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Child adoption,end of marriage between same-sex couples are highlights of bill

14 Sept 01:36 Key points summarised by AI

The proposed same-sex "marriage" bill will grant same-sex couples the right to adopt foster children.
It will also incorporate provisions for ending same-sex "marriage" in cases of sexual inability or serious communicable diseases.
Public hearings revealed strong support for the bill, with 97.9% of LGBT individuals backing it, despite some objections from Muslim communities in the deep South.
The bill is expected to be submitted to the justice minister this month and debated by the National Legislative Assembly next month.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.