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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
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.
Emergency preparedness 'key' to disaster survival
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/12/2024
» Ever since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami completely levelled Rajaprajanugroh 35 School in Phangnga's Takua Pa district, students and teachers at the school have been preparing themselves for future disasters.
5 events to tout medical cannabis opportunities
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/11/2023
» Three wellness and two medical cannabis events will be launched to explore business opportunities while destigmatising its medical usage.
Porsche Thailand's 'pioneering spirit'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/10/2023
» Behind the success of being at the forefront of the luxury car distribution industry, Peter Rudolf Rohwer, managing director of Porsche Thailand by AAS Group, has led the company by deploying key strategies that have contributed to its remarkable achievements in offering customers a valuable service and improving the company's sustainability.
Phuket's vision for Expo 2028
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/01/2023
» Phuket Expo 2028 would help revitalise the resort island's economy, people's livelihoods and the environment, the Foreign Ministry said.
Hungarian embassy donates Teqball tables
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/07/2022
» The Hungarian embassy recently organised a Teqball-table handover ceremony with donations to several Thai organisations.
Pundits say reopening 'premature'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/06/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced on Wednesday he would reopen Thailand's borders to boost its economy after its "long sleep".