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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
‘Enough is the key’, vows ThaiBev CEO
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/10/2025
» The Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, or King Rama IX, is a mechanism for that can be applied globally, says Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, ThaiBev CEO.
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.
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.
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.
Expo pledges to mirror UN's Decade of Action
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/10/2024
» Bangkok's Sustainability Expo will continue until 2030, serving as a platform to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and create new sustainability models, delegates and speakers agreed yesterday, as this year's edition drew to a close.
Thai delegate wins big at Mr Gay World
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/08/2024
» Poosit Changkaewmanee, winner of Mr Gay World Thailand 2024, was recently crowned the second runner-up at Mr Gay World 2024. Now in its 16th edition, the event was held last week at the Alnwick Garden in the United Kingdom.
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.
From beauty queen to change maker
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/03/2024
» As a beauty queen with purpose, Anntonia Porsild says she has never given up on moving forward.
Tuk-tuk campaign presses for release of all hostages in Gaza
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/01/2024
» The Israeli embassy launched a tuk-tuk banner campaign on Friday calling for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and to mark the 100th day of their captivity, which falls on Sunday.