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Calls grow for gender recognition law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/03/2026
» A recent seminar discussed ways to end discrimination, gender-based violence and hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people, while also raising concerns over honorific titles being debated by the People's Party.
Thai worker’s body being brought back from Israel
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/10/2024
» The government will repatriate the body of a Thai worker who was killed last week in Israel on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Marriage equality bill poised for final push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/06/2024
» The Marriage Equality Bill is expected to pass the final round of Senate voting this month. The bill, which may take effect by the end of this year, will make Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to support gender equality.
Govt does U-turn on jab rules
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/01/2023
» The government yesterday morning backtracked on its decision to reintroduce the requirement for foreign arrivals to show a Covid vaccine certificate to reduce confusion and inconvenience, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Off to the Halal market
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/01/2023
» The government should promote Halal-certified products to help Thai food entrepreneurs expand their businesses into a broader market, according to the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT).
Switzerland raises green tourism stakes
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/11/2022
» About 200,000 Thai tourists are expected to visit Switzerland over the next year as demand for travel recovers post Covid-19, says the Switzerland Tourism Southeast Asia Office director.
Day of Love gesture fails to lift spirits
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/02/2022
» Bangkok's Bang Khun Thian district celebrates Valentine's Day on Monday by handing special certificates to LGBTQ+ couples recognising their relationship. However, the move is being decried as "ineffective" by activists for not being legally binding.
COE system up to scratch for Phuket
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/07/2021
» The Foreign Ministry says it has prepared the Certificate of Entry (COE) system to welcome foreign tourists who will arrive in Phuket on Wednesday under the Phuket Sandbox Model.
No new rules for arrivals from the UK
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 06/01/2021
» The Foreign Ministry says no restrictions have been imposed against travelling to Thailand from the UK due to the new variant of the coronavirus, as Thailand's strict Covid-19 screening measures requiring all inbound travellers to be quarantined for 14 days remain effective.