The assassination of Lim Kimya, a 73-year-old former Cambodian parliamentarian from the banned opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), in Bangkok has raised serious concerns about the use of extra-judicial killings to silence political dissent in Southeast Asia. The incident occurred near a famous temple in Bangkok’s historic royal quarter and has further highlighted the […]

Thailand has taken a significant step towards equality by legalizing same-sex marriage on January 23, 2025. This decision makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality, joining Taiwan and Nepal as the third nation in Asia to pass such legislation. Hundreds of same-sex couples tied the knot across Thailand on Thursday, the 23rd January […]

Thailand has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first country in South Asia and the third in Asia, following Taiwan and Nepal, to legalize same-sex marriage. The landmark Marriage Equality Bill, passed in June 2024, officially came into effect on January 23, 2025, paving the way for hundreds of same-sex couples to celebrate their unions in […]