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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.
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.
Fair chance for special needs children
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/12/2024
» The case of Thanakorn Kanthee, a social media influencer who died after downing a 350-millilitre bottle of whisky for 30,000 baht on a dare at a party in Chanthaburi on Wednesday, has sparked outrage over rights violations against people living with intellectual disabilities.
Informal talks set for 'next month'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/11/2024
» The government is expecting to hold the next extended informal consultation on the Myanmar crisis sometime next month, though the final date has yet to be confirmed, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) yesterday.
Thai crew released by Cambodia
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/07/2024
» Eighteen Thai crewmen detained for illegally entering Cambodian territorial waters since May 25 arrived back in Thailand's Trat on Sunday after being freed from a temporary detention centre in Cambodia's Sihanoukville province.
Foreign ministry claims Cambodian activists broke law
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/02/2024
» The recent arrest of Cambodian activists during Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet's official visit to Bangkok on Wednesday was conducted simply because their actions were against Thai laws, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday.
Activists call for a review of drug laws
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/12/2023
» Advocates for harm reduction principles have expressed their concerns about Thailand's Narcotics Code, saying it will be challenging to enforce a law against drugs which promotes decriminalisation and harm reduction at the same time.
US envoy nominee to help boost track record
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/07/2022
» Robert F Godec, the US ambassador nominee to Thailand, has announced his intention to help improve the human rights situation in the kingdom.
A chance to rebalance priorities
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/01/2022
» In order to be able to use its position as the host of this year's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit to draw more foreign investment into the country, the government must first overcome a series of internal and external challenges, which range from the ongoing pandemic, the continued political crisis and the unrest in Myanmar, observers say.
Experts call for better drugs policy
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/09/2021
» Experts have urged the government to focus on harm reduction, not punishment, in the battle to reduce illegal drug use, especially among a generation for whom an outright ban has proven impractical.