Minor earthquake felt in Phang-nga Monday afternoon, no damage

14 Sept 00:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake, caused by the Khlong Marui fault, occurred in Kapong district, Phang-nga, Thailand, at 2:43 PM, felt across multiple districts with no reported damage or casualties.
The Khlong Marui fault, spanning 148km, has a history of seismic activity, including a 6.8 magnitude quake 2,000 years ago and smaller quakes in 2012 (4.3 magnitude, causing minor damage) and 2015 (4.5 magnitude).

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.