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Unesco could boost fading southern craft
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/04/2026
» In the quiet tambon Phum Riang in Surat Thani, the rhythmic clack of the hand-loom has been the soundtrack of Wanma Nuimeem's life for nearly seven decades. At 79, she is one of the few remaining guardians of the "Ratchawat Khom", an intricate silk pattern that once caught the eye of royalty but now faces the threat of extinction.
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.
Cambodia absence highlights fragile trust
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/03/2026
» Cambodia's absence from the Cobra Gold military drill this year signals a persistent lack of trust between Thailand and Cambodia, analysts say.
Sri Lanka looks to forge closer ties in 2026
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/02/2026
» Sri Lanka aims to strengthen bonds with Thailand further in 2026 after the two sides feted the 70th anniversary of bilateral relations last year, according to the Sri Lankan embassy.
Tour showcases southern Thai heritage
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/02/2026
» Diplomats from 45 countries are visiting Surat Thani as part of an official study tour aimed at showcasing the cultural diversity and rich heritage of southern Thailand while strengthening ties between foreign missions and local communities.
China, Taiwan welcome new Thai government
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/02/2026
» China and Taiwan say they are looking forward to working with the new Thai government following the general election.
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.
Movement Party pushes practicality
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/01/2026
» Kannavee Suebsang, the former secretary-general of the Fair Party, has returned to politics as the leader of the newly-formed Movement Party (Phonlawat Party), presenting himself as a practitioner rather than a career politician and pledging to build a comprehensive safety net while protecting the rights of all Thais.
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.
US seeks Thai help on Gaza peace plan
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/01/2026
» Thailand is reviewing an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join a US initiative to end the Gaza conflict.