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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Myanmar poll branded a sham
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/01/2026
» Four years after Myanmar's 2021 military coup, the junta's long‑promised general election has arrived not as a democratic renewal but as a source of anger, fear and rejection among many citizens, including those living abroad.
Thailand considers Chinese offer of 20m yuan in humanitarian aid
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/12/2025
» China has offered 20 million yuan (90 million baht) worth of humanitarian assistance to Thailand, the same amount it provided to Cambodia recently, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday.
Map 'not discussed' at JBC session
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/10/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has dismissed claims by Cambodia that the recent Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting discussed the contentious 1:200,000-scale map of the disputed Nong Chan–Nong Ya Kaeo areas in Sa Kaeo province.
Thai govt 'has plan' to deal with Cambodia
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the government has a plan to deal with the conflict with Cambodia, before warning that any intrusion into the kingdom's sovereign territory will be met with firm action.
Community to push 'wellbeing charter'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/10/2025
» Thailand's LGBTQ community looks towards implementation of the "Trans Wellbeing Charter" as soon as next March, saying it would be the first legislation in Thailand that is dedicated to addressing transgenders' wellbeing including their rights and their places in society and the economy.
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.
Funding dries up but Aids battle rages on
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/08/2025
» Kigali, Rwanda: The International Aids Society (IAS) Conference 2025 (IAS2025), held recently, in Kigali, Rwanda, provided a platform for Thai civil groups to reflect on how the US president's funding freeze will affect their work and the lives of those they are trying to save.
Dismantling stigma for people living with HIV
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/08/2025
» Wat Phrabat Namphu in Lop Buri province has long been seen as a sanctuary for People Living with HIV (PLHIV), a place of last resort for those abandoned by families and shunned by society.
Maris asks UN for probe on landmine
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/08/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has reached out directly to the United Nations secretary-general and Japan's foreign minister, urging an international investigation into Cambodia's violations of the Ottawa Convention following the latest landmine incident, which severely injured a ranger on Tuesday.