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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Cannabis at crossroads
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Cannabis advocates in Thailand are calling on the new government to deliver legislation that protects users, businesses, non-users and minors, following concerns that recent regulatory changes have created monopolistic industry conditions.
Thailand 'will not annul key MoUs' with Cambodia
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has publicly affirmed that the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU 2000) with Cambodia remains the cornerstone of bilateral boundary demarcation, as pressure builds in parliament and from opposition figures for its revocation.
Thai govt takes Cambodian landmine saga to UN
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/08/2025
» Thailand is stepping up its response to Cambodia’s alleged use of landmines along the border by invoking mechanisms under the Ottawa Convention and inviting international observers to witness the situation firsthand.
Canada opens office to promote regional push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/05/2025
» Export Development Canada (EDC) launched its newest Asian office in Bangkok yesterday to support Canadian businesses as they enter the Thai market.
Kingdom hosts 44th Cobra Gold joint drills
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/02/2025
» The Cobra Gold joint military exercise 2025 will run from Feb 25 to March 7 in Thailand, with 3,200 US personnel participating.
Israel lends a hand to renovate school
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/02/2025
» Nakhon Pathom: A renovation project at Ban Don Thong School (Ong Pittayakarn) in tambon Klong Mai of Sam Phran district in this Central Plains province is complete, largely thanks to the Israeli Embassy to Thailand.
Farmers move to stop burning
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/02/2025
» Farmers in the Northeast have shown a willingness to stop crop burning and switch to a decomposition method instead, saying they are ready to be part of the transition towards sustainable agriculture with the support of related sectors.
Ex-banker sounds the alarm on Nan
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/09/2024
» The northern province of Nan is home to one of the country's key watershed forests, the source of several major waterways, including the Chao Phraya River. This forest area was declared a first-grade national forest in the 1960s.
Experts warn against quick fixes for air pollution
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/01/2024
» Experts concluded during the week that air pollution in Thailand needs to be addressed as a structural problem rather than a sporadic one. And institutional reform that focuses on citizen-led solutions is crucial.