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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.
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.
Thais in Iran are all safe, envoy says
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Iranian ambassador to Thailand says Thai citizens in Iran remain safe and protected despite ongoing unrest in the country.
Global pact targets cybercrime groups
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/12/2025
» About 60 countries have agreed to elevate the fight against online scams to a top policy priority, pledging stronger domestic legislation and closer cross-border cooperation to counter rapidly expanding cyber fraud networks.
Thai govt 'has plan' to deal with Cambodia
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the government has a plan to deal with the conflict with Cambodia, before warning that any intrusion into the kingdom's sovereign territory will be met with firm action.
Maris raises landmine concerns with Red Cross
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/08/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said Thailand is concerned over Cambodia's repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement and the continued use of anti-personnel landmines along the border, during talks with Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
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.
Protests lodged as ceasefire pact broken
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/07/2025
» Thailand lodged diplomatic protests against Cambodia on Tuesday for violating their ceasefire agreement, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said.
Japan holds seminar on fake goods
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/02/2025
» Japan is helping Thailand distinguish counterfeit goods from genuine Japanese products and has provided Thai officials with a handbook of product identification.
HMS 'Spey' visit to ramp up regional naval ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/03/2023
» The British vessel HMS Spey, which recently arrived at the Royal Thai Navy's port in Sattahip, is here as part of the British government's Indo-Pacific strategy of forging closer ties between two different regions.