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Minister's 'stress' theory misses the point
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/02/2026
» Malaysia's Minister for Religious Affairs, Datuk Zulkifli Hasan, has grabbed global media headlines with his remarks on the LGBTQ+ community. The minister was quoted as saying the sexual orientation of LGBTQ+ individuals is caused by a lifestyle of excessive work-related stress, social pressure, sexual experiences and insufficient religious observance.
City to host summit on transnational online scams
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/11/2025
» Thailand will host the International Conference on Global Partnership against Online Scams on Dec 17–18, officials confirmed at a diplomatic briefing held on Monday at the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Court ruling sets off blood screening row
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/10/2025
» LGBTQ+ advocates have urged the Thai Red Cross's National Blood Centre to revise its blood donation application form following an Administrative Court ruling which upheld the ban on LGBTQ+ blood donations as non-discriminatory for public safety.
New foreign minister vows to put Thailand back on the global stage
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/10/2025
» Thailand's new foreign affairs minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, said on Thursday that Thailand will be back on the "global radar" while he serves in office.
Blood donor ban upheld
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Central Administrative Court has ruled that the Thai Red Cross Society's refusal to accept blood donations from transgender women who were assigned male at birth is not discriminatory, citing the need to protect the safety of recipients.
Gender-sensitive protocols urged for LGBTQ+ arrests
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has recommended gender-sensitive protocols for law enforcement following complaints of police misconduct during the arrest of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Transgender lawyers blast council snub
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/07/2025
» A group of transgender lawyers has criticised the Lawyers Council of Thailand for failing to accept a petition asking for its dress code regulations to be more inclusive of gender identity.
White House taps O'Neill as next envoy to Thailand
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/07/2025
» The White House has nominated Sean Kotaro O'Neill as the next United States Ambassador to Thailand, replacing Robert F Godec, who has held the post since Oct 7, 2022.
Thailand backs Timor-Leste
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/07/2025
» Thailand will support Timor-Leste joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as its 11th member despite reported opposition from Myanmar, officials said yesterday.
National Gallery exhibition celebrates 75 years of Indonesian-Thai relations
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/06/2025
» The annual Thailand-Indonesia collaborative painting exhibition is running at the National Gallery until June 28 to foster artistic ties while celebrating the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between the countries.