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Unesco could boost fading southern craft
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/04/2026
» In the quiet tambon Phum Riang in Surat Thani, the rhythmic clack of the hand-loom has been the soundtrack of Wanma Nuimeem's life for nearly seven decades. At 79, she is one of the few remaining guardians of the "Ratchawat Khom", an intricate silk pattern that once caught the eye of royalty but now faces the threat of extinction.
Calls grow for gender recognition law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/03/2026
» A recent seminar discussed ways to end discrimination, gender-based violence and hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people, while also raising concerns over honorific titles being debated by the People's Party.
Iran says US-Israeli attack breaches international law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/03/2026
» Iran's ambassador to Thailand has condemned what he described as US-Israeli aggression against his country, calling it a grave breach of international law.
HIV infections rising sharply among youth
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/02/2026
» Aids Healthcare Foundation Thailand (AHF Thailand) has launched its "Just Use It" campaign after government data showed that young people account for more than one-third of newly reported HIV infections nationwide.
Myanmar poll branded a sham
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/01/2026
» Four years after Myanmar's 2021 military coup, the junta's long‑promised general election has arrived not as a democratic renewal but as a source of anger, fear and rejection among many citizens, including those living abroad.
Embassy to observe election
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/12/2025
» The Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon will deploy staff from its observer team to monitor general elections at around 50 polling stations in four townships across Myanmar, a senior Thai diplomat said.
Denmark joins anti-urban obesity drive
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/11/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Danish Embassy, and Novo Nordisk Pharma Thailand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote healthier urban lifestyles and combat obesity under the "Bangkok, City for Better Health" initiative.
The Nongng files
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/10/2025
» While parodies and jokes serve as tools for entertainment, the online community "Nongng" uses memes and dark comedy to convey social phenomenon and concerns. And now, their unique humour has become an art form that allows audiences to explore and adapt jokes to their life.
Myanmar vote 'must lead to lasting peace'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/10/2025
» Thailand has reiterated its support for an "inclusive, free, fair and transparent" election in Myanmar, adding the process must contribute to lasting peace and national reconciliation.
Thai nationals in Nepal and Qatar ‘remain safe’
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/09/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that around 100 Thai nationals in Nepal remain safe despite the recent unrest in the country.