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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.
Movement Party pushes practicality
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/01/2026
» Kannavee Suebsang, the former secretary-general of the Fair Party, has returned to politics as the leader of the newly-formed Movement Party (Phonlawat Party), presenting himself as a practitioner rather than a career politician and pledging to build a comprehensive safety net while protecting the rights of all Thais.
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.
Kazakhs are keen to see more trade
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/01/2026
» Kazakhstan is open for business and keen to deepen investment ties with Thailand, building on the long-standing political, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two countries, says Kazakh Ambassador to Thailand Margulan Baimukhan.
Indonesian Embassy holds fair to commemorate 75th anniversary of bilateral relations with Thailand
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/12/2025
» The Indonesian Embassy is staging the Indonesian Fair, its annual cultural flagship programme, at Siam Paragon from Dec 26-28 to introduce the Thai public to Indonesian culture while fostering closer ties between people of two nations.
Tributes for Queen Mother pour in
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/10/2025
» World leaders, foreign embassies, and international organisations have extended heartfelt condolences over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, honouring her lifelong dedication to people, cultural preservation, and social welfare.
Map 'not discussed' at JBC session
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/10/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has dismissed claims by Cambodia that the recent Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting discussed the contentious 1:200,000-scale map of the disputed Nong Chan–Nong Ya Kaeo areas in Sa Kaeo province.
Make use of free trade agreement, Chile urges
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/09/2025
» Thailand and Chile must make fuller use of their free trade agreement (FTA) to maximise bilateral trade and investment, said Ignacio Fernandez Ruiz, general director of ProChile, the Chilean government's export promotion agency.
Cannabis at crossroads
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Cannabis advocates in Thailand are calling on the new government to deliver legislation that protects users, businesses, non-users and minors, following concerns that recent regulatory changes have created monopolistic industry conditions.
Foreign Ministry heralds Colours of Africa event
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 06/09/2025
» The fifth edition of the Colours of Africa event will take place on Monday and Tuesday at CentralWorld in Bangkok, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said.