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Statue marks 'enduring' Mongolia ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/04/2026
» Two stainless-steel stallions symbolising the enduring friendship between Thailand and Mongolia have been unveiled at Benchakitti Park in Klong Toey district.
Thais defend pro-Iran stance
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/03/2026
» Fifty-two Thai nationals evacuated from Iran arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday, with several saying the country remained largely safe despite the Middle East conflict.
Thailand courts Portugal for EU trade deal, OECD membership
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/02/2026
» Thailand has formally sought Portugal’s support in accelerating negotiations on the European Union–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and advancing its bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by 2030.
Events to showcase Korea's tradition
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/02/2026
» South Korea is aiming to deepen its longstanding ties with Thailand by hosting a series of events highlighting traditional Korean culture this year, says Sunju Lee, Director of the Korean Cultural Center in Thailand (KCC).
Decriminalising sex work needs clarity
Oped, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/02/2026
» The world's oldest profession has always been a taboo subject in Thai society, even in our politics so it was encouraging to see at least five political parties -- the Pheu Thai Party, the People's Party, the Movement Party, the Thai Sang Thai Party, and the Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
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.
Govt asks US to clarify visa suspension
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/01/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally asked the United States to clarify its decision to suspend the processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, including Thailand.
Indonesian Embassy holds fair to commemorate 75th anniversary of bilateral relations with Thailand
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/12/2025
» The Indonesian Embassy is staging the Indonesian Fair, its annual cultural flagship programme, at Siam Paragon from Dec 26-28 to introduce the Thai public to Indonesian culture while fostering closer ties between people of two nations.
Govt seeks US help on peace deal
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/11/2025
» Thailand has urged the United States to help pressure Cambodia to comply with the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord signed on Oct 26 on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit in Malaysia.
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.