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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.
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.
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.
Energy assistance, 'principled diplomacy' needed
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/03/2026
» Four years after the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war, Ukraine's top diplomat in Bangkok says Thailand can play a meaningful role in mitigating the conflict through principled diplomacy and sustained humanitarian assistance.
Navy readies sea evacuation plan for Thais
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/03/2026
» The Royal Thai Navy has prepared a “Plan B” to evacuate Thai nationals from the Middle East by sea should airspace closures halt flights amid escalating regional tensions.
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.
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.
Ties marked ahead of Nordic Day
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand's role as a key partner to the Nordic countries was reaffirmed at the Nordic Day reception jointly hosted by the Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, and Swedish embassies on Wednesday at the Norwegian Ambassador's Residence in Bangkok, ahead of Nordic Day on March 23.
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.
Sex workers get pre-election boost
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/02/2026
» Political parties have voiced support for Thai sex workers ahead of the Feb 8 poll, vowing more protection and dignity under the law in a country where prostitution remains a crime.