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Ties marked ahead of Nordic Day
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand's role as a key partner to the Nordic countries was reaffirmed at the Nordic Day reception jointly hosted by the Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, and Swedish embassies on Wednesday at the Norwegian Ambassador's Residence in Bangkok, ahead of Nordic Day on March 23.
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.
Movement Party pushes practicality
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/01/2026
» Kannavee Suebsang, the former secretary-general of the Fair Party, has returned to politics as the leader of the newly-formed Movement Party (Phonlawat Party), presenting himself as a practitioner rather than a career politician and pledging to build a comprehensive safety net while protecting the rights of all Thais.
Court ruling sets off blood screening row
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/10/2025
» LGBTQ+ advocates have urged the Thai Red Cross's National Blood Centre to revise its blood donation application form following an Administrative Court ruling which upheld the ban on LGBTQ+ blood donations as non-discriminatory for public safety.
Apcom Hero Awards returns to celebrate marriage equality
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/10/2025
» The Apcom Hero Awards this year honours LGBTI advocates and celebrates Thailand's milestone in passing the Marriage Equality bill.
Govt 'should move to ease tensions'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/10/2025
» As the new government takes office at a time of renewed tension along the Cambodian border, international relations experts are urging coordinated policies, leadership-level engagement and a move away from confrontational measures.
India urges more Asean visitors to explore its shores
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/08/2025
» India is stepping up efforts to deepen relations with Asean through tourism, urging more travellers from the region to visit the country as part of its wider strategy to foster economic and cultural links.
Manual for Muslims with LGBTQ+ kids
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/08/2025
» A new parenting guidebook titled "Faith, Family, and Pride: A Parent’s Guideline", has been launched to help Muslim parents in the southern border provinces raise LGBTQ+ children with compassion while still adhering to their Islamic teachings.
Thailand backs Timor-Leste
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/07/2025
» Thailand will support Timor-Leste joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as its 11th member despite reported opposition from Myanmar, officials said yesterday.
Foreign ministry slams Hun Manet comments
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/07/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Cambodia to stop interfering in Thailand's domestic affairs.