Thai government pre-empts bid to debate delay to enforcement of anti-torture law

14 Sept 02:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thai government MPs pre-empted an opposition debate on delaying the enforcement of the anti-torture and enforced disappearance law.
They achieved this by submitting a motion to the Constitutional Court, challenging the constitutionality of the executive decree that delays the law.
This move effectively postpones the law's implementation until October 1st, pending the court's ruling.
Opposition parties criticized the government's action, viewing it as an attempt to avoid a House vote and questioning why the government would challenge its own decree.
The parliamentary session concluded shortly after, officially starting the countdown to a General Election.

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.