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Thai government seeks safe passage in Hormuz
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/04/2026
» Thailand has welcomed the two-week US–Iran ceasefire while expressing hope Iran and Oman will enable the passage of nine Thai vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said.
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.
Japan backs drive against Mekong scammer gangs
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/02/2026
» Japan has pledged 516 million yen (124 million baht) to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to strengthen cross-border cooperation against transnational organised crime in the Mekong region.
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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.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 '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.
Thai nationals in Nepal and Qatar ‘remain safe’
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/09/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that around 100 Thai nationals in Nepal remain safe despite the recent unrest in the country.
Maris asks UN for probe on landmine
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/08/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has reached out directly to the United Nations secretary-general and Japan's foreign minister, urging an international investigation into Cambodia's violations of the Ottawa Convention following the latest landmine incident, which severely injured a ranger on Tuesday.
Protests lodged as ceasefire pact broken
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/07/2025
» Thailand lodged diplomatic protests against Cambodia on Tuesday for violating their ceasefire agreement, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said.
Thai-Cambodian border tensions erupt
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/07/2025
» Thailand is calling on the international community to condemn Cambodia's attack on civilian targets in the country, which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people.