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Russia invites young Thais to attend festival this year
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/02/2026
» Russia has invited young people in Thailand and other countries to apply to the International Youth Festival 2026, which aims to bring together participants aged 35 or younger.
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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Overseas voting 'about 64% completed'
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/02/2026
» Thailand's overseas voting process is about 64% completed, according to the Overseas Voting Monitoring System (OVMS), a real-time tracker run by the Department of Consular Affairs.
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.
UN ups online scam fight
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/12/2025
» The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and its partners have launched a regional campaign to combat online scam operations.
Trump to reach out to leaders
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/12/2025
» US President Donald Trump said he will reach out to Thailand and Cambodia to stop the conflict after fighting broke out over the weekend, while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he was ready to discuss the issue if the president makes contact.
Govt seeks US help on peace deal
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/11/2025
» Thailand has urged the United States to help pressure Cambodia to comply with the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord signed on Oct 26 on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit in Malaysia.
Foreign Ministry confirms recovery of Thai hostage's remains
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has confirmed the recovery of another deceased Thai national from Gaza, one of the last two Thai citizens whose remains had yet to be found following the Hamas attacks on Oct 7, 2023.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms recovery of Thai hostage's body
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/10/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has confirmed the recovery of another deceased Thai national from Gaza, one of the last two Thai citizens whose remains had yet to be found following the Hamas attacks on Oct 7, 2023.
New foreign minister vows to put Thailand back on the global stage
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/10/2025
» Thailand's new foreign affairs minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, said on Thursday that Thailand will be back on the "global radar" while he serves in office.