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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.
Thailand, Australia boost pharma ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/03/2026
» Thailand and Australia have strengthened cooperation on regional health security through a jointly funded biopharmaceutical initiative combining investment, technical exchange and institutional partnerships.
'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.
Decriminalising sex work needs clarity
Oped, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/02/2026
» The world's oldest profession has always been a taboo subject in Thai society, even in our politics so it was encouraging to see at least five political parties -- the Pheu Thai Party, the People's Party, the Movement Party, the Thai Sang Thai Party, and the Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Court ruling sets off blood screening row
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/10/2025
» LGBTQ+ advocates have urged the Thai Red Cross's National Blood Centre to revise its blood donation application form following an Administrative Court ruling which upheld the ban on LGBTQ+ blood donations as non-discriminatory for public safety.
Japan's ambassador warns border conflict hurts trade
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/08/2025
» The border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is disrupting Japanese businesses and regional trade, said Otaka Masato, Japan's ambassador to Thailand.
UK wants Thai investors for modern industry plans
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/07/2025
» The United Kingdom (UK) is inviting Thai investors to participate in "Modern Industrial Strategy 2025", a 10-year plan it recently launched to bolster future industries and strengthen UK-Thailand relations.
Blood campaigner crowned as first Mr Gay Universe Thailand
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/07/2025
» Bangkok Rainbow and its allies last week hosted the grand final of Mr Gay Universe Thailand 2025 at CDC Crystal Hall for a chance to compete in the Mr Gay Universe grand final in India in November. This year, Panupong Pimprasit, a creative director, acting coach and musical actor, was crowned the first Mr Gay Universe Thailand.
Thai Foreign Minister eyes December as Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development entry step
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/06/2025
» Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said Thailand is set to submit its Initial Memorandum this December, marking a key step towards joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Invest in technology or fall behind, warn experts
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/03/2025
» Experts say Thailand needs better policies and more investment in science and innovation to keep pace with technology-intensive globalisation driven by the United States and China.