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House urged to act on anti-torture law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/02/2022
» Human rights defenders, legislators and academics have called for the House of Representatives to quickly pass the draft of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act.
Day of Love gesture fails to lift spirits
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/02/2022
» Bangkok's Bang Khun Thian district celebrates Valentine's Day on Monday by handing special certificates to LGBTQ+ couples recognising their relationship. However, the move is being decried as "ineffective" by activists for not being legally binding.
A chance to rebalance priorities
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/01/2022
» In order to be able to use its position as the host of this year's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit to draw more foreign investment into the country, the government must first overcome a series of internal and external challenges, which range from the ongoing pandemic, the continued political crisis and the unrest in Myanmar, observers say.
Sitala to stay in H1-Key, says K-pop record label
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/12/2021
» Sitala Wongkrachang, a daughter of late actor and director-turned-activist Saranyu Wongkrachang, will remain a part of the soon-to-debut K-pop girl group H1-Key despite calls on Thai social media to ban her, the band's managers said.
Europe can help keep peace
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/11/2021
» The European Union (EU) should play a greater role in the Indo–Pacific region to prevent a US–China confrontation, say experts on international relations affairs.
Experts call for better drugs policy
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/09/2021
» Experts have urged the government to focus on harm reduction, not punishment, in the battle to reduce illegal drug use, especially among a generation for whom an outright ban has proven impractical.
Academics urge S Korea to boost ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/09/2021
» Academics suggest that South Korea expand its economic and social ties with Thailand to boost connectivity between countries in the Mekong region.
Thais abroad share Covid tales
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/07/2021
» The Thai government should learn a few things from overseas countries as it strives to end the Covid-19 pandemic, Thais living abroad say.
It's time for a rub-down
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/01/2021
» To curb the Covid-19 pandemic, massage parlours and gyms were among the first businesses and premises to be ordered closed. Facing the impact of two waves of the coronavirus, business owners and employees said they were more concerned about making ends meet than the disease itself.