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OPINION

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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

US seeks Thai help on Gaza peace plan

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/01/2026

» Thailand is reviewing an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join a US initiative to end the Gaza conflict.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Kingdom seeks China backing

Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/12/2025

» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has called on China to play a constructive role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that Beijing should signal clearly that renewed tensions must be avoided.

THAILAND

Government urges residents to evacuate from Thai-Cambodian border

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/12/2025

» More people living near the border with Cambodia vacated their homes on Monday as authorities urged residents to move to safe shelters amid the resumption of clashes along the frontier.

BUSINESS

Thai, Russia trade forum boosts links

Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/12/2025

» PHUKET: The first trade and investment forum between Thailand and Russia has concluded, with more than 100 Russian businesses attending and connecting with Thai companies to explore opportunities for future investment.

THAILAND

Their Majesties to visit China

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/11/2025

» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana will go on a state visit to China from Nov 13 to 17 at the invitation of Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China.