Bus services on all southern routes in Thailand suspended until July 25th

16 Sept 02:39 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's state-run Transport Company has suspended all southern bus routes from July 10th to 25th, enforcing new interprovincial travel restrictions by the CCSA to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Northern, eastern, and northeastern bus services will continue, albeit on a reduced schedule of just 13 routes daily, each operating with a single return trip.
Passengers with advance tickets for travel between July 10th and 25th can obtain a full refund, while those using state welfare cards may postpone their journey, provided they inform officials at least three hours before departure.

Cabinet approves same-sex cohabitation bill

Yesterday 09:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's cabinet approved a landmark bill to legalize cohabitation for intersex couples, potentially making it the first Asian nation to formally recognize LGBT partnerships.
The proposed law grants registered intersex couples significant rights, including collective financial management, inheritance, medical consent, and the ability to arrange funerals.
This legislative move aims to rectify the existing legal framework that only recognizes heterosexual marriage, aligning Thai law with human rights principles and the reality of intersex couples living together.