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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Apcom Hero Awards returns to celebrate marriage equality
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/10/2025
» The Apcom Hero Awards this year honours LGBTI advocates and celebrates Thailand's milestone in passing the Marriage Equality bill.
Russia scholarships on offer
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Russian government will open applications for its scholarship programme in October, offering Thai citizens the opportunity to study at over 450 universities across the country, says the Russian Embassy in Bangkok.
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.
Mahidol signs MoU on regional medical services
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/02/2025
» The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Mahidol University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further collaborate, share expertise and build capacity to achieve universal health and social protection in the region.
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.
Five Thai hostages land home Sunday
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/02/2025
» The five Thais recently released after being held hostage for more than a year by Hamas will arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport Sunday morning, said Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Maris Sangiampongsa.
Thai officials in Israel to bring hostages home
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/02/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa arrived in Israel on Saturday to oversee the expected repatriation of five Thai nationals recently released after being held hostage by Hamas for 15 months.
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