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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.
Sex workers get pre-election boost
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/02/2026
» Political parties have voiced support for Thai sex workers ahead of the Feb 8 poll, vowing more protection and dignity under the law in a country where prostitution remains a crime.
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.
New global effort to fight scams
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/12/2025
» A global cooperation effort to combat online scams was formally launched in Bangkok as representatives from 58 countries gathered for a landmark conference to confront the rapidly expanding threat of transnational crime.
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.
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.
Maris raises landmine concerns with Red Cross
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/08/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said Thailand is concerned over Cambodia's repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement and the continued use of anti-personnel landmines along the border, during talks with Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
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.
Long struggle ahead for LGBTQ+ rights
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/07/2025
» Thailand enacted the Marriage Equality Bill on Jan 23 this year, making it the third country in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal to recognise same-sex marriage.
Srettha: Protecting rights is a year-round challenge
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/06/2025
» Thailand needs to keep supporting the spirit behind Pride Month to ensure LGBTQ+ rights are protected and people are treated equally, said former prime minister Srettha Thavisin.