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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.
Dismantling stigma for people living with HIV
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/08/2025
» Wat Phrabat Namphu in Lop Buri province has long been seen as a sanctuary for People Living with HIV (PLHIV), a place of last resort for those abandoned by families and shunned by society.
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.
Thailand urged not to deport 48 Uyghurs to China
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/01/2025
» United Nations (UN) experts have urged Thailand not to deport 48 Uyghurs to China and to treat people deprived of their liberty more humanely.
Visa-free access to China sought
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/12/2023
» Thailand is asking China to grant visa exemptions for Thai tourists with a government panel set to travel to the country to discuss the matter by the end of this month.
Four more Thai hostages freed
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/11/2023
» The government has affirmed its commitment to explore all avenues to secure the release of the remaining 18 Thai hostages after a second group of four Thais was released by Hamas late on Saturday night.
Ministry confirms release of 10 Thai hostages by Hamas
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/11/2023
» A first group of 10 Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas in Gaza were released on Friday, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Ministry urges all Thai workers to come home
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/10/2023
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Saturday issued an urgent update to all Thai workers living in Israel to return to Thailand as quickly as possible because Israel is stepping up attacks against Palestinian terror group Hamas.
Peru pushes pisco to deepen ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/02/2023
» The Peruvian Embassy in Thailand sought to deepen its cultural ties with Thailand by ramping up the promotion of pisco in the country, most recently by hosting a Pisco Sour Night in Bangkok to showcase the versatility of Peru's traditional tipple.