote in the Lower House. The bill, which passed with an overwhelming majority, is anticipated to be enacted by 2024, after further approvals. The legislation promises spousal benefits including tax deductions, government pensions, medical decision-making rights, and…
When hotels warn guests about ladyboys
I stumbled upon this old chestnut from a couple of years ago about hotels warning guests that their companion is a ladyboy the other day and thought it was interesting. Apparently it offended some people (what a surprise!) when a hotel was asking punters if they knew she was a ladyboy. It either goes to…
Documentary rocks Pattaya tourism
The bustling Walking Street in Pattaya draws tourists, yet concerns loom over the city’s reputation as a sex tourism hotspot, exacerbated by a report from a German media outlet. This portrayal could potentially tarnish the broader tourism industry. Deutsche Welle (DW) aired a documentary spotlighting Pattaya’s sex tourism on YouTube, but the video is inaccessible…
Pattaya’s grand Christmas party with Miss Universe models and B2F orchestra
Pattaya Gears Up for a Spectacular Christmas Celebration Scheduled for December 16th, Pattaya is preparing for what is anticipated to be the most extravagant Christmas celebration of the season. The event has already witnessed a surge in interest, with over 200 tickets sold to eager attendees. In light of this enthusiasm, the organizers have decided…
Turkish man loses nearly 100,000 baht to Thai woman he met on dating app
A man from Turkey sought help from the Mueang Pattaya Police Station after a Thai woman he connected with on a dating app allegedly stole nearly 100,000 baht from him. Ruhan Topal, aged 50, reported that the incident took place at a Pattaya hotel on the evening of November 19. He had been conversing with…
Push for changes to sex and gender laws in Thailand
Legal Reforms in Thailand: A Push for Gender Choice, Same-Sex Marriage, and Legalized Prostitution Believe it or not, prostitution has been a prosecutable offense in Thailand since 1960, carrying potential prison terms of up to 20 years. Estimates suggest that there are between 100,000 and 400,000 sex workers within the country. In response to the…
Thailand’s 6,000 marijuana shops can stay open if they behave themselves
Thailand’s public health ministry has drafted a new cannabis act that aims to restrict the use of marijuana to medical purposes only, disallowing recreational consumption. The draft specifies that cannabis extracts with more than 0.2 percent THC will be considered a narcotic, potentially leading to prosecution for buyers and sellers. While medical use of cannabis…
Thailand Is Threatening Stricter Cannabis Laws. Weed Shops Are Confused
In Bangkok, Thailand, the decriminalization of cannabis has led to a proliferation of dispensaries, attracting tourists and integrating into the local economy. Despite the recent boom, the Thai Prime Minister plans to restrict cannabis use to medical purposes, raising concerns among local business owners about the potential impact on tourism and their livelihoods. Many customers…
Beach battle in Pattaya | Bangkok Post: news
Authorities in Pattaya, Thailand, have begun to reclaim footpaths on Jomtien Beach which were being encroached upon by vendors. The move came after residents and tourists complained about beachfront stalls blocking walkways, forcing pedestrians to walk on the road. The vendors were subsequently warned to remove their goods from the footpaths. The legal team chairman…