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Oman to deepen energy, defence ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/04/2026
» Thailand and Oman have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence and energy following an official visit by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Govt tells Asean it is pressing ahead with regional peace efforts
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/03/2026
» Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has reaffirmed Thailand's commitment to regional peace efforts during talks with Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa P Lazaro, thanking Manila for its leadership of the Asean Observer Team (AOT).
Thailand courts Portugal for EU trade deal, OECD membership
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/02/2026
» Thailand has formally sought Portugal’s support in accelerating negotiations on the European Union–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and advancing its bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by 2030.
Decriminalising sex work needs clarity
Oped, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/02/2026
» The world's oldest profession has always been a taboo subject in Thai society, even in our politics so it was encouraging to see at least five political parties -- the Pheu Thai Party, the People's Party, the Movement Party, the Thai Sang Thai Party, and the Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Sihasak cautions on Cambodia JBC push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/12/2025
» No clear timeline has been set for convening a meeting of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) with Cambodia, as sought by Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, said Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Asean chief calls for swift deployment of observers
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/11/2025
» Asean Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn yesterday urged the swift deployment of an Asean observer team to ensure lasting peace along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Myanmar vote 'must lead to lasting peace'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/10/2025
» Thailand has reiterated its support for an "inclusive, free, fair and transparent" election in Myanmar, adding the process must contribute to lasting peace and national reconciliation.
Anutin arrives in Laos on first trip as PM
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his Laotian counterpart pledged to intensify efforts against cross-border crime and promote trade during talks in Vientiane on Thursday, during the Thai premier’s first official international trip.
Cannabis at crossroads
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Cannabis advocates in Thailand are calling on the new government to deliver legislation that protects users, businesses, non-users and minors, following concerns that recent regulatory changes have created monopolistic industry conditions.
Thailand 'will not annul key MoUs' with Cambodia
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has publicly affirmed that the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU 2000) with Cambodia remains the cornerstone of bilateral boundary demarcation, as pressure builds in parliament and from opposition figures for its revocation.