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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
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.
Cambodian landmine use sparks Thai protests
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/08/2025
» Thailand has begun a series of diplomatic actions under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (Ottawa Convention) following three separate landmine incidents that have seriously injured 11 Thai military personnel.
Thailand eyes OECD membership by 2030
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/05/2025
» Thailand aims to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by 2030, which would help align the country's policy frameworks with international standards, boost investment, and amplify its voice on global economic platforms.
Bilateral ties with Singapore bear fruit in 'Baby Hero' film
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/04/2025
» Singapore and Thailand are celebrating the 60th anniversary of their bilateral relationship through the first Singaporean-Thai co-produced film, Baby Hero.
Historic new LGBTQ+ rights laws fight old bias
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/02/2025
» Following the enactment of the Marriage Equality Law, experts say authorities must ensure the effectiveness of the legislation and support the LGBTQ+ community in Thailand.
UN launches chemical sex health toolkit
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/11/2024
» Two United Nations (UN) agencies launched a chemical sex health toolkit on Thursday during a two-day symposium held in Bangkok.
Urban planning for an ageing society
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/08/2024
» While smart cities are seen as providing some of the solutions to the problems thrown up by an ageing society in Thailand, the needs of the elderly should in fact be put at the heart of smart city construction, according to academics from Chulalongkorn University.
B9m donation to aid Myanmar's humanitarian efforts
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/08/2024
» Thailand on Monday donated a further nine million baht to fund humanitarian aid for the Myanmar crisis, following Caretaker Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa's pledge made during the recent 57th Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM) in Vientiane.