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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.
Myanmar vote 'must lead to lasting peace'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/10/2025
» Thailand has reiterated its support for an "inclusive, free, fair and transparent" election in Myanmar, adding the process must contribute to lasting peace and national reconciliation.
Asean urged to end punitive drug laws
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/09/2025
» Civil society groups across Southeast Asia have called on Asean to move away from punitive drug policies and adopt harm reduction measures as the bloc drafts a new post-2025 strategy.
World must measure 'what matters' for green transition: UNDP
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/09/2024
» The world needs to focus on measuring what matters, having ambitious climate goals and aligning private finances to make the green transition, according to Niamh Collier-Smith, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand.
Marriage equality bill poised for final push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/06/2024
» The Marriage Equality Bill is expected to pass the final round of Senate voting this month. The bill, which may take effect by the end of this year, will make Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to support gender equality.
US economist weighs in on globalisation
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/01/2024
» Globalisation may have been viewed as a powerful force for worldwide economic growth. However, according to Eric S Maskin, Adams University Professor at Harvard's Department of Economics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, its evolvement has also brought several economic challenges, especially a rise in income inequality and market failures due to carbon emissions.
Visa-free access to China sought
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/12/2023
» Thailand is asking China to grant visa exemptions for Thai tourists with a government panel set to travel to the country to discuss the matter by the end of this month.
S Korea says it regrets spurning Thai visitors
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/11/2023
» The South Korean Foreign Affairs Ministry says it regrets that its immigration officials have earned a reputation for refusing entry to Thai tourists, according to the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Govt does U-turn on jab rules
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/01/2023
» The government yesterday morning backtracked on its decision to reintroduce the requirement for foreign arrivals to show a Covid vaccine certificate to reduce confusion and inconvenience, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.