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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.
Dismantling stigma for people living with HIV
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/08/2025
» Wat Phrabat Namphu in Lop Buri province has long been seen as a sanctuary for People Living with HIV (PLHIV), a place of last resort for those abandoned by families and shunned by society.
Srettha: Protecting rights is a year-round challenge
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/06/2025
» Thailand needs to keep supporting the spirit behind Pride Month to ensure LGBTQ+ rights are protected and people are treated equally, said former prime minister Srettha Thavisin.
Shared faith key to boost Jakarta ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/05/2025
» YOGYAKARTA: Indonesia is seeking to strengthen bilateral ties with Thailand through cooperation in sustainable tourism and their shared Buddhist heritage, as the two nations look to spiritual and cultural diplomacy to uplift local communities and protect sacred sites.
Pride and prejudice in the ‘Land of Smiles’
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/07/2024
» Despite the tremendous success of Thailand in passing the same-sex marriage bill, the nation still needs to work on other LGBTQ+ issues to ensure equality and pride on a sustained basis.
Climate change fight 'needs team effort'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 06/10/2023
» Even if leading Thai businesses adopt sustainable practices as part of efforts addressing climate change, a multisector collaborative approach is still required to help solve the overall problem, a forum at the Sustainability Expo 2023 was told on Thursday.
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.
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.
Govt opens BCG model exhibition
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/11/2022
» The government on Monday launched an exhibition on Thailand's bio-circular-green (BCG) economic model to promote sustainable and inclusive growth, which will run alongside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Leaders' Week.
Europe can help keep peace
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/11/2021
» The European Union (EU) should play a greater role in the Indo–Pacific region to prevent a US–China confrontation, say experts on international relations affairs.