But in the 2019 election which returned Thailand to civilian rule, a new, youthful reformist party called Future Forward, which fully supported equal marriage, did unexpectedly well. They won the third-largest share of seats, revealing a growing hunger for change in Thailand.

A Brunei tourist fell victim to a floating market scam in Thailand, leaving him over 80,000 baht out of pocket.

Same-sex marriage now legal in southeast Asian country already established as gay-friendly tourist destination

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BANGKOK: Brunei Darussalam is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity and a thriving digital ecosystem, focusing on the digital economy’s role in growth and sustainability, said Minister of Transport and Infocommunications Datuk Seri Setia Shamhary Datuk Paduka Mustapha at the 5th Asean Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) and Related Meetings in Bangkok,

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Hegseth responded at the heated Senate confirmation hearing that he couldn’t tell Duckworth the exact number of ASEAN nations, but that “I know we have allies in South Korea and Japan in AUKUS (a pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the U.S.) with Australia.”

Brunei’s Prince Mateen and Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah commemorated their first wedding anniversary with an Instagram post featuring a photo of them in Florence, Italy.

A recent study shows that Thailand has the third-highest child obesity rate among ASEAN countries. About 84.1% of kids aged 6-14 regularly snack on salty foods.

Thailand is legalizing same-sex marriage — the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. DW looks at what is next for Thailand and the region on LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality.

The ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) was convened on 19 January 2025 in Langkawi, Malaysia. It was the first major meeting under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2025, with the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability.