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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).
Cannabis at crossroads
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Cannabis advocates in Thailand are calling on the new government to deliver legislation that protects users, businesses, non-users and minors, following concerns that recent regulatory changes have created monopolistic industry conditions.
Gender-sensitive protocols urged for LGBTQ+ arrests
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has recommended gender-sensitive protocols for law enforcement following complaints of police misconduct during the arrest of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Trans people in Thailand 'still lack protection'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/05/2025
» Following the brutal killing of a Thai transgender woman by a Chinese national in Pattaya last week, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups across Thailand are calling for urgent legal reforms to protect transgender individuals from hate crimes.
Last three Uyghurs 'resettled'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/04/2025
» The remaining three Uyghurs held at Suan Phlu Immigration Detention Centre have been transferred for resettlement in a third country, effectively ending a diplomatic saga which spanned more than a decade.
Surge in unruly Israeli tourists causes alarm in northern Thailand's Pai
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/02/2025
» The increasing number of Israeli tourists in Mae Hong Son's Pai district is causing concern among local residents, especially in light of a string of recent incidents involving Israeli nationals in the past couple of weeks.
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.
Rehab policy 'may not suit all users', psychologist says
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/01/2025
» The recent police raid on an exclusive gay party on Dec 8 in Watthana district of Bangkok, in which more than half of the 124 party-goers tested positive for drugs and were sent to rehab, has raised wider questions about privacy and the drug policy.
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.
UN report shows gender gaps
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/12/2024
» A United Nations working group has encouraged Thailand to strengthen legal protection mechanisms to safeguard women from all backgrounds, even though Thailand has shown progress in protecting the rights of women and girls.