Court orders company to recall Mazda 2 Skyactiv D1.5 vehicles

21 Sept 02:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok South Civil Court ordered Mazda Sales (Thailand) to recall all Mazda 2 Skyactiv D1.5 diesel cars produced and sold between 2014 and 2018 due to being defective and unsafe.
Mazda must bear all modification costs and compensate each customer 1,800 baht/day during repairs, 30,000 baht for psychological distress, plus 5% interest from the lawsuit filing date.
This class action ruling extends to all customers who purchased the specified Mazda 2 model, not just the original nine plaintiffs, setting a precedent for manufacturer responsibility.

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.