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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.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.
Foreign ministry says overseas ballots 'on time'
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/01/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has reaffirmed that all overseas ballots for the 2026 election and referendum will arrive in Thailand by Feb 5, allowing them to be counted together with domestic votes.
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.
Ministry urges Thais to vacate Cambodia urgently
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/12/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a warning to Thai nationals residing in Cambodia on Wednesday, advising those who are in a position to do so to consider leaving the country due to heightened uncertainty along the border.
India hopeful end is near for trilateral highway build
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/10/2025
» New Delhi: India is optimistic about completing the long-awaited India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Trilateral Highway in the next two to three years, despite the challenges in Myanmar, says the Indian Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER).
Sri Lanka eyeing 'tea diplomacy'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/09/2025
» Sri Lanka is looking to deepen its ties with Thailand by promoting its world-renowned Ceylon tea, as the two nations mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.
Manual for Muslims with LGBTQ+ kids
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/08/2025
» A new parenting guidebook titled "Faith, Family, and Pride: A Parent’s Guideline", has been launched to help Muslim parents in the southern border provinces raise LGBTQ+ children with compassion while still adhering to their Islamic teachings.
Japan's ambassador warns border conflict hurts trade
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/08/2025
» The border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is disrupting Japanese businesses and regional trade, said Otaka Masato, Japan's ambassador to Thailand.
Risks and rewards of Beijing's BRI
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thailand may play a pivotal role in advancing China's vision of regional connectivity through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but scholars caution that while the initiative presents substantial opportunities, it also brings significant challenges.