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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Sex workers get pre-election boost
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/02/2026
» Political parties have voiced support for Thai sex workers ahead of the Feb 8 poll, vowing more protection and dignity under the law in a country where prostitution remains a crime.
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.
MFP, Pheu Thai pitch to LGBTQ+
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 06/03/2023
» Legal revisions are required after the next election to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ and other minorities, opposition parties said.
Legacy leadership 'outdated'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/12/2021
» Organisations should focus on fostering strong leadership to guide digital transformation rather than just prioritising the technology itself, experts told an online seminar yesterday.