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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Cannabis at crossroads
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Cannabis advocates in Thailand are calling on the new government to deliver legislation that protects users, businesses, non-users and minors, following concerns that recent regulatory changes have created monopolistic industry conditions.
Anwar visits for bilaterals
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/04/2025
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Thailand on Thursday for bilateral talks, with discussions focused on strengthening connectivity, trade, tourism, security, and advancing peace and development in border regions.
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.
Hong Kong hails signing of trade framework MoU
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/01/2024
» The Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and the Thai Hong Kong Trade Association (THKTA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to tighten bilateral trade.
Japanese firms upbeat on Thailand, Asean
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/10/2023
» Japanese businessmen remain confident about their investments in Thailand and are keen to stay here, particularly in businesses related to automobile manufacturing, according to Hideyuki Tanaka, Chair of the Subcommittee on Asean Economic Relations, Keidanren (Japan Federation of Economic Organisations).
Thailand urged to join India's boom
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/04/2023
» It is time Thailand and India expand their economic cooperation and bilateral relations, especially as the South Asian giant is at the forefront of the global economy, said Nagesh Singh, India's ambassador to Thailand.
South Korean businesses seek partners
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/03/2023
» The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) has brought about 100 Korean companies to Thailand to look for local business partners.
Off to the Halal market
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/01/2023
» The government should promote Halal-certified products to help Thai food entrepreneurs expand their businesses into a broader market, according to the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT).
Call grows for quick shift to digital economy
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/06/2022
» Thailand should look beyond tourism and make the transition to a digital economy to generate more revenue for the country, Jirayut Srupsrisopa, the founder and CEO of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings, said on Thursday.