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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Foreign ministry says overseas ballots 'on time'
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/01/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has reaffirmed that all overseas ballots for the 2026 election and referendum will arrive in Thailand by Feb 5, allowing them to be counted together with domestic votes.
Make use of free trade agreement, Chile urges
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/09/2025
» Thailand and Chile must make fuller use of their free trade agreement (FTA) to maximise bilateral trade and investment, said Ignacio Fernandez Ruiz, general director of ProChile, the Chilean government's export promotion agency.
Srettha: Protecting rights is a year-round challenge
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/06/2025
» Thailand needs to keep supporting the spirit behind Pride Month to ensure LGBTQ+ rights are protected and people are treated equally, said former prime minister Srettha Thavisin.
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.
UN report shows gender gaps
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/12/2024
» A United Nations working group has encouraged Thailand to strengthen legal protection mechanisms to safeguard women from all backgrounds, even though Thailand has shown progress in protecting the rights of women and girls.
Australia calls for more strategic economic dialogue
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/09/2024
» Australia's Assistant Minister of Trade, Tim Ayres, is calling for more strategic dialogue to ensure the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) remains relevant in the face of uncertainties in the global economy.
Thailand, Vietnam give ties big boost
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/04/2024
» Thailand and Vietnam have agreed to turn their relationship into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the aim of achieving bilateral trade targets, sustainable development strategies, political-diplomatic and defence security cooperation and mutual benefits on people-to-people domains.
Adults urged to be kinder to LGBTQI youths
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/11/2022
» Youths who identify as LGBTQI face a higher risk of discrimination both at home and in public, so youth activists are calling on adults to be more proactive in providing support and empathy for LGBTQI youths.
Tier 2 status 'well deserved': seminar
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/04/2022
» As the basic rights of migrant workers in Thailand's seafood industry remain unprotected, the country should remain on the Tier 2 watchlist in this year's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report by the United States' Department of State, a seminar was told.