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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.
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.
Thailand 'reaffirms' pledge to LGBTQIA2S+
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/08/2024
» Thailand reaffirms its commitment to upholding LGBTQIA2S+ rights while demonstrating its readiness to bid for hosting the InterPride World Conference in 2025, with aspirations to host WorldPride in 2030.