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China, Taiwan welcome new Thai government
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/02/2026
» China and Taiwan say they are looking forward to working with the new Thai government following the general election.
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.
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.
Command centre set up to help Hat Yai tourists
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/11/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a special command centre to assist tourists affected by severe flooding in Hat Yai district of Songkhla, including about 4,200 Malaysians stranded by the inundation.
‘Enough is the key’, vows ThaiBev CEO
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/10/2025
» The Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, or King Rama IX, is a mechanism for that can be applied globally, says Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, ThaiBev CEO.
Funding dries up but Aids battle rages on
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/08/2025
» Kigali, Rwanda: The International Aids Society (IAS) Conference 2025 (IAS2025), held recently, in Kigali, Rwanda, provided a platform for Thai civil groups to reflect on how the US president's funding freeze will affect their work and the lives of those they are trying to save.
Gripen jet deal a 'boost for military'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand's procurement of Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets will not only strengthen the country's defence capabilities but also serve as a catalyst for the development of its own defence industry, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said.
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.