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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Farmers move to stop burning
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/02/2025
» Farmers in the Northeast have shown a willingness to stop crop burning and switch to a decomposition method instead, saying they are ready to be part of the transition towards sustainable agriculture with the support of related sectors.
Ex-PM proposes reforms amid global shifts
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/11/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has proposed economic reform and suggested Thailand be prepared for geopolitical change.
Ex-banker sounds the alarm on Nan
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/09/2024
» The northern province of Nan is home to one of the country's key watershed forests, the source of several major waterways, including the Chao Phraya River. This forest area was declared a first-grade national forest in the 1960s.
Two Thais set free, 17 ready to fly home
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/11/2023
» Two more Thai citizens held hostage by Hamas were released on Tuesday evening, while 17 other Thais released earlier will arrive in Thailand later on Thursday.
Govt donates B6.3m to embattled Sri Lanka
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/08/2022
» The government has donated medical supplies and cash worth 6.3 million baht to the government of Sri Lanka.
Ukrainian embassy gets 100 free room proposals
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/03/2022
» More than 100 Thais are applying to provide free accommodation to Ukrainians stranded in the kingdom amid the war in the Eastern European nation, the Ukrainian embassy revealed on Friday.
Experts urge govt to remain neutral
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/03/2022
» Two experts on international affairs are urging the government to maintain its neutrality in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, arguing that choosing sides will have an adverse impact on energy prices and the wider economy.
Round 2 hits just as hard
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/02/2021
» This is the second time businesses have been hit by coronavirus-related restrictions and closures, and many firms are finding it hard to stay afloat.