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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
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.
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.
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.
Global pact targets cybercrime groups
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/12/2025
» About 60 countries have agreed to elevate the fight against online scams to a top policy priority, pledging stronger domestic legislation and closer cross-border cooperation to counter rapidly expanding cyber fraud networks.
New global effort to fight scams
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/12/2025
» A global cooperation effort to combat online scams was formally launched in Bangkok as representatives from 58 countries gathered for a landmark conference to confront the rapidly expanding threat of transnational crime.
Trump to reach out to leaders
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/12/2025
» US President Donald Trump said he will reach out to Thailand and Cambodia to stop the conflict after fighting broke out over the weekend, while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he was ready to discuss the issue if the president makes contact.
City to host summit on transnational online scams
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/11/2025
» Thailand will host the International Conference on Global Partnership against Online Scams on Dec 17–18, officials confirmed at a diplomatic briefing held on Monday at the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Thailand to lead scam crackdown
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/10/2025
» Thailand will explain how it intends to take a leading role in combatting transnational scam networks during the 47th Asean Summit, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said.
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.