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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.
Community to push 'wellbeing charter'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/10/2025
» Thailand's LGBTQ community looks towards implementation of the "Trans Wellbeing Charter" as soon as next March, saying it would be the first legislation in Thailand that is dedicated to addressing transgenders' wellbeing including their rights and their places in society and the economy.
Baby steps on road to joining Organisation for Economic Co-operation
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/10/2024
» Thailand hopes to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as it sees rising opportunities from a strategic convergence between the two, according to Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
Regenerative food system lauded at city forum
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/11/2023
» A regenerative food system is the best way to create a sustainable food supply, a forum was told this week.
Calls for LGBTQ retirement hub
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/09/2023
» Thailand has the potential to boost the pink economy by attracting international LGBTQ+ seniors who are looking for a place to retire.
MFP, Pheu Thai pitch to LGBTQ+
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 06/03/2023
» Legal revisions are required after the next election to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ and other minorities, opposition parties said.
The real value of city's architectural heritage
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/02/2023
» By refurbishing vacant old buildings scattered around the city and transforming them into public amenities, Bangkok now has a way to put abandoned properties to good use, while at the same time saving its historic character from being left to fall into a state of ruin.
Shaking up gender ideas
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/04/2021
» The past few years have been a watershed for legislation campaigning to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Thailand.