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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Kingdom seeks China backing
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/12/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has called on China to play a constructive role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that Beijing should signal clearly that renewed tensions must be avoided.
Half-century of Thai-UAE diplomatic relations
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/12/2025
» As Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, the Gulf state's ambassador to Thailand, Obaid Saeed Obaid Bintaresh Aldhaheri, reaffirmed the steady expansion of bilateral cooperation, noting that both nations have made "remarkable progress across all fields" since establishing formal ties.
Education Fair marks 60 years of strong ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/09/2025
» Singapore is keen on further strengthening education cooperation with Thailand, as the two nations celebrate six decades of close partnership.
Manual for Muslims with LGBTQ+ kids
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/08/2025
» A new parenting guidebook titled "Faith, Family, and Pride: A Parent’s Guideline", has been launched to help Muslim parents in the southern border provinces raise LGBTQ+ children with compassion while still adhering to their Islamic teachings.
Srettha: Pride events show equality not here yet
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/06/2025
» With Thailand having taken a historic step to legalise same-sex marriages, former prime minister Srettha Thavisin says the country must now look beyond symbolic celebrations and commit to a deeper, more enduring form of inclusion.
Ukraine books in the spotlight
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/06/2025
» The Ukrainian Embassy and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have launched the first "Ukrainian Bookshelf" at Bangkok City Library on Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, aiming to strengthen cultural and literary ties.
Canada opens office to promote regional push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/05/2025
» Export Development Canada (EDC) launched its newest Asian office in Bangkok yesterday to support Canadian businesses as they enter the Thai market.
Sri Lankans mark Buddha’s milestones
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/05/2025
» The Sri Lankan Embassy on Saturday held an event to commemorate Vesak — the three sacred milestones in the life of the Buddha: his birth, enlightenment and death — at the Rama IX Golden Jubilee Temple in Bangkok.
UN role can spur rights push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/05/2025
» Despite recent progress on LGBTQ+ rights, Thailand continues to grapple with persistent human rights violations and must leverage its new role on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) better to address these issues.