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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.
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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
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.
Anwar visits for bilaterals
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/04/2025
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Thailand on Thursday for bilateral talks, with discussions focused on strengthening connectivity, trade, tourism, security, and advancing peace and development in border regions.
Ex-PM proposes reforms amid global shifts
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/11/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has proposed economic reform and suggested Thailand be prepared for geopolitical change.
Hybrids still greener, Japan seminar told
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/07/2024
» TOKYO: Japan believes hybrid vehicles can provide another route for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to achieve its sustainable development goals.
Hong Kong hails signing of trade framework MoU
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/01/2024
» The Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and the Thai Hong Kong Trade Association (THKTA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to tighten bilateral trade.
Japanese firms upbeat on Thailand, Asean
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/10/2023
» Japanese businessmen remain confident about their investments in Thailand and are keen to stay here, particularly in businesses related to automobile manufacturing, according to Hideyuki Tanaka, Chair of the Subcommittee on Asean Economic Relations, Keidanren (Japan Federation of Economic Organisations).
Thailand urged to join India's boom
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/04/2023
» It is time Thailand and India expand their economic cooperation and bilateral relations, especially as the South Asian giant is at the forefront of the global economy, said Nagesh Singh, India's ambassador to Thailand.
South Korean businesses seek partners
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/03/2023
» The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) has brought about 100 Korean companies to Thailand to look for local business partners.