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Mekong fund backs 19 Thai projects
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/03/2026
» Nineteen projects from five Thai agencies have secured funding under the Mekong-Lancang Special Fund (MLCSF) for public health, the green economy and agricultural modernisation.
Calls grow for gender recognition law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/03/2026
» A recent seminar discussed ways to end discrimination, gender-based violence and hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people, while also raising concerns over honorific titles being debated by the People's Party.
Thai flag at Board of Peace meet causes stir
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/02/2026
» The Thai national flag appeared behind delegates at the Board of Peace meeting in Washington, DC, because Thailand sent an observer to the gathering, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.
Tour showcases southern Thai heritage
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/02/2026
» Diplomats from 45 countries are visiting Surat Thani as part of an official study tour aimed at showcasing the cultural diversity and rich heritage of southern Thailand while strengthening ties between foreign missions and local communities.
'Russian Seasons' chooses Thailand for Southeast Asian cultural debut
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/02/2026
» 'Russian Seasons" has chosen Thailand to debut its unique 21st-century cultural diplomacy project in Southeast Asia.
Decriminalising sex work needs clarity
Oped, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/02/2026
» The world's oldest profession has always been a taboo subject in Thai society, even in our politics so it was encouraging to see at least five political parties -- the Pheu Thai Party, the People's Party, the Movement Party, the Thai Sang Thai Party, and the Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Sex workers get pre-election boost
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/02/2026
» Political parties have voiced support for Thai sex workers ahead of the Feb 8 poll, vowing more protection and dignity under the law in a country where prostitution remains a crime.
Myanmar poll branded a sham
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/01/2026
» Four years after Myanmar's 2021 military coup, the junta's long‑promised general election has arrived not as a democratic renewal but as a source of anger, fear and rejection among many citizens, including those living abroad.
Ministry rejects ceasefire violation allegations
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement on Monday that Thailand is adhering to the ceasefire with Cambodia and dismissed allegations of territorial occupation or military operations across the border.
Sihasak cautions on Cambodia JBC push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/12/2025
» No clear timeline has been set for convening a meeting of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) with Cambodia, as sought by Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, said Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.