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Ties marked ahead of Nordic Day
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand's role as a key partner to the Nordic countries was reaffirmed at the Nordic Day reception jointly hosted by the Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, and Swedish embassies on Wednesday at the Norwegian Ambassador's Residence in Bangkok, ahead of Nordic Day on March 23.
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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
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.
Movement Party pushes practicality
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/01/2026
» Kannavee Suebsang, the former secretary-general of the Fair Party, has returned to politics as the leader of the newly-formed Movement Party (Phonlawat Party), presenting himself as a practitioner rather than a career politician and pledging to build a comprehensive safety net while protecting the rights of all Thais.
US seeks Thai help on Gaza peace plan
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/01/2026
» Thailand is reviewing an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join a US initiative to end the Gaza conflict.
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.
Government urges residents to evacuate from Thai-Cambodian border
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/12/2025
» More people living near the border with Cambodia vacated their homes on Monday as authorities urged residents to move to safe shelters amid the resumption of clashes along the frontier.
The Nongng files
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/10/2025
» While parodies and jokes serve as tools for entertainment, the online community "Nongng" uses memes and dark comedy to convey social phenomenon and concerns. And now, their unique humour has become an art form that allows audiences to explore and adapt jokes to their life.
Apcom Foundation warns over UNAIDS shut-down
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/10/2025
» The sunset of UNAIDS would endanger the lives of those at risk of HIV infection and those living with the virus across the Asia-Pacific region, the Apcom Foundation has warned.
Maris raises landmine concerns with Red Cross
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/08/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said Thailand is concerned over Cambodia's repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement and the continued use of anti-personnel landmines along the border, during talks with Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).