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BMA wins UN gender equality award
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/04/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has received a UNDP Gender Equality Seal Gold award, becoming the first government organisation in the Asia-Pacific region to receive the recognition.
Bangkok to host 'Rainbow Dress' exhibition in May
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/04/2026
» Bangkok is set to host the "Amsterdam Rainbow Dress" exhibition to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia 2026, or IDAHOBIT 2026, in May.
Oman asks for ship list after transit
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/04/2026
» Oman's Ministry of Defence has asked Thailand to resubmit a list of vessels awaiting passage through the Strait of Hormuz, following the safe transit of a Thai ship, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Monday.
Thai government seeks safe passage in Hormuz
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/04/2026
» Thailand has welcomed the two-week US–Iran ceasefire while expressing hope Iran and Oman will enable the passage of nine Thai vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said.
Mekong fund backs 19 Thai projects
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/03/2026
» Nineteen projects from five Thai agencies have secured funding under the Mekong-Lancang Special Fund (MLCSF) for public health, the green economy and agricultural modernisation.
MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed reducing the visa-free tourist period from 60 days to 30 days, citing national security concerns.
HIV infections rising sharply among youth
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/02/2026
» Aids Healthcare Foundation Thailand (AHF Thailand) has launched its "Just Use It" campaign after government data showed that young people account for more than one-third of newly reported HIV infections nationwide.
Overseas voting 'about 64% completed'
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/02/2026
» Thailand's overseas voting process is about 64% completed, according to the Overseas Voting Monitoring System (OVMS), a real-time tracker run by the Department of Consular Affairs.
Denmark joins anti-urban obesity drive
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/11/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Danish Embassy, and Novo Nordisk Pharma Thailand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote healthier urban lifestyles and combat obesity under the "Bangkok, City for Better Health" initiative.
Russia scholarships on offer
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Russian government will open applications for its scholarship programme in October, offering Thai citizens the opportunity to study at over 450 universities across the country, says the Russian Embassy in Bangkok.