Acting directors-general appointed for Thailand’s Department of National Parks

13 Sept 09:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of National Parks appointed Dr. Rungnapar Pattanavibool as the first acting director-general, with two other deputies also named to the role.
This leadership change follows the relocation of incumbent Director-General Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya to the Prime Minister's Office amid an ongoing corruption investigation.
The investigation into Rutchada includes a raid on his office, which uncovered approximately five million baht in cash, and allegations of demanding bribes from subordinates for transfers and from departmental budgets.

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.