Recently, The ASEAN Post wrote two articles on child marriages with a special focus on Indonesia and Thailand.For the story on Thailand, named “Regulation seeks to end child marriages, but…” statistics gathered by the United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) were cited. However, data for Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore were unavailable.

Thai farmers welcomed a new law allowing cultivation and use of marijuana for medical purposes Wednesday, in an Asian first that promises an economic bonanza but also fears that foreign companies could reap the rewards.Thailand's National Assembly passed a bill Tuesday legalising the use of marijuana and kratom - a traditional herb - for research and medical use. The move is a significant step for a region that levies harsh sentences for drug violations.

Local Thai media reported last week on the Central Islamic Council of Thailand’s (CICOT) decision to pass a new regulation banning children under the age of 17 from marriage. This is the first time the council issued a ban on child marriage nationwide.

The seaside province of Rayong, located on Thailand’s eastern gulf coast is well known for its tranquil holiday beaches, crystal clear waters and a dazzling selection of fresh tropical fruits from nearby fruit orchards. The picturesque town is the perfect place for a weekend’s escapade – 180 kilometres from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok or just a two and half hour drive away.However, Rayong may not be a getaway from the fast-paced urban lifestyle for much longer.

A recent Credit Suisse report named Thailand the most unequal country in the world, with just one percent of the population owning 66.9 percent of the nation’s wealth. The findings prompted We Fair Network, social justice advocacy group made up of 13 organisations to call for serious reforms of Thailand’s budget and welfare system.The group presented its proposal for the reform of the country’s welfare system based on seven aspects to key political figures at a forum earlier this week.

With memories of Malaysia’s unexpected political shake-up still fresh, investors have three big elections to stay on edge about in the first half of 2019.Thailand is set to finally hold a vote on 24 February after several delays since the ruling party took over in a bloodless military coup in 2014. Indonesia’s turn is 17 April, a rematch between President Joko Widodo and his rival Prabowo Subianto.

While delegates from 200 countries come together to ramp up climate action and investors worldwide call for an end to banking on coal as part of the energy mix, the Trump administration followed through with its threat to host a fossil-fuel promotional side event at the United Nations Climate Summit (COP24), currently held in the Polish coal capital of Katowice.Amidst protests and jeering from climate campaigners, only Poland and Australia were represented at the event intended to “showcase w

Reports have recently surfaced of a proposal by the Election Commission (EC) in Thailand, that ballots for the upcoming election only show the names and numbers of candidates without party logos.

Thailand's junta on Tuesday lifted a four-year ban on political campaigning ahead of 2019 elections, prompting Thaksin Shinawatra - the exiled billionaire who sits at the heart of the kingdom's political rupture - to hail a "new hope" for the nation.

A recent report revealed that the government of Thailand has passed a bill that it hopes will ensure more effective tax collection, especially from e-commerce businesses.