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Transsexuals and Thai Law
Walk down almost any busy street in Thailand, especially in a tourist hotspot such as Bangkok, Pattaya or Phuket, and chances are good that you […]
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Second Amendment Victory in Maryland
A federal appeals court in Maryland has ruled that a lower court was wrong to uphold the state’s ban of assault rifles. In a move […]
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New Thai Law Protects LGBT Community
Thailand’s junta led parliament has introduced a new law that aims to protect the rights of the LGBT community. n praised by the LGBT community […]
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Victory for Animal Rights in Thailand
According to the Bangkok Post, Thailand’s Nataional Legislative Assembly approved an animal welfare bill—the first in the country’s history to punish people who abuse or […]
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Thailand Surrogacy: Laws and Regulations for Clinics and Doctors
Though surrogacy in Thailand is currently neither expressly sanctioned nor prohibited by law, there are various rules and regulations that do currently govern medical clinics […]
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Business Laws Update: Foreigners in Thailand Can Operate More Businesses
Thailand issued an amendment to its Foreign Business Law in 2013 that gives foreigners the right to operate those businesses listed in the amendment, which […]
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Ao Phai Bay, Ko Samet
The author, a Bangkok expat, goes night diving in Ko Phai Bay, Ko Samet. In this article, he describes his experience night diving, as well […]
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Nong Khai and Mut Mee Guesthouse
The author, a Bangkok expat, and frequent traveler to the Mut Mee Guest House in Nong Khai, relates his experiences meeting interesting people and the […]
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Yearning to be Free: US Immigration Law and Thai Sex Workers
Engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, greeting newcomers to the United States, are the immortal words of Emma Lazarus: “Give me your […]
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The Darker Side of Tropical Bliss: Foreign Mafia in Thailand
The Mafia. The term conjures up images of protection rackets, gangland wars, bootlegging and gambling operations; perhaps even an aging Marlon Brando with cotton wool […]
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Laws Regulating Commercial Sex and Entertainment Places
This article is part two of a three-part series entitled Sex Laws in Thailand. This second installment explores Thai sex laws and their application […]
