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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Maris raises landmine concerns with Red Cross
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/08/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said Thailand is concerned over Cambodia's repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement and the continued use of anti-personnel landmines along the border, during talks with Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Govt issues advisory on Middle East
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/06/2025
» Thailand has expressed grave concern over the tensions between Israel and Iran, and called on both sides to exercise restraint to prevent any deterioration of the situation that might result in additional casualties.
Ministries put on Iran, Israel conflict alert
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/06/2025
» The government ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Labour to respond comprehensively to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, directing all relevant agencies to prepare emergency contingency plans to ensure the safety of Thai nationals in both countries.
New S Korea tourism office
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/03/2025
» South Korea has opened its first provincial tourism office in Thailand to boost bilateral tourism.
Bimstec to help map out future
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/02/2025
» Thailand will host the sixth meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) in Bangkok on April 2-4, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Thai Airways to restart flights to Brussels
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/11/2024
» Direct flights on Thai Airways International between Thailand and Belgium are set to resume on Dec 1, after four years of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tourism promotion to help flood-hit North
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/10/2024
» A co-payment tourism promotion scheme targeting flood-hit northern Thailand will be proposed to cabinet for approval, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong
Educators emphasise equity
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/09/2024
» Thailand's Permanent Secretary for Education Suthep Kaengsanthia has urged educators in the Asia-Pacific to show their commitment to transform education to ensure equitable access to quality education for every learner in the region.
B9m donation to aid Myanmar's humanitarian efforts
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/08/2024
» Thailand on Monday donated a further nine million baht to fund humanitarian aid for the Myanmar crisis, following Caretaker Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa's pledge made during the recent 57th Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM) in Vientiane.