Thai navy asks fishing associations to help search for HTMS Sukhothai crew

14 Sept 16:14 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has enlisted fishing associations and private rescue groups to intensify the 22-day search for the five remaining missing crew members of the HTMS Sukhothai.
Out of 105 crew members, 76 were rescued and 24 were found dead, with search efforts now focusing on beaches and rock formations across various islands in the Gulf of Thailand for the unaccounted five.

Cabinet approves same-sex cohabitation bill

22 Oct 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.