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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Kazakhs are keen to see more trade
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/01/2026
» Kazakhstan is open for business and keen to deepen investment ties with Thailand, building on the long-standing political, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two countries, says Kazakh Ambassador to Thailand Margulan Baimukhan.
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).
Pride seen as 'economic opportunity'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/05/2025
» While the recently passed Marriage Equality Bill marks a historic milestone for Thailand's LGBTQ+ community, some experts say the country must go further by positioning this group in the upcoming Pride Month not just as symbols of progress but as drivers of economic growth.
Thai rights groups seek clarity on ‘hate crimes’
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/05/2025
» Thai rights groups petitioned parliament on Thursday, demanding action against hate crimes and accountability from the Chinese embassy regarding the recent murder of a transgender sex worker in Pattaya by a Chinese national.
Trans people in Thailand 'still lack protection'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/05/2025
» Following the brutal killing of a Thai transgender woman by a Chinese national in Pattaya last week, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups across Thailand are calling for urgent legal reforms to protect transgender individuals from hate crimes.
Gyeongju's cultural heritage on display in Bangkok
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/03/2025
» The Korean Cultural Center in Thailand will organise the exhibition "Encounter Gyeongju, The Golden City" to introduce Gyeongju in South Korea, the host city of this year Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Summit (Apec Summit).
Four Thais injured in South Korea in accidental air force bombing
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/03/2025
» Four Thai nationals were injured in South Korea when bombs dropped by fighter jets landed in a civilian district on Thursday, according to Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura.
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
Maris touts global ambition
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/09/2024
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa emphasised the importance of Thailand's bid to join Brics, a league of countries that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) during the 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.