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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.
Kingdom seeks China backing
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/12/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has called on China to play a constructive role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that Beijing should signal clearly that renewed tensions must be avoided.
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.
Ministries put on Iran, Israel conflict alert
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/06/2025
» The government ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Labour to respond comprehensively to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, directing all relevant agencies to prepare emergency contingency plans to ensure the safety of Thai nationals in both countries.
Israel lends a hand to renovate school
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/02/2025
» Nakhon Pathom: A renovation project at Ban Don Thong School (Ong Pittayakarn) in tambon Klong Mai of Sam Phran district in this Central Plains province is complete, largely thanks to the Israeli Embassy to Thailand.
Tourism promotion to help flood-hit North
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/10/2024
» A co-payment tourism promotion scheme targeting flood-hit northern Thailand will be proposed to cabinet for approval, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong
Asean dept DG reinforces ties during retreat
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/02/2024
» Bolbongse Vangphaen, deputy director-general of the Department of Asean, has outlined discussions Thailand held with foreign ministers of Laos, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia during the Asean Foreign Ministers' Retreat held in the Lao city of Luang Prabang on Sunday and Monday.
India asks Thailand to invest in fishing, tourism in Andaman, Nicobar islands
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/01/2024
» India is inviting Thailand to invest in its fishing and tourism sector in the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Indonesia to court Thai investors
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/08/2023
» Indonesia has launched a three-month plan to promote people's diplomacy in Thailand.
‘Zero carbon’ tourist app launched
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/07/2023
» A “Zero Carbon” mobile application has been launched to help tourists and tourism operators achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2027.