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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.
Risks and rewards of Beijing's BRI
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thailand may play a pivotal role in advancing China's vision of regional connectivity through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but scholars caution that while the initiative presents substantial opportunities, it also brings significant challenges.
Thailand, Saudis pledge to strengthen trade
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/01/2025
» Thailand and Saudi Arabia have pledged to boost trade cooperation, and are aiming to generate over US$3.5 billion (121 billion baht) from the green economy, agriculture, and service industries.
Saudi-Thai council talks open soon
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/01/2025
» Thailand will host the 1st Saudi-Thai Coordination Council on Thursday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
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.
Marriage equality brings joy
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/07/2024
» Same-sex couples have been expressing joy since the passage of Thailand's Marriage Equality Bill in the Senate two weeks ago.
US economist weighs in on globalisation
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/01/2024
» Globalisation may have been viewed as a powerful force for worldwide economic growth. However, according to Eric S Maskin, Adams University Professor at Harvard's Department of Economics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, its evolvement has also brought several economic challenges, especially a rise in income inequality and market failures due to carbon emissions.
Stateless, but still in need of help
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/01/2024
» The Migrant Learning Centers (MLCs), which take care of 15,139 migrant students in Tak province, have called for immediate help as the living conditions of the children in its care are poor.
S Korea targets greater global role
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/05/2023
» South Korea's aspiration to become a global pivotal state (GPS) will help countries in the Indo-Pacific region address crises, the East Asian nation's Deputy Foreign Minister Choi Youngsam told media in Seoul.
A glimmer of hope for same sex marriage
Oped, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/06/2022
» A ray of hope shone across the Thai LGBTQ+ community on Wednesday when the Marriage Equality Bill (MEB) passed parliament on its first reading.