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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.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.
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.
Thai troops to join major military exercise
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/04/2025
» Thailand is set to participate in Exercise Talisman Sabre, the largest military exercise ever conducted in Australia, scheduled for mid-July.
US funding cuts for Aids-HIV fight
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand's success in battling the HIV/Aids epidemic has been due, in part, to two major sources of funding from the United States: the US President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
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.
Tourism promotion to help flood-hit North
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/10/2024
» A co-payment tourism promotion scheme targeting flood-hit northern Thailand will be proposed to cabinet for approval, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong
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.
Govt ready to provide more aid if Myanmar violence worsens
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/04/2024
» Thailand is considering offering more humanitarian aid to Myanmar citizens as Asean has expressed concern about a recent escalation of conflict between the Myanmar military and rebel forces.