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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.
Cannabis at crossroads
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Cannabis advocates in Thailand are calling on the new government to deliver legislation that protects users, businesses, non-users and minors, following concerns that recent regulatory changes have created monopolistic industry conditions.
Gender-sensitive protocols urged for LGBTQ+ arrests
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has recommended gender-sensitive protocols for law enforcement following complaints of police misconduct during the arrest of LGBTQ+ individuals.
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.
Trans people in Thailand 'still lack protection'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/05/2025
» Following the brutal killing of a Thai transgender woman by a Chinese national in Pattaya last week, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups across Thailand are calling for urgent legal reforms to protect transgender individuals from hate crimes.
NGO head checks up on Uyghur detainees
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/04/2025
» The People's Empowerment Foundation has expressed serious concerns over the plight of seven Uyghur people who are currently in jail in Thailand.
Last three Uyghurs 'resettled'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/04/2025
» The remaining three Uyghurs held at Suan Phlu Immigration Detention Centre have been transferred for resettlement in a third country, effectively ending a diplomatic saga which spanned more than a decade.
‘No decision yet’ on cutting Thai visa-free period
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/03/2025
» A decision has yet to be made on whether to reduce the visa-free period for foreign tourists in Thailand from 60 days to 30 days, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Surge in unruly Israeli tourists causes alarm in northern Thailand's Pai
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/02/2025
» The increasing number of Israeli tourists in Mae Hong Son's Pai district is causing concern among local residents, especially in light of a string of recent incidents involving Israeli nationals in the past couple of weeks.
Historic new LGBTQ+ rights laws fight old bias
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/02/2025
» Following the enactment of the Marriage Equality Law, experts say authorities must ensure the effectiveness of the legislation and support the LGBTQ+ community in Thailand.