From Thailand legalising same-sex marriage to a forgotten war in Myanmar, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent Asia reporting We have selected seven stories from the SCMP's coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues.

Singapore and Thailand celebrate the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year. A logo was unveiled to honour this milestone.

Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as fears over human trafficking reverberate across the country.

SINGAPORE: Thailand’s immigration is set to begin enforcing a digital arrival card for all visitors to the kingdom with foreign passports from May 1.

Catherine Wong Siow Ping, Singapore's ambassador to Thailand, left, and Lalivan Karnchanachari, vice minister of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, right, presided over an event to launch the 60th-anniversary logo marking Singapore-Thai diplomatic relations in Bangkok yesterday. Somchai Poomlard

Among individuals surveyed in six ASEAN countries, more than half (52%) prefer destinations within Southeast Asia, followed by East Asia (44%), including China, Japan, and South Korea.

Weddings took place across the country, including at a Bangkok mall, as same-sex marriage became legal. Thailand is one of the few places in Asia where it’s allowed.

Hundreds of same-sex couples tied the knot across Thailand on Thursday, as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to legally recognize equal marriage.

Today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers a viral Bangkok video leading to a motorcyclist’s arrest, a reckless Phuket driver escaping disaster, and a Thai-Irish couple filing a complaint against a Swiss man.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that escalating tensions between the two countries could lead to catastrophic global consequences.

A woman travelling from Singapore to Bangkok, Thailand, was caught openly vaping in the plane cabin, despite e-cigarettes being illegal in both countries. The incident occurred on Jetstar flight 3K515 on Jan 10,

Thailand aims to establish its first high-speed rail connection to China via Laos, enhancing trade and relations. The 609-kilometer network, part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, promises economic growth despite current delays.