Thai Police Rescue Woman from Python Attack, Australia Bolsters ASEAN Ties, and Push for Marriage Equality in Thailand
Thai police rescue 64-year-old woman from python; Australia seeks stronger economic ties with Southeast Asia.
In a heroic yet intense rescue, a 64-year-old woman named Arom was saved by Thai police after being constricted by a large python for nearly two hours near Bangkok. Using a crowbar, the police managed to free her, and despite the snake escaping, Arom is recovering from several bites.
Meanwhile, Australia is looking to bolster its economic ties with Southeast Asia as Assistant Minister for Trade, Tim Ayres, gears up to co-chair the 56th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting in Laos this week. This visit underscores Australia’s half-century partnership with ASEAN and aims to enhance trade and investment opportunities in the region.
Speaking of significant changes, civil society groups in Thailand are optimistic about the Marriage Equality Bill, hoping it will be published in the Royal Gazette by October 2 and enforced by January. This would place Thailand among the ranks of countries like Taiwan and Nepal in legally recognizing same-sex marriages.
On the front of disaster management, volunteers from 12 organizations have called for the development of a central digital command centre app to improve disaster response efficiency. This proposal was discussed during the 'Joining Force, Joining Hearts' event in Bangkok, where Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attentively listened to various suggestions.
Over in Chon Buri, Thailand, Khao Kheow Open Zoo has defended its care practices for Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo, against accusations of imprisonment raised by a foreign TikToker. The zoo emphasized its adherence to international standards and its mission centered on conservation and education, which has led to increased visitor numbers.
Lastly, in an alarming medical malpractice case, Kittikorn Songsri, a 36-year-old man from Samut Sakhon, Thailand, has been arrested for performing illegal penis enlargement treatments for two decades. Authorities caught him in a sting operation, revealing his shocking lack of medical training and a patient’s severe infection.
Meanwhile, Australia is looking to bolster its economic ties with Southeast Asia as Assistant Minister for Trade, Tim Ayres, gears up to co-chair the 56th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting in Laos this week. This visit underscores Australia’s half-century partnership with ASEAN and aims to enhance trade and investment opportunities in the region.
Speaking of significant changes, civil society groups in Thailand are optimistic about the Marriage Equality Bill, hoping it will be published in the Royal Gazette by October 2 and enforced by January. This would place Thailand among the ranks of countries like Taiwan and Nepal in legally recognizing same-sex marriages.
On the front of disaster management, volunteers from 12 organizations have called for the development of a central digital command centre app to improve disaster response efficiency. This proposal was discussed during the 'Joining Force, Joining Hearts' event in Bangkok, where Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attentively listened to various suggestions.
Over in Chon Buri, Thailand, Khao Kheow Open Zoo has defended its care practices for Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo, against accusations of imprisonment raised by a foreign TikToker. The zoo emphasized its adherence to international standards and its mission centered on conservation and education, which has led to increased visitor numbers.
Lastly, in an alarming medical malpractice case, Kittikorn Songsri, a 36-year-old man from Samut Sakhon, Thailand, has been arrested for performing illegal penis enlargement treatments for two decades. Authorities caught him in a sting operation, revealing his shocking lack of medical training and a patient’s severe infection.
