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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.
Dismantling stigma for people living with HIV
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/08/2025
» Wat Phrabat Namphu in Lop Buri province has long been seen as a sanctuary for People Living with HIV (PLHIV), a place of last resort for those abandoned by families and shunned by society.
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.
Historic new LGBTQ+ rights laws fight old bias
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/02/2025
» Following the enactment of the Marriage Equality Law, experts say authorities must ensure the effectiveness of the legislation and support the LGBTQ+ community in Thailand.
Five Thai hostages land home Sunday
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/02/2025
» The five Thais recently released after being held hostage for more than a year by Hamas will arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport Sunday morning, said Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Maris Sangiampongsa.
Thai officials in Israel to bring hostages home
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/02/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa arrived in Israel on Saturday to oversee the expected repatriation of five Thai nationals recently released after being held hostage by Hamas for 15 months.
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.
War 'no obstacle' to ramping up relations
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/11/2024
» The war between Ukraine and Russia officially enters its 1,000th day on Tuesday, but despite the ongoing conflict, Kyiv remains committed to strengthening ties with countries in Southeast Asia to create new partnerships for mutual growth and secure additional assistance to end the war and get justice for its citizens.
Pride and prejudice in the ‘Land of Smiles’
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/07/2024
» Despite the tremendous success of Thailand in passing the same-sex marriage bill, the nation still needs to work on other LGBTQ+ issues to ensure equality and pride on a sustained basis.
Six-point plan for a better region
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/01/2024
» Countries in the region must improve education, healthcare, energy transformation, agriculture, urban infrastructure and digital platforms to achieve sustainability, according to a US expert.