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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
City to host summit on transnational online scams
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/11/2025
» Thailand will host the International Conference on Global Partnership against Online Scams on Dec 17–18, officials confirmed at a diplomatic briefing held on Monday at the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Thai, Australian air forces begin fighter jet exercises
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/09/2025
» The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) have launched Exercise Thai Boomerang 2025, military drills aimed at deepening defence cooperation and strengthening long-standing strategic ties.
Srettha: Pride events show equality not here yet
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/06/2025
» With Thailand having taken a historic step to legalise same-sex marriages, former prime minister Srettha Thavisin says the country must now look beyond symbolic celebrations and commit to a deeper, more enduring form of inclusion.
UNDP urges Thais to unite for a sustainable future
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand's government, private sector, and communities have been urged by a United Nations official to work together to ensure the kingdom's sustainable future.
HIV forum urges more PrEP options
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/12/2024
» PrEP medication options for HIV prevention should be diversified to ensure people have more choices to meet their requirements, a recent forum as told.
World must measure 'what matters' for green transition: UNDP
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/09/2024
» The world needs to focus on measuring what matters, having ambitious climate goals and aligning private finances to make the green transition, according to Niamh Collier-Smith, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand.
Educators emphasise equity
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/09/2024
» Thailand's Permanent Secretary for Education Suthep Kaengsanthia has urged educators in the Asia-Pacific to show their commitment to transform education to ensure equitable access to quality education for every learner in the region.
Singapore's civil services to cement ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/06/2024
» The foreign ministers of Singapore and Thailand made assurances that civil services collaboration between the two countries would help tighten their bilateral ties while contributing to regional growth.
PM eyes commercial hub status
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/10/2023
» Boosting the economy, chasing greater economic engagement with other countries and paving the way for a sustainable future are three of the newly installed government's top priorities, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said today.