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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.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.
Long struggle ahead for LGBTQ+ rights
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/07/2025
» Thailand enacted the Marriage Equality Bill on Jan 23 this year, making it the third country in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal to recognise same-sex marriage.
Cambodia 'spurred on by indecision'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/06/2025
» Cambodia has seized on Thailand's weakened security posture to roll out an aggressive three-pronged border strategy, putting the Thai defence establishment under growing strain, an international relations expert says.
Thai rights groups seek clarity on ‘hate crimes’
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/05/2025
» Thai rights groups petitioned parliament on Thursday, demanding action against hate crimes and accountability from the Chinese embassy regarding the recent murder of a transgender sex worker in Pattaya by a Chinese national.
Warnings as PM visits Cambodia
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will pay an official visit to Cambodia on Wednesday and Thursday.
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.
Red tape and traffic top Japan businesses' woes
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/02/2024
» Japanese corporations in Thailand have asked the government to streamline customs duty regulations and improve transport infrastructure, adding that economic measures should also be implemented to boost public consumption.
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.