Thai Islamic Council bans child marriage under 17

A new regulation from the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (Cicot) bans children under the age of 17 from marriage. The move after public outcry over the controversial marriage in June of an 11-year-old Thai girl to a 41-year-old Malaysian man earlier this year. Meanwhile in Indonesia, there's push for a wide legislative change on the same issue.

Thai military government lifts political restrictions before 2019 elections

Thailand's military government has lifted restrictions on political activities, effectively allowing parties to start campaigning in the run-up to the elections early next year. But when exactly again? I explain all the details.