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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.
'Pump Radar' helps drivers hunt for gas
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/03/2026
» The Energy Ministry is advancing digital tracking, supporting a citizen-built fuel app and preparing a platform to monitor oil availability across the country.
Govt tells Asean it is pressing ahead with regional peace efforts
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/03/2026
» Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has reaffirmed Thailand's commitment to regional peace efforts during talks with Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa P Lazaro, thanking Manila for its leadership of the Asean Observer Team (AOT).
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.
Pride seen as 'economic opportunity'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/05/2025
» While the recently passed Marriage Equality Bill marks a historic milestone for Thailand's LGBTQ+ community, some experts say the country must go further by positioning this group in the upcoming Pride Month not just as symbols of progress but as drivers of economic growth.
Sri Lankans mark Buddha’s milestones
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/05/2025
» The Sri Lankan Embassy on Saturday held an event to commemorate Vesak — the three sacred milestones in the life of the Buddha: his birth, enlightenment and death — at the Rama IX Golden Jubilee Temple in Bangkok.
Developing nations 'need better data'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/02/2025
» The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific (Unescap) has called for better data collection to ensure all related communities are included in sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific.
Farmers move to stop burning
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/02/2025
» Farmers in the Northeast have shown a willingness to stop crop burning and switch to a decomposition method instead, saying they are ready to be part of the transition towards sustainable agriculture with the support of related sectors.
Japan invited to invest in EVs and chips
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/09/2024
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has urged Japanese businesses to invest in Thailand, especially in the semiconductor and high-tech industries.
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.