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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.
Overseas votes arrive for count
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/02/2026
» All overseas ballots for the 2026 general election have arrived in Thailand and were distributed to electoral districts on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Aussie Governor-General Hurley to visit next week
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/02/2024
» David John Hurley, Governor-General of Australia, and his spouse will visit from Feb 13–17 to celebrate the longstanding relationship between Thailand and Australia, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Govt urged to boost women MPs
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/03/2023
» The government should help increase the number of women in parliament to promote gender equality, a forum was told recently.
UN toolkit to help businesses become more gender-inclusive
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/12/2022
» The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the College of Management of Mahidol University are releasing a toolkit for gender-inclusive workplaces designed for Thailand's business sector.
UN forges bonds in war on drugs
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/04/2022
» The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking closer cooperation with Thailand to tackle narcotics issues in the region.