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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.
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.
Activists call to 'save' 5 detained Uyghurs
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/03/2025
» A panel discussion this week called on various countries to demonstrate their commitment to accepting the five remaining Uyghur detainees from China held in Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok.
Fair chance for special needs children
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/12/2024
» The case of Thanakorn Kanthee, a social media influencer who died after downing a 350-millilitre bottle of whisky for 30,000 baht on a dare at a party in Chanthaburi on Wednesday, has sparked outrage over rights violations against people living with intellectual disabilities.
Travellers told not to smuggle pot
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/08/2024
» The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned travellers to the United Kingdom from Thailand, Canada and the United States that any attempt to bring cannabis into the country could see them sent to jail after a huge increase in arrests was reported.
Red tape and traffic top Japan businesses' woes
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/02/2024
» Japanese corporations in Thailand have asked the government to streamline customs duty regulations and improve transport infrastructure, adding that economic measures should also be implemented to boost public consumption.
Tradition meets contemporary creativity at Thai silk event
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/12/2022
» Two of the world's most renowned fashion designers -- Jimmy Choo and Rocco Barocco -- have expressed their views about Thai silk which they say has the potential to prosper on the world stage.
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.