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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
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.
Blood campaigner crowned as first Mr Gay Universe Thailand
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/07/2025
» Bangkok Rainbow and its allies last week hosted the grand final of Mr Gay Universe Thailand 2025 at CDC Crystal Hall for a chance to compete in the Mr Gay Universe grand final in India in November. This year, Panupong Pimprasit, a creative director, acting coach and musical actor, was crowned the first Mr Gay Universe Thailand.
Peace in unity
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/05/2025
» As one of the most significant Buddhist religious days, the Vesak ceremony at the majestic Borobudur Temple has become a celebration for all faiths -- honouring Indonesia's diversity and inclusivity by embracing the teachings of the Buddha.
Female politicians are 'paving way for a more inclusive future'
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/03/2025
» Female politicians are paving the way for a more inclusive future in Thailand, according to Prime Minister's Office Minister Jiraporn Sindhuprai.
Ministry rule paves way for gender-agnostic marriages
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/01/2025
» The Ministry of Interior's new regulation on family registration was announced in the Royal Gazette on Monday to align with the equal marriage bill that will take effect on Thursday.
Fair chance for special needs children
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/12/2024
» The case of Thanakorn Kanthee, a social media influencer who died after downing a 350-millilitre bottle of whisky for 30,000 baht on a dare at a party in Chanthaburi on Wednesday, has sparked outrage over rights violations against people living with intellectual disabilities.
Prejudice sees dreams illegally shattered
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/12/2024
» There was a young man, the son of a police officer who died on duty during the southern insurgency. He decided to follow in his Dad's footsteps and serve the country, so he applied for the job and passed the exam.
Mass same-sex weddings in Jan 2025
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/09/2024
» More than 1,000 same-sex couples will marry on Jan 22 next year, the day the Marriage Equality Bill will officially be written into law, following 120 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette.
Senate passes same-sex marriage law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/06/2024
» Thailand is set to become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex marriage, with its marriage equality law passed in the Senate on Tuesday and now on the way to being promulgated before it is due to take effect in the next few months.