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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Time to legalise
Postbag, Published on 03/02/2026
» Re: "Sex workers get pre-election boost", (BP, Feb 1).
Thailand foreign tourist arrivals down 7.22% y/y so far this year
Reuters, Published on 04/11/2025
» Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand from Jan 1 to Nov 2 fell 7.22% from the same period a year earlier, the Tourism and Sports Ministry reported on Tuesday.
PM: No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Chinese President Xi Jinping was pleased with Thailand’s stance against legalising casinos, and the Chinese government will encourage more Chinese tourists to visit the country.
PM: No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 02/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Chinese President Xi Jinping was pleased with Thailand’s stance against legalising casinos, and the Chinese government will encourage more Chinese tourists to visit the country.
Poker ban a B1.4bn loser, says Pheu Thai
Post Reporters, Published on 25/10/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has slammed the government's decision to reclassify poker as gambling, arguing it contradicts global trends and undermines the country's potential to develop tourism-driven growth.
Referendum plan for MoUs under fire
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/09/2025
» Political activists have voiced opposition to the government's plan to hold a referendum on the fate of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) 2000 and 2001 between Thailand and Cambodia.
BBC film shows 'dark side' of Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/09/2025
» After a recent BBC documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers and regulation of cannabis.
Pattaya touts red-light zone
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/09/2025
» In light of the recent BBC Three documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve persistent negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers, and regulation of cannabis.
Setting a short-term agenda
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» With only four months before the Anutin Charnvirakul-led government paves the way for a promised election next year, the business sector and economists are hopeful that a shift in administrative direction can revive economic sentiment.